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Last Minute Cleaning Tips

Do you have big plans for the Memorial Day Weekend? Are you throwing a party or hosting over-night guests? If you are, then we are in the same boat. I have just a few more days to whip my home into shape. (Or least make it some-what presentable, after all, our guests are not strangers so they know my limitations.) Whether your guests are friends, family, or co-workers, you want your home to be warm, inviting… and clean. Here are some basic cleaning tips to help you tackle the task before your guests arrive: Make your own cleaning solutions. I … Continue reading →

Why do I have to go to Hebrew School?

Ahhhhh, the famous question that is asked to parents at least once a week! “Why do I have to go to Hebrew School? My friends don’t have to go and learn another language and study for hours, so why do I have to go?” This is a question which has plagued Jewish families from the existence of Hebrew School time. Some answers which sound good to adults but not to children can be: “You need to learn about your religion and where you come from.” (Yea, while the child is rolling their eyes) “Because I said so.” (Never a good … Continue reading →

It’s All Your Fault

Well, no, it’s not really all your fault. But I bet it made you look to see what you were being blamed for today. Sadly, we are all blaming ourselves for something. Sometimes we make bad choices. Sometimes we make bad decisions. And sometimes, life just happens to be bad. Did you know that 50% of all FIRST marriages end in divorce? That’s an astounding statistic. I really didn’t think it was that high. So 50% of people, who get married for the first time, are likely to have a divorce. It makes you think that second marriages probably do … Continue reading →