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Our mitzva is Pesach cleaning. There is no chometz on the walls and ceilings and not even in the curtains. Leave spring cleaning and welcome Pesach happily!
I add cola and tomato paste.
I was going through a most difficult time and was extremely down. I spoke to a Rebbe and told him how ashamed I was and how angry I was with Hashem. Astonishingly he said “Did you tell Hashem how bad you feel??” He knew at that time I was not davening – He encouraged me to talk to Hashem – That was the beginning of my recovery. I also realised that no one understands me – so people telling me to pull my socks up I still ignore. I also try and watch comedy films or you tube clips. It helps. Hatzlocho – THINK GOOD AND IT WILL BE GOOD
How about some volunteering? Or give a family some respite and take out their special needs child? Do something for yourself – learn something or go to a shuir?
Canola oil is advised for those suffering with cholesterol because it has no fat. It is also used in factories on machines as it is not water soluble.
Glycerin and gelatin do not need to be animal based!
Have a dressing up box
Google “peppermint oil capsules” Look for those suitable for vegans. Hatzlocho.
Try using rescue remedy – put a few drops on baby’s wrists before bedtime. It works. Hatzlocho
Has anyone learnt alone with the Adobe coursebooks? Is there any recommended course out there that can be self taught?
“Sorry” is a great board game suitable to pay on Shabbos as it has no dice in the game.
everyones measurement of balbatish is different
There are about 500 familes. Almost all are litvish. There are a handful of chassidim. Not a very “Jewish friendly” town if you go out of the Yiddisha neighbourhood. They have very late nacht in the Summer being so north. Latest is about 11.30 pm
money worries
Sorry Mytake – there are definitely halochos of Tzinius as well.
Your title was Appreciation feels good. (No mention of Shadchonim)
If that is the case there are endless people who we need to show appreciation to like parents, siblings,teachers, doctors dentists, bus drivers, shopkeepers…. the list is endless
Yes, definitely big belly laughter.
Having learnt laughter therapy and led some groups, let me tell you the benefits of laughing:
The Benefits of Laughter
LAUGHTER:
? Will open, a magic bubble from within.
? Will help protect our health and may help prevent illness.
? Is great aerobic exercise.
? Creates a lighter attitude and greater ability to cope with challenges in our lives.
? Allows people to feel free.
? Increases creativity, imagination, martial harmony, self-confidence, and interpersonal relationships.
? Is a massage for the muscles of your face and brings a twinkle to your eyes.
? Helps to create balance, harmony, openness, and closeness to others.
? Helps change your outlook on life situations, releases stress, and helps to improve quality of life.
? Gives place for your inner self to be happy and grow.
? Adds more joy, playfulness, and an optimistic attitude to your life.
? Will help you worry less – puts anxiety on a backburner.
? Breaks down barriers and beliefs and increases trust between people.
? Will help strengthen all our systems: immune, circulatory, respiratory, muscular, neurological, digestion, and skin.
? Will help to increase the level and flow of oxygen in our blood and thus increases the lung capacity. Improved breathing and ample oxygen supply is the key to improved health, better fitness, muscle endurance, boosting immune system, increasing stamina, and improved metabolism.
? Boosts the production of, and raises the level of serotonin in our blood, a natural anti-depressant.
? Is internal jogging for all the organs of the digestive system to improve digestion.
? Helps improve sleep pattern, and reduce snoring as laughter is good for the muscles of the soft palate and throat too.
? Can cause significant improvement in blood pressure and help to lower blood sugar levels.
? Is a natural pain killer. Laughter decreases muscle spasms, increases the release of endorphins, and epinephrine, reduces migraine headaches,
? Is an internal massage to all internal organs.
? Is a great massage for your diaphragm which releases pent up emotions.
? is recommended and worthwhile to strengthen and develop your laughter reflex for at least 15 minutes a day to enjoy all these benefits.
? 3 minutes of laughter equals 10 minutes of working out on a rowing machine or treadmill at the gym. In an hour of laughter you can burn 500 calories, in 1 minute you can burn 10 calories, and in half an hour you can burn 250 calories.
shiddichim
doctors surgery
shopping in the sales
weight watchers
Thank you all for contributing to this thread. I have been watching Lucy this week. I have been laughing heartily and know that Laughter is trully the best medicine. (I can vouch for that)It has eased a difficult week. Thank You.
How about saying “let’s eat, and then we can talk?”
Be Honest: SMOKING KILLS. Anyone who smokes is a murderer.
