September 2009
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Draw A Cartoon Faced Cup And You Just Might Save The Day!
Today the little ones started to fight over a special plastic plate with a cute picture on it. There were raised voices (them) and tears (them) and Mom decided to step in before the situation got out of hand. I asked the older little one to give in to the younger one, and I promised…
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Make Cute Doorknob Greetings For The New Year!
Isn't this just the cutest? I really can't take credit for it though, my daughter made this with a friend last weekand inside was a sweet note to her parents, rolled up and wrapped with a piece of rafia. I instantly thought, about you my precious readers, and how you could do this project with…
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Make Elegant Fall Napkin Rings: Your Holiday Table Will Be Gorgeous!
Here's a really sweet project that's been in my head for quite some time now, and has finally made it into reality just in time for Rosh HaShana, or the holiday celebration of your choice! In just a few minutes you can make a whole set of charming napkin rings to use yourself or give…
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Make Your Own Stamps From Craft Foam, And Get Stamping!
Above: A tea box is recycled, stamped on the blank side, and then re-glued inside out! You can also purchase blank boxes and make as many as you desire for party favors or small gifts. Rosh HaShana is in another two weeks, so you still have time to make some handcrafted cards for friends and…
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Welcome To Creative Jewish Mom!
I am now celebrating the holiday of Succot with my family and friends! I won't be crafting or blogging for seven days, but I've pre-arranged a bunch of great projects that will automatically post. So do stop by! Wishing you and your family a very happy, healthy new year, full of creativity and joy!
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In My September Container Garden
In the last container gardening post, in which I showed some of my new acquirements, I promised I'd show what was going on in the rest of the garden, so here it is! After suffering a bit in the August heat, the white and pink climbing roses have charmed us once again with some gorgeous…
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Moroccan Carrot Salad & Moroccan Beet Salad: Great For Your Rosh HaShana Table!
Carrots and beets are traditional foods that we eat each Rosh HaShana, so why not try something a little bit exotic this year? These recipes are classic Moroccan salads that are traditionally served as a salad appetizer course for any festive meal. Moroccans are famous for their salads, so these are just two of many…
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Rosh HaShana: Simply Elegant Table Decor For The New Year
Rosh Hashana is less than three weeks away, so it's time to start thinking about how to enhance our family's experience of the holiday with a little bit of creativity! A beautiful and memorable holiday table can be both inexpensive and simple to set. The key is planning ahead, making a few key purchases, and…