I have neglected blogging the past few months with school and Hebrew School starting, as well as the busyness of the Fall Jewish holidays. However, I wanted to share a few tips that have saved us money or simplified our holidays this holiday season.' Hanging Sukkah decorations: Last year, I came up with a tip... Continue Reading →
L’Shanah Tova! (Happy Jewish New Year)
Tonight the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) begins. There are many special customs for this particular holiday. We eat special foods, send holiday cards, blow the shofar (a Ram's horn), and more. Years ago, I came up with a Kids' Mitzvah Checklist to keep my kids engaged in the holiday and its... Continue Reading →
Time to get ready for the 2012 High Holidays!
Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) is just 17 days away and I am realizing it is time to start our preparations. As I have mentioned before in my posts on getting ready for Pesach (Passover), I have a checklist to help me get ready for each holiday. It really helps me not forget anything that... Continue Reading →
Now is the time to… (pre-Fall 2012)
The summer has gone by quickly and school will be starting in just a few weeks! So this is the ideal time to do certain things in your home and for your family: ∞ Clean out your children’s clothing (and your own) to see what you need to purchase for the Fall. I always shop ahead... Continue Reading →