We found some things will make the little things easier for lefties. Are you a lefty? Do you love a lefty? I’ve got a couple of left-handed kids and over the years we’ve come across a few tasks that are so much more difficult simply because this world is designed for righties. Of course, we…
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Child Has Fever? How to Know If You Need a Dr. Visit
Is it something to worry about? Or should I just wait it out? Some guidance on fevers. Fever is one of the most common symptoms a pediatrician sees on a daily basis. It is also a frequent reason for office, emergency room and urgent care visits. Parents spend a lot of time, money, and significant…
How to Use Whatsapp As Your Personal Reminder Space
There’s a lot of communicating going on in Whatsapp. But can you easily remember the things you need to follow up with later? WhatsApp is definitely the best messaging app there is, but often information gets lost in chats or groups, and it is hard to save information for future reference. This is especially true…
Would You Love to Organize Your Sefarim Shelves? Here’s How.
Wish your bookcases looked neat and orderly? And that every sefer had a specific place to return to? Organizing a home library is very different than organizing the library of a shul or yeshiva. In your own library, you can do without those colorful stickers on the spine that make it easy for the myriad…
Do I Really Need That Dutch Oven? Or How About That Roaster? (+ A Cheap Option!)
You might see those pretty, hefty pans in some food photos. But do you need one to cook great meats? Years and years ago, perhaps when I was newly married, there was an All-Clad store at the local outlet mall. And while there was not typically such amazing deals there, there was one day that…
4 Fun Places to Enjoy the Outdoors This Fall – Central New Jersey
Missing summer activities? The fall brings in new ways to have some family fun outdoors, and you During Chol Hamoed, Between Carpools posted this post by Sarah Einhorn on farms to enjoy this fall. If you live in Central New Jersey and want some more local options, these are great places to check out! The…
How To Prepare Your Child For Surgery
How much do we want to say? What do they need to know? How do you explain? It is never easy, sending your child off to get a procedure done, no matter how minimal and “routine” it may be. Waving goodbye to your son or daughter, knowing that they are going into an operating room,…
These Are Our Favorite Items from Trader Joes (Take 2!)
If there’s a Trader Joe’s near you, these are the items you’ll want to check out. Back in 2019 we asked a guest to write us a post about Trader Joes (see this post). We had written about the best items from Costco, BJs, Walmart, Target, and even Aldi and we knew that the love…
The 30 Day Declutter Challenge
This might be just the right motivation you need to create space and order. Let’s get going! Want to gain some tiny bit of control with us? You might be ready for our 30 Day Declutter challenge. Why declutter? The less things around, the easier it is to clean, maintain, and enjoy the space you…
The Perfect Makeup Bag Comes in Two Sizes and at a Great Price
Whether you need a bag for travel or for home, we found a bag that keeps your makeup organized. In my daily routine, I don’t wear much makeup. Eyeliner, brow pencil, maybe mascara and I’m ready for the day. For Shabbos and occasions, though, I do add some more. So when I travel, I can…