The three days of Rosh Hashana worked out really well for us. It was our first time home for the holiday, but the low-key ambiance was exactly what we wanted. We were home with our kids and on our own schedule, which was not easy, but really really nice. And…
Rosh Hashana is this week. I can hardly believe how fast time flies. This will be our first year home and I do not feel prepared. We bought all the food and although I’ve checked most things off of my list, I still feel like I’m missing something. I don’t…
It’s after Pesach and I can’t believe we made it through. This was the first year that we kashered our house. Although we only spent the last 2 days at home, it was totally worth it. We loved going away, but were looking forward to being in our own space.…
I love fall. And I especially love when the chagim are celebrated during this time of year. The hot weather is gone and it’s still nice enough to be outside. I’m taking off from work so I can be with my family and I have already started counting down the…
Can you believe that Rosh Hashana is almost here? Even though it’s starting late this year I still don’t feel ready. So much to do, so little time! Every year we start off our evening Rosh Hashana meals by eating dishes made with simanim – foods we eat to symbolize our…
Even though Shabbos doesn’t start until late, doesn’t mean I’m not rushing until the last minute. I sometimes find it harder to prepare for Shabbos in the summer, because I work later on Fridays and have to feed my kids dinner earlier- which means preparing an additional meal. The Menu…
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been on the blog. I’ve had crazy work deadlines to meet along with the usual kids doctors appointments, grocery shopping, laundry, etc… you know how it is. This year we decided to stay home for Shavuos. I’m a bit nervous about a 3…
