Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
If the candles could speak… The warm glow of the Menorah. Watch the flames flicker and whisper- “We do not play with fire! Put out the candle now!” Watch them whisper the story of Chanukah. Feel the warmth - “The next person to touch a candle isn’t getting any chocolate coins this Chanukah! This is… Continue reading If the candles could speak…
“Where are we going today?” “When are we leaving?” “Are we going somewhere today?” “We have to go somewhere today!” Yes, you guessed it - it’s day #3 of The Chol Hamoed Trip Extravaganza - when you have a whole week to plan trip and after trip and spend quality family time together. Except the… Continue reading More about Real Family Chol Hamoed Trips
It’s the favorite time of year for little boys. Water, fish, sand and if you’re lucky, mud too. It just doesn’t get better! It’s Tashlich. And feeling so experienced in the boys, mud, water and sand area, I reminded my kids to wear their Crocs to Tashlich. Most of them followed directions and I let it be. How… Continue reading Knee-deep in mud…
This year was an ideal Pesach for Chol-Homoed-trip-lovers around the world. I had the greatest idea for a trip; let’s go to Facebook land. It’s a one stop shop for all trips; we could see museums, amusement parks, roller coasters; go hiking, fishing, boating. .. you name it, all free of charge, with smiling adults… Continue reading The signature Chol Hamoed Trip Facebook Picture
I’m slowly coming out of the three week blur called Pesach. The calendar is deceiving; it makes Pesach look like a one week holiday. But as any mom can attest, it’s way longer than that. And I loved every minute of it. Every minute of the cleaning, hosting, cooking, delegating, organizing, shopping and peeling, just… Continue reading I love Pesach…Really, I do!
