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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Phew, with Rosh HaShana starting Monday night, that means this is the last party of the Jewish year, and time to reflect on how we've used our time during this past year, and how we plan to use it in the coming year!…
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7 Tips To Keep Your Children Entertained While Working From Home
The pandemic has changed our lives in a significant manner. With professionals working from home together with children learning from home, there are many new things that need managing. When the kids are home, getting work done does seem like a huge challenge. Your children might have a school schedule to follow but even if…
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Summer Volunteer Opportunities In Israel
There are many reasons why one would want to travel to Israel, and volunteering is a great way to not only get involved in a special cause that speaks to you, but also get to know Israel beyond the standard tourist experience. By volunteering in Israel next summer, you won't be merely making a difference…
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The Mori Point Trail, Pacifica
The Mori Point trail, Pacifica is truly something special! I grew up in the San Franciso Bay Area, and even lived in San Francisco for a few years, but somehow never made it to Pacifica! Maybe it was just too close to home? And oh my, were we ever missing out on stunning Northern California…
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Sharp Park Beach Pacifica
When I was planning our two week family get together in the SF Bay Area, I was looking for a coastal location with the kind of rugged and stunning beaches I remember from my childhood. And guess what, a mere 25 minutes drive from San Francisco, and only a 10 minute drive from the airport,…
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Rosh HaShana Symbols Mobile Or Wall Hanging Craft
Dusting this one off and sharing it again, just as I was thinking about painting a fish or two or three? Rosh HaShana starts on Monday night, yet there is still time to whip up a few fun decorations to add extra meaning to your holiday. Or maybe you are celebrating at someone else's home…
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Giant Origami Apples Holiday or Shabbat Decor!
I am reposting this giant origami apples tutorial because it is just to wonderful not to share again. Make apples to enjoy for Rosh HaShana and use as succah decorations as well! So simple and while you are at it, make a whole giant bushel full! Origami apples are so simple to make and are…
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How To Cut Glitter Cardstock With Cricut
With the Fall Jewish holiday season quickly approaching, you might be thinking, yikes, what can I make for Rosh Hashana, or what new Succah decorations can I make this year? If you are one of the many crafters that happens to own and love using a Circut machine, then maybe your answer is simply…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Our Jewish lunar calendar is on the "early" side this year, compared with the gregorian one that is, and Rosh HaShana, the Jewish New Year is quickly approaching, starting on the night of Sunday September 5th. That my friends means there is still…
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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,…
