By: Elisheva of Bellabusta – a beauty and fashion blog for frum women. This year, Rosh Hashana (and Succos, too!) begins on a Wednesday night. This means we’ll be having quite a few 3 day yomim tovim. When the holidays are long, we all want to be comfortable yet still look put together. Maxi-dresses are the perfect solution for those long... Read more

By: Oksana @ Order Matters Before your kids head back to school, you have got to get in command and establish a center for your home operations. Do you have a family command center? I do. Let me give you a brief tour. I have a small nook in my kitchen by the window with a wrap around counter. I designated this space as my command center. I wish I had... Read more

Thanks to Bitayavon Magazine for sharing this recipe. An elegant and surprisingly easy dessert to make, profiteroles (or little cream puffs) can be filled with virtually anything you like, both savory and sweet. Ingredients: 3/4 stick butter or margarine 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 3 eggs Mousse- ½ cup heavy cream 9... Read more

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Summer camp is wrappings up and yet there’s still a few weeks until back to school. If your vacation plans bring you to the New York area or if you’re from the area and aren’t planning to go far you should consider a visit to the Bronx Zoo. On display now are a collection of Lego animal sculptures sure to wow the kids. There are also... Read more

UPDATE: Congratulations to Joanne Klipper, winner of Savvima’s Kosher Fresh Diet Giveaway!! I just got back from a relaxing vacation. Okay, confession, those who know me off the web know that I haven’t actually left town at all this summer (yet). But I like to think of my recent trial of Kosher Fresh Diet, as a stay-cation of sorts. At least... Read more

Ingredients: 16 lady fingers (split in two bowls) 6-8 tablespoons of orange liqueur ½ gallon Orange Sherbet ½ gallon Vanilla Ice Cream 8 ounces dessert topping Orange candies or crystal sugar, for garnish Directions: 1. Break ladyfingers into thirds. Put the pieces into two separate bowls. Sprinkle 3-4 tablespoons orange liqueur over the first bowl... Read more

Another recipe from Bitayavon Magazine. This sandwich is inspired from Moos Café in Johannesburg, South Africa. The unconventional list of ingredients works together extremely well to create a great tasting sandwich. Using tofu instead of haloumi cheese is a great way to increase the health benefits of this sandwich and make it a first-rate vegetarian... Read more

UPDATE: Congratulations to Riki, winner of the giveaway!   By: Elisheva of the Bellabusta blog. Bellabustas are the superwomen who juggle many roles and still take time to foster beauty and spirituality within themselves. How many of us Bellabustas would like the day off for a spa vacation? I’m guessing most of all would but our circumstances... Read more

By Oksana @ Order Matters To many, just the thought of organizing is overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. Today, I urge you to embark on an organizing journey using baby steps. All you need to do is start with organizing one drawer and then continuing with one additional drawer at a time. Here is the prescription for the “drawer order:” 1.... Read more