1. Dr Adler zt”L the famous doctor in London refused to treat patients who smoke. I heard him talk to a patient who had arrived from Eretz Yisroel who was a smoker. The doctor agreed to treat him and told him that Bezras Hashem he could help him. The doctor told him on condition he signs that he will no longer smoke – Patient refused and doctor would not treat him.
2. In Gateshead about 35 years ago a great Magid Shuir passed away in his early sixties. Many hespedim spoke of what a great man he was. Dr. Chalk zt”l got up after the hespedim and said “Rubbish he was a murderer He smoked himself to death…..
PLEASE: Do what you can, and help to bring Moshiach.
If this is really true (I somehow don’t think you would be asking eitzahs like this in the CR)why don’t you write a sefer torah?
I decide how much I want to spend e.g $20. I then buy as many things as I can for that money and wrap each present separately. e.g book writing materials, stickers, silli bandz I tie the presents together with ribbons. It always goes down well.
Hatzlocho. It is a very trying time but please stay positive. I have been there and B”H have a darling son to show for it..
Try your hardest to keep positive. There is a reason for your difficult situations. Don’t be afraid to ask for help before you get to breaking point e.g tell the schools of your difficulty help from Tomchei Shabbos etc. Sometimes it pays to offer your servicesas a volunteer. – Even if the person cant take you they may know somone who can. Also pays to make yourself available on a temporary basis.
Hatzlocho. Keep smiling it helps. Hope you find a job soon.
Make cookies.You make a dough and give each child some dough. Children are so proud to bake their own shapes. Have you tried making paper mache? It is a bit messy but great fun.
Heartiest Mazal Tov. May you see much Nachas from the new prince and all your family GEZUNTERHEIT.
Keep Calm and tell yourself over and over again “It will pass”. It really does. We found cammomile tea helped. (baby version)
I don’t think you are a bad person. If you are rejecting a girl for being slightly heavy think again. Remember also that iy”H your wife may gain weight (other than pregnancy) will you reject her then?
Good Luck. I enjoy coming to the CR after a few days reading new ideas and am always amazed at the new threads.
Something to think about. Received by email:
THE STRANGER
— Author Unknown
A few months before I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later.
As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me the word of God, and Dad taught me to obey it. But the stranger.. He was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies.
If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to the first major league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn’t seem to mind.
Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to her room and read her books (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.)
Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home… not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our longtime visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush.
My Dad was a teetotaler who didn’t permit alcohol in the home, not even for cooking. But the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely!) about sex. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing.
I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked… and NEVER asked to leave.
More than fifty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you were to walk into my parent’s den today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name?….
We just call him… “TV.”
He has a younger sister now. We call her “Computer.”
received this by email:
THE TROUBLE TREE
by Author Unknown
The carpenter I hired to help me restore an old farm house had just finished a rough first day on the job. A flat tire had caused him to miss an hour of work, his electric saw quit, and now his ancient pick-up truck refused to start.
As I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. When we arrived he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked to the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands. When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation. His tanned face was wreathed in smiles; he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.
Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed by the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
“Oh, that’s my trouble tree,” he replied. “I know I can’t help having troubles on the job, but one thing’s for sure, they don’t belong in the house with my wife and children. So, I just hang them on the tree when I come home in the evening and then I just pick them up again in the morning.”
“Funny thing, though,” he smiled, “when I come out in the morning to pick ’em up, there ain’t nearly as many as I remembered hanging there the night before.”
I am very frustrated. I desparately need a new shietel but the prices are outrageous. If only hats and snoods would be more acceptable in the neighbourhood that I live I would chuck my shietels. I will cotinue to wear my shmatta.
I do feel strongly that we are responsible for the prices and styles – If we would not buy it the market would look different.
ipod with gemorah or/and Rabbi Miller (Eichlers)
After a frightening flying experience I was terrified of flying. I was very worried the next time I had to fly. I contacted the airline (I was going to fly with) and they could not have been kinder and more helpful.
Contact the airline you will be flying with see if they have any sessions for those that have a fear of flying. – Some will take you on the plane even show you the pilots cabin.
When I flew I was given seats near the front of the plane so as not to feel turbulents too badly. One stewardess (crew had been warned of my fear) came to me throughout the flight to make sure I was alright especially when there were turbulents. Hatzlocho.
