tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38919723514316035362024-03-16T08:00:02.794-04:00Over the Rainbowliving a creative lifeKeshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.comBlogger473125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-64364392352431105592015-10-04T07:00:00.000-04:002015-10-04T07:00:04.497-04:00Just Do It. Well, I didn't mean to take quiet so long of a blogging break.<br />
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To tell you the truth, it started out with an effort to be less stressed out and avoid turning "would be nice"s into "MUSTS." So I skipped a week, here and there, and enjoyed having the extra time to scrapbook, talk to a friend, or just watch a movie. Then I stayed away because I figured "who's reading this anyway?" and "I have nothing to say." The past few weeks, amid a zillion Jewish holidays, it was "Uh-uh. I have WAY too much cooking to do. <br />
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But I've also felt a loss from stepping away--the chance to write and share, the chance to connect with all of you, keeps me back in, So in lieu of finding a fun, creative way to jump back in, I'm just plain ol' DOING IT.<br />
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Sesame Place!! Which was awesome.<br />
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(Also, my kids are huge. When I ask "who wants a snack?" there are now TWO loud voices shouting "ME!")<br />
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This summer has also been about ice cream and bike rides, birthdays and dinners out, camp plays and backyard barbeques.<br />
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It was a good one:) And here's to being back in the blogosphere!<br />
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What has been the best part of YOUR summer?<br />
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Today is Tisha B'Av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. I have written about this day before <a href="http://www.keshetstarr.com/2011/08/day-of-mourning.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and you read more info about it <a href="http://www.aish.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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To give you the Cliff Notes version, Tisha B'Av is the day Jews mourn the destruction of the Second Temple and the tragedies that we have suffered in exile for the past thousands of years. And unfortunately, Jewish history involves many, many of those tragedies. Tisha B'Av is the day where we don't avoid the many frightening and terrible things that happen in the world, but instead face them head-on, and fast and cry. And in an odd way, it makes me proud, as well--proud that after so many years and so much persecution, we are alive and well and making a difference in the world.<br />
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Tomorrow will be a new day. But today--today is a sad one.Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-15404589519131868742015-06-18T08:00:00.000-04:002015-06-18T08:00:03.349-04:00Glimpses of Life Right Now <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Lately, I've been trying to break out the big camera and catch some photos. Everyday life can be so mundane, but trying to get a shot helps me see my own life with new eyes. Like this day, when my Ellie was helping feed her brother yogurt (while sneaking in a few spoonfuls for herself, of course!)</div>
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There was also this pretty summer necklace...<br />
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This beautiful park in South Jersey...</div>
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And last (but never least)--my every morning cup of coffee. So normal, but such a lovely part of my day. I hope the coffee + blogs breakfast tradition continues for a good long time:)<br />
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So those are some peeks into our life right now. What's going on in YOUR life today?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-2304432734562910922015-06-10T09:00:00.000-04:002015-06-10T09:00:02.410-04:00Stitch Fix Review #2About a year ago, I decided to try <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3069340" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> for the first time. If you're new to the concept, <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3069340" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> is a service that mails you several clothing items that you get to try on in your own home and decide what to keep and what to send back. There is a $20 styling fee which goes towards any purchase you make, but if you decide not to keep anything, you are out that $20. Full disclosure: If you decide to try <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3069340" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> using my <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3069340" target="_blank">referral link</a>, and schedule a Fix, I will receive a $25 credit. That being said, this is going to be a very honest review of my experience with Stitch Fix, and its pros and cons.<br />
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When I first tried <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3069340" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a>, I kept one item--you can see the full post and review <a href="http://www.keshetstarr.com/2013/06/stitch-fix.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Although I liked the shirt that I kept, I did think that the prices on the items were overall higher than what I would normally spend, so I waited a while before trying the service again. After seeing a ton of fun Stitch Fix reviews on blogs, I decided to give it another whirl.<br />
