You can and should ask “why” every day. Just not the “why” you think. One night last year, my sister-in-law dragged me to a shiur. I really wasn’t in the mood, but sometimes, we need to feed our neshama too. I was really tired. I had no koach (energy) to get dressed and go out….
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Help Me BCP! How Do I Organize the Space Under the Bathroom Sink?
Short on bathroom storage? How to utilize that quirky under the sink space. What do you do when you have one big mess under bathroom cabinets. Ideally, your bathroom should have lots of drawers, a cabinet behind the mirror, and lots of great storage space. In real life though, most bathrooms have a big under…
Can Anxiety Disorders and Emunah Co-Exist?
Meet Bari Mitzmann, and hear her incredible story, about how she views her anxiety disorder and how it strengthens her emunah. My name is Bari Mitzmann, and I have an anxiety disorder. I have always been a high-strung overachiever. I got stuff done, was always on time, and pushed myself to the limit. It had…
How to Organize a Wire Shelf Pantry
Do you spend too much time looking for ingredients? Let’s fix that and organize a pantry. As a professional organizer, I am constantly challenged by my clients with, “How can I get my food pantry more organized?” I decided that it would be a great help to many mothers and housewives if I took you…
One Trick to Make Sure You Never Forget a Dose of Medicine Again
Yes, it’s a magic cure. It’s also very pesky to remember to give your child that twice-a-day dosage of antibiotics. Here’s a hack to make it happen. When I was in high school, the school hosted a mother-daughter brunch every year. At my last brunch in 12th grade, the school guidance counselor cracked a joke…
Why Did I Wait So Long to Buy a Salt Cellar?
A salt cellar should be at the top of your kitchen gadget list. I thought it should be much more convenient to use salt. My salt shaker was forever empty because it’s too small and needs to be refilled too often. Even if it was forever full, a salt shaker isn’t practical for cooking. I…
One Time Management Tip That Will Keep You Calm on Fridays
My goal was to learn how to be on time in the morning. In the end, I learned how to be on time for Shabbos too. My Shabbos Solution This summer, while working with a life coach, I learned how to better manage Fridays. As you can imagine, I used to always be busy until…
What I Find in the Aisles at BJs
BJs might not get a lot of attention next to its fancier sibling, Costco. But it’s good for me and here’s why. I often need to defend my preference of shopping in BJs over Costco. So many people are so ga-ga over Costco that that can’t even see straight as they float through the aisles….
The Secret to Keeping Your Kitchen Drawer Neat
Tired of everything flying around from place to place? With drawer liners, your utensils stay where you put ‘em. I’m sure this has happened to you: You spend 10 good minutes reorganizing your kitchen drawer only for it to get slammed shut once and everything goes flying. All. Over. The. Place. Goodbye neat line of measuring…
5 Cocktails That Are a Healthier Choice
Why are the calories from alcohol different than any other? Here’s why, plus here are 5 cocktail recipes you can enjoy without guilt. By Flavorful Fit’s Eve Elenhorn When it comes to alcohol, online articles are extremely contradictory. On the one hand, we hear a glass of wine is good for the heart, has antioxidants,…
