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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Never Eat Chinese Food Before Bed
I’m so tired right now, because I was up five times in the night. The culprit? A 10:00 PM Chinese food feast! (Why, oh, why do I give in to late night food cravings?!) Hungry Bear and I should’ve known better, but we just couldn’t resist heaping plates of chicken lo mein, fried dumplings, and beef skewers. Did I mention we also had my all-time favorite hot & sour soup? Yes, it tasted great, but the cost was way too high—hours of indigestion!
Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, but I just can’t eat heavy, greasy food like I did in my teens. I never sleep well on a full stomach anyway, but this experience was torture! I can remember my dad complaining about indigestion during my entire childhood. My sisters and I didn’t understand and the family joke was that he was addicted to Alka Seltzer. My dad is no longer living, but if he were, I would’ve called him to commiserate! I drank 2 Alka Seltzers myself around 3:00 AM, and it certainly wasn’t fun!
My stomach has nearly recovered, but I doubt I’ll be awake long enough to see the ball drop live tonight. As for my New Year’s Eve feast…well, I think tea and toast is about it.
Resolution for 2015: Never eat Chinese food before bed!
If you celebrate secular new year, have a wonderful time, don’t drink and drive, and please eat lightly! 🙂
70% Off Target Holiday Clearance
Head to Target for a huge amount of after-holiday clearance. Prices have now been discounted to 70% off! The offerings vary from store-to-store, but most locations will have gifts wrap, bows, food, paper products, candy, etc. Most is Christmas related, but I did find a tiny shelf of Hanukkah goodies. (I’m in a non-Jewish area, so if you’re in a metro hub, expect to find much more!)
Hanukkah items I found, some which weren’t even marked:
* Paper plates, cups, & napkins ($0.67 each)
* Menorahs ($5.00 each)
* Stickers ($0.50 each)
* Craft kits ($1.50 each)
No gelt or candles, which I expected, but clearance is notoriously variable. So far, I bought 2 craft kits and I’ll probably shop again tomorrow.
Make sure to double check everything with the price scanner before you buy. Want even bigger deals? Wait for 90% clearance next week—probably starting on Sunday, 1/4, from previous experience.
Most Popular Posts Of 2014
What a wild and wonderful time 2014 has been. Since I’m tracking my year-end stats today, I thought it would be fun to highlight the most popular posts, with a sampling from different categories.
Top post of 2014: Huge list of birthday freebies
No other post I’ve written has even come close to the popularity of the ultimate birthday freebie list! Since everyone has a birthday and most everyone likes free stuff, I can see why it’s been so popular.
Top Jewish recipe post: Matzo Toppings, 45 Options
Who ever would’ve thought a Passover recipe would be so popular? Certainly not me! Anyone who wants to try something new and fresh will like these options for matzo.
Top secular recipe post: No-Bake Peanut Butter Caramel Cheesecake
It seems I have a lot of readers with sweet teeth! This recipe is very in-demand at my house, since my guy is the world’s biggest peanut butter lover. We enjoy it so much, it even went on our Thanksgiving menu. Not only does it taste incredible, no cooking is required.
Top style post: The Ideal Wardrobe – Jeans
Style and Beauty posts are some of my all-time favorites. Because I love these areas so much personally, it’s always a joy to discuss it with others. Hopefully, you can pick up a few good tips, too.
Top Book post: How to Run a Traditional Jewish Household
In all honesty, book reviews are not the biggest draw for my blog; however, I love to read and share important books that have influenced my life and mind. I’ll continue to share the best of the best, like this amazing guide written by the lovely Blu Greenberg. (FYI: Even the non-religious will benefit from a read-thru!)
Top Giveaway: $30.00 Target Gift Card
Giveaways are always met with rave reviews! I love to offer great goodies and you guys sure love to enter. Rest assured, giveaways will always be a prominent feature at The Jewish Lady. (Many are planned for 2015, so stay tuned.) Since the Target giveaway had over 5,000 entries, I plan to repeat it!
Top coupon post: How Cashiers Effect the Couponing Experience
As an extreme couponer, I’ve had my share of bad/disappointing experiences while chasing deals. I’ve found that befriending cashiers and frequenting the same store makes a world of difference. If you’d like to start couponing, or improve upon your skills, this post will be very helpful.
Top pet post: How to Create a Free Cat Condo
The credit belongs to my sister, who is a master crafter! She constantly inspires me with all her creations, especially this tutorial on how to make a cat condo for FREE! Both her cat and mine loved these.
Have a favorite post that’s not on the list? Let me know!