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How To Prepare and Pack Your Yom Tov Food for Travel

by | September 14, 2022 | 12 comment(s)

We broke down the process for maximum efficiency and minimum hassle. If you’ve ever traveled for Yom Tov and prepared your own food, you know that it’s a big job. Huge, actually. And if you’re hosting at your destination, it can feel impossible. Last year, we changed our Yom Tov plans very late in the…

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What are AirTags and Why You Should Have Some

by | September 09, 2022 | 4 comment(s)

Avoid expensive and distressing losses by tracking your valuables – including Tefillin! You’ve probably heard of them, but have you tried using Apple AirTags? If you have an iPhone, or even just have access to one, these can help you track potentially lost items. So how does it work? The AirTag is a small token – about…

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What Does My Daughter Need to Pack for Seminary?

by | August 10, 2022 | 17 comment(s)

Heading off to seminary in Israel for the year? You’ve never packed for this long of a time and it can be overwhelming. What do the girls actually wear? This guide will help! This is a list written by seminary students of a Bais Yaakov-type of seminary in Israel. As moms we’re familiar with the…

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Enjoy Your Coffee With Cholov Yisroel Milk Even While Traveling with This Hack

by | August 09, 2022 | 1 comment(s)

Even if you’re flying with just carry-on luggage, you can enjoy cholov Yisroel milk in flight and at your destination. Do you need actual milk in your coffee and are also makpid on cholov yisroel? With advance planning, you can travel with your milk and won’t need to substitute with any alternative milks. The issues…

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Protect Your Clothes When Packing Muddy Shoes in Your Suitcase

by | August 09, 2022 | 5 comment(s)

This simple hack is a travel game changer! So you’re on vacation having a good time. Hiking, running, strolling along country roads or sandy beaches. By the time your trip is over, you feel refreshed and energized. And your shoes are good and dirty.  The thought of putting that mess into your luggage is not…

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Why the Betty Crocker Is So Perfect for Traveling

by | August 08, 2022 | 16 comment(s)

Now, I finally understand why everyone loves the Betty Crocker. “Bulky, Hard To Clean,  And Takes Up Too Much Space.” That’s what I thought of the Betty Crocker Pizza Maker. That’s what I thought until I found myself pulling it out, time and again.  What is it about the Betty? Somehow, it’s always making its way…

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A Lay Flat Backpack is the Perfect Bag for Seminary or Yeshiva

by | June 23, 2022 | 2 comment(s)

Everything they need for an off-Shabbos can be packed neatly in this bag. During my daughter’s year in seminary, we came to visit for a long weekend. She came to spend Shabbos with us carrying an unfamiliar backpack. It was stuffed to the max with everything she needed for three days. The bag belongs to…

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