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  • Its a summer time week in my life! We are taking it easy while we wait for baby to arrive, and there is a little of our summer math that we had planned. But mostly we are just hanging, keeping house, and getting ready for baby to arrive!
    Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have three 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  2 роки тому +23

    Hello everyone and thank you so much for stopping by! Any fun plans for this weekend?

    • @shawndavis824
      @shawndavis824 2 роки тому +5

      We are having a Father’s Day cookout on Saturday. My husband is going to be smoking a chicken and a Boston butt pork roast and grilling some corn on the cob.We are expecting a good crowd. It is supposed to be a scorcher here, so I am pretty sure everyone will be hanging out in the house with the AC! 😝 Have a blessed Shabbat and I am looking forward to seeing you again on Monday. And, I was so glad to hear everything is great with Baby Firefly! (So looking forward to some baby toe peeks)

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +5

      @@shawndavis824 what a fun day you have planned!!! Enjoy it and stay cool!!!

    • @deborahsuhr6746
      @deborahsuhr6746 2 роки тому +9

      My daughter is getting married tomorrow! It’s a very small wedding with just immediate family. But even so, there are so many little details to think about. We’ll be at a beautiful private park and the weather looks good. We love our future SIL and his family, and I’m very happy and excited for my daughter ❤️.

    • @shawndavis824
      @shawndavis824 2 роки тому +4

      @@deborahsuhr6746 how exciting! Many blessings for their marriage!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +5

      @@deborahsuhr6746 that is so exciting!!!!! Mazal tov and congratulations!!!

  • @helenpeck1954
    @helenpeck1954 2 роки тому +1

    Sorry I am a bit behind. Loved day one loading the dishwasher, don't forgot Bella helps clean the dishes 😊 xx

  • @aaguilar1962
    @aaguilar1962 2 роки тому +1

    How beautiful glad you are relaxing as well you deserve the best.

  • @mothermarie6057
    @mothermarie6057 2 роки тому +1

    Happy Father’s Day!!! ♥️🥰💜☀️🎶

  • @martaupward5992
    @martaupward5992 2 роки тому +2

    Seeing the kids working on math was perhaps my favorite part. You could even see the excitement in your youngest by the speed in which his hands were moving. So adorable.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +3

      They love it :) Especially my youngest 💜

  • @roseyc.5846
    @roseyc.5846 2 роки тому +4

    Chana, to me, your lifestyle is just perfection. I think it's all about faith, marriage and raising a good family. It may be an old-fashioned concept in our current world, but, it's the very essence of life. As I've said, I loved being a homemaker and mother in my younger years..best time of my life. Your methodical way of cleaning and keeping house is so comforting. The kiddos (and Bella) are great. Loving your positive energy! Shabbat Shalom, and, have a very blessed weekend. Rosemarie 💖

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! Yes, definitely a more traditional take on family life and even on childhood, but there seems to be a push back to this sort of thing which I think is fantastic!

  • @jessramirez5721
    @jessramirez5721 2 роки тому +6

    You’re glowing…. Of course when we are pregnant we never notice it… but others do. So glad to see you are able to rest. Have a great weekend!

  • @MaureenDrees
    @MaureenDrees 4 місяці тому

    What a useful thought “It’s just a chapter of my life, and the chapters are always changing.” I enjoy seeing all of the fun things you do with lunches-using tiny cookie cutters to make shapes from cantaloupe, using the crinkle cutter to create apple slices, marking sandwich halves with interesting picks,…

  • @lindsaya7733
    @lindsaya7733 2 роки тому +1

    Every time you show the creek it looks like a different planet to me. Creeks in New England are so different. You have definitely put Texas on my bucket list of places to visit. It looks beautiful and so different from where I live.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      I’m so glad I can share some of the beauty of Texas! Yes, we have a totally different landscape here :) I’d love to visit more places in New England also! I haven’t spent much time exploring up there :)

  • @amandajpuryer8286
    @amandajpuryer8286 2 роки тому +1

    Hi chana. Looks like baby will be joining you soon. I bet y'all are excited. Today has been too warm for me here in the UK, but it's only in the 60's. Take care.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      It’s been warm here too :) I’m happy we have air conditioning!

  • @rebeccalund8743
    @rebeccalund8743 2 роки тому +7

    I’ve never heard of a busy book - I love that! The shots you showed it looked absolutely beautiful and really fun. I’m going to have to do some research. I could use something like this for my 3yo triplets.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +5

      They are super fun! My grandma made them for us in the 80s, and we loved them growing up! So happy my kids get to enjoy them now :)

  • @juliehowell8251
    @juliehowell8251 2 роки тому

    Love the "busy books" made by your grandmother 🏵

  • @dianneblake8101
    @dianneblake8101 2 роки тому +6

    Having a cookout on Sunday with all three of my children to celebrate Father's Day. We live on a beautiful lake so we can go boating right off of our backyard. When we can all get together, which is not often enough, it's always a great time! 😊 I hope that you and your family have an awesome weekend and wish your husband a Happy Father's Day!❤

  • @kristinmiller4779
    @kristinmiller4779 2 роки тому +6

    Good morning Chana and kiddos and lil one ❤️ 💕 I'm having a cookout for my son for Father's Day 💙 ❤️

  • @Msfeathers7
    @Msfeathers7 2 роки тому +5

    Lol your dog was helping with the loading of the dishwasher too! What a great Idea...the nature journal !! It's lovely! Blessings.