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For me, the funnest part of the service is the element of surprise: opening the box and seeing the pretty colors and patterns inside!<br />
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Each box comes with a personalized note explaining why certain items were chosen...<br />
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As well as a details on the price of each piece. Note: One great aspect of Stitch Fix is that if you keep all five items, you get an extra 25% off!<br />
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My first item was the 41 Hawthorn Abrianna Longsleeve Knit Cardigan ($48)<br />
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This cardigan was definitely pretty and very summery (not to mention super comfortable) but I get hot easily (I blame the babies--they raised my body temperature!) and don't wear cardigans very often. Also, I thought the price was high for a basic item that would probably spend most of its life stuffed into a purse.<br />
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If I were a cardigan person, though....then I would be in trouble.<br />
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<i>Verdict on this one = Sent back!</i><br />
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My next two items were the 41 Hawthorn Rosa Tab Sleeve V-Neck Blouse ($48) and the Gilli Kara Printed Maxi Skirt ($58).<br />
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Now the style card suggested I wear these items together....but I wound up looking larger than I did when nine months pregnant!<br />
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The top was a gorgeous color but way too large (see the shot below!). Something was also up with the sleeves--they were SUPER tight and I could barely get them on. AND it was sheer all over, which is a big downside for me since a modest wearing of this top would equal MANY layers. </div>
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As for the skirt, (a) it was way too long, and (b) the pattern was ok, but nothing too exciting. And I can't imagine ever paying almost $60 for something that I could basically get at Target.<br />
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<i>Verdict on both = Sent back!</i><br />
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The next piece in my box was the 41 Hawthorn Jace Dot Print Fit & Flare Dress ($48)<br />
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Now, this is one where I'm getting a little bit of Stitch Fix regret looking at the photos! My main issues with this were fit: it felt a little tight and a little short, and for the price, I wanted it to fit perfectly. I also didn't love how the dress looked with a shirt underneath--I think it might look better with a black shell, but it's June and I ain't wearing black on black anytime soon.<br />
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<i>Verdict = Sent back</i><br />
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My final item was the GIlli Zuli Striped Maxi Dress ($74)<br />
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Before I discuss this dress, I have a confession to make: I have never, ever worn a maxi dress. As a shorty, it can be hard to find ones that aren't too long, and I've always thought the style overwhelmed me a little bit.<br />
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While I would have LOVED this mint striped pattern on a top or skirt, it was just too much for me in a long dress. BUT it did inspire me to give the maxi dress look a try--I'm searching for a black one that may be more subtle and easier to wear.<br />
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<i>Verdict = Sent back!</i><br />
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Another side note: Every Stitch Fix item comes with a style card giving you inspiration on how to wear the item!<br />
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<b>Thoughts on the Pros and Cons of Stitch Fix:</b><br />
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Now, at first glance, this Fix was a total bust--5 items sent, 0 kept. After this, I'm really on the fence about trying again. Here are some of the pros and cons of the service for me.<br />
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<li>Breaks you out of your style rut</li>
<li>Less overwhelming than in-person shopping</li>
<li>You can try on items with things you already own </li>
<li>Can potentially save you money IF you stay out of stores</li>
<li>Last but not least--the fun of getting that box!</li>
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<li>The chances of 5 items, chosen by someone else, working on me are not all that high </li>
<li>The timeline to make a decision can be stressful </li>
<li>Risk of keeping items just to avoid losing the styling fee</li>
<li>Major con for me = the prices are MUCH higher than what I would normally spend. Which is a big issue if the item is a fashion risk!</li>
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What do YOU think--would you try <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3069340" target="_blank">Stitch Fix</a> again? </div>
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<br />Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-65939862825190648362015-06-04T08:00:00.000-04:002015-06-04T08:00:12.520-04:00A guest post and some fun links!Hello blog friends! Today I have a fun guest post, along with some links for you to check out!<br />
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Today I have a fun treat: a guest post from Revital, a wife and mom living in Israel who blogs at <a href="http://blog.ajudaica.com/category/guest-post/" target="_blank">Creative Mommies</a> AND <a href="http://blog.ajudaica.com/2015/03/creative-mommies/" target="_blank">Jewish Journal</a> (I'm already impressed!)<br />
