Sara Rivka
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Simple Tips to Avoid a Car Accident During a Breakdown
The last thing anyone needs is to be involved in an accident while their car is disabled on the road. Please give this thought as there are things you can do to avoid ever becoming the victim of an accident while you’re trying to get your car fixed. Sadly there are many many fatalities that…
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The Importance Of Creativity In Children And How To Encourage It
When it comes to our kids, we’re always eager to encourage creativity, so why not make it a priority and give them one of the most amazing gifts possible! As you can see from this blog, I have made it a huge priority with my kids, or at the least with myself! Once parents needed…
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Painted Paper Apple Collage
How about an artful apple collage to celebrate fall, or maybe you need some fun kitchen art? Apple collages could also make great cards for Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year, or even fun place cards or gift tags. Keep it simple, and the results will be great! When collage is made using painted paper,…
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Soda Bottle Treat Box Shaped Like An Apple!
As you may know one of my great creative joys is coming up with fun craft projects that use recyclables. I have been know to hoard plastic bottles, tp rolls, techina containers, and milk cartons, for starters, all in the name of making just for example, treat boxes, party decorations, centerpieces and even planters. With…
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Hello San Francisco: Street Art
I love street art and public sculpture, so without a doubt I tend to whip out my camera where ever our travels take us, to capture graffiti, murals, and sculpture. In the past I have a shared a crocheted mural in Prague, graffiti in Mile End, Montreal, wire tree frame street sculptures in Montreal,publlc sculpture…
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Stained Glass Windows Add Color To A 1905 Victorian Home
As you may know, or may have read from my previous blog posts about Victorian houses in the Western Addition, The Painted Ladies, and The Westerfield House, San Francisco is a literal showcase for Victorian architecture. Victorian houses both grand and modest were built in San Francisco during a huge growth spurt which started around…
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Victorian Houses in the Western Addition And Fillmore Neighborhoods of San Francisco
Above: A beautiful American Queen Anne Style home built in 1905 in the Western Addition On our recent stay in San Francisco I was especially inspired by the Victorian architecture, whose amazing and often very detailed style makes a huge statement in San Francisco. Though I lived in San Francisco for a few years, and…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! While is still summer on the Gregorian calendar, on our Jewish calendar it is Fall, and Rosh HaShana, the Jewish new year is quickly approaching, beginning on the night of Monday, September 6th, meaning is just over 2 weeks! So friends, now is the time…
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What To Do If Your Teen Is Struggling
Although teens don't usually have to worry about paying bills and pursuing a career, they can and often do experience age-related stress, which is of course quite different than the stress their parents might face. We must remember that peer pressure, school-related issues, even bullying and can become very overwhelming at times. The reality is,…
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Feeling Safe in Your New Home: Tips and Advice
Depending on where you live, home security may or may not be an issue, but as they say, better safe than sorry! The feeling of violation that results from an attempted or even successful burglury is not something one wants to face, and most importantly, if your safety could be threatened due to a burglery,…
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Creative Ways To Add A Personal Touch To Your Home
With the beginning of the Jewish holiday season in less than two weeks, now might be a great time to take a look at your home and add some personal touches for the holidays! Whether you have a budget to upgrade your home, or not, there are so many ways to truly make your living…
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Doodle Apples To Whip Up For Rosh HaShana!
I've pulled this one out of the archives, because who can resist doodle apples? Whip up a few and get that crafting for Rosh HaShana underway! Now is the time of year for all things apple related, because Rosh HaShana is approaching and the apple is one of the symbols for the Jewish New Year,…