We all know that one of the important pieces of a smooth morning is having everything the whole family needs to get out the door quickly in one place – and that place is preferably near the door! But for many of us, that perfectly equipped mudroom is just a dream and reality is a…
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10 Cities You Might Not Have Thought Had Kosher Food
Think there’s only kosher food in cities with big Jewish populations? Those who don’t travel often are surprised that you can find lots of kosher food options in places that typically don’t have large communities of Jewish life. We all know that LA, London, Toronto, NY, Miami, Panama, and most large cities with Jewish communities…
How She Does It: Between Carpools Chats with Mica Soffer, Publisher of COLLive.com
Q: First, can you tell us a little bit about your “work-life” and your “home life.” At work, I’m the publisher and editor of COLlive.com, a Jewish media outlet that provides news of the Chabad community worldwide, as well as news of interest to the Orthodox Jewish community. More than a news source, it has…
Basics: How to Refill Your Windshield Wiper Fluid
Do you consider anything that’s under the hood of your car a mystery? You can replace the windshield wiper fluid on your own – we’ll show you how. When the weather gets close to the freezing point and you start getting those frost crystals on your windshield, it’s time to make sure your windshield washer…
What to Do in Israel with Kids
Taking the kids along on your next Israel trip? You’ll need to plan some activities between your trips to kevarim and Gedolim. These ideas will keep the whole family happy. Traveling to Israel with kids is a completely different experience than an adults-only trip. Most children are not cut out for a week or so…
12 Favorite Bins and Boxes from The Container Store
Few things make a woman feel as satisfied as having an organized home. These favorite boxes and bins will help you get there. There is nothing as satisfying as having an organized house. That organized house is a place where everything has a home and you never spend hours searching for that one thing you…
One Woman’s Story: How It Feels to Miscarry
I was 19 the first time I mourned a loss. And there wasn’t really anyone around who could understand. At the age of 19 we think we’re invincible. We may know that bad things happen, but we never think they’re going to happen to us. I got married at 19. My husband and I were…
How to See Paris in One Day
Explore the city, visit Jewish neighborhoods, see all the famous sites, eat in great restaurants, and easily catch minyanim…all in one day in Paris. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and caters to people from all over. It is fairly tourist-friendly and easy to get around. It is a…
Top 10 Cleaning Products That’ll Make Your Home Sparkle
What the secret to that super white grout? Or those shining floor mouldings? These cleaning products are the answer to practical and perfect home maintenance.
How to Wash Tzitzis
Many of us have tried every gadget out there, but when it comes to the best way to clean tzitzis, we’re still stumped. One of these three tzitzis washing solutions may work for you. The Tin Foil Hack “The Rabbi from Judaica Plaza shared this tip with me. Wrap the 4 strands of tzitzis, from…
