Living
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Three things I’ve learned from Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi
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Reflections from the Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi’s English writer upon the publication of their first book Make your brilliance relatable. The very first time I heard the Rabbanit speak about three years ago, I was immediately taken by the drama. One of the touching stories she told during that speech was of a family who had…
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Jewish Life on a Budget
How I stretch our dollars and always have everything I need. My husband is a rebbe and I run a playgroup; but as Jewish life (and kids) entails lots of necessities, I’ve learned how to stretch our dollars and budget. Hashem has been very good to me, and I don’t deprive myself. I do like…
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How a Makeup Artist Discovered the Best Way to Polish Silver
One day, as I was looking for makeup brushes (like I always am), I found oval makeup soft brushes like these. I quickly realized that these would be perfect to polish silver. While Goddard’s silver polish foam comes with a sponge, the sponge doesn’t reach all the little crevices. Using these brushes, brush the polish with…
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Why I Really Like the OXO Broom and Dustpan
Could sweeping actually be an enjoyable chore? Editor’s Note: Even though this post was written in 2016, and since then my colleagues have recommended other top performing brooms in this post, I still like the OXO. One of the reasons not listed below is because it’s much lighter than the other recommended brooms. In addition…
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Five Ways to Maximize Fridge Space
You can fit more in there than you think. I know it might be rare for someone in my stage of life who cooks and feeds lots of people, but even though I have 3 freezers (the main one in the kitchen, and both a full freezer and chest freezer in a storage room), I…
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8 Jewish Websites You’ll Be Glad You Found
From dates and times to a quick dvar Torah…you can find lots of Jewish conveniences on these great Jewish websites! I know many of you have been loving Between Carpools (thanks to your fan letters!) but that got us thinking. There are many people that don’t know we are here (that’s a hint to tell…
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What to Wear for Your Fall (& Winter!) Runs
Don’t know how to suit up for running as the weather gets colder? Here’s your guide to running gear. This is the best time of year to be a runner. It’s not too hot, not too cold—it’s Goldilocks perfect. And there are no seasonal allergies like the ones that keep me indoors in the spring.…
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What to Do When You’re On Bed Rest
There’s no need to be bored. There’s actually lots you can get done when the bed is your home base. So…you’re expecting and the doctor has prescribed bed-rest. That’s definitely not fun, especially when you feel your family needs you up and about. It’s easy to start to feel lazy, tired, and bored when you’re…
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How to Keep a Pocketbook Organized 100% of the Time
6 ways to ensure you’ll always know exactly where to find all your purse essentials. While the following tips will give you the tools to have an organized pocketbook, there’s no magic to keeping it organized: a pocketbook needs maintenance. That doesn’t mean you need to set aside 10 minutes at the end of the…
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Working Moms Alert: How to Get It All Done and Not be Overwhelmed
6 Tips to Help You Focus and Successfully Manage Kids, Work, and Home I remember the days, when I had less than half as many kids, and less than half as many work projects…and I thought I was sooo busy. Life doesn’t usually get simpler as time goes on. I likely felt more overwhelmed back…
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