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Today, Revital is here to share some thoughts on motherhood, image, and comparison.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><b>If you’re a bit like me, you may find yourself wondering from time to time, “How does she manage? How does she do it?” And then start agonizing, which of course leads you in a bee-line to the freezer and the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream waiting patiently for you…</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><b>As we all know and feel, there are soooo many reasons to feel less anything than another young woman our age: she’s so thin (right after giving birth!), her sheitel always looks so perfect, her kids always match and their clothes are always clean, she finds time to pamper herself, she’s so good at balancing career & family…</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><b>Today’s topic of discussion, however, is: how does she (a young mother with two/three little ones) manage to balance her pursuit of a higher education/extra courses/degrees? Many women nowadays complete their higher education before having children. But what about those who don’t? Or those who earned their BA before kids and pursue their MA with Moishie in diapers and Suri in pull-ups?</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><b>So, after my personal experience pursuing a three-month design course in nearby Tel Aviv, which took up two afternoons and evenings each week, I can confidently tell you that “She didn’t/doesn’t manage!” </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><b>My neighbors looked at me, mother of five young boys, in awe and wonder. But it was undeserved. My life and home were a wreck during those three months! Even though I hired a babysitter to take care of the kids and do whatever tidying she could in the meantime (haha!), my children and home (i.e.- laundry, dishes & floors) were unable to bear the lack of an Ima for only two afternoons and evenings a week!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt;"><b>The guilt… oh, the guilt! As any self-respecting Jewish mother would, I felt terribly guilty about the whole ordeal and wondered how good of an investment this course really was. (Now, half a year later, I can confidently tell you that this course did not lead to any new freelance jobs, pay raises… nada!)</b></span></div>
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Love this, Revital! First of all, you had me at FIVE BOYS. Second, I think we all feel this way sometimes--great way to remind us all that we're doing our best, and that everyone's life looks shinier on the outside. </div>
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On another note, I'm so excited to have my first piece published on <a href="http://www.kveller.com/" target="_blank">Kveller</a>--a really interesting Jewish parenting/life website. My article is about learning from the Duggar scandal as an Orthodox Jew, and you can heck it out <a href="http://www.kveller.com/what-i-learned-from-the-duggar-sex-scandal-as-an-orthodox-mom/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div>
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Finally, there's another round of Orthodox Women Talk up over at <a href="http://www.outoftheorthobox.com/" target="_blank">Ruchi's blog</a>! This round is all about Judaism and marriage. Check it out <a href="http://www.outoftheorthobox.com/2015/06/orthodox-women-talk-marriage.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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We started out by savoring the last bits of leavened bread:<br />
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On Passover, we clean our homes and get rid of (dust and dirt) and any leavened bread. Which is a fancy word for "flour and water that rises." Basically think of all your Atkins diet culprits--bread, pizza, crackers, pretzels, etc. And not eating those for eight days (or even keeping them in your house!)<br />
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We clean on a physical level, but we try to think of it as a spiritual cleansing too. There are so many negative things that clutter up our headspaces--resentment, pettiness, jealousy, insecurity, etc. etc. By focusing on "decluttering" the brain and getting back to the things that really matter, we can lead much more meaningful lives.<br />
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Easier said than done, of course--but life is a work in progress and I have found this mental practice each Passover to be so helpful!<br />
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This year, we spent Passover (or Pesach in Hebrew--that's the term I usually use) we went to my family in Ohio for the full holiday. That is over eight full days of family time--and it was super fun!<br />
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We hit up the Columbus Zoo:<br />
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And COSI, a fantastic kids museum! No photos of this one, because Moshe was a crazy man and I could hardly keep up with him!<br />
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There was time with my parents, with old friends, and--critical when you are in Ohio--for Graeters!!<br />
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The best part of all was watching my kids get so close with their grandparents and aunt and uncle. It was so sweet!<br />
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So that was one great Pesach for the books. And now to a fresh, and lighter, and more positive rest of the year!<br />
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<br />Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-17908126765616087532015-04-22T09:00:00.000-04:002015-04-22T09:00:04.303-04:00Just a PhaseI've found that the most important thing to remember in parenting are these four words: IT'S JUST A PHASE. Sometimes tough parenting situations seem like they will last forever--the newborn will <i>always </i>be up every three hours (and be a newborn), you will <i>always </i>be spending hours pumping milk at work, the toddler will <i>always </i>throw himself down to the ground in hysteria when he doesn't get to do something super-fun, like walking unsupervised in a parking lot.<br />
