Week in My Orthodox Life Vlog | July 4th Prep and Party | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)

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    Its a week in the life video here while we are celebrating the fourth of July! We will prepare for the fourth by making red white and blue popsicles and doing a grocery haul for party and food supplies. Then we will be getting ready and celebrating July Fourth as a family. Then we have a couple more days where I just take you along for some normal weekday activities like doing fun activities with the kids and putting together a new desk for me! I chat with you all along the way of course! Thank you of rocking along for this week in my Orthodox Jewish life!
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    Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have four wonderful children together. We also happen to be Orthodox Jews and we homeschool our kids. This video is a sneak peek into our daily lives :) You can see how this particular Jewish homeschool mom sets up her days, rolls with the punches, and gets it all done. Thanks for watching!
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  • @jaroffireflies
    @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +6

    Get your first purchase from Blueland for 15% off by clicking my link www.blueland.com/jar-of-fireflies ! Thanks again to Blueland for sponsoring this video.

  • @KAH5371
    @KAH5371 Рік тому +5

    LOVE the picture behind you of the man with the fiddle. Reminds me of one of my favorite movies in the world, "Fiddler on The Roof" (1971). When I taught Drama in High School, I used that movie as an example of a story (book), made into a stage musical, which then became a movie. They also learned a little Russian history about the Jews being expelled from Russia. We also talked about the importance of "traditions" in our families, our communities, our lives in general. I just love your channel! Joy and happiness to all the Firefly Family!

  • @grievousangel7742
    @grievousangel7742 Рік тому +7

    I loved the quiet "amen" from your son when you finished blessing the water!

  • @ginaf8234
    @ginaf8234 Рік тому +1

    🌸🌸 I’ve never thought of food coloring in pasta water! My nephews are going to love it!!🌸🌸 (it may help with picky eaters too)

  • @sallyhostetter2820
    @sallyhostetter2820 Рік тому +9

    How clever. Octopus in the ocean. Hotdogs and blue pasta. Great. The popsicles looked yummy. A desk for you and Mr. Firefly is great.

  • @christinamillington2342
    @christinamillington2342 Рік тому +1

    I love you and your vlogs today just as much as i did when I started watching you xxx

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Aw thank you so much Christina!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cindyhalpern3187
    @cindyhalpern3187 Рік тому +3

    You are a great Mom!

  • @H2_O2
    @H2_O2 Рік тому +1

    Love your octopuses in the ocean! What a cute idea!

  • @yaffadonath953
    @yaffadonath953 Рік тому +1

    You really amaze me. You are a woman of all trades. Teacher , mother, cook. You are wearing so many hats you tuber. Amazing. Wishing continued success in all your future endeavors. You are one very talented lady. Kudos tobu.

  • @melangegirl
    @melangegirl Рік тому +3

    You are the best Mom! A Pre-Party? That is almost too much fun. lol In a world filled with some unhappiness in the news, it warms my heart to know and see how much you adore your family. It is what makes the world go around; because with happy, well-balanced children, we have greater chances of continuing the goodness in everyone. I love the Rock project, homemade popsicles, and of course, the sounds of your kids, especially the little guy. He is so funny, trying to talk to you.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for your very kind words 💜💜💜 You are so encouraging and I appreciate you!

  • @kaydublin5164
    @kaydublin5164 Рік тому +8

    Chana, your personality is so sweet, hope baby firefly feels better, I hope you had a nice weekend.😊

  • @2020balance
    @2020balance Рік тому +5

    I’m not from the US so 4th of July isn’t celebrated by many but I remember loading a locker with someone’s grocery order the next day (5th here is 4th for you) and thinking “oh hey my American friends will be celebrating”. I’m no longer in that job as my health took a slide but I know that all happens as the Father means it to. Much love from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @homewithmiglad987
    @homewithmiglad987 Рік тому +1

    The Popsicles look so good! I'm going to make some for my toddler...thanks for the idea!

