Every 4th of July, we have fun making Fireworks in a Jar. Some call it an art project; others say it’s a science experiment. Whichever way you view it, this is truly one of the quickest and easiest activities of all time because you only need oil, water, a jar or glass, and food coloring.
Using red and blue food coloring makes it more festive, but anything you have on hand is fine. Little kids—and big ones!—will find it delightful.
School’s out and the kids are already whining: “I’m bored!” Craftsy is having a free watch weekend that will keep them occupied. There are 10 free classes specially made for the junior chef, designer, artist, and/or scientist in your home.
Classes include:
My littles LOVE to cook—just like their mama—and really enjoyed watching the cake and baking shows.
Craftsy has a library of 1,300 videos for the whole family and is definitely worth checking out.
A Belgian model’s publicity stunt backfired—big time. Posed nude on the rooftop of a private home, with the Wailing Wall as a backdrop, this photo has outraged many around the world. (I am only showing the pixelated version for obvious reasons.) Because the Wall is the holiest site in the world for Jews, it’s exceptionally poor taste to do something so crass.
Marisa Papan describes her way of life as “a naked form of freedom where masks are torn off and thrown in the ocean.” (Whatever that means…) She is no stranger to controversy and was jailed in Egypt for a similar stunt at the Luxor pyramid, demonstrating a troubling pattern of behavior.
If someone wants to make their living by posing nude, I don’t care, but there are limitations. We have decency standards for a reason. Rabbi Rabinovich, who is in charge of the Wall, summed it up best: “This is an embarrassing incident, grave and lamentable, which offends the sanctity of the site.”
Another interesting aspect of the controversy is that the Al-Aqsa mosque, which is adjacent to the Wall and often visible in photos of the Wall, is entirely absent in her shot. Some say that is no accident and she is pandering to Muslims. I don’t think that’s the case, due the Egypt arrest, but who knows?
Whatever her motivations, it’s inappropriate. Nudity and religious sites do not mix.
Meat lovers, this giveaway is for you! Enter to win a $100.00 Omaha Steaks gift card and you could be feasting on steaks, burgers, chicken, and more. The sirloin and strip steaks are my personal favorite and they also have surprisingly good cheesecakes, too.
This giveaway will be open thru 7/30/18. Good luck, everyone.
Update on 7/31: Congratulations to the winner, Taryn T.