Category: Smile
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2020: The year of canceled dreams and postponed wishes
Since the world stopped earlier this year, our November trip to Disney World was a beaming light of hope. By then, surely, the pandemic would be under control, or at least manageable enough to allow us to travel without too much worry. But, as the months went by and the…
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Celebrate the Jewish New Year with these easy, D.I.Y. honey jars
Rosh Hashanah is almost here, and what better way to celebrate the Jewish New Year than with a customized honey jar? Honey, with it’s sweet, delicious flavor is synonomous with Rosh Hashanah and our desire for the upcoming year to be full of sweetness and joy. While any honey will…
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“The Old Cocoon” offers needed comfort in times of uncertainty
“The Old Cocoon,” by April O’Leary arrived in my mailbox just when I needed the encouragement. After weeks agonizing over our children’s education, reviewing statistics, reading through our district’s plans, and consulting with our friends and family, my husband and I submitted the forms to enroll them in their respective,…
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Socially-distant summer activities with PJ Library printable
Summer is in full swing, and Americans have accepted that this season will unlike any other in recent history. Many of our favorite summer spots are closed, or running with limited capacity, and health concerns have left many families wary of venturing too far beyond their homes. With limited and…
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Spark the kids’ creativity with The Story Pirates Creator Club
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit much of the activities many Americans can do as a family. And with many summer camps cancelled, schools closed or closing, parents are left wondering what to do with their kids all summer. In between hiking and playing with the sprinkler, why not let…
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Picture This Clothing turns child imagination into wearable art
Throughout my social media feeds, I kept seeing pictures of adorable kids and their grownups wearing gorgeous shirts, leggings, dresses and more with unique designs. I soon learned the company behind these incredible pieces was Picture This Clothing, a company that turns your child’s imagination into wearable art. Imagine your…
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Traditional and adventurous ways to make Shavuot the delicious dairy holiday of your dreams
Shavuot, the Jewish festival that commomerates the receiving of the Torah (Old Testament), was one of my favorite holidays as a child. I would love to tell you my appreciation of this holy day was because of a deep spiritual connection to my ancestors, and maybe it was a bit, but…
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Donating meals to essential workers and more ways to help right now
News and personal accounts of the devastating impact on the new Coronavirus on the United States has left many of us feeling powerless and overwhelmed. If you aren’t a health care worker or other essential employee, you may be wondering how you can help. First, take a moment to be…
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