You can turn the deepest, most difficult moments into your secret source of strength. Hope is easy when things are going well. But when life feels like an endless cycle of setbacks, disappointments, and closed doors, hope can feel impossible to grasp. It’s not just a challenge—it’s a battle. Some days, it feels like clinging…
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Which Water Bottle Is the Best? (Hint: It’s Not a Stanley)
We drank and drank. We brought them along while running errands, left them in the car, and let our children take them to camp. Now we can tell you all about the best water bottles on the market. * Updated for 2025! Make sure to check out the new winner!* We’re very sorry to all…
The Guide to Setting up a Home
Wish a house came with a checklist? Kallahs or anyone moving to a new home will find this comprehensive guide very useful. What are the basics that are useful in a home? Some may be considered essentials, others not. But in creating this guide, we did a lot of research, comparing and collecting lists from…
This Product Will Easily Remove Mildew from Your Siding
Keep that grime under control with this spray! If you have vinyl siding on your house, chances are you have some mildew. Black or green, it’s just a natural part of existing in the outdoor world. If you have a lot of it, or if it goes up really high on the walls, you’ll probably…
6 Tips To Bring You to Your Child’s Wedding Empowered, Calm, and Connected
From practical tips to tapping into the spiritual significance of these upcoming weeks, these reminders will help you stay focused leading up to your child’s wedding. Mazel tov! The evidence is everywhere: Balloons on the ceiling, l’chaim cups littering the coffee table… your child is actually engaged! You’ve been saying Mizmor L’Sodah, every hour on…
How Shopping Once a Week Saves Me Time, Money, and Waste
Yes, you can spend less and save lots of time on your groceries with these simple changes. Several years ago, I realized I was spending way too much time and money in the supermarket every week. On top of that, I was overbuying and dealing with way too much food waste. I’d throw out produce…
The Hack for Cleaning Greasy Containers
This quick container cleaning hack will save you lots of dishwashing time. Before Pesach, we’re cooking a lot in advance and storing food in containers. And then we serve or cook such food, and we’re left with lots and lots of greasy containers that need to get washed so they can be used again (or…
What Is Your Mission for Yom Tov?
Everyone has different priorities when preparing for Pesach. Make your own mission statement and take comparison out of the equation. Pesach prep often leads to comparisons and feelings of inadequacy. Do these quotes resonate with you? “Mommy, we’re so behind; the Sterns have already been eating in their basement for the last three weeks since…
Which Spatulas Are Our Favorites?
They’re super convenient and are a great help in the kitchen. Learn what these types of spatulas can do for you. Editor’s Note: While many of these spatulas are used for chametz purposes, many will also be very helpful for you over Pesach (i.e. when your food processor gets tons of use, or when you’re…
Is There a Wet Dry Vacuum Mop That Will Work For You?
Are we moving away from old-fashioned mops and maintaining our floors with these multi-purpose machines? One of the most popular topics that comes up in our inbox is about the ever-evolving vacuum mop machines that seem to be getting better and better very quickly. Our readers want to know if we have them and love…
