Does summer need to mean more clothing, and more laundry overwhelm? Let’s talk about laundry. (I know… not your favorite topic. Same.) But really—does laundry double in size the second summer vacation starts? No more uniforms. No more school clothes. Just kids running around in five outfits a day like it’s a costume party we…
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How to Make Your Dishes Look Like New
Do you have white dishes that look like they are past their prime, scuffed up with scratches? You want new dishes. But you don’t actually need new dishes. Because, really, you can clean up all those scratches. Didn’t know that? We didn’t know either. Until we learned that all those scratches aren’t really scratches or…
From “Uh-Huh” to “I Totally Get You” – The 3 Levels of Listening
What kind of listener are you? How to turn up the sounds so you really hear when people are speaking to you. You know how sometimes you’re chatting with someone – your bestie over coffee, your kids over supper, or even just a coworker – and you realize you haven’t really heard a word they…
New Flower Vases We Love
A great arrangement starts with a vase you’ll love putting on the table. Get a start with your Shavuos planning with these picks! Create a Spectacular Bouquet of Flowers Using This Genius TrickYes, it’s possible. And it’s much easier than you think. Arranging A Beautiful Bouquet of Flowers Is Easier Than You ThoughtA few simple…
10 Mindfulness Practices for Busy Women (That Actually Work)
You don’t even have time to think? These are the moments of your day where you actually can connect to the life you’re living with mindfulness. Mindfulness can sound like just another one of those things you’re “supposed” to do, but who has time to sit on a mountaintop breathing for 45 minutes a day?…
Not Just a Blip – Pesach Sheini is a Significant Day
These are five powerful life lessons of Pesach Sheini. Don’t let it just pass by! Pesach Sheini is a holiday that tends not to warrant much attention; often we don’t even remember until just before shkiah. “Oh right, it’s Pesach Sheini! Quick, let’s wash and have some matzah.” And yet, there is so much to…
An Easy Way To Mask Odors
A little touch to add some freshness…even in the trash can! Generally, we are not fans of “masking smells.” If it smells it means you need to clean it, not cover it up with some perfumed scent. But, there are some areas that naturally have… smells. Sometimes worse than others. Yes, the trash can, sneakers,…
How to Find the Hope Beyond the Pain
You can turn the deepest, most difficult moments into your secret source of strength. Hope is easy when things are going well. But when life feels like an endless cycle of setbacks, disappointments, and closed doors, hope can feel impossible to grasp. It’s not just a challenge—it’s a battle. Some days, it feels like clinging…
Which Water Bottle Is the Best? (Hint: It’s Not a Stanley)
We drank and drank. We brought them along while running errands, left them in the car, and let our children take them to camp. Now we can tell you all about the best water bottles on the market. * Updated for 2025! Make sure to check out the new winner!* We’re very sorry to all…
The Guide to Setting up a Home
Wish a house came with a checklist? Kallahs or anyone moving to a new home will find this comprehensive guide very useful. What are the basics that are useful in a home? Some may be considered essentials, others not. But in creating this guide, we did a lot of research, comparing and collecting lists from…
