Author Archives: The Jewish Lady

My Experience with Kosher Casual

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When selecting new clothes, I look for items that are both modest and stylish.  This can be challenging and when I find a brand that works, I love to stick with it!

One of my favorite companies is Kosher Casual. Long time readers will remember when they sponsored a giveaway. Recently, they offered me a chance to do a product review.

Kosher Casual is a bit different than most modest clothing retailers. They follow modern fashion trends. Nothing is out of date or frumpy. Recognizing that we all have a different set of standards, there is a range from slightly modest to full coverage, allowing for a personalized feel.

I spent quite a while browsing on their site. It was so hard to narrow down my selection! There are tons of pretty skirts, tops, dresses, and accessories. After careful deliberation, I chose a 3/4 sleeve T-shirt.

This is how it looks on the site.

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I was attracted to this particular top because it came in my all-time favorite shade of purple (there are 11 additional shades available). It’s 100% combed cotton, with a super-soft, lightweight feel. It’s machine washable, which is a huge plus. It’s narrow-banded and gently clings, but is not too tight or revealing.

I always have a hard time selecting sizes online. I ended up going with a small. Because Kosher Casual clothing is manufactured in Israel, they use Mediterranean sizing, which is smaller than U.S. cuts. Accordingly, you should order at least one size up and possibly 2 sizes for clingy pieces.

The small fit me fine, and was actually roomy. The neckline, length, and sleeves are perfect—no riding up. It’s great on its own or would work as a layering piece. At a reasonably priced $15.00, I can buy many more colors! I’d love to see it offered in a long-sleeve version for winter, too.

To find out more about Kosher Casual’s gorgeous clothes for women and girls, check out their website.

 

Too Much Indulgence? Never Hungover Can Help

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Here in New England, St. Patrick’s Day is a big deal, and the festivities were in full force yesterday. Obviously, I’m not Irish, but I have many wonderful friends who are, and I’m happy to share their holidays with them.

Normally, I’m a very light drinker. I probably average 2-3 occasions per year when I indulge. While I can’t tolerate green beer, I did enjoy a rum and Diet Coke with a lime. Because I drink so infrequently, even one drink can make me feel tipsy and somewhat uncomfortable the following day.

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Rather than have fun now and pay for it later, I got smart and brought along some free samples of Never Hungover that I’d received.

Never Hungover is a hangover prevention drink that can be consumed as a shot or a mixer. Its comprised of a natural vitamin blend, antioxidants, amino acids, nutrients, and minerals. It’s formula helps neutralize and process the toxins caused by alcohol in the liver and kidneys, by turning them into acetic acid which is flushed out of the body, thus drastically reducing the cause of a hangover. It has zero carbs, calories, or sugars, and is also caffeine and gluten free.

The instructions are very simple: Take one shot per 4 drinks, up to an hour before or while consuming alcohol. I drank much less than 4, but had a whole bottle anyway. I found the taste to be a strong citrus, which was nice.

For adults of legal age who can drink responsibly, I think Never Hungover can be a useful product. It shouldn’t be abused, however, or as a tool to encourage binge drinking. As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure. It certainly worked for me; I was able to enjoy myself and not wake up with a headache!

A Victory for Israel

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Israel—and those of us who love Israel—can celebrate the re-election of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Most of the polls leading up to the vote seemed so negative, I was surprised by the results.

Netanyahu is clearly the best choice to lead, because he is focused on safety/security, supports the Settlers, and is against the laughable Two-State “solution” that would only increase chaos (Israel, and Jerusalem in particular, should never be divided).

While there is some friction between the Prime Minister and the Obama administration, I don’t think it will hurt the lasting and loving commitment that America has always demonstrated for Israel.

As for the anger in the Arab community, I think it’s misplaced. Sure, there are problems and some individuals have had their rights violated, but the overwhelming majority of Israel’s Arab population—which accounts for 20% of the country—enjoys a stable, productive life with full rights that all citizens expect to enjoy.

Now that the election is over, I sincerely hope Netanyahu can focus on the important tasks at hand:

1.  Reviving the stalled Israeli economy and addressing the high cost of living.

2.  Minimizing terrorism (especially the Iranian threat).

3.  Protecting existing Settlements from being dismantled, and allowing new ones to be built.

4. Ensuring that Israel remains a Jewish state.

 

How do you feel about the Israeli election results?

Trade-in your MacBook with Gazelle’s 45-Day Price Lock Promotion

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This post contains affiliate links; I may receive a commission if you click a link and make a purchase. 45-Day Price Lock for MacBooks ends 3/20/2015. $20 Bonus Offer Terms and Conditions: One per customer and only applicable on MacBooks. Ends 3/22/2015.

If you’re like most of us, you can’t wait to get your hands on the brand new MacBook, which will finally be released on April 10th. This enviable piece of machinery is engineered to be the lightest and most compact notebook ever. At only two pounds, you may not realized that you’ve even picked it up!

A few other notable features are: a 12-inch retina display; nine hour battery; no fan for a silent operation; and it comes in silver or gold.

As usual, Gazelle has come to the rescue to help us pass the time until April 10th by offering a limited-time 45-day price lock promotion. This means that you will have 45 days to lock-in their price for your old MacBook. But better giddy-up on this offer as it ends March 20th.

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Oh, and to make this deal even sweeter, Gazelle will also give you a $20 bonus on any working MacBook valued at $50+ at trade-in at Gazelle.

Gazelle is the nation’s leading consumer electronics reCommerce site, providing an easy, fast and safe way for you to get cash for your used electronics or buy Certified pre-owned devices. To get cash for your used MacBook and other electronics, simply go to their site, get a quote on the trade-in value of your electronics (the longer you wait, the more your MacBook depreciates in value), pack them up and ship them to Gazelle and they send you the money in return. Your MacBook and other electronics get a new life as refurbished devices that travel to new homes overseas, skipping the landfill altogether. And you have cash in hand to purchase your new MacBook.

Lock in your MacBook price for 45 days at Gazelle! Valid through 3/20!