September 2015
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Chocolate Bark With Fish Crackers For A Perfect Rosh HaShana Treat!
Here's a last minute treat for Rosh HaShana that is just about perfect — chocolate bark with little fish crackers! The apple dipped in honey is a universal sign for Rosh HaShana, but fish are also an important symbol, and a fish head is one of the traditional foods placed on the Rosh HaShana table…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome back to Craft Schooling Sunday, and so happy to be back after a technical problem postponed last week's get together. Tday's party is the Rosh HaShana event, as the Jewish new year starts Sunday night. So wishing you all a sweet new year, whether or not you celebrate the holiday. Don't worry, I'll be…
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Mini Kugel Platter Is Perfect For Receiving Guests!
Last week a neighbor's son got engaged, so I had to send a little congratulatory something over to her house on Friday…..but what? At first I was going to send a challah, but then I realized that with all the excitement going on, it is better to send food that can actually be eaten by…
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A Severe Sand Storm In Northern Israel, Yuck
When a huge sand storm comes to town, one really has no choice but to close all the windows, forget about washing the floor for a few days, and dry your laundry in the dryer. And of course when one gazes out at a very forlorn looking container garden covered in a thick layer of…
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A Daughter’s Sweet Birthday Decorations For Mom!
My darling 13 year old daughter, who very fortunately takes after mom just a bit in the crafting department, whipped up these sweet little decorations as a surprise for my birthday last week, and I have to say, sometimes when the apple doesn't fall so far from the tree it can truly be a pleasure!
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Reflections On A Week Plus Without A Computer
As you may know, computers while created to be perfect, can in fact be far from perfect over time, especially when there are influences from the outside world, and can suffer from illnesses both mild and severe. As it turns out, last Sunday my trusty iMac suffered a total and complete breakdown, meaning that when…
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Craft Schooling Sunday Is Postponed
Dear readers, due to serious computer problems and in fact no functioning computer at this time, the linky party is postponed until next week, same time. Looking forward to reconnecting then!
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Quick No-Sew Apple Craft Using Upcycled Materials!
I have no computer at the moment and am typing on an iPad, but wanted to share this recycled materials Apple craft with you. fortunately I had uploaded the photos to my blog before my computer got very sick and had to be sent to the hospital an hour and a half drive from…