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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 [...]

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… [...]

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 [...]

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

“AXIOMATIC” – defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as “Self-evident or unquestionable”. Until now, private school and a post secondary education have just been “axiomatic” for us.  No matter what, my husband & I would do everything in our power to send the kids to private school and then on to university.  Adjustments can be [...]

Given that March 8th is International Women’s Day, there were so many ways to approach today’s post. I could have written about inspirational women, or about empowering our daughters and ourselves.  I could have written about inner beauty or about how women can conquer the world. The truth is, I’m not feeling particularly empowered today, [...]

  From the mouths of babes…   Son #1 ” What is the difference between a woman and a lady?” Me: ” A woman is an adult who is female. We use ‘lady’ to describe a woman who is polite and behaves nicely and properly.” Son #2: “A lady is always a woman, but a [...]

I pride myself on my practicality.  My hubby and I decided many years ago to skip the Valentine’s celebration.  The need to make  plans, spending money on cards, flowers, gifts…Who needed it? We know that we love each other and that should be enough.  Lucky to be comfortable enough with that knowledge,we didn’t need a [...]

With Valentine’s Day coming up, many are wondering how to celebrate without breaking the bank. Some of us are happy with a romantic candlelit meal at home while the kids are asleep, but others prefer a night out, something special. Here are some ideas you can use this Valentine’s day or for any date night! [...]

  Dear Teacher, on this winter day, There’s something that I want to say I want to thank you for all you do Not just today, but the whole year through It’s not just the curriculum that you teach, It’s more about the growing child that you reach. The curiosity you nurture and seek to [...]