  • @HappyGirl4666
    @HappyGirl4666 Рік тому +1

    Oh my goodness that octopus lunch is so cute !!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!!!

    • @HappyGirl4666
      @HappyGirl4666 Рік тому

      @@jaroffireflies I have been catching up today with your videos because I was on holidays .

  • @TheZyarok
    @TheZyarok Рік тому +1

    Great video! I love your creativity! Thank you.

  • @Panicked228
    @Panicked228 Рік тому

    Send the rain here; we are absolutely parched in Austin!

  • @lindamoulton1560
    @lindamoulton1560 Рік тому +2

    At 3:15 the key to ANY summer party with kiddos- Bubbles. Also I love that you're partnering up with Blueland! We pretty much exclusively use them for cleaning products and hand soap in our house! Love the idea of freezing the extra fruit from the popsicles in ice cube trays-I'd honestly love to use them in a glass of iced tea or lemonade (potentially a cocktail lol) It looks like you guys had a successful holiday! :D

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Oh I love the idea of using the frozen smoothie cubes in lemonade! That’s so clever!!!

  • @alennegrabowski5506
    @alennegrabowski5506 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the popsicle idea!😊

  • @HotShot-k6k
    @HotShot-k6k Рік тому +1

    Love your head covering.

  • @hoosierlady3085
    @hoosierlady3085 Рік тому +4

    I love following you & your family, and seeing such good food ideas! Blessings!

  • @susanhobbins3744
    @susanhobbins3744 Рік тому +3

    You are so creative especially with the popsicles and the blue pasta. I look forward to every monday for yout videos. You never disappoint .Have a good week and a peaceful shabbat ❤

  • @JameeWoodard
    @JameeWoodard Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the video. I am proud to be a member of the cool club.

  • @candicewiggins166
    @candicewiggins166 Рік тому +1

    I love that movie! I love the sons of liberty song at the end and the whole story line that encourages you to not let who you think you are stop you from being who you were meant to be despite circumstances. We watch it all the time with our kids, those popcicles looked wonderful too

  • @BrowneyedGirlmjd
    @BrowneyedGirlmjd Рік тому +3

    Hello this is Obi-wan-BEG..... coming to you from "hard at work". 🙈🙉🙊 The hot dogs looked great. especially the relish one (whoever put that one together is my kind of hot dog person)🙂 #MoreRelishPlease The lunch of hotdog octopui and under the sea spaghetti was absolutely inspired. Thank you for a few moments of sanity in what is loading up to be a crazy day ❤❤❤

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +3

      The relish was meeeee 😁 I’m a huge fan of it on my hotdogs. As in it’s not even hardly worth it to me without relish 🤣

  • @dredasovey897
    @dredasovey897 Рік тому +2

    Sooooooo hot in your neck of the woods. Some friends from the Dallas area are up here in Wisconsin. We live a stone’s throw from Lake Michigan which keeps our temperature today in the seventies. Praying for all those affected by the weather. I really enjoy your videos. I was motivated to throw in a load of laundry this morning. 😀

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Wow! 70s! We will be over 100 all week. Coolest is in the 80s at Dawn lol

  • @HappyGirl4666
    @HappyGirl4666 Рік тому +1

    Just catching up on your videos! I was on holiday .

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Hope you enjoyed it!

    • @HappyGirl4666
      @HappyGirl4666 Рік тому

      @@jaroffireflies absolutely!! We had an awesome time out in nature for a few weeks .

  • @kristinmiller4779
    @kristinmiller4779 Рік тому +5

    Good morning Chana and Firefly kiddos 💕 💖 Happy Monday!!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Good morning! 🌞 Hope you’re having a great day Kristin!

  • @shawndavis824
    @shawndavis824 Рік тому +3

    Super cute popsicles! I need one of those molds for my grands.
    I just got home from spending the weekend at my family’s reunion. It was so wonderful seeing and spending time with family that we haven’t seen for several years. We went through pictures and items from my grandparents (they have both passed) and I brought home some photos and mementos.
    Have a blessed week and restful Shabbat.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +3

      Sounds like a wonderful time! I definitely recommend the popsicle molds. I run a little hot water on the outside when I’m ready to remove them and the come right out. Always a hit with the kids and much healthier than store bought!

