It’s so much fun to enjoy this hot chocolate…just stock up on chocolate Chanukah gelt. Right after Sukkos my sister-in-law suggested we celebrate a few birthdays by taking the kids out for dinner. The first thing my nieces and nephews ordered was hot chocolate milk for everyone at the table. Out came clear mugs with…
DIY & Hacks
Why Didn’t I Ever Think of Using This in My Ice Drawer?
It’s so simple and obvious. Get this scoop for your ice drawer and your fingers will be cold no more. Some hacks are so simple, that when you see them, you think to yourself, “This isn’t really a hack, this should be self-understood. Yet, then why didn’t I ever think of doing this?” It’s…
DIY: How to Create Chic, Black Mezuzah Cases
It’s super easy and affordable to match your mezuzah cases to your home. I just moved into a new home, and I have lots of plans for DIY projects over the next few months. I’ll be decorating each room while sticking to a low budget. If anything turns out really nicely, I’ll share those projects…
Don’t Let the Painter Leave Before Doing This First
The walls look great now, but there’s bound to be nicks sooner or later. This hack makes touch-ups super easy. A fresh coat of paint can transform a room, but let’s face it, painting is a hassle. Once the drop cloth is folded up & the last piece of furniture is returned to its place…
This is a Genius Way to Store Your Garbage Bags
It can be really annoying to get out a new garbage bag when you need one. Now it’s so easy. Where do you store your garbage bags? In the box in a closet? On the bottom of the garbage can? Wherever it is, it can either be inconvenient or simply not pleasant to get a…
Packing For A Summer Move? Or Camp? You Will Love This Hack.
Often, less is more. Sure, suit bags are great, but this neat hack is sometimes better, and for a few reasons: Rip and toss once you arrive at your destination. You can bunch up more clothes together at a time than with a suit bag. You don’t need to find that suit bag you stashed…
7 Easy Steps: How to Start Your Own Garden and Grow Your Own Produce
Wish your produce came from your background instead of the supermarket? Green thumb or not, your can have a garden to call your own. Have you ever thought about starting your own garden? It’s quite simple, really. With a little time, patience and a few dollars you can be reaping the fruits of your labor…
The Simple Trick for Getting Beautiful New Tablecloths on a Budget
Don’t like to cover your Shabbos tablecloth with a plastic? That can mean lots of tablecloths over a three-day yomtov! So what’s the best way to accumulate enough tablecloths to have a fresh one for each meal without breaking the bank? It’s simple. Buy some wide fabric in the length you need! Depending on…
How to Get a Good Night Sleep on That Redeye (or Any Flight)
Put your feet up and get some rest. Oh, so, how do you put your feet up? A short flight is like sitting in a car. You get on, you sit a bit, perhaps get some reading in, take a short nap if possible, and you get to your location. But then there are those…
How to Seamlessly Extend Your Dining Room Table
Extra guests are coming and they won’t fit around your regular dining room table. Make your table bigger without anyone noticing which part was “added on.” A while back Chaya Fishman (@app_fish) posted a hack on how to extend your dining room table to fit a large crowd on her Instagram account. We thought…