A little awareness makes a life-saving difference. Hi, my name is Sima Clapman. I’m the Fire Prevention Specialist for the Lakewood Fire Department, a mom, and someone who truly loves being in the kitchen, especially during Chanukah. In my role, I do many things, but my favorite part is teaching our community how to stay…
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The Prettiest Way to Disguise the Frying Smell
You’ll love the scent of this homemade Lemon Vanilla Diffuser…you may even enjoy it more than those fried foods. This year, when your family and guests enter your home on Chanukah, it won’t be that frying smell in the air. Rather, it will be a scent that’s beyond blissful. They may even question if you…
How to Clean Quartz Countertops
We’re not stone professionals, but we can tell you how we keep our quartz counters clean and shining. Are you one of the many readers who has reached out to us asking for the best way to clean quartz countertops? We’ve got you covered! Disclaimer – we are not stone pros. We just know what’s…
2025. Tried, Tested, and True Meat Thermometers
Meat thermometers are one of those kitchen gadgets that sometimes has us stumped. Let’s demystify them and put them to good use. When we were discussing meat thermometers amongst our team, we admitted that a few of us haven’t had luck with them. We’ve collectively sliced too many Prime Ribs that were completely raw in…
Our Favorite Measuring Spoons And Measuring Cups
We use them so often, why not get a set that we like? Whenever we post images of something we are cooking or baking step by step, inevitably someone will ask for a link to the measuring cups. Or measuring spoons. And we completely understand that. It took us a while to find the perfect…
How to Make Your Dishes Look Like New
Do you have white dishes that look like they are past their prime, scuffed up with scratches? You want new dishes. But you don’t actually need new dishes. Because, really, you can clean up all those scratches. Didn’t know that? We didn’t know either. Until we learned that all those scratches aren’t really scratches or…
An Easy Way To Mask Odors
A little touch to add some freshness…even in the trash can! Generally, we are not fans of “masking smells.” If it smells it means you need to clean it, not cover it up with some perfumed scent. But, there are some areas that naturally have… smells. Sometimes worse than others. Yes, the trash can, sneakers,…
Which Spatulas Are Our Favorites?
They’re super convenient and are a great help in the kitchen. Learn what these types of spatulas can do for you. Editor’s Note: While many of these spatulas are used for chametz purposes, many will also be very helpful for you over Pesach (i.e. when your food processor gets tons of use, or when you’re…
Pump Soap Dispensers Will Upgrade Your Counters
Spruce up your kitchen sink or the shower niche with sleek bottles that match your decor. Let’s start by saying that this is extra. Definitely not a need. But if little aesthetic upgrades bring you joy, it might be a great idea for you. Change out one bottle or every bottle in your house –…
The Best Storage Bin for Garbage Bags
This one fits the bigger roll from Costco! Back in 2019, we shared this storage idea for garbage bags from Ida Levy. For many years, this bin has worked really well for many of you. In my laundry room, I have a bin like this in an upper cabinet and it’s great. But in my…
