Throw this mouthwash in your cart this week when you’re out stocking up on oats, flour and cereals. I still remember how I felt, as a mom of two, young and trying oh-so-hard. The dentist had removed his gloves, crossed his legs and looked at me in the eye with a serious kinda look and…
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The Best Product for Removing Laundry Stains
No more dreaded grease stains – this product removes them even after they’ve gone through the dryer! When I saw this product advertised as being capable of removing old grease stains, I was skeptical. When I saw the hefty price tag, it almost seemed like a scam. But, in the name of testing the best…
Can I Prevent My Havdalah Candle from Dripping?
You have a new, beautiful havdalah candle. Will storing it in the freezer really prevent those drips? Many say that freezing a havdalah candle will cause it to drip less, and so, many of us keep the candle in the freezer. But is it really true? We tested it out for you! A havdalah candle…
This is the Best Way to Say “No” to a Child
There’s a reason why we tell our children “No.” And it’s not because we’re a mean Mommy. One day last year, my friend and I were walking home from the park together with our kids. As we strolled and chatted, the little ones started running ahead. When they approached the one street we needed to…
How to Cut Sweet Potato Fries – Step By Step
Learn how to cut your own fries and you won’t have to buy the pre-cut ones anymore. There’s no real secret to cutting pretty sweet potato – or regular potato – fries. Just take the time to do each step and your fries will look just like the ones you get at your favorite fast…
How to Make Your Own Diet Iced Tea for Pesach
Do you feel thirsty over Pesach because you can’t drink your Snapple? Well, that’s how I feel. Very thirsty. There was one Pesach, a few years ago, when I went driving around to 11 stores (Yes. ELEVEN) looking for the Kosher-for-Pesach “Nice” Tea. It wasn’t the same as my Diet Snapple, but it did keep…
6 Waterfalls I Love to Visit
For a relaxing, memorable family outing, take a visit to see one of nature’s greatest wonders…the waterfall. There’s one near you! I have a soft spot for waterfalls. I find myself awed by their beauty and at the same time relaxed from the sound and sight of cascading water. Hikes with waterfalls are often my…
Did You Know That Montreal Is Known for Its Beautiful Parks?
Once the weather gets warm, everyone in Montreal can’t wait to get outdoors… and spend time in a park. Here are 21 beautiful places to enjoy the weather with your family. Montreal is known for its beautiful parks. Once summer arrives, the city is green and it’s beautiful to spend the time outdoors after being…
This Crock-Pot Shredded Beef is an Amazing Make Ahead Meal
Shredded beef works for a Yom Tov meal…and it’s also a treat to come home to it on Chol Hamoed. It’s super easy to make too! If you have limited oven space available, a Crock-Pot is a great appliance to use to get your shredded meat cooked. In addition, on Chol Hamoed you can set…
How to Keep Grated Potatoes from Turning Brown
Now you can grate potatoes in advance for kugel and yapchik and they’ll stay white! For the times that Pesach leads right into Shabbos, I needed to come up with a way to have my potatoes grated in advance for this Yapchik. Previously, if I left grated potatoes in the fridge for more than an…
