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No-Bake Chocolate Quinoa Date Balls With Nuts, The Perfect Summer Treat!
After Passover I had quite a few dates and almonds that really needed to be used up, and I remembered the chocolate almond date balls recipe from years past. I made this as a dessert for husband and myself when there were no guests for shabbat, and he just loved the balls, as they can…
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DIY Crocheted Tiny Backpack For Dolls Or Keychains
Looking for a fun crochet project to whip up as a gift, to use for a doll or maybe even as a keychain? I have to admit, in the past I was not keen on crocheting tiny things, but that has changed, and this backpack isn't truly so small, so it is well worth it,…
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Quick And Adorable Crocheted Doll Sleeping Bags Make The Perfect Gift!
Crocheted sleeping bags for dolls and small stuffed animals are quick to whip up and truly just the cutest! They make a great handmade gift together with a purchased doll/animal of some kind, though purchase the doll first and then make the sleeping bag to fit! The bears shown here are actually dog toys and…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! I can't believe that it is already almost the middle of July, yikes! My summer plans for getting back into art have not been realized, and I may just have to leave it at that. I have been crafting with my students and crocheting toys,…
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Bower Vine Blooms In A Northern Israel Container Garden
As a somewhat experienced container gardener, I always advise my readers, and friends to take a look around their neighborhood, see what plants are flourishing, and go for that! And of course do take note of the location, like shade, direct sun, partial sun, a protective wall etc. At it turns out, Bower Vine, Pandorea…
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Best Baby Toys For An Airplane Flight
I'll admit when my kids were babies I never considered that having some fun toys on hand to pass the hours in air might be a good idea, or maybe it was just that they were such good travelers that the toys and games idea was only necessary when they were well beyond the toddler…
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Simple Striped Crochet Drawstring Pouch For Small Toys Pattern
I love crocheted drawstring pouches and especially using them as gift bags for children, and especially for Chanukah! This year though one of my art students quietly asked if I could crochet him something, so I ended up using up all the resulting yarn from unraveling a few never-worn scarves, to make crocheted draw string…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Summer is already flying by and I honestly don't know where the days go, as we seem to be in a time warp of sorts, with so many ups and downs and the nervous system is truly working overtime to help many of us deal…
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Giant White Phaelanopsis Grandifloris Blooms!
It just so happens that without any plan, my home has become a sanctuary for orchids that need some love, and my husband even brought me a new patient yesterday, though very happy to report that it is in great shape, just after blooming and needs the right attention for a re-bloom. Some of the…
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A Crochet Mesh Stitch Called The Y Stitch
Back in March when I was doing some research to get inspiration for crocheting an afikomen bag, I had the thought that a crochet stitch with triangles might be a nice way to reference the pyramids in Egypt, and I discovered a simple stitch called the Y stitch, that produces essentially rows of tiny triangular…
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Diamonds And Stripes: 4 Filet Crochet Patterns To Try Now
As a somewhat avid crocheter over the years, I have certainly been aware of filet crochet, and the idea of making wonderful patterns with the placement of double crochet stitches together with blank spaces, such that one can create any kind of pattern that can be worked out on a grid. That said, traditionally filet…
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How Families Can Benefit From Medisave For Dental Treatments
Learn how families in Singapore can use Medisave for dental treatments, what it covers, and how to make claims easily. A full guide with real value.
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How To Update Your White Kitchen With Touches Of Wood And Organic Elements
All-white kitchens whether modern or traditional, are quite simply classic, and have truly weathered every kitchen trend. The modern pearl-white laminate cabinets with an aluminum rim that I chose twenty years ago for my kitchen still look great, and the light color does make the room look bigger, more airy certainly, and you always know…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Yikes, June is coming to a close already……how are your creative endeavors going? Mine? Well, of course I have the major excuse that life has not been anything resembling normal lately here in Northern Israel, and while I have not gotten back to…
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Top Family Cars: Which 5 Came Out on Top for 2025?
In 2025, the market for family cars is crowded. There are plenty of contenders, with many families and individuals choosing carefully from among them. What vehicles should you know about that are proven winners with American drivers? We’ve compiled a list of options that should be on your radar if you’re car shopping for your…
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Filet Crochet Large Diamond Trellis Pattern
I have been creating a small library of filet crochet swatches recently, including filet crochet small diamonds pattern, filet crochet diamond trellis pattern, filet crochet diagonal stripes pattern, and now presenting the filet crochet diamonds pattern, and I only wish I hadn't run out of yarn so that I could have crocheted a larger swatch!…
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Filet Crochet Diagonal Stripes Pattern
I have been creating a small library of filet crochet swatches recently, and last week I shared filet crochet small diamonds pattern and filet crochet diamond trellis pattern which are both lovely, though this filet crochet diagonal stripes pattern is wonderful too! Each pattern has a slightly different "fall" to it depending the density of…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! Life is very uncertain around here in Israel, and while Northern Israel is for now less of a target we still have at least twice daily runs to the bomb shelter room, and husband and I are sleeping there as well, and grateful that it…