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But the little-known, often-forgot secret is that <i>it will end</i>. It's just a phase! It may be a veryveryveryvery long phase, but one day, it will be gone. And you may even miss it:)<br />
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A major example of this in our house has been bath time. When Ellie was a little baby, she liked the bath, as you see evidence of below.<br />
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And then one day Ellie decided that bathing was a Crime Against Humanity. She would cry, scream, beg, and when she got older, claim to have to poop to get out of baths. True confession: the only way I could get her to actually get in the bath was to threaten her with a SHOWER (oh the horrors).<br />
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Now this was a bit of a longer phase. To be precise, it lasted for about A YEAR AND A HALF. A very, very long year and a half.<br />
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And then, one day over Passover break two weeks ago, we were in a bookstore and came across this:<br />
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We are big fans of the Pigeon books, so I picked this one off the shelf to read to Ellie. The book is about a pigeon who hates baths and eventually (spoiler alert) takes one anyway and loves it!<br />
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Ellie came home after reading the book and announced "I love baths!" My husband gave her one that night...and she loved it. Now, two weeks later, she asks me almost every day if she can take a bath today.<br />
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And just like that....the phase is over (I hope, knock on wood, pooh pooh pooh!!!!!!). It was a tough go--bath time was something I dreaded, and it would frequently test my self-control, patience, and all-around parenting skills. But now we've moved into a new chapter, and it's <i>awesome.</i><br />
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PS--Except that now Ellie screams when I take her OUT of the bath. (just. a. phase.)<br />
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<br />Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-45756826341078034772015-03-19T07:00:00.000-04:002015-03-19T07:00:08.833-04:00Scrappiness!I haven't posted anything scrappy on here in a while, but it has been happening behind the scenes.<br />
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Some of you may remember that I used to be much more involved in the scrapbooking industry, and now I've let that part of my life slip to the side. I blame it on the fact that in an eight-month period, I got my first real post-law school job, had a baby, and bought a house! Once life got so hectic, I still wanted to spend time scrapbooking and exploring my artistic side, but without the pressure, deadlines, and requirements that come with industry work. What I do miss is the people--having so much time and connection with other scrapbookers was a fabulous part of the industry! I've been doing projects here and there, which has been low-commitment and fun.<br />
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So without further ado, here are some odds and ends from what I've been working on the past few months:) There's a lot of Crate Paper thrown in there (one of my favorite companies ever!) along with odds and ends from my (way too big) stash.<br />
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I love how this layout incorporates, pink, aqua and yellow--seriously my triple threat in scrapbooking:)<br />
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Speaking of paper lines, I can't believe I forgot about My Mind's Eye's Market Street! Loved every bit of that line.<br />
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I can't believe my baby is so much bigger already!<br />
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How do YOU make time for hobbies lately?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-24215482168665010522015-03-06T06:00:00.000-05:002015-03-06T06:00:05.531-05:00LatelyLately, WE . . .<br />
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have been hosting up a storm (these photos are from a post-wedding party for a couple we're friends with)<br />
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Well, it's that time again....time for another round of the Orthodox Women Talk series!<br />
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Today we're over at Rebecca Klempner's blog answering this questions:<br />
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Check it out <a href="http://rebeccaklempner.com/welcome/blog/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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For more Orthodox Women Talk posts, see <a href="https://thiswaytoeden.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>, <a href="http://www.keshetstarr.com/2014/09/orthodox-women-talks.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="http://www.keshetstarr.com/2014/09/orthodox-women-talk.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-79204940079241905072015-02-03T06:00:00.000-05:002015-02-03T06:00:06.872-05:00Project Life 2014--How it Went I've been very quiet about it the blog, but I have been keeping up with Project Life on a weekly basis for the past 3 years. I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with "PL" as its known in the scrapbooking world--on the downside, it's time consuming, causes stress from being "behind," and leaves me very little time for scrapbooking layouts. On the other hand though, it's a great way to do some "creativity light" when life is hectic, and at the end of the year you have this fabulous, detailed vision of the day to day life you led.<br />
