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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…
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Simple DIY Project Ideas To Make From Scrap Leather
DIY leather projects can be incredibly simple with amazing looking results, such as leather cabinet handles, leather drawer pulls and leather sling shelves, and perfect for the DIY enthusiast who is looking to add some modern decorative touches to their home. Or, if you love projects that are just a bit more complicated and require…
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Simple Watercolor Feathers To Paint Today, For Lag B’Omer!
Tonight we welcome the festive holiday of Lag B’Omer, so why not carve out a tiny window of time to paint some simple watercolor feathers? It is true Lag B’Omer generally brings to mind images of bonfires and bows and arrows, but I’d say feathers, which are used to write the Torah, and certainly the…
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A Fun Quilled Paper Bonfire For Lag B’Omer
I have pulled this one out of the archives, because it is truly simple with great results, and right about NOW would be the time to make one, or a few! Call it a quilled paper campfire, or call it a quilled paper bonfire, either way it is a fun craft for all ages and…
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Excellent Ways for Stay-at-Home Moms to Earn Extra Money
Being a stay at home Mom is a huge privilege as it benefits our children in so many many ways. That said, some families may feel the stress of only one income, and Mom might feel just a bit more secure in her decision to stay home with the kids if she could also bring…
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How To Use Your Home To Secure Your Future
Above: You can find the complete tutorial to these plastic canvas DIY houses right here. Retirement, what is that? If that is your response, and you are already in your 30's or more, it is time to start thinking about your financial future and planning accordingly. If you are a US citizen and are contributing…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! This week we will be celebrating Lag B'Omer on Thursday night/Friday, so it is time to get crafting for that, and prepare for the numerous guests that will be arriving to our city, as we are just a stone's throw from Lag B'Omer…
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Paint A Simple Pink Owl For Lag B’Omer!
Go ahead, paint a simple pink owl for Lag B’Omer! After a really relaxing and beautiful few pages in my sketchbook filled with hebrew letters, I decided to start exploring creating on top of those pages! I had seen an owl painting tutorial by Tamara Laporte, as a part of sketchbook revival 2021 (now expired,…
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Practice The Hebrew Alphabet, It Is Relaxing!
Who knew that something as simple (for those of us who speak Hebrew especially) as writing the Hebrew alphabet with a pink paint pen on painted brush stroke could be so great looking, and not to mention for some reason oh so relaxing! If you don't know the Hebrew alphabet, just copy mine, or find…
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Paint An Old Shoe With Graffiti Hearts!
This has to be one of my crazier ideas, but I just couldn't resist and it was relatively quick, so here's to whimsical upcycled art! And while this might seem like it is coming out of left field, just a bit, this could also be a craft for Lag B'Omer, you know just in case…
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A Simple Counting The Omer Journal Page
A simple counting the Omer journal page might just be what you are looking for! Today is day 22 of the Omer, and I might be behind on this journal page! It is true, I embarked on a counting the omer art journal project last year, which is wonderful and so interesting, but sometimes you…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! The next Jewish holiday is Lag B'Omer in just two weeks and so it is time to get crafting for that. Hmmm, this year i may just have to paint the location from afar, which is actually my view, then again maybe some…
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Popular Jewish Wedding Trends To Look Forward To This Year
Jewish weddings are a very big deal, regardless of whether you are orthodox, conservative or reform (or none of those) the wedding day is meaningful for the couples, for the families, and for the generations of family in the chain of history. As with any wedding a great deal of planning goes into a Jewish…