  • @debbiestarks4975
    @debbiestarks4975 Рік тому +1

    I always enjoy your videos. I have lived in Ecuador for 9 years. I have Jewish friends here, and in the US, but none are Orthodox. I'm not Jewish but I still love learning from you!

  • @deborahcarter3453
    @deborahcarter3453 Рік тому +1

    Loved your video today. I can tell that you are so much more relaxed. Having more time for your family by only doing one video a week. Your videos are even better than they used to be and they have always been good. Baby firefly is so cute. I do miss having young children. In this time of my life I am now helping multiple folks in my family. What a blessing for me. My parents just celebrated their 70first wedding anniversary. Amazing. God bless you and your channel. I can tell He has blessed your family. It's still a little odd when you say Mother of 4.

  • @Truffles-fk3du
    @Truffles-fk3du Рік тому +1

    That squeal when you picked up baby firefly! Such a happy sound!

  • @janehall3910
    @janehall3910 Рік тому +3

    Hi Chana! Thank you once again for inviting us into your home. Yes, it has been so hot in the South! We went to Detroit over July 4th to visit friends, and it was 85 degrees and maybe 70% humidity. The people were complaining about how hot it was! I was like, y’all don’t know hot! 😂 Keep cool, and I hope this breaks soon!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      So glad you enjoyed! Sounds like you had a fun trip for the fourth!

  • @tessab.2065
    @tessab.2065 Рік тому +4

    This was a great video! Love your new desks, and the popsicles look yummy! 🇺🇸🎆

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much! 😊

    • @darlene9581
      @darlene9581 Рік тому +1

      How did you make H2O blue???
      I am wanting to try it 0n my G kids. HAHa.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      @@darlene9581 food coloring!

  • @nukathecat4319
    @nukathecat4319 Рік тому +4

    Shalom Chana. Wonderful video, as always. I hope baby is feeling better now ❤

  • @jettabartholomew1118
    @jettabartholomew1118 Рік тому +1

    I love these vlogs 💚 Real life day "events" as days go 👌The "thinking out loud"...thing...I do that all the time! There is definitely something about hearing my thoughts out loud to see a path 💗💗💗

  • @nherna51
    @nherna51 Рік тому +1

    I just love this style of video where you vlog your week…I especially loved the octopus hot dogs and the blue noodles…Super cute!….I feel such a sense of peace watching your videos….Thank you for a wonderful video….

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      So glad that you enjoyed! Thanks for being here!

  • @margierodgers688
    @margierodgers688 Рік тому +1

    Fun thing to make for family to eat. Purchase lime sherbet, raspberry sherbet and mini M&M’s.
    Allow the lime sherbet to soften then Pat it into a bowl to make it look like the rind of a watermelon. Then take softened raspberry sherbet mix in mini chocolate chips.
    Fill bowl that you put lime sherbet in. Place in freezer for the sherbet to freeze. Run outside of bowl under water. Put bowl upside down on a plate so you can’t see the raspberry sherbet only the lime sherbet. It should look like a half of a watermelon. Slice into wedges. And you have watermelon looking sherbet wedges.
    My children enjoyed this when they were growing up, hope you family enjoys them like we did.
    When my grandchildren would spend the night we would make colored pancakes for breakfast. Through the years we’ve made all sorts of colors. As time went on we even made swirled pancakes by dropping a few drops of a couple of colors and lightly stir the pancake mix a couple of times(not enough to mix the colors into a solid color).
    Happy Independence Day.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much for the suggestion! Sounds so fun and yummy!

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar Рік тому +2

    I'm going to start calling my one nephew baby sunshine and the other one big sunshine boy.

