No need to try out all those samples. These expert beauty picks are guaranteed to be a home run. Beauty products often put us in a conundrum. From the outside, they all look the same. But which are really the best and worth our investment? How would we know without trying ‘em all? For answers,…
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Why the 10 Minutes Before Bed is My Favorite Time of Day (+ Best Skincare Products)
It only takes a few minutes to pamper yourself and have skin that looks and feels great. Some skincare tips. Full disclosure: I enjoy spending a few pampering moments washing the day off my face. You know, long days, smog, chaos, an occasional crayon mark, a sticky lollipop/kiss, and the trademark meatball sauce. Mom face….
Why Did I Wait So Long to Buy a Salt Cellar?
A salt cellar should be at the top of your kitchen gadget list. I thought it should be much more convenient to use salt. My salt shaker was forever empty because it’s too small and needs to be refilled too often. Even if it was forever full, a salt shaker isn’t practical for cooking. I…
You Don’t Need to Spend Hundreds to Have a Comfy Bed for Your Kids (or Yourself)
Looking to buy a bed and frame but don’t want to spend a lot? Here’s where to get the best deal. UPDATED IN 2023 Here’s two little bed secrets that could save you lots of money. Did you know that memory foam mattresses are really comfortable? And really affordable? A few years back, I was…
Are You Ready for a New Knife? Here’s Our Favs.
Buying new knives in honor of Rosh Hashanah? Or to be ready for the month-long cooking marathon? There is a minhag, found mostly in the Chassidic community, of purchasing a new knife for Rosh Hashanah. It is said to be a segulah for parnassah, so it can only be a good thing! Also, we can…
Here It Is…Our Favorites! 39 Kitchen Items We Find Indispensable
Want to know what the Between Carpools girls use often and love the most? This is the ultimate kitchen list. All of us have our favorite kitchen stuff. The items that don’t owe us any money. The ones we’d buy again in a heartbeat. These are them. The all-year-round favorites that we find invaluable. And…
4 Miracle Skin Solutions for the Drying Effects of Winter
It may look like a winter wonderland outside. But that cold air can have a cruel effect on your skin. The cure? These winter skin remedies. Winter wonderland? More like, winter dryland. The cold winter months can be tough on our bodies. Here are a few tips on how to deal with chapped lips, dry…
