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Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Switching Chore to Choice Changes Everything
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Tap into the power of the month of Nissan by renewing our reality that today is a new beginning. Month: Nissan Mazel: T’leh (lamb/sheep) Rosh Chodesh Nissan is one of the most significant days in our calendar. Besides for the many occurrences that took place on this day, such as the inauguration of the Mishkan
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Free Download! Our Kid’s Travel Activity Book is Here
With the upcoming Yom Tov season, many of you have long car or plane trips ahead. We know how hard it is to keep the kids busy and entertained during the trip! This “My Travel Adventures” activity book is here to help. You can download the travel activity book before your next travels. Included are
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How to Clean Stainless Steel Appliances
Probably one of the most frustrating items in a house to clean, your stainless steel fridge CAN be clean and shiny! I know I’m not the only one who has struggled with just the right method to get my stainless appliances shiny and fingerprint-free. I’ve tried products and methods and finally settled on this one
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If The Toys Aren’t Cleaning Themselves
Keeping a toy closet organized is one of the biggest organizing struggles in many homes. Dear Devorah, My playroom is a disaster. No matter what I do, my kids refuse to clean up, and I feel like I’m constantly stepping on Legos or tripping over dolls. I want to organize it right before Pesach. How
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The Show Must Go On
When a line is forgotten or a piece of scenery falls…and things don’t go the way we planned, we keep the show going. I went to my second grader’s Purim play this week and I did not expect to be so emotional. It wasn’t perfect. A crown slid down over someone’s eyes. A girl forgot
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Tricks to Make That Closet Work for You
If a custom closet isn’t in the works, you can still make your existing closet work for you with these closet hacks. Editor’s Note: We love organizing here on Between Carpools, so we’re also excited to introduce Devorah Pomerantz, whose creative out-of-the-box ideas can help those with all types of spaces. We hope that some
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After a Stillborn: Time Really Does Heal
After you cry, you’ll heal, and one day you’ll even laugh. It’s been ten years since the loss of my 23-weeks-and-6-days-old fetus, Chaviva. At the time, A TIME- an incredible organization for all fertility challenges – encouraged us to give her a name, as a way to stay connected and to be able to daven
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Six Weeks in Israel
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With an itinerary planned over a lifetime, these are the moments and places our family cherished in Eretz Yisrael. BCP Note: We ask you to read this post with an open mind to a different perspective on the word Zionist. Where Zionism represents a true love of the land, people and history of Eretz Yisrael.
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What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You When You Can’t Sleep
It’s not too much caffeine. If you can’t sleep, these are the reasons and the solutions. You slip into bed, exhausted, ready to finally rest—and then your mind starts racing. You replay conversations, plan tomorrow’s to‑do list, or feel your heart beating faster than it should. You tell yourself, “I need to sleep,” but the
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Now is the Perfect Time to Declutter… But What If No One Else Is Interested?
As the woman of the house, you can declutter. There’s a solution if your husband or your children are not on board. I know we’re talking about Pesach cleaning a bit early, but honestly, now is the perfect time to start decluttering. These quieter months are the perfect time to get your home in order!
Filed under: Organizing & CleaningTagged with: organizing
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