  • @colleenorrick5415
    @colleenorrick5415 Рік тому +1

    I look forward to your videos every Monday. It’s like visiting a friend. I’m on the north shore of Lake Ontario up here in Canada. It’s a beautiful summer day here. We are getting smoke from forest fires north of us so I have to stay indoors because my skin reacts to the irritants in the smoke. I’m a volunteer researcher for an animal advocacy organization so that accounts for some of my week. My grandson and I do art together at least once a week. We just finished doing some fundraising so my grand daughter could study ballet in Denmark this summer. It was quite successful and you helped, Chana! We put together and sold some bundles of things we made including boxes that look like books! We also included hand stencilled canvas bags and our hand poured soap. It was a great success! We raised over $700 for our ballerina!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much Colleen! It sounds like you are having a wonderful summer! And that's amazing about your granddaughter!!! Wow!

  • @cherylcalac8485
    @cherylcalac8485 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyed your video (as usual)!
    What a fun mom you are. It’s great that you teach a Torah class🙏❣️

  • @medicgurl23
    @medicgurl23 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos and look forward to each Monday! Your pile of laundry made me feel so much better about my never ending unfinished chores lol.

  • @winnieewing7730
    @winnieewing7730 Рік тому +1

    Channa I am sitting in my touring caravan watching the wonderful Irish weather (rain and more rain. Really enjoyed watching a week in your life. My mother always said its hard to be a woman but it's wonderful ❤❤❤Ireland x

  • @macintyredunning
    @macintyredunning Рік тому +1

    You really are a ray of sunshine! By the way I hope you’re all holding up ok with the heat you’re having! Have been following the news and it looks awful !! Hope you’re staying safe ! Lots of love to you all x

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! The heat really isn't so bad. I am honestly not sure why its on the news at all! Its just a normal summer here :)

  • @mclamb2011
    @mclamb2011 Рік тому +1

    Hi love your videos and have watched every episode. You have the best smile on You Tube.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      That is so kind of you! Thank you! You made my day :)

  • @Nickyedgerley
    @Nickyedgerley Рік тому

    Baby firefly is getting big

  • @BettyHorn
    @BettyHorn Рік тому +2

    You're such a good mom! I would have kept my kids home as well. And I remember having a similar rock growing science project. My friends thought it was rock candy (we had made that, too), which I had to make sure they knew it wasn't. What a disaster that could have been! Love your family and videos! To another good week!

  • @villemokellin
    @villemokellin Рік тому +2

    You are so creative :) This video was so fun. Thank you for sharing

  • @karenjohnson5634
    @karenjohnson5634 Рік тому +2

    It’s getting hard for me to watch your videos on the day you post! Kids are home from school and I’m getting so distracted! Love the pancake idea!! Whipped cream?? Yes! Glad you are getting your office set up! Hope you got those last screws to cooperate! And that blue pasta was so cool! I need to try the octopus hotdogs! ❤

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much Karen! I’m so glad you are here! And that you enjoyed ❤️❤️❤️

  • @andreamills5852
    @andreamills5852 Рік тому +1

    Looks like great fun! Everything tastes so much better cooked over fire. 🎉😊

  • @jeannenabozny5675
    @jeannenabozny5675 Рік тому +1

    Whew! So busy. We have had torrential rain and flooding. We are in Connecticut for a couple of months caring fir a family member that had surgery. Vermont flooded badly cars were under water! But our fourth of July was great, rain held off. Quiet Monday always thinking what is for next meal next load if laundry etc. ah to be s kid again. Have a great week.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      I heard about the flooding up there and all the rain! Y’all stay safe!

  • @marthatobias9851
    @marthatobias9851 Рік тому +1

    Hello Chana, wow, I'm exhausted just watching your week. I've forgotten what it is like with a houseful of littles. Glad you got the laundry done (mostly) 😉 Love how Baby Firefly bee lines for the camera whenever he gets the chance. So enjoy your videos and learning more about your faith. As I've mentioned before, I'm Lutheran and I love learning about more about other faiths and beliefs. Also love the food and appreciate when you share recipes. Have trouble with some of them as I'm a widow and don't need to be eating the same thing for the entire week. Some I can pare down and those that I can freeze I'm okay making a large batch. Enjoy your new desk and a new place for you to organize and work.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words! I hope you are having a wonderful week!

