Are you a worrier? Do you worry that you worry too much? If you or a loved one worry excessively, keep reading. There is a myth surrounding the idea of worry. People make the mistake and “think” that worrying about the future can help prevent harm by preparing themselves (for whatever they are worried about)…
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What to Stock in Your Medicine Cabinet
Child not feeling well? When your medicine cabinet is well stocked, the cure is just a moment away. It’s 11:05PM. The pharmacy just closed. The kids are all sleeping. Except for the one who’s coughing and coughing and just can’t stop. He could really use some cough medicine, but there’s just no practical way to…
60 Parenting Gems from Experts + Other Parents Like You
Sometimes, there’s just that one piece of advice that becomes *that” gamechanger for you. We asked our readers for their top parenting tip. Here’s our favs. Every parent has an area where they shine, and we all have experiences we can share with each other. In the quotes below, parents of all types of families,…
The 7 “Don’ts” of Frying Donuts
You fry donuts once a year, so they better be perfect. Avoid these 7 no-gos and they will be. With Chanukah here a fryfest is impending ! Whether it’s the hot oil or the cleanup, there’s certainly some work involved with frying at home, but if it’s the irresistible freshest doughnuts is what you’re after,…
10 Tips on Being a Better Mom
Even awesome moms needs some reminders. These 10 tips will help you remain a #1 mom. Laugh a lot. Yes, we’re putting this as number one. Keep your house a happy, positive place. At some point in the future, your children will remember it as a happy warm place. Create structure/boundaries and stick to…
What Do You Do When Your Butter is Super Hard?
Hard, cold butter might work for pie crust. But it doesn’t work for baking or spreading on a bagel. No worries. There’s a hack that solves those problems. I don’t plan ahead like I should when I’m baking. That means, my butter or margarine isn’t at room temperature when I need to whip it…
How to Cook Flanken Like a Pro
Don’t know what the hype is about flanken? Prep it this way and you’ll know. Flanken is not a cheap cut of meat. At least, not now. Flanken used to be inexpensive…but because of it’s popularity and demand, the price has gone up. What is the hype all about anyway? Ask that question and we…
How to Keep Fried Foods Fresh and Crispy
I want to fry taco shells ahead of time to use for Purim. What’s the best way to keep them fresh and crispy? As I was discussing with Leah the best way to fry these taco shells ahead of time to use in this recipe for my mishloach manot, she said, “Why don’t you freeze…
6 Ways to Help Your Dishwasher Clean Better & Last Longer
Doesn’t it seem that life runs more smoothly when there’s no dishes in the sink and everything is clean? You rely on your dishwasher for that (I know, I do!), and there’s nothing more frustrating than when the dishes don’t come out clean. Let’s prevent that. Those of you who are my longtime readers…
How to Keep Your Polished Silver Shiny for Longer
Polish now and your silver will still be shiny come Yom Tov. Polishing silver…it’s one of those chores that always needs to be done again before you turn around. We never seem to get to enjoy that shine long enough. So…what to do if you’re the organized type, who wants your silver polished and…