I found it helpful
Having lost children myself, I know at such a time I was not interested in hearing other peoples tzoros. I also did not want to hear how great I was. Be there for the couple. Send in food; maybe they need cleaning help? Phone – Just want you to know I am thinking of you..Maybe they need help with other children? In time you will be able to give them Chizuk.
I definitely feel more with people who are suffering. I do try to offer practical help. However, I do feel sorry for those people who “suffer” with minor trivialities.e.g My neighbour has been going shopping for the last 4 weeks for kitchen tiles. She has not found the ones she likes….She is really in a state. Tzoras taught me what is important in life (at least I think so!)
Honesty is the best policy. I explain that as a religious orthodox lady I am not permitted to shake hands with men! We had a Prince (from English Royalty) come visit. He stretched out his hand to shake my hand – I was nervous and told him the truth, He apologised. My boss was upset with me (he said I should have shaken hands) but then could not say anything when the prince asked why he had not been forwarned.
Make sure baby sucks during take of and landing to keep babys ears clear. I found the earphones helpful. you can turn them on low to a music station. Hatzlocho
I have great news to report. I had My 4th major surgery Nov 1st. B”H the lab results have come back clear. I only have to go back in 4 months to see my oncologist. Yipee! What shall I tell you, I have been to gehenim and back!! If anyone has ideas to help me regain my koaches I would really appreciate them. I daven all those who are sick should have a refuo shlaimo very soon too.
It warms my heart to see what makes people happy. I am happy getting up in the morning. Appreciate everything you have NOW and you will find happiness all around you!!
Does anyone have ideas for receding gums?
spiders!! ugh!
esss – Are you sure your baby is not hungry? My 6 month grand daughter began sleeping through the night when my daughter gave her half a baby jar.
The ‘Middle Wife’ by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
I’ve been teaching now for about fifteen years. I have two kids myself, but the best birth story I know is the one I saw in my own second grade classroom a few years back.
When I was a kid, I loved show-and-tell. So I always have a few sessions with my students. It helps them get over shyness and usually, show-and-tell is pretty tame. Kids bring in pet turtles, model airplanes, pictures of fish they catch, stuff like that. And I never, ever place any boundaries or limitations on them. If they want to lug it in to school and talk about it, they’re welcome.
Well, one day this little girl, Erica, a very bright, very outgoing kid, takes her turn and waddles up to the front of the class with a pillow stuffed under her sweater.
She holds up a snapshot of an infant. ‘This is Luke, my baby brother, and I’m going to tell you about his birthday.’
‘First, Mom and Dad made him as a symbol of their love, and then Dad put a seed in my Mom’s stomach, and Luke grew in there. He ate for nine months through an umbrella cord.’
She’s standing there with her hands on the pillow, and I’m trying not to laugh and wishing I had my camcorder with me. The kids are watching her in amazement.
‘Then, about two Saturdays ago, my Mom starts saying and going, ‘Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh!’ Erica puts a hand behind her back and groans. ‘She walked around the house for, like an hour, ‘Oh, oh, oh!’ (Now this kid is doing a hysterical duck walk and groaning.)
‘And then, pop! My Mom had this bag of water she kept in there in case he got thirsty, and it just blew up and spilled all over the bed, like psshhheew!’ (This kid has her legs spread with her little hands mimicking water flowing away. It was too much!)
‘Then the middle wife starts saying ‘push, push,’ and ‘breathe, breathe.
They started counting, but never even got past ten. Then, all of a sudden, out comes my brother. He was covered in yucky stuff that they all said it was from Mom’s play-center, (placenta) so there must be a lot of toys inside there. When he got out, the middle wife spanked him for crawling up in there.’
Then Erica stood up, took a big theatrical bow and returned to her seat.
I’m sure I applauded the loudest. Ever since then, when it’s show-and-tell day, I bring my camcorder, just in case another ‘ Middle Wife’ comes along.
Now you have two choices….laugh and close this page or pass this along to someone else to spread the laughs. I know what I did!!!
Live every day as if it is your LAST chance to make someone happy!!!!
No excuses. STOP smoking now. Go to your doctor and get help. I have cancer (no I dont smoke) Its a very very painful road. I lost my job. I just had my fourth operation this year.My whole family are suffering. It hurts me so much to see people smoke. A smoker is most likely to end up with cancer. I am yet to meet a smoker in perfect health – no cough, no phlegm , no loss of teeth etc. How many children suffer from illness due to their parents smoking?
Rav Wosner shlita said someone who smokes is a murderer.
Please get help now.