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The Not-So-Everyday-Woman: Aliza S. On Mastering Your Budget, Happily
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If we had to pick (one of our) least favorite things to do, it’s budget. And to do it happily?! We knew this was an interview we had to do. About this new series: Everyone is meaningful, everyone has something special to share…something they’re passionate about or they’ve learned and want to share. When we…
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What Are Your Goals for This Winter?
Did you become distracted at some point? Here’s your reminder to get back on track and keep moving towards your accomplishments It’s that time of year again, when we’re pretty settled in our routine, and there aren’t too many holidays on the horizon breaking our daily schedules. This is the part of the year that…
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This Chanukah: Feel Hashem’s Love in Your Heart
You know in your mind that He loves you. But you can really, really feel it in your heart too. We Klal Yisrael are called by a very special name in the Maoz Tzur composition—one that warms the heart, especially for us women: We’re called shoshanim, roses. Uminosar kankanim na’asah neis lashoshanim. This fragrant flower…
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8 Ways: You Are the One Who Lights Up This World
Small acts, and big acts, all those little things that you do bring warmth and happiness to this world. Read below and recognize the good that you do and have potential to do, every single day. The little lights flicker in our windows, bringing us back to a time where the world had gone dark…
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14 Ways to Present a Gift Card or Cash Gift
If you want your cash gift or gift card to look a little more exciting, see all the ways you can package it up below. Everyone loves a cash gift. And sure, a regular notecard in an envelope with a nice message totally works. You can find nice thank you cards over here and some…
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Should You Open a High Interest Savings Account?
In the age of high interest rates, you need to take advantage. Banks offer you interest on your money in savings to entice you to keep your money with them. However, most savings accounts offer very low interest rates for having the privilege of holding your hard-earned money (and using it as they see fit.…
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Which Garlic Press is the Best?
We pressed lots of garlic in preparation for this post. Our full take on the best way to get your fresh garlic is below. There are lots of ways to get garlic flavor into a dish. Some automatically reach for the garlic powder whenever they see the word “garlic.” Others are sticklers for peeling a…
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Something To Try If You’re Having Trouble Sleeping
So many of us are having trouble falling asleep – and staying asleep – during these anxious days. Our bodies and minds are tired. We’re in a heightened state of tension all day – and all night – long. But sleep has become difficult for many of us. Even when we fall asleep, we might…
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Why Do I Keep Rushing Before Shabbos?
No matter how long my Friday is, no matter if I have a busy week or not so much, there’s always a rush to the finish line. Why is that? Whether Shabbos starts at 4 p.m. or at 7 p.m., most of us find ourselves in the same situation, week after week. That last half…
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Yes, You Can Live Your Life–with Gratitude
For Yidden, the “slap” ushers in the song of connection and gratitude to Hashem. Over the past half year or so, I had the tremendous pleasure and merit of teaching a series on Mesilas Yesharim on the Inspire By Wire phone line, titled “Journey Inward.” Over the spring and summer months, we moved through the…
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