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DIY Cardboard Playhouse With An Upcycled Box!
Looking for a fun project to keep the little ones busy this summer? Collect some huge appliance or furniture boxes, collapse them and set aside for that window of time when a great project is just what is needed to keep the little ones excited and engaged! Who doesn't love a playhouse, especially one you…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Phew, no more festive holidays to prepare for until Rosh HaShana, so now is a great time to delve into creative pursuits to satisfy your heart, like crocheting, nature crafts, tie-dying and for me, painting, as I'm on a mission to really develop…
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What Does The Ramban Say About Emotional Happiness And Physical Health?
Since we have just celebrated the Jewish holiday of Shavuot in which we receive the Torah anew, each year, now is a great time to talk about how the wisdom from the Oral Torah is just as relevant today as it was when it was first received. To understand the Oral Torah, one can refer…
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Simple Flowers And Leaves Decorated Challah
I am rushing to post this as there is still cooking to be done for the holiday of Shavuot, which we are welcoming tonight! Round braided challahs decorated with simple flowers and leaves really do make your holiday table special, so if you have a few extra minutes, give it a try, even for just…
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Flower Covered Challah For Shavuot!
We are welcoming the beautiful Jewish holiday of Shavuot tonight, and I decided last night that it was time to make some decorated challahs to embrace the holiday, in which we bring flowers and greenery into our homes to remember the lush surroundings on Mt. Sinai. Yes indeed, I did take note of the relative…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! With all the very intense and very sad things going on here in Israel we are more than ready to receive the Torah on Sunday night, on the Jewish holiday of Shavout. My house is always very green, so decorating with greenery, check,…
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Quilled Leaf Sprigs Are Perfect For Shavuot!
I just couldn't resist sharing this craft from three years ago when I was delving into paper quilling. Now I'm thinking I really need to start doing art with kids again so I can put to use all those quilling supplies that are waiting to see the light of day! Enjoy! Shavuos, the holiday of…
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A Festive Painted Cut-Out Bouquet For The Front Door!
A festive painted cut-out bouquet for the front door is just the thing, right now! The Jewish holiday of Shavuot starts on Sunday night, and our front door is ready! I just love painting flowers and cutting them out, as with the water color poppies cut outs, and am also really pleasantly surprised by how…
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Paper Leaves On Real Branches Looks Amazing!
I came up with this simple idea six years ago for my son's birthday just before Shavuot, and I still love it, so I'm dusting it off to share with you as a fabulous last minute craft that includes a nature walk to collect the sticks! Enjoy. Here is what I wrote back then, this…
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Simple Watercolor Leaves To Paint For Shavuot!
Simple watercolor leaves to paint for Shavuous are a great way to get creative. As you know, I love to create with a wide variety of media, and recently I’ve been devoting just a tiny pocket of time to filling my watercolor paper art journal with simple watercolor paintings. Check out my watercolor carrots,…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! It has been a very emotional week processing the tragedy of the 45 lives lost not far from our home, and very close to our hearts. Around 750 family members of the 45 spent the week sitting Shiva, the Jewish mourning period of…
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DIY Solutions For Common Plumbing Problems
Whether you own your own home, or are renting, plumbing problems such as a clogged toilet or dripping faucets are a part of life. Why wait for the plumber or potentially throw money at a problem that you can fix yourself? There are many tips and tricks to help with small plumbing problems that can…
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Goodbye Pink Cyclamen, Thanks For Months Of Non-Stop Blooms!
I am a huge fan of cyclamen in bloom, especially since they are natives to Israel, blooming in the late winter. The blooming cyclamen is also a part of Israeli culture, which is why they fill the shops come December, and are irresistible, basically! And truthfully, given the return on your investment, next year be…
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Quick Mount Sinai Kid’s Craft For Shavuos
I am busy working on my art, specifically a #make100oilpastels journey with 43 more to go, so the crafting for Shavuos may or may not happen…..in any case I still have all the wonderful cereal box cardboard vases filled with flowers from Passover. Of course I will likely at the last minute cut up a…
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Watercolor Fern Paintings For Shavuot!
I am taking this one out of the archives, as we could all use a simple yet great looking craft project right about now, right?There is something so accessible and wonderful about watercolors, so give them a try! Shavuot the Jewish holiday that celebrates the receiving of the Torah starts in 2 weeks on the…
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Is Life Insurance Something I Ought To Consider?
A recent tragedy in Israel on the Lag B’Omer holiday, in which 45 men and boys were killed, has left us with a broken heart for all the families affected. Over 750 people, spouses, parents, siblings and children of those taken are now sitting shiva, the 7 day Jewish mourning period. There are two sets…
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Stylish Ways To Help You Customize Your Bedroom
Above: An amazing looking bedroom achieved with just a few decorative accessories (keep the mess out of sight) and by sticking to a very neutral color palette, so simple! Have you ever imagined having a bedroom that gives you the feeling of a 5-star hotel? Or having peaceful nights in one of the bedrooms plucked…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here. Sigh, after processing the tragedy of 45 deaths during a Lag B'Omer celebration not far from our home, and learning that four of the victims were close relatives of friends and neighbors we do feel disoriented and are gathering our courage to navigate this beautiful…
