And why it’s worth it for you to try to give it – even if you don’t think you’ll ever change him. Here’s a trick question: What’s the #1 thing a man wants from his wife? It’s not what you think. The answer is actually respect. You may wonder, “Why should I respect my husband?…
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31 Basics That Finish Any Outfit
Often, it’s the basics–not those special pieces–that will do the best job of making your closet work for you. Do you ever wonder how you can have so many amazing statement pieces, with the prettiest colors, fabrics, and patterns but still feel like something in your wardrobe is off? Perhaps it’s that layering piece, the right belt to…
Indoor Family Fun In and Around Central NJ
Rainy or cold? If you want to have fun indoors in the greater Lakewood area, here’s our master list of things to do with kids. The kids are home and you want to have some fun together out of the house, but perhaps the weather is just not so inviting. If you’re in the Lakewood,…
How to Book Round-Trip Tickets from the USA to Israel with a Stopover in Europe
You can save a lot of money by booking a flight to Israel with a stopover, but you must do it wisely. Here is what you need to know. We are at that time of year again where families and couples who are living in Israel are looking at tickets to come to the States…
Our Favorite Terry Bathrobes
If you want the coziness you enjoy at hotels every day, one of these bathrobes may be perfect. For some, a thick, cozy bathrobe is a standard, while for others, it’s something they enjoy only on vacation (and only when the hotel supplies one!). But bathrobes are a really practical item to enjoy. They certainly…
How to Prepare for Your Snow Tubing Trip
Here is everything you need to know for a successful, fun, snow tubing day! Thank you to our readers who contributed their tips, and especially to one whose wit and experience formed the basis of this post. Snow tubing with the kids sounds like a blast-until someone’s yarmulka takes flight, their gloves vanish into the…
A Guide to Plan Your Pidyon Haben
A first baby boy is born – what do you do next? Thanks to Devorah Weisz who spearheaded this topic when she wrote to us, “I am B”H making a Pidyon Haben for my first grandchild. I checked your website to see if you had any guidance, but this page is missing from your website….
How to Store Your Mommy Memories
You think you’ll remember those cute things they said, but you know that you will one day forget. Here are some ideas and ways to save your “Mommy Memories” so you and your children can look back and enjoy! As I was reading this post on Winter Wins for Your Marriage recently on Between Carpools,…
6 Big Sister Messages a Nutritionist Wants You to Know
These six tips from a dietician can help drown out the noise and make food a positive, beneficial part of your life. How often are we bombarded with nutrition information? There are messages all around us, and perhaps even within our more intimate circles, there is chatter related to food and what to eat. There…
The Chicken Soup Hack
You’ll always be one step ahead when making that pot of chicken soup. Do you ever buy a pack of chicken that’s larger than you need when making dinner? Or perhaps the family pack was on sale, but you don’t need that much right now? If you only use chicken bones for soup and not…
