I didn’t think I needed fridge containers either. Then, I saw these, and changed my mind. These containers are just the perfect size. For years, I have been struggling with the right container to store gefilte fish. I know, it sounds funny. It probably is kinda funny. And I probably shouldn’t have used the word “struggle”…
Organizing & Cleaning
Did You Know You Could Scan Documents into PDF Files on Your iPhone?
We’ll step you through the simple process and you can streamline all those camp and school forms from now on! (No app download needed!) Forms, forms and more forms. Especially for camp and school, but we always seem to be filling out forms. And unless it’s an online form, you’re probably scanning it (or taking…
How To Remove Wax From Your Menorah, Candlesticks, Or Even Your Poor Tablecloth
There’s no need to panic. Wax can look like a scary mess but in truth, it’s easily removed. You just need to know how. To remove wax from your menorah or candlesticks: The trick is hot water. Lots of boiling hot water. You can use the faucet, if your water gets really hot. If not, use…
My Friend Received This *Amazing* Vacuum as a Gift!
You wouldn’t think that a cleaning item is giftable until you see the Dyson Cordless Vacuum in action. ***Do you have experience using a stick vacuum? Share what you liked and disliked about different models in the comments below!*** A couple of years ago, I wrote about this cheap vacuum that I love in this…
Didn’t I Organize This Closet Like a Week Ago?!?
Raise your hand if this sounds like you: You go to your storage closet and it’s messy AGAIN! What is with storage closets that they don’t just STAY that way, possibly more so than any other space in your home? Until you get down to the bottom of WHY it’s not maintaining well, it’s going…
How to Clean a Yarmulke
It’s not rocket science nor is it always salvageable…but I find these little tips and some general knowledge of the nature of yarmulkes goes a long way in getting them clean and lasting longer. Being in the yarmulke line for 10 years, I am constantly confronted by frustrated moms, “Motty [insert the name of your…
How Do I Know Which Makeup to Throw Out?
You’ll love your makeup way more when there’s less (and it’s stored so nicely!) If you’re following along with the 30 Day Declutter Challenge, you might be working on your makeup drawer/cabinet/vanity today. And if you’re following the organizing steps recommended in this post, you know the first step is the purge. But how do…
This Way to Clean Tzitzis is the Easiest of Them All
It’s super practical and super doable. This is the tzitzis washing hack that will be your go-to once and for all. Back in 2018, we shared all different ways to clean tzitzis in this post. When I showed my cleaning lady the post so she could wash my boys’ tzitzit without the strings getting ruined,…
This Simple Trick Will Keep Your Tzitzis Strings from Fraying
It’s kind of tedious to do, but worth it when the strings stay fresh looking wash after wash. We all know that after one or two washings, tzitzis strings start fraying. Some brands/types are worse than others, but eventually they all start looking fuzzy. What’s the solution? Good old super glue! The tricky part is…
Would You Love to Organize Your Sefarim Shelves? Here’s How.
Wish your bookcases looked neat and orderly? And that every sefer had a specific place to return to? Organizing a home library is very different than organizing the library of a shul or yeshiva. In your own library, you can do without those colorful stickers on the spine that make it easy for the myriad…