Author Archives: The Jewish Lady

“P is for Palestine” Book Encourages Young Children to be Terrorists

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Think hate literature is only written for adults? Guess again! A hideous new children’s book called “P is for Palestine” is for sale on Etsy. Not only does it contain vile hate speech, but it actually encourages youngsters to become terrorists!

Take this troubling line as an example: “I is for Intifada, Arabic for rising up for what is right, if you are a kid or grownup!”

Those of us who are familiar with Israeli history are aware that Intifada is also the word used for the two bloody Arab uprisings that occurred in the 1980’s and in the early 2000’s. Many innocent people were wounded and killed needlessly during those times.

Anyone who loves peace would never, ever claim that Intifada is good, especially to an impressionable young mind.

It is so hard, day after day, to see Israel vilified and lied about in the news and in pop culture. The truth is that Arab citizens of Israel have the exact same rights and privileges that Jewish citizens enjoy. They are not hurt, abused, or marginalized by the government, and anyone who says otherwise is not being truthful.

Parents should teach their children that prejudice of any kind is wrong and stress tolerance and friendship with every group as right. We are all a part of the human race and that’s what matters—our similarities, not our differences.

I recognize that the First Amendment exists for a reason and the author can write and distribute this garbage if they wish, however, Etsy doesn’t have to be the vehicle and definitely should not allow listings that promote hate to be featured on their site.

Very troubling, very unnecessary, and very sad!

My 2017 Black Friday List (All Freebies)

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Are you gearing up for the Coupon Olympics aka Black Friday? I sure am since it’s my favorite day to shop! After scouring the ads for weeks, it seems like less deals are available this year. CVS and Rite Aid still have good stuff, don’t get me wrong, but it’s just not like it used to be. Walgreens is absolute junk with not a single freebie. I can remember 5 years ago when they had over 20 freebies, so it really has changed!

Anyway, here is my proposed list, focused on the drug stores. (I am trying to be realistic about the number of stores that I’ll actually have the energy to shop.) I generally don’t do the mall or Big Box stores because the doorbusters go so fast and everything else isn’t appealing enough to get crushed in the crowd, but deals are available for anyone brave enough to try.

All of these prices will be valid Thursday to Saturday and every item listed is free after store rewards, with no additional coupons needed.

CVS:

Hershey’s singles, $0.77 plus $0.77 ECB’s – limit 1

Skittles, $0.99 plus $0.99 ECB’s – limit 1

CVS baby wipes, $0.99 plus $0.99 ECB’s – limit 1 

CVS pantiliners, $0.99 plus $0.99 ECB’s – limit 1 

Glade solid air freshener, $0.99 plus $0.99 ECB’s – limit 1 

Green Giant vegetables, $0.99 plus $0.99 ECB’s – limit 1 

Trolli, $1.99 plus $1.99 ECB’s – limit 1

Beauty 360 disposable razors, $1.99 plus $1.99 ECB’s – limit 1

G-u-m toothbrush, $2.50 plus $2.50 ECB’s – limit 2

CVS alkaline batteries, $4.39 plus $4.39 ECB’s  – limit 1

Organic doctor skin care, $8.00 plus $8.00 ECB’s – limit 1

Physicians formula mascara, $9.00 plus $9.00 ECB’s  – limit 1

 

Rite Aid:

Nestle candy bars, $0.50, plus 1.00 Plenti Points wyb 2 – limit 2

Kleenex tissue, $1.00 plus 1.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

Swedish fish, $1.00 plus 1.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

Rite Aid tape, $2.00, plus 2.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

Listerine floss, $3.00 plus 3.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

Conair brushes or elastics, $3.00, plus 3.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

GE led light bulb, $5.00, plus 5.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

Zim’s max-freeze pain relievers, $5.00, plus 5.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

Magnavox digital ear buds, $6.00, plus 6.00 Plenti Points – limit 2

Colgate sensitive paste or toothbrushes, 2 for $8.00 plus $8.00 Plenti Points  – Limit 2

 

 

If you’re planning to shop on Black Friday, I’d love to know what you’re going to buy!

Howard Stern’s Adult Daughter Embraces Orthodox Judaism

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While most kids rebel against strict parents by becoming more liberal, Howard Stern’s daughter went the opposite way and embraced Orthodox Judaism. Now over 30 and still single, Emily Stern says she barely dates and prefers modesty rather than her famous dad’s “anything goes” attitude towards sex and relationships.

I found it interesting that she cites her parents 1999 divorce as a major cause in leading her towards Orthodoxy. Society often acts like divorce doesn’t create lasting problems, but in the case of children, it most certainly can and often does. I know that the divorce of my own parents, over 25 years ago, still effects me to this day in a very negative way.

Orthodoxy is definitely not the answer for everyone and if taken to an extreme it can be harmful, but if chosen as an adult, freely, it’s not a bad idea. Instead of drugs, alcohol, or promiscuity, which most young people prefer, Miss Stern wants to have a meaningful life and that’s awesome!

New Layflat Photo Books from Blurb

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I’m someone that’s obsessed with taking pictures. Not all are treasured, but ones that I truly love are meant to be kept, which is why I enjoy creating photo books. Blurb has taken it to the next level with the launch of Layflat. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wanted to convert a wide-angle into a keepsake and it never seemed to work just right. By using Layflat, you can go corner to corner and edge to edge across an entire two-page spread without losing any part of the image to the center! Perfect for travel shots, weddings, and portfolios, and it can also be customized with text.

Turn any photo book into a Layflat showcase with a gorgeous collection of seamless spreads and make your memories last forever.