Remember the days people took wig boxes as hand luggage? They were bulky, hard to carry, and someone always left the boxes sitting somewhere. Thankfully that’s a thing of the past. With many sheitels these days set naturally, we aren’t busy pinning, rolling in curlers or worrying that our sheitel won’t be set like the…
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What to Pack When Going to Yeshiva Out of Town
Once you get over the idea of sending your son away to yeshiva, it’s time to figure out just what he’ll need when he gets there. When a boy leaves home for yeshiva, there are different levels of leaving. The first level is dorming in a local yeshiva. They might get to come home every…
Our Readers’ 20 Best Travel Tips
We reached out on social media and asked for some of your best travel tips. Here’s a summary of your responses. Some of the tips shared are ones we’ve already discussed in older posts like this one, but they are worth repeating. Don’t take crayons or things that can roll under the seats on the plane….
Why You Need Retractable Chargers to Eliminate Cord Messes
Do you like having extra chargers around but hate the messy look of wires everywhere? Retractable chargers are the way to go! The biggest offender is the outlet on the side of my kitchen island. Besides my wireless 3-in-1 charger that I use every night, this is the most frequently used charging spot in the…
Is Your Car Still Clean? 5 Ways to Maintain a Clean and Organized Space
Real car tips are usually shared between men. (After all, we see our cars as simply the thing we need to do carpool, of course.) But we’ve got a few great car tips, too! It’s usually the guys that are all into their cars. But now that we’ve been riding in a clean car for…
The Best Way to Pack Yarmulkes for Travel
No more squished kippahs when you get to your destination – we have a simple packing tip for you. Erev Pesach shopping last year was different, to say the least. The clothing wasn’t a high priority for us, but new yarmulkes were needed desperately. The good thing was that our local Judaica store, Judaica Plaza,…
Headed to Orlando? The Most Cost-Effective Way to See Universal Studios
Get your tickets online in advance and you could save a lot. If you’re heading to multiple parks in Orlando, you could purchase tickets to different parks separately. Or you could purchase a ticket that lets you see multiple parks in one day. Either of those options are going to be very expensive. I found…
Wait! Don’t Unpack Your Luggage! These Are the Items That Should Stay There
There are some items we don’t ever unpack, because we never want to travel without them. In our family, each member has their own personal small piece of luggage. This is the luggage used for any short trips – overnight at a friend, Shabbos at grandparents, or a quick business trip. And in each suitcase…
This Car Vacuum Makes Cleaning the Car So Much Easier
It’s super handy and will help you keep your car clean all year…not only before Pesach! I knew that my lease was up and a new car would be arriving any day, but I didn’t know exactly when it would be. My old car was still a mess. I had already cleared out all my…
Best Travel Solution For Wigs
We found the perfect stand for your wig that takes up just about no space in your suitcase. You get to your destination, you unpack your bags and you’re finally ready to take off your wig. But where are you putting it? Chances are, at some point you’ve draped your wig over a hotel lamp….
