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
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…
Move Over Rav Kav: You Can Now Pay for Public Transportation in Israel with Your Phone
If you’re spending time in Israel, use the Moovit app to pay for your ride on the bus, train or light rail! On a recent trip to Israel, I got to try the relatively new Moovit app and it was such a pleasantly smooth experience. In recent years, riding a bus has been tricky because…
Planning Your Trip to Boston
Boston is a great city to explore with the family! Boston is a fantastic all-around trip destination. It is a city that is rich in American History, nature and additional attractions. Boston has kosher food and minyan. We visited for a two-day trip one fall and managed to do a lot in Boston. It is a…
What Do Your Kids Like to Listen to in the Car?
We asked our followers: What do you put on in the car to keep the kids calm and happy? While we originally posed this question to our readers in a discussion about carpools, we thought it’s apropos to share this question during midwinter break time, when you might be spending a lot of time in…
Where to Enjoy Winter Sports This Season (NY/NJ)
Here are more ideas for some winter fun Two years ago, I shared some ideas for great outdoor winter sports activities on this site. Last winter, I visited additional ski slopes and ice rinks to share with you here. I love trips that are in the spirit of winter, and I always try to find…