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Here's a view of my album from this past year:<br />
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And a little viewer--she LOVES flipping through these albums.<br />
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I try not to make it too busy, but I love adding in little bits and pieces!<br />
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Since I usually use just one side of a page protector per week with occasional double spreads, I sometimes end up with "placeholder" layouts--so I try to make them fun, like this!<br />
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Have YOU been doing Project Life this year? If so, would you do it again?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-33855241688057517132015-01-22T07:00:00.000-05:002015-01-25T11:23:01.400-05:00The Fringe Hours (and what you should be watching right now)<br />
Hello friends! I hope life (and this winter weather) have been treating you well! Here in the Starr Casa, we have been juggling the usual joys and challenges of work, kids, preparing for Shabbos, and trying to have some fun in between:)<br />
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I was fortunate to receive an advance copy of <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-fringe-hours-jessica-n-turner/1120612909?ean=9780800723484" target="_blank">The Fringe Hours</a> by Jessica Turner to read, and it came at just the right time.<br />
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The book is about the need to create space for things that you love. It's interesting because this has always been really important to me, but sometimes I feel like I'm the only one. Take Fridays--I have the day off and my kids have daycare, so I generally take time for myself then. Each week, I stop at a local coffee shop and settle in with a latte and a book, if only for a few stolen minutes. I also love meeting up with friends for coffee and hanging out, but those quiet moments to read on a busy Friday are vital to me. Sometimes, I'll run into an acquaintance who is in awe of the fact that I'm sitting and relaxing--and it makes me wonder if I'm unusual for needing that mental space, or if we ALL need that sometimes but don't allow ourselves permission.<br />
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Reading this book totally reaffirmed my efforts in carving out space for the things that make me feel engaged, passionate, and deeply <i>me</i>.<br />
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(Note: While this is a Christian book and contains occasional religious language, it's really pretty neutral and can fit a variety of different situations.)<br />
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Speaking of other important things, my little sis helped create a short movie about the dangers of texting and driving: watch it below! I'm so proud of her!<br />
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As part of a project, my sister and her friends have set up a pledge to avoid texting and driving--go and sign <a href="http://ipetitions.com/petition/txtul8rjump" target="_blank">HERE!</a><br />
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Even though texting and driving is often presented as a "teen issue" I think it's SO important for all of us to keep in mind. In the age of the iPhone, when it takes enormous self control to avoid checking constant messages, we all have to remember the times to stop, put the phone away, and focus on something else more important.<br />
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Interestingly, both of these pieces come back to one thing: TIME, and how to use it. May we all use it safely and intentionally.<br />
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What is taking up YOUR time today?<br />
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I love this shot. It's kind of a hot mess--but it so encapsulates real life <i>right now</i>. The good parts and the hard parts.<br />
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Note the contents of my cupboards spilled out on the floor, the dropped bottle at the edge of the frame, the toddler perched on a chair in the middle of the mess.<br />
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But also note the handsome guy (with an apron!) whipping up pancakes on a Sunday morning, and the two beautiful babies pitching in. I'm a lucky woman.<br />
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And if you can't find me, I'll be trying to scrape the milk off the floor:)<br />
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What is going on in YOUR everyday life right now?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-48397342798770005552014-12-31T09:00:00.000-05:002014-12-31T09:00:02.123-05:00Winding up 2014The past few weeks have been FULL.<br />
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First, we had a beautiful Chanuka together as a family!<br />
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Then, Ellie had the cutest little Chanuka play at school!<br />
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We also celebrated Moshe turning ONE!<br />
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Someone experimented with her Minnie ears:)<br />
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And the babies had fun together:)<br />
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We also celebrated Anniversary # 6! (lots of celebrating this month)<br />
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So that's what I've been up to! What has been the highlight of YOUR December?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-71811694602387718142014-12-24T15:36:00.000-05:002014-12-25T20:31:28.819-05:00A Season for Miracles <br />
