Put those Scott-type paper towels in a dispenser and you’re ready to go I was standing in BJs and staring at that huge box of commercial paper towels (you know, the type we all bought in those days of Covid when the stores didn’t have anything else?) and I was thinking, “Should I, shouldn’t I,…
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21 Invaluable Tips on Doing Chesed
Did you ever think that there is a better and best way to help? ‘אשרי משכיל אל דל ביום רעה ימלטהו ה [Tehilim 41:2] The pasuk means that we need to use our wisdom to help people in the smartest way. Here are some thoughts and tips on helping wisely. Tzedakah versus Chesed Tzedaka is with…
Talk it Out Tuesday: What’s the Oldest Piece of Clothing You Have?
This only counts if you still wear it! Today we are introducing a new series here at Between Carpools! One Tuesday per month, we will post a random question. The five of us will answer that question and then we will invite all of you to answer it in comments or on our social media…
Finding The Right Containers to Hold Gefilte Fish…What Joy!
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”…
What Makes a Routine Actually Work?
Have you ever made a morning routine chart that worked wonders for a day (or two or three) and then totally stopped working? Me too. Why? The Novelty Effect When something is new, it feels good. Novelty triggers the release of dopamine, the feel-good motivation neurotransmitter. It’s like your brain gets a happy boost. As soon…
What Happens When the Striker For Your Match Cloche Stops…. Striking?
No, you don’t need to buy a new one. So you own this pretty cloche and you love displaying it near your Shabbos candles. It’s useful and pretty. (We know, we own one too, and love it). But, as time goes on, or maybe it’s the Chanukah aftermath with lots of matches used nightly, you notice that…
9 Thoughtful Things to Do or Say at a Shiva
It’s a time when we’re not really sure what to do or how to be helpful. These were the acts my family appreciated; someone you know might too. Right after the levaya, someone asked us to forward to her some images of my father. She ran to a local store to have them printed out….
20 Items for a Jewish Lifestyle That You Can Get on Amazon
From washing cups to tzitzis, there are more Jewish items on Amazon than you’d think. There are so many things we use in our daily lives because of the Jewish lifestyle we live. Some are actual Judaica, like yarmulkes and a siddur, but many are just items that we use because they make our religious…
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…