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How To Store Baking Sheets (and Serving Trays)
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Because most kitchens are NOT custom made, and we need a place to store those pans. Here’s a label tip that was a true lifesaver. Know those “aha” moments, where you stop for a minute and exclaim, “Now, why didn’t I think of this before?” This was one of those for me. It used to
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My Labeling Obsession.

Want your home not just to get organized, but to stay organized? Pull out your labeler. Do you own a labeling machine? Is it collecting dust? Well, my friend, I urge you: pull it out (or order one here pronto) , give it a quick dusting and watch your life fall into place. Yep. That
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9 Things I Buy in IKEA. And none of them need to be assembled.

Shopping at Ikea is my perfect way to spend a Sunday with my girls. Notice I said “girls.” NOT boys. NOT hubby. Also, not baby. Ikea takes strength. And ambition.Stuff crazy women like us have. Midwinter Break is the perfect occasion. This is the type of trip that ends with two Advils and a tall
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How Renee Muller’s Family Kicks Off the Chanukah Festivities

My children are counting the days, I am sure yours are too. And no, it’s not only because they’re looking forward to the gifts. There’s so much more than that. Here’s how we get the Chanukah festivities started! Think of Chanukah and you will get this cozy, warm feeling of family time, while watching the
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No, This Is Not the Cover of My Cookbook. But It Almost Was.
A memoir: How I wrote my first (and probably last) cookbook and almost lost my sanity along the way. Writing a cookbook isn’t as glamorous as you might think. Sure, holding my cookbook, today, feels great. Seeing my children read it as if it were the latest comic book is something I am still getting
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4 Miracle Skin Solutions for the Drying Effects of Winter
It may look like a winter wonderland outside. But that cold air can have a cruel effect on your skin. The cure? These winter skin remedies. Winter wonderland? More like, winter dryland. The cold winter months can be tough on our bodies. Here are a few tips on how to deal with chapped lips, dry
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My Guilt-Free Spaghetti (Squash) and Meatballs

If you removed the word “squash” from the title you would have totally had me fooled. I am seriously craving some comfort food right now. You know, the type of food that makes you really happy and satisfied. Full belly, remove-that-belt-after-dinner kinda food. AKA carbs kinda food. Anyone with me? My nutritionist doesn’t share my
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How to Pack Lunch and Convert Picky Eaters

I didn’t expect a bento box to be the solution for my picky eaters. I grew up eating everything that was served to me. Lox, spinach, broccoli, asparagus…all vegetables actually. Every type of fish or cheese too. Since day one. The term “picky eaters” was something completely foreign to me. Everyone in my family ate
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How to Deseed a Pomegranate in Minutes

Want to join the craze? Watch how I deseed an entire crate of pomegranates in—minutes. See my post on 5 ways to maximize this amazing fruit!
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Pomegranates: The Perfect 5 o’clock Pick-Me-Up

5 ways to maximize this amazing fruit… Pomegranate! Pomegranates are back in season, finally!! Did you know that pomegranates boost memory? Pomegranates also have antioxidant, antiviral, and antitumor properties. They include vitamin A,vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as folic acid. This fruit consists of three times as many antioxidants as green tea. It
Filed under: RecipesTagged with: breakfast, brunch and lunch, dairy, desserts, healthy, Healthy Dessert, lite, pareve, salads, tu b’shvat
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