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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Today is the very sad and reflective Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. As the sun sets on the possibility of speaking with a living Holocaust survivor, and to hear first hand about the unimaginable atrocity that let to the murder of 6 million Jews and around 400,000 non Jews, we must each take steps in…

With a rising number of parents becoming stay-at-home parents, and more focus on family in general, many families will be thinking about financial security. While financial security as a family, today, tomorrow and in the future is the greatest concern, and many parents explore income streams at home to improve their family’s financial situation, parents…

  Right about now, as Passover approaches, you might be thinking you wish you knew how to quickly whip up an afikomen bag, check out mine here, or pillow covers for the seder, or maybe some new curtains, or a special tablecloth? While there is likely not time to delve into learning to sew items…

You've decided to start a business, or maybe you have a business that you'd like to grow? Wonderful! Owning your own business has so many positive aspects, but it does generally mean wearing tons of hats, and making decisions you may not be comfortable making. Just remember follow your gut, but also seek advice from…

Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! Spring has arrived in Northern Israel, with wild flowers blooming everywhere, so while there is so much Passover prep to do, I just want to go walk in the meadow! Passover is in just two weeks, so we need to roll up our…

With Passover coming in less than three weeks, and our yearly top to bottom home cleaning and organizing just getting started, the idea of a home designed according to the minimalistic style sure sounds amazing right about now. Imagine a home that has only the items you really use and need, and lots of physical…