Lifestyle, Motherhood, and Small Inspirations
Happy Monday. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer holidays. This is my first blog post in a few weeks. We had a small crisis in our family but thank gd things are much better and we are getting back to ourselves. I put together a short playlist of our favorite Hebrew children's songs. Whether …
(Yogurt cake above is with lemon, lemon zest and poppy seeds) This is my "go to" cake for all occasions. I make it almost every Shabbat. I bring it to friends after they give birth. I bring it to various events at people's homes. It is always a favorite and because it has a base …
Modest Jerusalem is launching a series of personal essays from friends and other women from Israel and around the world, who have inspirational stories covering a variety of topics. Kicking off this series is a dear friend and former colleague of mine, Juli Kristof, who was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. She made Aliyah to Israel …
Continue reading "“My caterpillar to butterfly moment. My Jewish birth.”"
There are many reasons to make your own All-Purpose House Cleaner. Financial reasons, wanting to green up your house, limit your bleach usage, to protect your kids from being exposed regularly to chemicals in the house, and many others. I want to first mention that I am not against bleach and I do clean my …
Continue reading "DIY: Natural, All-Purpose House Cleaner with Castile Soap and Essential Oils"
I recently visited a friend who just gave birth and in addition to bringing her these Moroccan Halva Cookies to snack on between feeds, I made sure to go to Anise and buy her Yogi's Women's Tea. When I was pregnant with my second son Natan, although I was drinking my daily dose of raspberry …
Continue reading "A Calming, Ayurvedic Tea for Pregnancy and Postpartum"
Don't all mothers love when you can combine an afternoon activity that you and your kids can really enjoy together? And that is close by and free of charge? Meet The Reading Stations at HaMoshava and Gonenim. On the Park HaMesila (Train Track Park), which I talk about all time, close to both Emek Refaim …
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I wish this post existed when I was pregnant with my first, Ovadia, who is now 3. I was searching online in English for prenatal yoga in Jerusalem, as it's common on the lifestyle/motherhood blogs I was reading from the U.S. to hear about the variety of benefits of prenatal yoga's relaxation, breathing, and birthing techniques. …
Continue reading "Prenatal Yoga in Jerusalem at Parparim Ba Beten (פרפרים בבטן)"
Back in the day, a trip for me and my husband, or even for each of us before we were married had many conditions....minimally needed to be abroad! And for me, I loved far away, long flights and a developing country preferably. But of course, as all my fellow parents here know, once the family …
Continue reading "First trip without the kids. Nahsholim Beach (חוף נחשולים)"
Now that Ovadia grew up (well turned 3) I can finally do all my art project ideas through him😮 Well not exactly, but in the same way I love picking up second hand finds on the street, I also love to pick up Jerusalem's natural beauty on the way. Now I have an excuse to …
Continue reading "Easy DIY for Toddlers: Painting winter leaves with Ikea’s MÅLA Paints"
An ode to My double stroller! The Mountain Buggy Duet. My second(or even let's say primary) mode of transportation. What would I do with out you? You get me from place to place at a steady pace. You perform miracles such as two busy boys falling off in a deep sleep. You fit through doors, …
