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Family Bonding Over Spring Break

April 11, 2012
Spring Break Memories

Spring Break only ended a few days ago. Although we opted for a staycation this year, it was one of those weeks that I know will go down in family history as far as family bonding. There was family bonding during our one night getaway to the Gaylord National. Where not only did we enjoy [...]

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Passover Seder Rituals

April 5, 2012
Creating New Passover Traditions | Ciao Mom

Friday night marks the start of Passover, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the story of Exodus. Passover is an important holiday and festival, celebrated by many, religious or not, as it embodies family traditions passed on generation after generation, family to family. The cornerstone of the holiday is the Seder, the meal, where the story [...]

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Valentine Scrooge

February 13, 2012
Valentine Scrooge | Ciao Mom

Valentine’s Day. A day focused on love. A day focused on letting people know that you are care. A day that frankly…I do not subscribe to.  I did not even buy a Valentine’s card for Rocket or Principessa this year. No candy. No gift. Nothing. I used to think it was because I was not [...]

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Making Time for a Special Family Dinner

January 30, 2012
Making a family dinner | Ciao Mom

A long week. Five (amazing) days in Haiti for me. The passing of a grandmother for Rocket. Principessa being shuffled around between houses and places. It was time to create a special family dinner time. Something we could all get excited about. A time that the three of us could just be, enjoying each other’s [...]

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Relaxing Family Vacation Must Haves

December 28, 2011
Relaxing Family Vacation Must Haves | Ciao Mom

It is that time of year. School is out, families are on the move.  It is vacation time for many. As Principessa, Rocket, and I end our first full day of winter vacation, an expedition to a cold and highly elevated mountain, that involved driving up a mountain, down a mountain, and up again…all behind [...]

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Understanding a Child’s Jewish Identity during Hanukkah

December 25, 2011
Understanding Judaism for Children | Ciao Mom

“I celebrate Hanukkah but my dad and my moms’ mom celebrate Christmas.” This sentence has been repeated over and over again, by Principessa, at the grocery store, at the doctor’s office, everywhere and anywhere. You would think that living near Washington DC, people would be used to diverse traditions and cultures, but somehow, “Merry Christmas” [...]

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In That Moment

November 22, 2011
Using images to inpsire writing | C.Mom

Last week, I wrote about using images to inspire writing.  As I wrote it, and reflected on this one image, taken in 2007, while on a trip to Italy, my brain went into overload. My heart skipped a few beats.  I was drawn to the expression on my face, and found myself remembering  all that [...]

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Remembering My Holiday Comforts

November 15, 2011
Celebrating a babies

This post is sponsored by Tempur-Pedic, the brand millions of owners trust to deliver their best night’s sleep every night. Enjoy our Buy 2, get 1 free pillow offer now and give the gift of custom comfort to someone you love. —– In just over one week,  Thanksgiving will be upon us, confirming the undeniable [...]

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How to Save a Life, Part Two

November 6, 2011
Living with a Diabetic Family Member | C.Mom

Yesterday, Principessa told her story about how she saved her dad’s life. Today, I tell the story of watching my seven year old daughter demonstrate something that some adults never even learn. The story of a daughter who now lives each day knowing that she saved her dad’s life. The story of a seven year [...]

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Mad at God

August 31, 2011
Some People

Today I went to a funeral.  A funeral that left me heartbroken. A funeral that left me mad.  Mad at God. I don’t usually go into religion here, and tonight’s being mad at God has nothing to do with a denomination.  It is simply….anger. Anger at the fact that there are children without a parent. [...]

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