Creating Work and Study Home Space from Etsy
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-10T10:47:01-05:00Great Finds From Etsy Both of my adult kids are home temporarily living with me. They have bedrooms but we needed a work from home space. Suddenly the h [...]
How I Came to Love Cooking
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-10T15:13:10-05:00Up until 10 years ago, I had very little interest in cooking. With a little help, I went from being a fiasco in the kitchen to a bona fide foodie. I grew up with a mom that loved to cook, something she learned from her mother. But, TBH, up until 10 years ago, I had very little interest in cooking. For me, my life was complicated enough trying to balance work and family. Cooking was more about feeding my family and less about the actual food itself.
Charcuterie Boards Are All The Rage
Janice Weinsoff2021-01-20T17:07:11-05:00Just in Queso You Didn’t Know When my daughters mentioned making a charcuterie board for Thanksgiving a few years ago, I admit I was rather surprised. B [...]
Impactful Books for Young Adults
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-11T14:42:22-05:00HaveUHeard of Any of These Books? Not only will young adults like these books, but also moms and dads too! I am that mother, that aunt; that friend, tha [...]
Wandering the West Coast
Janice Weinsoff2021-01-14T15:03:09-05:00Looking for a vacation, but have minimal time to travel? We wandered west to California, Washington, and Canada as you don't lose any days due to time changes. Thought we would try out the West Coast, Best Coast saying for ourselves.
Really, It’s a Twin Thing
Michelle Balaun2020-12-09T17:42:45-05:00“What’s it like being a twin?” I always find this to be such an odd question because I don’t know what it’s like not being a twin. Oftentimes, I want to ask, “what’s it like being a solo child.” But, because multiples seem to be so interesting to people, I try to put my sassiness aside. If I were to think about the best part of being a twin is that you never feel alone. You always have someone that has your back.
Are Your Family Dynamics Changing?
Michelle Balaun2021-02-02T13:13:32-05:00When we dropped our daughter off at college, her dad and I and her younger sister drove away, tears streaming down our faces (well not her sister’s face). We’d return home as a family of three which took on a whole new personality. This was the first of many life shifts I came to understand. It took some time for us to adjust to the empty chair at the dinner table and to cooking for three and only having to chauffeur one child around. It was different. Not good different, not bad different … just different.
Home Workouts with My Daughters
Janice Weinsoff2023-02-10T12:36:22-05:00Great Gear for Home Workouts Are you doing any home workouts during this at-home time? I created a home gym when my young adult daughters lived with me [...]
Charcuterie Boards That Are Works of Art
Janice Weinsoff2020-12-08T08:50:08-05:00I am not sure if you noticed, but charcuterie boards are all the rage. My young adult daughters have been making charcuterie boards for years. My nephew has one almost every Friday with wine (according to his IG stories); he loves them so much, I recently bought him a large bamboo cheese board with serving tools. Head to Instagram and search under #charcuterieboard and you are bound to see some works of art. A typical charcuterie, the word derived from the French words that mean flesh and cooked, consists of mainly meats and cheeses. These boards have progressed to some of the most decadent and sweet hot cocoa holiday charcuterie boards.
Super Bowl Menu
Janice Weinsoff2022-09-06T15:26:55-04:00Your Friends Need These From the Super Bowl menu to the decorations, it's all about the big game. One of our girlfriends refers to the rest of us as he [...]
This Halloween I’m Creepin’ It Real
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-09T10:45:38-05:00Basic Witch Full disclosure… Halloween is my least favorite holiday. But, I do get my daughters a little something. It's typically some candy and a smal [...]
Galentine’s Day Menu
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-10T18:09:13-05:00Food is Love I am celebrating the amazing friends in my life by planning a delicious Galentine's Day menu. There will be plenty of healthy food. But the [...]
Passover 2022
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:22:18-04:00Eerily Similar to Our World Today Passover is less than a month away and yet, it seems especially fitting this year. Passover commemorates the exodus of [...]
Passover Seder Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:22:44-04:00Formal or Elegantly Easy For this year’s Passover Seder table, I decided to put together two different tables. The first is a formal setting for a smal [...]
