Category: Inspire
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Connecting environmental and racial justice on Tu B’Shvat and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
My nine-year-old and I were updating his PJ Library reusable wall calendar for January, when he noticed Tu B’Shvat, the Jewish holiday celebrating the new year of the trees, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, fall on the same day this year, Monday, January 17. As we look ahead to…
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I tried to turn my kid’s art into an NFT and failed miserably
Cryptocurrency. Chances are you’ve heard of this digital form of money, and may have heard of the phrase, “Non Fungible Tokens” or “NFTs.” You may have also read about people making thousands — even millions — of dollars by buying and selling NFTs on various digital marketplaces. You may be…
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Menorahs, Maccabees and more: Hanukkah explained
The Jewish celebration of Hanukkah began on Sunday evening, and you may have noticed your friends sharing pictures and videos of their Hanukkah festivities. Hanukkah is a joyous celebration, and a popular Jewish festival. It is my kids’ favorite holiday, and for good reason! Who doesn’t love eight days of…
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Recipes, books, games and more — PJ Library’s got everything you need to celebrate Hanukkah
Hanukkah is almost here, and I can already smell the latkes and see my kids smiling from all the holiday fun. If your family is like mine, your kids are already looking forward to Hanukkah, and you are ready to make some special memories. To help families embrace and share…
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What “Maid” teaches us about lifting up our fellow moms
I finished watching “Maid,” the Netflix limited-series, last night, and I still find myself sobbing at random moments, while recalling the powerful, gut-wrenching scenes of the show. SPOILERS AHEAD!!! “Maid” touched on domestic violence, alcoholism, toxic masculinity and other heavy issues, which, hopefully, sparked a conversation on breaking the cycle…
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Warm up your nights with this “ramen style” shitake mushroom soup
When you have picky eaters, you lean into the ways your kids enjoy food. My children happen to enjoy various soup, and this delictable, ramen-inspired soup with a delectable mushroom broth is no exception. And, with the weather getting colder, few things are as comforting as a warm bowl of…
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5 Ways to enjoy fall in the Western Hudson Valley
I have called the Hudson Valley my home for several years now, and I am finally getting around to sharing some of the incredible food, places, and culture this region has to over. The Hudson Valley is an area of New York State that stretches along the Hudson River. On…
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5 simple ways to enjoy a fun, safe family vacation
By Joyce Wilson Family vacations during school breaks are always something to look forward to and can still be enjoyed even in the era of COVID-19. Thankfully, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise domestic travel is safe for fully vaccinated individuals who wear a mask in public. If…
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10 times my kid’s outfits were better than anything at the Met Gala
The annual Met Gala is the place for high society to see and be seen in the most glamorous, avant garde and jaw-dropping fashion. From models to movie stars to even politicians, anyone who is anyone was on the red carpet at the event of the fall. Scrolling through this…
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