  • @CherylNoe
    @CherylNoe Рік тому +2

    Aww. Hope everyone is feeling good

  • @damealeta3541
    @damealeta3541 Рік тому +1

    Chana! You make me smile so much! You remind me of my husband's sister-in-law. She's a dynamo and does all the things, too! LOL I loved how Baby Firefly nearly jumped into a hug when you got him out of his highchair. 🤗 Waiting to hear from a contractor to find out how soon we can get our floors and walls done. I'm discombobulated having the fridge in the dining room and 1/2 the kitchen to work in. No washer/dryer for the foreseeable future. BUT! I don't have 4 young ones to care for so, yeah. We had hot dogs on the 4th too! Ballpark buns are the best! Have a great week. I'm going to miss seeing your Shabbat flowers. Hugs and good wishes.💚

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment and kind words! Hope the floors and walls can get done quick for you!

  • @AnneTaylor-kk8ze
    @AnneTaylor-kk8ze Рік тому +1

    SHALOM Chana thank you for your very welcome videos,I’m learning all the time

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      You are very welcome! Thank you so very much for being here!

  • @kimberlyslavsky9799
    @kimberlyslavsky9799 Рік тому +1

    Good morning and thank you for this video! I loved your swimming octopi. Your desk looks amazing. Have a great week!

  • @sigridboschmans767
    @sigridboschmans767 Рік тому +1

    I love the week of, because you are so chill and sweet. I really look forward to mondays so I can see you. My week is going fine, at the end of the week I am going camping, my parents and my youngest are already there so stress free weekend ( and beginning of next week for me) need that !
    Ow and if Rain makes you so happy, come live in Belguim, we have a big jewish comunity, I know last week I dared to say it was to hot, never do that in Belguim this week is very sun, Rain,sun, Windy ... belgian wheater... fingers crossed for good wheater when camping.
    Your desks looks amazing !!! Enjoy !

  • @hollyperry7745
    @hollyperry7745 Рік тому +1

    I love the blue spaghetti with octopus hot dogs! I'll have to try that out with my kiddos. 😊❤

  • @siobhanjordan3227
    @siobhanjordan3227 Рік тому +1

    Really enjoyed your video! Well, I love them all!😄 And I know you commented on not wanting to make your video too long but I get really excited when you have one that lasts 30 min or so, more time with you! Yay!!😄

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this and all the longer videos 😊 This one may have set a record for longest video lolol

  • @aidele5757
    @aidele5757 Рік тому +1

    Hey chana! 🤗 great ideas, those popsicles look amazing!! Hope kids are feeling better, lots of love💕😘

  • @63Littlemouse
    @63Littlemouse Рік тому

    Hi Chana, you really are "super woman" with your, what seems, endless energy, sunny outlook & creativity ! 😃 All the lovely fun things you do with the children & all the lovely meals & snacks you make for them, Wow blue (ocean) spaghetti & octopus hot dogs 😍. The new desks look great I expect by now you have already put them to good use. Have a great week. Clare 🥰🌻

  • @beckyalfeld9571
    @beckyalfeld9571 Рік тому +2

    You are such a fun mom❤

  • @rivkamalka563
    @rivkamalka563 Рік тому +1

    Shavua Tov Chana! Nice to see another video of the Jar of Fireflies tribe ;) The blue spaghetti and Octopi sausages are really cute. Here for the 4th we had grilled lamb with semoule and grilled veggies. I also served a chilled TX peach salad with ice cream. With this heat I'm glad we got a massive outdoor fan 🥵 I see that Bella was helping you while installing your desk 😉 Hope all your kiddos are feeling better. There must have been some bug roaming around as I remembered several people being under the weather that week when I attended Shacharit at my synagogue. Have a wonderful rest of the week.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Hello Rivkah Malka! So glad you enjoyed :) The peaches and ice cream sound delicious! What do you put in your peach salad? It sounds like something I need in my life! Bella's favorite spot in the house is at my feet under the desk looking at the squirrels out the window lol

