Ocean City, a peninsula jutting out of Maryland, was the most awesome Overnight Chol Hamoed trip we took. In relative close proximity of most big communities in the tri-state area, it offers an amazing beach experience without the issues of pritzus or the hordes of people crowding the place. In general, I prefer beaches during…
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Tips for Flying with a Baby or Toddler
Those flights from New York to Tel Aviv…some say are like labor. You’ve just got to get through it. Eventually, it gets to the end and the result is worth it. Before we start with our practical tips, there are a few important things to keep in mind when you’re planning to fly with a…
How To Prepare and Pack Your Yom Tov Food for Travel
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…
What are AirTags and Why You Should Have Some
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…
Enjoy Your Coffee With Cholov Yisroel Milk Even While Traveling with This Hack
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…
Protect Your Clothes When Packing Muddy Shoes in Your Suitcase
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…
Why the Betty Crocker Is So Perfect for Traveling
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…
Top Places to Eat, Stay, and Things to Do in Deal
If you’re looking for a quick getaway that’s not too far away (for those of you in the Tristate area, at least), Deal checks off all the boxes for that summer destination. Download this article from Fleishig magazine called “Life’s a Beach” on top things to do, and places to eat and stay in Deal…
A Lay Flat Backpack is the Perfect Bag for Seminary or Yeshiva
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…
Going Up to the Country for the First Time? 12 Tips
Going upstate to the bungalow for the first time? Our readers shared some of their best advice. One of the most popular questions we get in the weeks leading up to the summer every year is: Do you have advice for someone going to the country for the first time? I don’t know where to…
