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“The Hunger Games” Is it really a ‘G’?

This week, Hubby & I were fortunate enough to get a date night and decided to take advantage of a soon-to-expire Free movie package coupon and go see The Hunger Games. I didn’t know much about the movie except that it seemed that EVERYONE was talking about it.  I knew there were books that I [...]

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Why I ‘Rewrote’ the Passover Haggadah

A few years ago my hubby and I were getting ready for bed after the seder and something wasn’t sitting right with me. The seder was beautiful and yet I was feeling that the whole meaning of it was lost on our kids.  I mean, the main purposes of the seder is supposed to be [...]

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BREATHE. For just 1 minute at 1PM tomorrow- Can you commit?

I am BREATHLESS. I am jumping from coordinating upcoming workshops, to making sure ads are getting in on time, to doing my part in purchasing supplies for my daughter’s science fair, to getting my new content live…and checking messages that are over a week old but I just haven’t gotten to.  The list goes on… [...]

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Soles 4 Souls – What To Do With Your Gently Used Shoes

It’s time for spring cleaning and as we weed out the things that need to go, shoes (and boots) are high up on the list, especially those worn by our kids as they are outgrown SO quickly, often before they have really been ‘worn’. As for the adults, we have pairs that remain barely touched [...]

Posted in Community, Getting organized, Home & Garden, Montreal | 1 Comment

Wordless Wednesday-Signs of Spring

  Look what I found in the garden this morning!                   Have a wonderful second day of spring everyone!!! Tanya Blog this! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

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I am a Jew. I am a Mother. I am a Jewish Mother.

I am a Jew. I am a Mother. I am a Jewish Mother… …and a gunman opened fire at a Jewish school in Toulouse, France today, killing 3 young children and an adult as well as seriously injuring a teenage boy. The adult was not only a teacher at the school but the father of [...]

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Time to Visit the Sugar Shack!

Here in Quebec, we are fortunate to enjoy the ‘real’ maple syrup experience- seeing how the trees are tapped and enjoying “la tire” – sweet, delicious, maple syrup ‘taffy’ cooled on a bed of snow. Well, sugar shack season is well underway and is expected to last until the 3rd or 4th week of April. [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – BREATHE.

I knew I was forgetting something…   Have a great day…whatever’s left of it! Tanya   Blog this! Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

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Toca Tea Party- a Mom-Approved App

I don’t talk about apps much because I try to limit my children’s use of them.  My kids know that “Daddy’s phone has all the good games” and I often explain that I don’t use my phone to play games.  That said, I do find it handy to have a game or two available on [...]

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For the Love of Leftovers: Summer Rolls

Leftovers are a year-round issue and luckily, summer rolls are not just for summer So what does one do with leftover roasted chicken, besides reheating or chicken salad?  Why…summer rolls, of course! Here’s what you’ll need: Rice paper Leftover chicken, shredded or chopped Assorted veggies, thinly sliced (I like to use peppers, baby corn, carrots, [...]

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