Passover Seder Meal
Janice Weinsoff2022-04-07T13:55:30-04:00Old Traditions Traditionally, my family’s Passover meal is old school. Matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, brisket, chicken shufra, potato kiegel, and sprin [...]
Mother’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-08-04T16:09:49-04:00Mom Life I have been a mom to two daughters for half my entire life. It's a role I cherish. And, I'm fortunate that my mom, who just turned 90, is in d [...]
Setting A Beautifully Decorated Mother’s Day Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:23:11-04:00Moms That Brunch I am blessed to be able to share Mother's Day with my mom and my aunts. There is something special about having these strong women in m [...]
It’s Dad’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-06-09T12:54:59-04:00Celebrating the Special Dad in Your Life It’s dad’s turn to take the spotlight. On June 19th, it’s time to grab the craft beer, cigars, and golf clubs a [...]
Happiest Time of the Year
Michelle Balaun2022-10-03T13:26:37-04:00We are approaching what is considered to be the happiest time of the year...Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, other holidays, New Year’s… for many of us, it is a time of joy, reflection, and family. Holidays can also be a very difficult time for those who are alone and those who have lost someone. I was raised in a family that always welcomed friends to share in our family holiday time so now to be facing the holidays while trying to balance protecting our matriarchs in the family, is forcing us to redefine how we celebrate.
2022 Thanksgiving Table Decor
Michelle Balaun2024-10-14T13:27:10-04:00In case you did not already know, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year even in Florida. Sure there is no fall foliage minus the brown palm fronds that seem to drop this time of year and, in my 48 years of living down here, the weather typically is in the high 70’s or low 80’s. Even with the lack of fall colors everywhere, the holiday still holds a special place in my heart. Throughout my entire life, my mom has always hosted Thanksgiving dinner. We were welcome to include friends that did not have a place to celebrate. My mom would find a way to make tables fit even if it meant moving furniture out of the way (that’s a whole other story).
Our 2022 Hanukkah Tree
Janice Weinsoff2022-12-06T16:24:07-05:00Light, laughter, and lots of latkes This is my third year putting up a holiday Hanukkah tree. Yes, I have adopted a Christmas custom and applied it to H [...]
Hanukkah Decor 2022
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:27:31-04:00Hanukkah Past I've just completed my Hanukkah Decor 2022. I love decorating for Hanukkah. I mean, I go all out. A silver, blue & gold Hanukkah tree [...]
That’s A Wrap
Janice Weinsoff2022-12-08T15:14:58-05:00Hanukkah Gift Wrapping Ideas I'm the mom of two grown adult daughters. This means the wrapping paper you used when they were young just won't cut it. T [...]
2021 Hanukkah Table Decor
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:28:21-04:00What Inspired My Table Decor? My intention for the holidays this year is to make it warm & inviting and joyful. To be honest, after a toned-down Han [...]
Christmas Tablescape
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:28:42-04:00Joy To The World You may have sensed that I love decorating my dining room table for the holidays. I’ve decorated for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Pa [...]
Stocking Stuffers under $30
Janice Weinsoff2024-02-29T14:39:52-05:00Adult Kids Love Stocking Stuffers! Why does a Jewish mom have Hannukah stockings? It's not complicated... I love the holidays. Okay, they look like Chri [...]
Lend A Helping Hand
Janice Weinsoff2023-12-05T15:56:32-05:00Give Joy 🎄 As someone who is Jewish, I understand the concept of Tzedakah or charitable giving. In these difficult times, it is more important than eve [...]
Why I Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2022-02-24T13:45:46-05:00Valentine’s Day. A day to let others know you love them whether a spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, friends - whomever you want to send a little love. As far back as I can remember, I always celebrated Valentines' Day; it was a tradition I grew up with and continued when I became a mom.
Galentine’s Day Table Décor & Gifts
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:29:06-04:00Celebrating with My Girl Squad Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. Show gratitude for the strong women in your life by throwing a Galentine’s Day [...]
Valentines Day Gift Guide
Janice Weinsoff2021-02-04T11:45:59-05:00Best Valentines Day Gifts to Send With Love As far back as I can remember, I always celebrated Valentines' Day; it was a tradition I grew up with and co [...]
Setting A Special Passover Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:29:29-04:00Passover 2023 How is it that Passover is less than two weeks away? Setting a special Passover table involves a few key elements, creating a warm and we [...]
