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Do you have a goal (or more likely goals) in mind for the new year? As we welcome a new year, we all look for ways to improve ourselves and our lives. Call it a fresh start or call it a do-over from last year—it is always positive to be searching for new avenues for…

It is true, that in our family and community, Rosh HaShana, the Jewish new year, is the most important time for us to think about how we will make the coming year an even better one. While Jewish holidays occur according to the Jewish calendar, which is a lunar one, as opposed to the gregorian…

Above: Amazing painted cardboard props or wall decor inspire anywhere! I can only take credit for choosing this fabulous photo, which is courtesy of Ksenia Chernaya from Turkey and via pexels.com Whether you are a parent who wants to help their child learn a new language, a tutor or private language instructor, or a classroom…

This Chanukah I am busy making multi colored plastic bag pom poms which will hang from the light fixture over the dining room table. And with 8 nights to celebrate hanging something new for the 4th night tomorrow is totally great! This is not the first time I've made plastic bag pom poms, but these…

Above: Old Town Square, Prague, view from clock tower There are few more deeply enriching experiences than travel. Those who are blessed with the time and resources to experience different cultures have a diverse worldview which truly does affect how we view the world and our place in it! Research repeatedly indicates that traveling can…

If you have been reading this blog for a number of years you'll of course know that one of my favorite things to do is to make DIY crafts from items that would otherwise end up in the recycling bin or trash can. And since it is never clear where even items placed in sorted…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…