You wonder, “How is her makeup still on?” It might not be simple (it for sure isn’t!), but if you want to know what the makeup artists do to keep makeup lasting throughout Shabbos (and even longer), these are the tricks. As a makeup artist with a reputation for ensuring long-lasting makeup, I am excited…
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8 Ways to Keep Peace with Family Over Yom Tov
You’re spending more time than usual with the people closest to you. It’s not always peachy and wonderful. Sadly, the time that we look forward to spending together often ends with a feeling of, “Thank G-d it’s over.” That’s because, while we love our extended family, sometimes when we’re in close quarters with the same…
Are You Feeling Underappreciated Around Now?
It’s during these weeks before Pesach, when we’re working so hard, that these feelings tend to creep up. How do we deal with it? It’s Pesach again! Ah! The Yom Tov of freedom, when we’re meant to feel like kings and queens, the pinnacle of royalty. Freed from the bondage of Mitzrayim, which the sefarim…
Use This Piping Bag Hack When Storing All Your Mousses/Dips/Sauces
You’ll be ready to dress up beautiful plates when your piping bag is ready in the fridge. You’re beginning to make your menu, and that includes that special starter or dessert that has a component that needs to be piped fresh. Think: A sauce or dip that goes on a fish appetizer. An avocado sauce that gets…
How To Prepare and Pack Your Yom Tov Food for Travel with a Vacuum Sealer
We broke down the process for maximum efficiency and minimum hassle. If you’ve ever traveled for Yom Tov and prepared your own food, you know that it’s a big job. Huge, actually. And if you’re hosting at your destination, it can feel impossible. Last year, we changed our Yom Tov plans very late in the…
How to Make A Folding Table Appear Like a Real Dining Table
If you need additional tables for entertaining this Yom Tov, or you’re simply “between tables,” this hack will give you the table space you want. We all know that folding tables are just too narrow. When you add them as an extension to your own dining table, they’re awkward. When you use them on their…
What Can I Cook on Yom Tov in a 200-250⁰F Oven?
If your oven will be on a low temperature throughout Yom Tov, is it still possible to cook in it and not only warm up food? The answer is yes! It always seems that people want to be completely ready and cooked before Yom Tov so they can “relax” on Yom Tov itself (haha!). However,…
Tips to Keep Your Feet and Bodies Ache-Free During Yom Tov Season
Yom Tov is a very strenuous one for moms. Keep your energy up (and legs pain-free) with these tips. As Mommies, we yearn for that spiritual inspiration of our youth that prepared us for the Yomim Noraim and Succos. However, we must remember that our role has now changed. It has shifted from one centered…
How To Keep Your Vegetable Cream Warm On Yom Tov
When a cream is warmed up too much, it can dry out and get ruined. But no worries, we’ll show you just what to do so you can prep in advance and plate beautifully. We all know how pretty vegetable creams are and how much flavor and color they add to otherwise boring plates. It’s…
Being a Good Guest. What Does It Really Mean?
It’s always easy to complain about accommodations, sleeping arrangements, food and everything else. But, are you a good guest? We covered How to Be a Good Host in this post. But what if you’re on the other end this Yom Tov? You want to be a pleasure to host as well! We interviewed both hosts…