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Last night was the last night of Chanukah--and this year was a good one, with not one but <i>two </i>happy babies.<br />
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Last year, we had three menorahs for the three people in our family:<br />
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For her gift, Ellie got her beloved toddler CD player, which she plays and rocks to to this very day!<br />
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I was pregnant with Moshe, and received a cute little "Watch Me Grow" frame to fill up with his photos.<br />
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Besides for all of the fun and games (and food fried in oil.....mmmm) Chanukah is about celebrating the big miracles in our lives--the moments where the seeming randomness of the world falls away, and you can so clearly see G-d moving.<br />
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Last year, on this very day, I gave birth to a baby boy--who was so sick, we weren't sure for days if he would survive at all, and what kind of quality of life he would have.<br />
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This year, I have a beautiful and completely healthy baby boy:<br />
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And we now have FOUR menorahs lighting up our home, within and without:<br />
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Today, we will celebrate one year of the sweetest little boy. And we will also remember to take note of the miracles--the ones we see and the ones that hide in small moments and happy coincidences--that fill our lives, day after day.<br />
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Happy holiday season to everyone--from our house to yours!<br />
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<br />Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-71306731247201309902014-12-11T06:00:00.000-05:002014-12-11T06:00:01.727-05:00On Gray Days The past few days have been hard....a few major stresses, lots of little things going wrong, and then a steady stream of rain and snow that makes the days feels endless and my commute interminable. Most of the time I really enjoy everything I spend my time on, but every once in a while I just feel overwhelmed (anyone else??)<br />
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So after one too many gray days, here a few things that keep me happy:<br />
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This guy (and my new hair. See <a href="http://www.keshetstarr.com/2014/11/five-things-jewish-edition.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> for an explanation of said new hair)<br />
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And these crazy folks.<br />
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A finished project (doesn't that seem like a miracle!)<br />
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And also happy about these new boots that are awesome in the rain!<br />
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So that's what's keeping me cheerful on these gray days:)<br />
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Things have been a little quiet here lately--my days are usually very full and while I like it that way, sometimes I need more rest in life and the past few weeks have been like that. I've been doing less, and reading and sleeping more:)<br />
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But I wanted to pop in and write about this photo because it's <i>such </i>a reflection of where our life is right now. Moshe is almost one years old (!!) and has the happiest, cutest disposition. (As a side note on mothering--I will admit here that I DO NOT LIKE THE NEWBORN STAGES. Too much poop, too little sleep. But this "older infant" phase? With smiles and giggles and shiny new teeth and first steps? THE. BEST.)<br />
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Also in that photo you can see the giant red exercauser left over from the days when putting M in there was the only way I could make dinner, and the toy giraffe stuffed into said exercauser. Most days, my living room looks like a stuffed animal daycare, with toys in the exercauser, the swing, the doll stroller, etc.<br />
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A little slice of life that I don't want to forget.Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-25629926415376075182014-11-20T08:00:00.000-05:002014-11-20T08:00:08.002-05:00Five Things I Love About FALLSo today I'm continuing the "five things" trend I love so much, but with a focus on my favorite season...fall. Now that it's starting to be winter in these parts, I figure I better get this fall post up now!<br />
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I finally got my kids to a pumpkin patch! It was late in the season and CHILLY but we had a good time anyway:) The farm we've been going to the past few years has a pumpkin slingshot, which is so much fun!<br />
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I love making soup in the fall/winter. It's quick, filling, healthy, and easy to make with frequent interruptions from small people--so win win!<br />
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<a href="http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/2013/02/broccoli-soup-with-cheese/" target="_blank">THIS</a> soup is the bomb.com. Go make it now!<br />
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I decided to embrace all things pumpkin this year and give <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=35516876&cm_vc=200" target="_blank">THIS SOAP</a> a try (gentle foaming only--the best!). It smells delicious and not overwhelmingly pumpkin-y!<br />
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I have been LOVING doing some fall photoshoots in this beautiful weather:) My new favorites are these ones of some adorable kids! Check out more on the <a href="http://www.keshetstarrphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG</a>.<br />
