Are you thrifty? I have many childhood memories of my uncle going to garage sales and coming home with a bunch of stuff that did not seem useful at all. But he was extremely talented and could take almost any item and upcycle it to use as something else. Up until last year, I had not heard of the term upcycling.
I love soup… from my mother’s chicken soup to soups that use fresh vegetables (and the stock from my mother’s chicken soup), there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of soup paired with a salad or a sandwich.
If you use any of the social media platforms, you have probably seen a monumental increase in shaming, criticizing, and judging which, IMO, is a shame. During these past fourteen years, I have used Facebook to share family photos, market a charity’s fundraisers, sell in the marketplace, and reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. I think it is a great platform for small businesses, such as HaveUHeard but during the past two-plus years, I have noticed an increased amount of parent shaming.
Great 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 [...]
Up 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.
Just 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 [...]
HaveUHeard 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 [...]
Looking 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.
“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.
When 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.
Great 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 [...]
I 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.
Your 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 [...]
Basic 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 [...]
Food 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 [...]
Eerily 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 [...]
Formal 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 [...]
Old Traditions Traditionally, my family’s Passover meal is old school. Matzoh ball soup, gefilte fish, brisket, chicken shufra, potato kiegel, and sprin [...]
Mom 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 [...]
Moms 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 [...]
Celebrating 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 [...]
As the Jewish New Year approaches, it is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and celebrate this holy occasion in a way that resonates deeply with [...]
We 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.
In 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).
Light, 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 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 [...]
Hanukkah 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 [...]
What 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 [...]
Joy 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 [...]
Celebrating 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 [...]
Valentine’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.
Best 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 [...]
Showing 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 [...]
Give Joy ???? As someone who is Jewish, I understand the concept of Tzedakah or charitable giving. In these difficult times, it is more important than [...]
Passover 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 [...]
Celebrating 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 [...]
Celebrate the Unconditional Love of Mother’s Day Mother’s Day’s originated to celebrate the women who “championed efforts toward better health, welfare, [...]
The 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 [...]
A 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 [...]
Blooming 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 [...]
Food 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 [...]
A 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 [...]
What 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? [...]
From 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 [...]
With 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 [...]
Why 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 [...]
I 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.
Bring on Santa & His Elves Years ago, I became a closet Hallmark Countdown to Christmas viewer. It was 2020, and between the pandemic and political [...]
