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Set Up a Portable Pantry for Pesach
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There’s no need to empty out your regular pantries. Take the easier route with a temporary setupwith portable shelving like this. I have Covid to thank for this change in my Pesach prep. I have a nice walk-in pantry (yes, I know how lucky I am and I’m grateful for it every time I walk…
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Hotel Style Amenities for Your Guests
Pamper your guests with the little details that can make them feel like they’re in a luxury hotel. During a recent hotel stay, I got a tiny chip in my nail. You know the kind that will snag every sweater and pair of tights you come across unless you fix it asap. Fortunately, there was…
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Should I Get a Carpet Cleaner?
Does cleaning carpets sound like something you would want to DIY? If yes, which carpet cleaner might be the best for you? Ok, I have to admit this was a #influenced buy– but, I will also say in the few months that I’ve had the carpet cleaner, it has very much been a ‘sparks joy’…
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The Linen Closet Organizing Solution
How do you keep your linens in order? Do you wish there was a better way to find what you need? It’s the first week after Purim when you’re likely to tackle one or two organizing projects while cleaning for Pesach (after that, things get a little busier and it’s just ‘get it clean!’). But…
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The Toy Closet Solution for Your Games
Do you dislike seeing a bunch of mismatched game boxes in your toy closet? Are your boxes falling apart? The toy closet is usually one of the first things you’ll work on when you’re cleaning and organizing. You can be such a super organized person–every toy has its bin and label. But then there’s the…
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9×13 at Home: A New Guide
The 9×13 Series has revolutionized our life in more ways than one. We admit it. It all started with these Oatmeal Squares back in 2018, and ever since then, well, we’ve never looked back. The 9x13s are here to stay and they’ve pretty much revolutionized our life. Sure, we might not take one out every…
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On the Yahrzeit of Sarah Schenirer A”H
It’s the perfect day to stop and think about who we are as Jewish women–and the task that we have before us. By JUDITH GRUNFELD-ROSENBAUM Editor’s Note: Almost 30 years ago, when I was in elementary school, the 1995 Asifa on the 60th Yahrzeit of Sarah Schenirer a”h took place at the The Brooklyn Armory.…
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Don’t Pull an All-Nighter Before Purim!
We’re still three weeks out, but the days ahead are going to get busy. Stop now to plan–and prioritize. Rosh Chodesh Adar has passed. Purim is fast on its way! What creative costumes can I come up with this year? Who am I inviting for the Purim seudah? What theme will the shaloch manos be…
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Which Measuring Cup Is the Best?
We brought all our favorite measuring cups together to measure and pour and share why we love these top contenders. Most kitchen tools are not something we get super passionate about. Sure, we were each very passionate about our favorite garlic presses as we told you about over here. We were just as divided when…
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From the Heart of a Mother of a Lone Soldier
BCP Contributor Alisa Avruch shares the emotions and experiences of being in the US and having a son in the IDF. On October 7th, I became the mom of a soldier at war. I used to be a regular Jewish mom like you. Focused on carpool, Amazon returns, and finding the perfect one-pan-dinner. Oh, and…
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