This simple hack is a travel game changer! So you’re on vacation having a good time. Hiking, running, strolling along country roads or sandy beaches. By the time your trip is over, you feel refreshed and energized. And your shoes are good and dirty. The thought of putting that mess into your luggage is not…
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Why the Betty Crocker Is So Perfect for Traveling
Now, I finally understand why everyone loves the Betty Crocker. “Bulky, Hard To Clean, And Takes Up Too Much Space.” That’s what I thought of the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker. That’s what I thought until I found myself pulling it out, time and again. What is it about the Betty? Somehow, it’s always making its…
How to Easily Remove Scuff Marks from Shoes
For regular or patent leather, all you need is one household item to remove all those pesky black scuff marks in seconds. You get some black marks on those light colored shoes and you think they’ll never look good again. But it’s really easy to get them off without damaging the leather. Nail polish remover….
One Hack for Keeping Animals Out of the Garbage & Landscaping
Just a sprinkle of cayenne pepper is known to keep the critters away. While extra hot cayenne pepper might be intended for those who like their food extra spicy (still, even if you like spice, you won’t need this quantity unless you’re operating a restaurant with a spicy menu!), it has another use that might…
An Electric Air Pump Will Keep Your Inflatables Pumped Up
This is the quickest way to keep all your pool toys and tires (bike, stroller, and even car included!) pumped up. Keep this pump in your car and you’ll be able to get yourself to a repair shop too! When you get to your car and see a flat tire (or if your air pressure…
Top Places to Eat, Stay, and Things to Do in Deal
If you’re looking for a quick getaway that’s not too far away (for those of you in the Tristate area, at least), Deal checks off all the boxes for that summer destination. Download this article from Fleishig magazine called “Life’s a Beach” on top things to do, and places to eat and stay in Deal…
10 Things To Do This Summer So You Feel Like You Had a Summer
It’s time to create that summer bucket list of things you plan on doing for yourself. As mothers, we’re always thinking about creating memories for our kids, especially in the summertime. Let’s go see the fireworks. Let’s have a beach day. Let’s go for ices and run in the sprinklers. Let’s learn to ride a…
Use This Hack to Keep a Skirt Down While Bike-Riding
Hey girls–no worries. This is a great trick for keeping your skirt in place while on a bike. In my work training people (ok, mostly children) to ride a two-wheeler bicycle, I get to enjoy the thrill of confidence when a rider picks up speed and independently rides off, wind in face. And then, the…
How to Wash Your Wig At Home
There’s nothing like a freshly washed wig – especially in the summer! Summer and wigs don’t go so well together. Sweaty days, open car windows, barbecues and bonfires all quickly add up to a wig that feels and smells stale. But how often can you give it in to be washed? The time and money…
Nine Ways to Achieve a Productive and Refreshing Summer
How do we turn our “Vacation” into a real “Bein Hazemanim?” It’s that time of year that has children all over celebrating, and many adults too. Even if you aren’t a teacher, there is something exhilarating about summer vacation, whether it’s the ability to sleep a little bit later, fewer buses to catch, less homework…