    • @rivkamalka563
      @rivkamalka563 Рік тому

      @@jaroffireflies As a dessert I typically prep the peach salad the day prior this way it gives time for the peaches to create some nice juice and they taste better when served chilled. I then add a bit of lemon juice to enhance the peach flavor. Other than that, I add sugar to taste and some crumbled roasted pecans. If you'd like to try it as side dish, then a nice vinaigrette using balsamic vinegar and olive oil, a bit of arugula is also a nice option. You can grill the peach some. I also use roasted nuts and if we don't have meat, you ca add some crumbled cheese of your choice. 😋

  • @marybee4734
    @marybee4734 Рік тому +1

    First i hope the children are all doing good,i guess your weather is as hot as ours here in Arizona all month boy is it hot CHANA the Popsicles looked so good love the octopus 🐙 in the ocean i really enjoyed this viedo so much thanks for sharing CHANA 🥰🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Hello Mary! Thank you so much for your kind words :) Yes, it has been hot here but nothing too crazy :) It's going to be Fall before we know it! Hope you are staying cool!

  • @josephkavanagh5221
    @josephkavanagh5221 Рік тому

    Chana, you are a very good communicator. Congratulations on the perserverence that you had in having an Orthodox conversion. UA-cam provides us an extensive lesson on Judaism.

  • @debbiestarks4975
    @debbiestarks4975 Рік тому +1

    Your videos make me smile. Your Popsicles looked great!

  • @janithgottfried8320
    @janithgottfried8320 Рік тому +1

    We also enjoyed hot dogs for the Fourth. We are not a fan of fireworks either, how does Bella deal with the noise? The blue pasta looked fantastic! What a great idea! I have done the octopus hot dogs before served with goldfish crackers, but the blue pasta! I can't wait to do that! As always a pleasure to watch and learn....

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Luckily by us there isn't a lot of firework noise. I hear a little, but only from neighbors and not form the big shows in the area. So Bella has been fine with it which I am very glad about. She's such a happy pup :)

  • @mags102755
    @mags102755 Рік тому +1

    This was fun. Thanks Chana. Happy Monday!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being here! 💐💜

  • @elizabethmartineau-marshal341
    @elizabethmartineau-marshal341 Рік тому +1

    This week is always a good week for me - in Canada we have Canada Day on July 1st, then on July 6 it's my birthday so I really enjoy the beginning of July😊

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar Рік тому +1

    My sister invited me to my nephew's first birthday. Time flies.For the 4th, I brought Lay's BBQ potato chips, it goes great with the BBQ hot dogs.

  • @SusanP674
    @SusanP674 Рік тому +1

    Loved the popsicles!

  • @pamhearen8986
    @pamhearen8986 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos AND your bloopers 😁

  • @777LoveStory
    @777LoveStory Рік тому

    My mom did red white and blue floats for us growing up. Red soda, vanilla ice cream, and blueberries.

  • @debbiec4224
    @debbiec4224 Рік тому +1

    Hi Chana! Loved this video. I especially enjoyed seeing how you incorporated a little July 4th into your day. I bet the kiddos enjoyed their special treats. The octopus hot dogs and blue pasta was awesome. I never made those for my kids, sadly. Maybe I should make them for my son as a gag thing. 😂 he is around your age. I didn’t make him my famous chocolate chip cookies for Father’s Day. He really enjoyed those. Anyways, baby firefly is getting so big! He likes to be a helper. ❤️ my week is okay. Just another week. Today is Monday and back to work. I think that your July 4th was better than mine. I look forward to your videos. Please stay cool! Hope you get to go swimming soon! Hope you have a blessed week! 😊

  • @TovahEmunah
    @TovahEmunah Рік тому

    Also your blue pasta is totally reminding me of when blue ketchup was a thing in the 90s 😂 you’re such a fun Mom.

