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Shifrah Combiths

About Me

With five children, Shifrah is learning a thing or two about how to keep a fairly organized and pretty clean house with a grateful heart in a way that leaves plenty of time for the people who matter most. Shifrah grew up in San Francisco, but has come to appreciate smaller town life in Tallahassee, Florida, which she now calls home. She's been writing professionally for twenty years and she loves lifestyle photography, memory keeping, gardening, reading, and going to the beach with her husband and children.


Latest Stories

5 Surprising Secrets to a Functional, Clutter-Free Entryway
It’s all about zones!
Feb 9, 2026
I Never Wash the Sheets After Having Overnight Guests — Here’s Why
It’s my favorite hosting habit.
Jan 7, 2026
I Put a Kitchen Drawer Organizer on My Wall, and It Was Brilliant
It’s ingenious!
Dec 22, 2025
The Best Thanksgiving Dinner Rolls I’ve Ever Made Have One Special Ingredient
Even before they're out of the oven, your whole house smells like comfort. 
Nov 23, 2025
The 27 Best Decluttering Tips of All Time
For those of us who need a little extra guidance to help decide what's worth keeping.
Sep 11, 2025
6 Ways You Can Transform a Kids’ Room with Paint
A few children’s paint room schemes to consider.
Jun 19, 2025
I Finally Found a Smart Way to Store Food Container Lids, and It’s Unexpectedly Perfect
If you get a thrill out of organizing tools doing double duty in different areas of the home, you’ll enjoy this.
May 13, 2025
A Highly Effective Way to Get Playdough out of Carpet (Promise!)
All is not lost.
May 13, 2025
How to Remove Pee Stains from a Mattress
The sooner you address the stain, the easier it will be and the better the end result.
Apr 28, 2025
The Skylight Calendar Is Everything I Ever Wanted — But the Reason Will Surprise You
Is it worth it? Here's what I think.
Apr 7, 2025
The 20 Grocery Items I Always Buy at Aldi
I love their snacks and treats.
Apr 3, 2025
How to Conquer That Overflowing Laundry Pile, Once and For All
Four methods to tame the madness.
Apr 2, 2025
This Simple Step Makes Chicken Dinner a Winner Every Time (And It Only Takes Minutes)
How to make chicken breast better than ever.
Mar 29, 2025
The 21 Must-Have Trader Joe’s Grocery Items That Longtime Shoppers Swear By
Take this list with you the next time you go.
Mar 24, 2025
How to Wash Your Kid’s Backpack (Because, Seriously, It’s Gross)
The bottoms of backpacks are basically like the bottoms of shoes. In other words, gross!
Mar 19, 2025
How to Remove Permanent Marker
Thankfully, permanent marker isn’t as permanent as its name implies.
Mar 17, 2025
The Toy-Safety Tips for Preschoolers Every Parent Should Know
Smart toy-safety tips to keep your child safe — and ease your mind.
Mar 17, 2025
How to Get Rid of Those Stains in Your Bath Tub
Whether they’re caused by soap scum or hard water, we’ve got a cleaning solution for you.
Mar 17, 2025
The 2-Ingredient “Special Treat” I Make For My Kids Every Friday
It’s simple to make but it feels a little decadent.
Mar 13, 2025
My Mom’s 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Makes Them “Wowsers!” Delicious
Anybody you serve it to who’s never had it like this is sure to become an instant convert.
Mar 12, 2025
The $20 Organizer That Made Me Completely Rethink Fridge Storage
Oh, and I spend way less time cleaning the fridge, too.
Feb 3, 2025
Before and After: A $600 IKEA Solution Is the Star of This Garage Transformation
Once again, IKEA comes to the rescue and provides an efficient and good-looking storage solution.
Oct 30, 2024
One Unexpected (and Super Smart) Place to Add a Tension Rod In Your Kitchen
Whip that spice drawer into shape for just $10.
Oct 7, 2024
I Tried Using Rinse Aid on My Shower Glass and Here’s What Happened
I mean, it should work to get the glass really clean, right?
Sep 24, 2024
The 5 Best Things to Do for Your Dishwasher, According to Appliance Repair Pros
It works hard for you, so you should take care of it.
Sep 12, 2024
This 4-Step Routine Is My Secret to Conquering After-School Chaos
We’re all spared from a nagging parent and a big cleanup later on.
Aug 23, 2023
This Two-Ingredient Snack Makes Me an After-School Superhero
Some days I put together quick snack platters with some fruit, but other days I whip up a special snack that gets me lots of cool mom points.
Aug 22, 2023