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How I Learned to Be Grateful for 100 Things Every Day
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When you learn to be grateful, you also learn to be happy. The fitness cognoscenti famously claim that an early morning brisk walk gets the day off to a great start. But, when I started my day that way, I felt guilty. I loved the feeling of moving through the brisk morning air but I…
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3 Reasons to Smile
While working on my latest book about a smile, I learned a thing or two about turning that frown upside down. I learned to count the blessings in my life While my sister and I were working on A Smile is Catchy, we consulted with a veteran principal. After reading our manuscript, he suggested that…
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How To Poach An Egg
Don’t be afraid. You can do this. You can poach an egg. Poached eggs are so delicious, elegant, versatile and…for some, scary. But, why? Really, they are so easy to prepare. I promise. All you need to know is the method and you will wonder why you didn’t try to poacj an egg ages ago.…
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Great Family Indoor Chol Hamoed Trips
The weather might not be cooperating, but there’s still lots of fun to be had. Here’s 5 trips where you can have a blast with the family indoors. All winter I wait for the nice weather so I can begin enjoying the outdoors. This year the cold weather seems to be holding its own. I…
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How to Cook Flanken Like a Pro
Don’t know what the hype is about flanken? Prep it this way and you’ll know. Flanken is not a cheap cut of meat. At least, not now. Flanken used to be inexpensive…but because of it’s popularity and demand, the price has gone up. What is the hype all about anyway? Ask that question and we…
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The Easy Way to Check in & Go Through Security When Flying Overseas
Do you fumble for each family member’s passport when you check in and go through security? There’s one simple solution. You’re ready to fly. You have everything ready. There are hoodies and snacks and diapers and toys and prizes and chargers and headphones and blankies and pacifiers and sippy cups and books and passports. A…
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How To Cook Applesauce
It’s so simple and incomparably better than the jarred applesauce you get in the stores. You don’t need to be an organic hippie mom to make homemade applesauce for your baby, from scratch. And it doesn’t need to be Pesach either, although I totally recommend you try it this Pesach. Homemade applesauce is so…
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How to Get Your Pots to Shine
Get that grease off and let your pots shine before you pack them away for Pesach (or get ‘em clean anytime!) If you aren’t someone that gets excited when your pots are shiny, you can stop reading (unless you often get stuck with burnt grease pots and need some advice). I’m not sure if…
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How to Organize the Craft Mess
With a craft cart, the crafting is portable and the supplies are guaranteed to be put away in the right spot. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and over time I’ve come to realize how true that is. No matter how many desks or craft tables you might have in other…
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Gear Up for Cleaning with Our Broom and Mop Recommendations
Cleaning can be easier if you have the right products. I walked into the Westview Shop, just looking to replace my regular dustpan. I asked a really helpful sales girl for a recommendation and she scooped this one up with such passion that although it was pricey, I knew I had to take it. Now…
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