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I'm really enjoying the softer palette and warmer tones of fall--<a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~C0699/C0699.jsp?color_name=crystal" target="_blank">THIS</a> tortoiseshell necklace is a new addition to my collection, and it pairs so well with dark colors, boots, and winter patterns.<br />
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So there are some of my loves for fall:)<br />
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What is YOUR favorite little thing that's been bringing you joy lately?<br />
<br />Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-21736363230435053862014-11-13T09:00:00.000-05:002014-11-13T09:00:04.378-05:00Five Things: Jewish Edition So I'm a big fan of Five on Friday, but let's be honest...day-of-the-week specific blogging activities are a challenge for me! So here are Five Things (on a Thursday), and today I'm going to keep it Jewish around here.<br />
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I've been doing a lot of challah baking lately. I made tons and tons over the holiday and now I seem to be out again....hmmm. So another challah baking marathon is in my future!<br />
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If anyone is interested in giving challah baking a try, let me know! I have a good recipe to send over:)<br />
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One of my longtime dreams has been to build up an Orthodox women's blogging network, and now it's finally coming to fruition! You can check out our intro post <a href="http://www.keshetstarr.com/2014/09/orthodox-women-talk.html" target="_blank">HERE </a>and there will be a <i>new </i>post today over <a href="http://thiswaytoeden.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br />
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I came across a wonderful website dedicated to the late Rebbetzin Batsheva Kanievsky, that aims to be a source for connecting Jewish women--check out the website <a href="https://www.nerechad.org/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more information!<br />
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I got new hair! Some of you who are unfamiliar with Orthodox Judaism may not realize this, but in our community we cover our hair after we get married, with scarves, hats, wigs, etc. I personally am a fan of wigs and have been saving up for a new one for a while now! I visited a friend of mine who had a wig consignment shop and came away with this one:)<br />
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So far, I love it--nothing like a new haircut (or in this case, a wig--the more expensive version!)<br />
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Ellie was the "Shabbos Ima" in nursery school this week--which led to some of the most hilariously cute photos I've ever seen! Think "Fiddler on the Roof" meets toddlerhood:)<br />
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I almost spit my drink out laughing looking at this:)<br />
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What funny photos from YOUR childhood do you remember?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-27188814146208936242014-11-06T06:00:00.000-05:002014-11-06T06:00:02.470-05:00A new venture....Recently, I've started on a new little venture--you can check it out right <a href="http://www.keshetstarrphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>:)<br />
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I've been in love with photos for a long time. As a kid, I would pore over my baby albums and wonder at how people could have changed so much over time. As a scrapbooker, I loved working with photos that made me think, and remember, and feel.<br />
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This is one of those things that doesn't make much logical sense, since I have so much on my plate already. But there's just something I can't ignore that pulls me to try this, and challenge myself to grow as much as possible.<br />
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(On a side note, I'm still scrapbooking, and often--just not sharing it as much. Somehow that last stage of photographing the layouts kills me!)<br />
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So for now, I'm taking a leap. You can check out the website <a href="http://www.keshetstarrphotography.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/keshetstarrphotography" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br />
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And now, a question for you: What dream would YOU pursue today if nothing was stopping you?<br />
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<br />Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-79033162940806260172014-10-29T09:30:00.000-04:002014-10-29T09:30:02.473-04:00Working MotherhoodOne of the things I like to talk about on this blog is being a working mother. Recently, I posted on the topic <a href="http://www.keshetstarr.com/2014/05/on-being-working-mother.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Today, I'm over at Teaching Sam & Scout to join a really fun series sharing lots of views on being a working mom--hop on over <a href="http://www.samandscout.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to check it out!<br />
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What is YOUR favorite tip on how you make your life work for you, whether you work out of the home or not?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-45487534578954653402014-10-23T11:02:00.000-04:002014-10-23T11:02:33.732-04:00Across the WorldTonight, I decided to quickly check the news before bed, having no idea what awaited me. Since my recent posts, things in Israel have been "quiet." But today, all that changed.<br />
