Hanukkah 101 :: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
What is it? Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday that usually falls in December. (The dates move around because it’s based on the Jewish calendar, …
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Why the Jewish New Year Works for Everyone
I’ve always loved this time of year for the newness of it all. Shiny new shoes, brand new clothes, sleek new haircuts, backpacks filled with …
I Love Being a Soccer Mom
I have found myself so pleasantly surprised by the joy of the soccer game. My daughter is in first grade, which, in our area, is …
What Do I Eat at Work? Summer Salads
I’ve just started a new job. (Yay!) It’s part time, which leaves me a little flexibility to do the daily drop offs and pick ups — …
Parenting Perspectives: Choosing Minimal Interventions During Childbirth
Whenever I’m asked about my son’s birth, I preface the story with, “I’m crazy, but…” It’s as if I want to soften the blow of …
Raising Girls :: Clothes and Self Respect
My daughter is about to turn 6. She loves My Little Pony, going to Red Sox games, having mommy paint her nails with sparkles, playing …