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Gone Fishing: Craft Schooling Sunday Will Return Aug. 20
Gone Fishing, well not literally, though possibly I guess! We are spending our precious vacation time with family so I am mostly unplugging, and hope you take this last month of summer to do more ofthe same! Looking forward to reconnecting in another 2 plus weeks or so!
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Financial Checklist: 8 Yearly Financial Check-Ups For Your Family
Life is busy, as it should be, but when there is more than just yourself to consider it is important to stay on top of your financial situation, as a little bit of mindfulness goes a long way! Take the time to review these 8 financial steps yearly to keep your family’s financial well-being in…
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What Do College Students Do To Unwind?
While college is an exciting time full of new experiences and new friends, it can also be a stressful time, as those who are intent on accomplishing their goals might find the weight of it all just a bit heavy at times, or the task possibly more difficult than they had imagined. Not to worry,…
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5 Retirement Crafts You Should Try!
Retirement generally means stepping down from full time work and a career you've spent a lifetime developing, which can be unsettling, but it also marks the beginning of an exciting time dedicated to pursuing your passions, yippee! At long last you can put that busy career on the back burner and delve into your hobbies,…
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How to Prepare Your Teens for Success
While the teen years may seem long to many parents, they really do go by faster than you might expect, and before you realize it your child will be leaving home. That said, there is still likely plenty for your child to learn, and you may be wondering how you can prepare them for adulthood…
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Simple Watercolor Feathers To Paint For L’Ag B’Omer, Just Because!
Simple watercolor feathers are so fun to paint, and with L’Ag B’Omer coming up on Monday night, you can still squeeze in a few crafts to honor this amazing day. I’ve pulled this one from the archives, and am inspired myself to paint some more as well. And of course this time I’ll paint…
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Today Is Yom HaZikaron, Fallen Soldier Remembrance Day
Today is Yom HaZikaron, the day in which we remember our fallen soldiers…….those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our Jewish homeland and we are forever grateful. Unfortunately as a tiny country with enemies on all sides, military protection is a daily reality, and soldiers and army vehicles and war planes…
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Wild Almond Trees In Bloom In The Galil, Israel
On Thursday, after photographing a lovely almond tree in bloom right next door, I continued my walk into the nearby forest, and photographed some more glorious blooms, ahhhh. And truly, there is nothing quite like this feeling of hope, and new beginnings and rebirth, with the pink blooms bringing life to an otherwise sleeping landscape.…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, so great to be back after a 2 month break, and so many amazing things to share from the features from last week's party! Thanks for joining me here and great to reconnect, lets get crafting! Keep on reading for a roundup of the features and to share your latest……
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Top 10 Gifts To Encourage a Passion For Writing in Kids and Teens
While of course this blog generally focuses on crafts when it comes to creativity, I am happy to write about encouraging a passion for writing in kids and teens, as any creative outlet is a wonderful thing! And of course writing can go hand in hand with art or music, and is all in all…
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Rich Jewish History And Great Options For Work or Study In Hamburg
I'll admit Hamburg was not on my radar whatsoever, and thinking about traveling to Germany has a heavy emotional side to it given the history of the Holocaust. That said, after being asked to write an article about Hamburg I found out some jaw dropping Jewish historic information that truly surprised me. I thought I…
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5 Ways to Increase Your Financial Stability as a Parent
After you have kids it can feel like exactly the wrong time to try to get financially stable. There are so many new demands, money-wise. However, that's all the more reason to find a strategy that will allow you to establish the security that your family needs. Small kids have smallish financial needs, while big…