  • @melhebs1
    @melhebs1 Рік тому

    Your energy level is awesome. Love, love, love your videos!

  • @Msfeathers7
    @Msfeathers7 Рік тому +1

    Pops look so good!

  • @bobbidazzler1343
    @bobbidazzler1343 Рік тому +1

    Your energy and get up and go are so impressive. 🥰

  • @danielday100
    @danielday100 Рік тому +1

    1. The popsicles turned out amazing!! Wow!!
    2. The tablecape is gorgeous!
    3. I never understood the fireworks thing(I don't mean what you gave to your kids) I mean the actually firework that you buy on Costco.
    It will never go well on Israel, too many post-traumatic people.
    Usually the city hall have a firework show. on recent year many City Halls decided to make a silent firework show or a laser show instead.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you!!! Yes, I hear you on the fireworks. My husband was a combat soldier in the IDF so yes I know exactly what you mean. Laser show sounds cool!

  • @theresadavis4885
    @theresadavis4885 Рік тому +2

    I was wondering how you guys were doing with this heat wave. Hope all is well with that. Those popsicles look so good!!!!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      We are holding up, the air conditioner is extremely helpful :-)

  • @kimmykat9
    @kimmykat9 Рік тому +1

    I have been thinking of you all with this terrible heat wave. Hope you are doing ok !!!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      You’re so sweet thank you! To me it just feels like a normal Texas summer :) I’m not sure why the news is making such a big deal 🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @kimmykat9
      @kimmykat9 Рік тому +1

      @@jaroffireflies 💌

  • @charisselane9518
    @charisselane9518 Рік тому +1

    Good Morning, Jar of Fire Flies, Nice work you did in the work room for you and your husband are sharing together. I see Ms. Stella is doing well. Wow your children are growing up so fast. See that baby fire fly is trying to walk. Nice 4 th of July celebration. Do you do Labor Day, too. I know that the New Year is coming up. Have you decided what you will have for the celebration dinner. I know you will not be able to film that event. Can you let us know what you are having for dinner celebration. Shalom to you and your family. Be encouraged and bless. Stay safe and cool during the summer season.🛐✡️🕎⛱️🤽👒🫕🙌🏾🤗💓😇👼🏾💐🪅🎊🙏🇮🇱. Sorry that baby fire fly don't like the popers noise. Hope that he feels much better. You're Welcome.😊❤.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much Charisse! Always a pleasure! Hope you’re having a great start to your week!

  • @niteotter
    @niteotter Рік тому +1

    Off topic - I just love your look in a scarf, as opposed to the snoods. I think it’s my age - 72y - and we wore babushkas and scarves a lot, for non religious reasons. Just fashion. And I LOVE your channel!

  • @robindaniels2987
    @robindaniels2987 Рік тому +1

    That looked amazing. I want to spend time in the Firefly house😂😂 I love how you have coke on 4th of July 🇺🇸🇺🇸. Let’s discuss that epic hot dog. Wow, wow, wow!!🌭You mentioned Johnny Tremaine, that was my all time favourite book growing up. I recently cleared out my childhood home since my parents passed away.😔💔I thought I’d find my Johnny Tremaine book. I found tons of things but not the book. My hubby offered to order me a new one but the print looked too small🫣

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for your kind words! I’m sorry for your recent loss ❤️ I e heard such good things about the book, but I’ve only seen the movie! I think I’ll need to add it to my library 💜

    • @robindaniels2987
      @robindaniels2987 Рік тому +1

      @@jaroffireflies thank so much💕yes, it’s a good read but I’m wondering if I would feel the same way about it now, lol.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      @@robindaniels2987 it is interesting to see how books affect us differently over time

  • @josephkavanagh5221
    @josephkavanagh5221 Рік тому

    Chodesh Tov! I had a similar religious experience as you did as a youth. At about 25 years of age I realized that I saw Judaism in a grandiose form. My only problem is that an Orthodox conversion is difficult. It is not easy for me to get into a Jewish community. I may have a Reform conversion.

