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How to Connect With Your Mother As An Adult
Mothers are our everything growing up, but many unfortunately find the relationship strained in adulthood. Maybe you’ve just gotten so busy with your own family that you’ve lost touch, or perhaps you two always had differences, and not seeing eye-to-eye as an adolescent only caused you to drift further when you become a full-fledged adult. No matter what the reason, wanting to connect with your mom is a wonderful thing, and there are ways you can do it that feels comfortable and natural to the both of you. Keep in mind that if you’ve been distanced for a while, it might be awkward in the early stages of rebuilding your…
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New Life for Your Old House: 5 Easy Restoration Tips
Have you always dreamed of owning a historic old house, whether it be a farmhouse, a craftsman cottage, or a stone house in an exotic European location? Or maybe it’s a cottage in Northern Sweden that you can buy for a small sum, or a historic storefront in a small American town? This dream can become a reality, but one must be very very realistic about what is actually involved, and this dream can cost a pretty penny and possibly a few headaches plus. It might make more sense to simply take advantage of all the great airbnb rentals out there, but if you really want a place of your…
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4 Reasons Why the Flower Bouquet is a Perfect Gift
Giving a gift that shows you truly care is what it is all about! Unfortunately, even when your intentions are spot on, giving a gift can be difficult and even stressful. It is no surprise that many people decide to go with the beautiful and thoughtful idea of flowers. It is a timeless and classic and a gift that is perfect for any occasion. No matter the recipient, or what is being celebrated, a bouquet of flowers is sure to be loved and appreciated. There is just something about flowers that makes a person feel special! While many folks will give flowers for anniversaries, you can also give happy birthday…
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I Am Now On Instagram, Please Follow Me!
Dear Readers, after many many years of holding back from engagement on Instagram, because I am not a smart phone user (I do all things blog etc. on the computer) I realized that if indeed my goal is to share the joy of creativity in general and Jewish crafts with the world, then one needs to figure out how to get to the world, in this case without necessarily letting the world in! So please follow me @sara.rivka.dahan, right here, and on @creativejewishmom right here. The first account will be all things art related, namely painting and drawing and the second account will be crafts, jewish cooking and all things…
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5 Steps To Create a Meditation Space at Home
Meditation is a perfect life-enhancement tool anytime, and especially now with all the stress we are facing worldwide. Meditation can help you clear your mind, and help you connect your thoughts with your feelings. People meditate to create healthy habits, such as a positive attitude, self-discipline, restful sleep, and even to lower anxiety and stress levels. Who couldn’t use a little injection of stress relief right about now? You can count me in, certainly! Before we get started with talking about creating a space or spot for a meditation practice in your home, I did want to mention something about the source of meditation. Most folks assume that meditation has…
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Amazing Photoshop Effects That Might Interest You
Above: An image like this one can be created by first transforming the photo into a black and white or sepia toned image, and then applying a filter, in this case a dusty pink. In case you are wondering, did you know that “post processing” of digital photographs is half the work when it comes to taking great photographs? Those gorgeous photos you see everywhere partly professional equipment and partly digital enhancement, in almost every case. The good news is that for those who do not have expensive camera equipment or knowledge, by simply using the right program to enhance your photos you can achieve professional looking images! As a…