Valentine’s Day Table Décor 💟
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:29:56-04:00Showing the Love Next month, I’m having my friends over for a Galentine’s Day celebration. My Valentine's Day table decor became the central focus. For [...]
Show Your Love This Mother’s Day 2023
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:30:22-04:00Celebrate the Unconditional Love of Mother’s Day Mother’s Day’s originated to celebrate the women who “championed efforts toward better health, welfare, [...]
Thanksgiving Tablescape Inspiration
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:30:45-04:00From Farm to Feast It is hard to believe that it is almost Thanksgiving. When looking for Thanksgiving tablescape inspiration for 2023, I came up with t [...]
Christmas Table Decorations 2023
Janice Weinsoff2024-10-14T13:31:14-04:00A Jewish Girl's Guide to Setting A Christmas Table I know, it’s August. Why am I posting my Christmas table decorations? I’m late. Typically, I decorate [...]
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Michelle Balaun2023-11-13T12:48:07-05:00I cannot believe that the holidays are approaching. For those that celebrate Hannukah, the first night is December 19th with Christmas less than a week later. I don’t know about you, but my email and actual mailbox, is filled with catalogs and discount coupons. Black Friday deals are out earlier than they have ever been. The shopping season has begun.
Gift-Cards for the Hard-To-Gift In Your Life
Janice Weinsoff2023-11-17T11:09:05-05:00Why Gift Cards Make Great Gifts While there is still time to find gifts for those on your holiday list, between low inventory, and shipping delays, it m [...]
2023 Hanukkah Decor
Janice Weinsoff2023-11-16T15:12:00-05:00The Festival of Lights This year, Hanukkah begins early, on December 7, 2023. It feels different. Much light is needed for this festival of lights. My 2 [...]
Spread Light This Holiday Season
Janice Weinsoff2023-12-05T15:43:15-05:00With Love & Joy This is my favorite time of year… Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. My birthday also falls a few days before Christmas. It is a season of j [...]
Food52 Holiday Swap
Janice Weinsoff2023-10-31T16:25:11-04:00A Secret Santa for Food Lovers I’m a big fan of the website Food52. It is a community of food lovers from all over to share recipes. I was incredibly ex [...]
Hanukkah Recipes Everyone Will Love
Janice Weinsoff2021-11-19T06:26:32-05:00Latkes, Vodka & More I’ve been testing out various Hanukkah recipes for this year’s holiday. Do I stick with tradition? Do I try some modern takes o [...]
I’m Jewish & Love Hallmark Christmas Movies
Janice Weinsoff2023-10-27T14:40:10-04:00Bring on Santa & His Elves Years ago, I became a closet Hallmark Countdown to Christmas viewer. It was 2020, and between the pandemic and political [...]
Pretty in Pink Galentine’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2024-01-27T15:17:04-05:00The Year of Pink I’m embracing pink with my Pretty in Pink Galentine’s Day tablescape. It incorporates two trends that are having a moment… pink & b [...]
Setting a Spring Passover Table
Janice Weinsoff2024-04-08T17:07:24-04:00Celebrating Tradition As we celebrate the Passover traditions, there's no better time to add a touch of beauty and elegance to the table. Whether hostin [...]
Setting a Floral Theme Table for Mother’s Day
Janice Weinsoff2024-04-08T17:03:21-04:00Blooming Love Mother's Day is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate Mom than by treating her to a floral-theme table? Picture this: a whi [...]
July 4th Food
Janice Weinsoff2023-06-15T17:09:34-04:00Food for the Fourth When you think of July 4th food, what comes to mind? Traditionally, it's all about the dogs, burgers, chicken & ribs, baked bean [...]
Make Your July 4th Table Sparkle & Shine
Janice Weinsoff2024-06-11T16:55:14-04:00A Small 4th of July Get Together Whether you're hosting a large party or having friends and family over, setting a July 4th table is essential for captu [...]
Red, White & Beautiful Fourth of July Tablescape
Janice Weinsoff2023-06-15T17:05:05-04:00What are your plans? The Fourth of July is just around the corner. What better way to celebrate America's independence than with a sparkling tablescape? [...]