They clean your things…but they need to be cleaned too! How to clean appliances like your washing machine, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and microwave Maintaining the things that maintain your things Did you know that in order to keep your washing machine working properly, you need to give it a good washing? How about your dishwasher?…
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Turn Your Current Closet into the Space of Your Dreams
Is your own closet or your children’s simply not the space you’d love it to be? Wish you can get in control and make getting dressed and finding your stuff more effortless? You can. The weather is finally warming up and it’s time to switch that closet over…and while we’re at it, get it organized!…
Basics: Do You Call It Tehini, Tehina or Techina?
However you say it or spell it, chances are this dip is a basic that you’d like to master. Of all those foods that are just so much better when homemade, techina is one of the easiest to make. The flavor and proportions of ingredients are very subjective and personal. But the basic components are…
Find the Right Crib (or Pack n’ Play or Bassinet) Sheet on the First Try
Do you open every crib sheet before finding the precise one that fits? Yeah. It’s possible not to have to do that. And the OCD living inside of you will be so so happy. I promise. All you need is a label maker. And safety pins. Also, highly recommended, a Skubb box to store these neatly,…
This is Really the Best Place to Keep the Hairbrush and Ponytails
Do you scramble to do your girls’ hair while the bus is about to arrive and they’re still eating breakfast? For so many years, there was a morning scramble to get a hairbrush and prepare my daughters’ hair for school in a race against the school bus. But then I made such a small change…
How to Polish Leather Shoes
Need to quick shine? Or a professional job at home? Here’s how to polish shoes yourself. With Shabbos and Yom Tov in their high time, we thought it’s time to get those shoes shiny and polished. Let’s start with a basic method. And for the sake of simplicity we’re going to stick with black polish….
7 New Destinations for Your Chol Hamoed Trip (CT/NY/NJ)
Want to try something new this Chol Hamoed? From a seaport…to magnificent hikes…to fun indoor parks, there’s a new activity here that your family will love. When chol hamoed Pesach comes, I look forward to finally spending some time enjoying the outdoors. However, the weather does not always lend itself to outdoor adventures, so when…
This Toothbrush Travel Hack Will Save Loads of Time
You’re buying new toothbrushes anyway, so now’s the time to assemble your toothbrush travel bag. You’ll be thrilled you did it whenever you go away with the family. The most annoying part of going away with the family, whether for just one night or for a couple of weeks, is collecting each person’s toothbrush from…
Basics: How To Make Pesach Lukshen (aka Egg Noodles)
Use this lukshen recipe for your blintzes and crepes as well. Don’t we all look forward to that steaming bowl of chicken soup with lots and lots of Pesach lukshen? No?Only me? I’m sure it’s not just me. For starters, I know my kids really look forward to it. Like, reeeaaallly. So much so that…
Basics: How To Make Chrein (Prepared Horseradish)
Eat a lot of chrein on Pesach? Prep it fresh and prep a lot. Each Pesach, we consume copious amounts of chrein in our house. It just goes so well with matzah. And all Pesach foods, as a matter or fact. And mayonnaise, obviously. Chrein consists of mainly cooked beets and grated horseradish. You…