  • @CherylNoe
    @CherylNoe Рік тому

    Happy Monday Chana!

  • @lindaversil1121
    @lindaversil1121 Рік тому

    I also use the ballpark brand. It’s good

  • @123scrappygirl
    @123scrappygirl Рік тому

    Bret job putting those desks together. Baby Firefly is getting sooo big! Is it possible to give me your gluten free recipe? What flour do you use?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Absolutely! Everything is in this video: ua-cam.com/video/0PUzgMR4JtU/v-deo.html enjoy!

  • @laurenk88pa
    @laurenk88pa Рік тому

    Haha, I heard the CGM going off and thought it was mine!

  • @marciaboucher8346
    @marciaboucher8346 Рік тому +1

    Love love your popsicle maker/holder. Where did you get it?
    I love love your vblogs. I learn so much, yiddishkeit and otherwise.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! The popsicle thing was from Amazon, I got it several years ago.

  • @janetlongislandsticher
    @janetlongislandsticher Рік тому +1

    Great to see you Chana and your little ones. Glad you had a nice week n fourth of July, you did more than we do. The food looked great n the table. Well take care n see you next time. BTW is baby firefly ok n your other child that was not feeling good?🌻

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  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar Рік тому

    Chana, I ended up sitting with the adults at my parent's 4th of July celebration. I was with my aunt and her friend, and my aunt's sister and her husband. I ate way to much though.

  • @metho635
    @metho635 Рік тому

    There is a musical called 1776. It's about writing of the Declaration of Independence. I think it's a good musical, if you want to check it out.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for the suggestion! Sounds like something my kids would enjoy!

    • @metho635
      @metho635 Рік тому

      @@jaroffireflies The Revolutionary War is also going on at the time the musical takes place; while Congress does its thing. I mention that in case you want to watch it before your kids(since I don't know how old they are) see it.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      @@metho635 thank you so much

  • @AnneTaylor-kk8ze
    @AnneTaylor-kk8ze Рік тому +1

    Your headwear is delightful,i would love one the same

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Thank you very much! I got it from The Little Tichel Lady

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 Рік тому

    The popsicles turned out beautifully. Great 4th of July celebration. I’m not a fan of fireworks, huge money for a few minutes of fun. I wonder what the people who are struggling make of all that money going up in smoke literally. I feel it’s such a waste.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words about the popsicles!

  • @joanbardee5135
    @joanbardee5135 Рік тому

    I hope I'm not asking the wrong thing, but I noticed that we haven't see Bella for a while!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      She’s doing great! I guess she just hasn’t made it in a video :)

  • @HappyGirl4666
    @HappyGirl4666 Рік тому +1

    How are you guys doing with the heat, Chana?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      We are doing fine :) We mostly stay in during the summer.

    • @HappyGirl4666
      @HappyGirl4666 Рік тому

      @@jaroffireflies I have been seeing the heat waves you are having . Brutal . Stay safe. ❤️ Much love from Canada .

  • @camillecontre7198
    @camillecontre7198 Рік тому

    When the fourth of July lands on Shabbat, do you still do hotdogs? I know you said that you keep your shabbat meals only for Shabbat so that they stay special, but what about 4th of July? Sorry, I'm not from the States and barely celebrate Canada day as it is. We are not as patriotic as you are :)

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +2

      Great question! If the Fourth of July fell on Shabbat, we would just celebrate on Sunday instead :)

  • @Jverburgh
    @Jverburgh Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing what you do for a week. You are very interesting. With having one child who is a diabetic and another with gluten problems, do you make a lot of stuff homemade, like your chicken nuggets?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching! Yes, most things we eat are homemade.

  • @jozie52
    @jozie52 Рік тому

    How are you handling the severe heat? Know how much you like being outside

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Рік тому +1

      Its really not so bad. Its just a normal Texas summer :) We stay inside a lot during the summers but we have been enjoying plenty of pool days!