This simple solution will save you from lots of cleanup. It seems that no matter how careful you are, the outside of your oil bottles will almost always have some grease on them. And when you put that bottle back on the shelf, you’ll end up with grease stains on the shelf, too. The solution…
Organizing & Cleaning
Get the Whole Family Helping With Shabbos Preparation
Don’t do it all yourself: even the little ones can be pitching in to prepare for Shabbos. Getting ready for Shabbos is part of the routine of every single week. So why do our kids seem surprised every time we ask them to do a task before Shabbos?? It’s time to assign specific tasks to…
11 Ways to Conquer (and Enjoy) Cleaning for Pesach
Let’s put the joy, meaning and fulfillment into our Pesach cleaning. We are all doing it anyway, and getting so much sechar in the process, we may as well make the most of it and turn the experience into a positive one all around. I have surprisingly fond memories of Pesach cleaning growing up. This…
Do You Have Some Stubborn Upholstery Stains?
When this carpet cleaning product came highly recommended for upholstery and even clothing, we gave it a whirl. One of the most common messages we receive on Instagram come from women who want tips on how to get out stains… the stains might range from kids’ artwork on the walls to their artwork on the…
6 Quick Tips for Getting Rid of Clutter
You’ll feel so much better when, instead of that stuff, you have: SPACE! I would like to dispel a myth: Decluttering isn’t part of Pesach cleaning. I beg to differ. How could we ensure that there’s no chometz in our home if there’s clutter everywhere? Who knows what’s lurking behind that pile over there? So…
How To Clean A Leather Couch
Sometimes, you know it needs a real deep cleaning. Our couch gets a lot of use. We have a “no food on the couch” policy but go explain that to our two-year-old. He likes to unwind after a long day playing with Magna Tiles and trains, with a nice bag of Bamba and a sippy…
Form and Function: Choose the Right Canisters for Your Kitchen Counters
If you choose beautiful canisters that match the style of your kitchen, you can hide practical items in plain sight without a cluttered feeling. Recently, in our behind-the-scenes stories on social media, I shared an image of the canisters I keep on my counters. They’ve been there for years and I hadn’t thought much of…
Snow Days And Wet Stuff. Sounds Familiar?
It doesn’t need to be all over the place The snow is piling up outside, every glove you own is in use and the ski pants have come out from the top of the closet. You wrapped everyone’s neck with a scarf and pulled the zippers to the coats all the way up. The house…
How to Sew A Button
Hey, it may seem simple but sewing on a button is one of those basics you never ask, “How?” because you’re supposed to know. So, for all those out there who panic when their son’s button falls off his Shabbos coat, we got you. And even if you’ve been sewing on buttons for years, you…
How to Fold Towels So They’re Always Pretty and Neat
Follow these tips and you’ll have those pretty piles you’ve always admired. (Plus, scroll down for our fav towels) You love the look of a nice neat linen closet, but somehow your towels just don’t have that polished look like you see in your dreams. We’re here to help! The key is consistency. There isn’t…