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On Wednesday morning, a religious couple took their daughter to the Western Wall for the first time. They had been married for some time, and she was their miracle baby--and they had dreamed of taking her to this, the holiest place in the world for Jews. On their way home, a Hamas operative drove his car into a crowd of people, the baby girl went flying, and died later on from her injuries. She was buried Wednesday night.</div>
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May G-d bring us peace now, <i>today</i>.<br />
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Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-58516509398383591842014-10-22T06:00:00.000-04:002014-10-22T06:00:07.548-04:00Life Lately There has been a little bit of radio silence on the blog lately--take three major Jewish holidays, one of which constitutes building a hut in your backyard, plus a road trip, plus a family wedding, and it's hard to get to the computer too often!<br />
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So here's what we've been up to for the last few weeks!<br />
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A lot of bottle drinking.<br />
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Lots and lots of challah making!<br />
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Pumpkin cinnamon buns--which, if you haven't tried them, you must. You are missing out! Recipe <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/12/pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls-recipe.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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We built our sukkah in the backyard for the holiday:<br />
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And decorated the inside with a fall theme!<br />
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We also celebrated a beautiful family wedding:<br />
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And then, in between holidays, we painted some pottery for a date-night-in-the-daytime extravaganza.<br />
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(My salt and pepper shakers in progress)<br />
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There has not been as much scrapbooking these past few weeks as I would like, or as much sleep for that matter. But it was a great time and we are looking forward to life calming down a bit.<br />
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What is YOUR favorite fall dessert?Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-13403815312302155352014-10-03T10:01:00.001-04:002014-10-03T10:01:15.121-04:00Yom Kippur and Real LifeTonight begins Yom Kippur, the most serious day on the Jewish calendar. It's the day where we atone for our sins of the past year.<br />
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It sounds pretty depressing and punitive--why spend a day going on and on about all of the bad things we've done? Why give ourselves a complex? But truthfully, Yom Kippur is about asserting our essential <i>goodness</i>, not our faults. We stand before G-d and say, "I know I messed up--but I know that I am capable of <i>so much more </i>than that."<br />
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This is easier said than done. I don't know about you, but for me I find that I struggle with the same things, over and over again. I struggle with anger. I struggle with feeling left out of anything. I struggle with prioritizing so that my family gets the best of my energy, and not the tiny bits I have left after a sea of commitments. I struggle with not getting too worked up about the little things.<br />
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I read books, write lists, put post-its around the house to remind myself what I'm working on--but then, in the heat of the moment, most of those reminders seem to disappear. It's hard to believe that I really am capable of <i>so much more</i>. It's hard to stand up before G-d and try again, hoping that at the very least I'm moving in the right direction.<br />
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But then again, that very trying and failing is the best gift we have to offer G-d. In our humanity, in our faults and our efforts and our steps forward and our backtracks, we create something much more special than what we would have without struggle.<br />
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So today I will take one step forward. I will remind myself, and G-d, that I can do <i>so much more</i>. That I am here in this world for a reason, and that I am creating a life to be proud of.<br />
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<i>Wishing you all a happy and healthy year--with lots of human moments, and lots of growth. </i><br />
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<i>Photo credits: Abbie Sophia Photography </i>Keshethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11130226454584559513noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3891972351431603536.post-45598914994269069442014-09-22T09:00:00.000-04:002014-09-22T09:00:09.063-04:00Under the Bridge and Over the fields...a Family Photo Session<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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At this very moment, one of the craziest times in the Jewish year is kicking off--the High Holidays. Between planning some of the holidays at home (I have a vision of hot pumpkin cinnamon buns) and traveling for others, I am pretty much a crazy woman (happy, but crazy) for the next few weeks! But I did want to pop in and share some fun photos today:) </div>
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I had the pleasure of taking some photos of a friend's family a few weeks ago, so here are some peeks of our shoot!<br />
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