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A Visit to Mount Turan In The Lower Galilee, Northern Israel
A week ago my husband, daughter and I went away for Shabbos, a last goodbye to summer, and another opportunity to explore places we've never been. I rented a small "tzimmer" in the village of Mitzpe Netofa, just a 40 minute drive from home, and when we arrived I could not help but notice cars…
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Jujube Fruit Ripens Just In Time For Rosh HaShana!
Ever heard of Jujube? Not to worry, the name sounds familiar to me, but I certainly could not have told you what it was, let alone identify it growing on a tree until last Friday! We spent a lovely shabbat in Mitzpe Netofa in Northern Israel, and fortunately the owner gave us a little tour…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! With Rosh HaShana coming up quickly now is the time to get crafting while we finish off the year with good things and good intentions! I am very busy with my index card sized daily art, with the goal of finishing 365 of them by…
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Stunning Texas Sage, Or Cenizo, Blooms In Northern Israel
The world of horticulture is truly fascinating, and I am always interested in the names of plants and their origin, because sometimes it is quite surprising, as is the case here! I would never have thought that this stunning blooming bush was actually a native of Texas and Mexico, but yes indeed! Wonderful species make…
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Kibbutz Harduf In Bloom
This year we did not travel to the USA during our 3 week summer break, so I made an effort to find some vacation rentals in places we'd never been and I had never heard of (of course there are many…) Our first stop was a lovely mountain-top kibbutz in the Lower Galil, called Kibbutz…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! We have been having record breaking heat in Northern Israel so it does not feel like Fall just yet, but the reality is that Rosh HaShana is in three weeks, yikes and with that a holiday season that is a great opportunity to…
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Small Home Renovation Projects That Add Value To Your Home
If you are thinking about renovating your home, (because well, it really could use it,) but are too worried about budget to even think about going down that path, there is one thing to consider, and that is that there are a number of worthwhile home renovation projects that are quite small but have great…
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DIY Home Maintenance Projects To Try This Fall
As we transition from summer to fall, in some places more quickly than others, of course we might be thinking about back-to-school gifts for teachers or even stocking up on seasonal foods to replenish the pantry, or even about when to take out the cool weather clothing. And then your thoughts might naturally lead you…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Wishing everyone a chodesh tov, a good new month as today is the first day of the month of Elul, the last month on the Jewish calendar. Which means so many things, but here it means time to get crafting for Rosh HaShana…
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Wood Scrap Doodle Craft Is Perfect For The End Of Summer!
We are now in the last week of our summer vacation, so for me that means the pressure is on to do as much sketching on location as possible, but in previous years I certainly would have enjoyed getting out the paint pens and dooling on a scrap of wood, a piece of bark, or…
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6 Tips to Prepare Your Home for the Winter
It is true, we are still in the heat of summer, but now is a good time to plan ahead for the coming seasons. Those who live in very cold climates such as Sweden, use the summer to cut and stack their fire wood, grow vegetables, and make repairs to their homes. While this may…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, and thanks so much for joining me here! With just one more week of official summer vacation left, I am looking forward to another week of sketching and relaxing, this time 3 nights in a yurt with a view, with just the husband, and hopefully some cool enough weather to…
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A Visit To The Historic Monk’s Mill In The Tzippori Valley
Wow, wow, wow, what a sweet location we visitied this last week during our vaction on Kibbutz Harduf in the lower Galil, Israel. Any combo of water and history iand gorgeous nature is certainly at the top of my list of amazing places to visit, and this one gets top billing also because it is…
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Stunning Variegated Bougainvillea Bushes Grow In The Galil, Israel
Wow, when I saw this bougainvillea bush with variegated leaves during our recent stay on Kibbutz Harduf, I just could not believe my eyes. I thought I new just about everything about bougainvillea, but apparently not! It is widely available online, but I have not yet been able to find any info about it, and…
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Simple Broken Tile Mosaic Mandala Craft For Summer!
Looking for the perfect summer craft to end vacation with some family creativity? My answer, (other than succah decorations) is yes, mosaics! Mosaics can be quite messy, and are thus best done outdoors, making them the perfect summer craft! Plus, intricate or larger mosaics will need to be created over a period of time, another…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, hope you are having an amazing August. This is the first time in quite a while that I have not “gone fishing” with the party, as this year, unlike most years we are staying put in Israel, and only traveling during the week, meaning I am home and able to…
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When Do I Need A Building Permit?
If you are a homeowner you are likely familiar with the idea of building permit, but if you have never done major renovations or any renovations, you may not be aware that building permits are necessary in many cases for a wide range of jobs that need approval from your local governing body. Depending on…
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A Visit To The Tzippori River Promenade
With the three week period between Tisha B'Av and Rosh Chodesh Elul when all school age children/college students/ talmudic scholars are on vacation now in full swing, we are so blessed to have the opportunity to explore some amazing places not far from home (around 1 hour) that if not for cancelled plans for a…