  • @AndreaD.
    @AndreaD. 2 роки тому +14

    When I was near your point in pregnancy, I had bad “pregnancy brain” issues. Absolutely no attention span! My 3 kids were all early & I ended up on bed rest with all of them due to complications. Now they’re all grown & my oldest son is married now. My daughter (youngest) is in grad school. My middle child (son) works a lot in security for a high tech firm. Now I just have to clean up after my husband & 2 little dogs. Enjoy your kids at this age because they grow up so fast!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +3

      They do grow up so fast!!! I lol at my oldest and wonder where all the time went!

    • @lindamundy3812
      @lindamundy3812 2 роки тому

      ]pp]

  • @sbrown6070
    @sbrown6070 2 роки тому +3

    It's nice to see you taking time for yourself; resting, painting, spending time in nature. You're making such great memories for the kiddos, as well. On another topic, Weimans Cleaning products are amazing!! Such a time saver. Have a great Shabbot.

  • @sha-lyn
    @sha-lyn 2 роки тому +3

    Chana, I think your art is beautiful! Don't be too hard on yourself ❤️ Thanks for the great video

  • @reberuth2335
    @reberuth2335 2 роки тому +10

    The creek looked amazing, glad all is well with your lil bundle. Take care and be blessed…

  • @martaupward5992
    @martaupward5992 2 роки тому +1

    Sometimes when I am watching your channel, I imagine I am having a second opportunity at childhood with a mom just like you, siblings like your kids and a father who cooks Moroccan fish. Such a delightful family!

  • @pattyreed6426
    @pattyreed6426 2 роки тому +1

    Ur painting is wonderful. I love it.

  • @ixchelkali
    @ixchelkali 2 роки тому +1

    Now that you're super-duper pregnant it's nice that your kids are old enough to actually be a help when they're being helpful. Their willingness to help also speaks well of the values they're being raised with. At the rate they're shooting up your older boy will soon be tall enough to put things away in the overhead cabinets.
    I love the busy book. What a wonderful thing to have.
    I hope you will make every effort to preserve these videos. When you have grandchildren the age your kids are now, they will enjoy seeing what things were like when their parents were little. And when you're an old lady, these reminders of what you thought and did at this stage of your life will be a precious treasure. Not to mention remembering what it was like to be so very pregnant.

  • @gigidodson
    @gigidodson 2 роки тому +6

    Get as much rest as you can, while you can. Baby will be here before you know it. lol
    Your videos always give me a smile.
    Blessings to you and yours.

  • @loisxander6321
    @loisxander6321 2 роки тому +2

    We so enjoy you and your children.

  • @winnieewing7730
    @winnieewing7730 2 роки тому +2

    You are blooming and you're children are growing so tall. On the walk to the creek l thought for a moment that was your husband 🤔it was your oldest son. Glad you are getting plenty of rest because when the happy event happens there's no rest for a while. Look after yourself. 🌹❤️Ireland

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      My oldest has been grown so much this past year!!!

  • @seashell64b59
    @seashell64b59 2 роки тому +1

    I hope you have them there...we don't in California.... But if you see fireflies can you film it? Love seeing those....that was how I found your channel...I was looking up fireflies and your channel popped up...and I have been hooked ever since!!
    So Thank you Chana ...It makes my day😊

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      We do have fireflies here! But my camera doesn’t work so well at night / twilight 😔 I wouldn’t be able to film them

  • @terriehamtak2512
    @terriehamtak2512 2 роки тому +1

    Please take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. I think it is awesome the kids are helping with some of housework. Great job kids!!!

  • @maryanntownsend265
    @maryanntownsend265 2 роки тому +2

    When are you due and where did you get your tea kettle? I admire it every time I watch you from Seattle. It’s Friday so Shabbat Shalom.💚

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +3

      Hi Maryann! I don’t share my due date. My tea kettle is from Mackenzie Childs :)

  • @theresalally1620
    @theresalally1620 2 роки тому +3

    GM Chana ❤️

  • @anoukweustink9592
    @anoukweustink9592 2 роки тому +4

    hello Chana, thank you for another peek in your sweet family life!
    This weekend I will be alone, my daughter goes to a concert and my son is at his fathers house. (they are 19 y and 16 y old and I must admit that I look forward to almost 2 days of quiet and relaxing)

  • @josephkavanagh5221
    @josephkavanagh5221 2 роки тому +1

    Another excellent video! You have a very lavish array of food and different dishes.You do a phenomenal job of cooking!

  • @artcuriousbymnw
    @artcuriousbymnw 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Channa, as much as we lean to perfection, perfects we do not are. You have a lot of things on your plate everyday, and as you yourself said, is a question of home and practice, do not fight your paintings skills decay (as you say), it is time to rescue the essentials, another step on the way of art. Is time for the silent knowledge that occurs inside while we are worried for the quality of our work on the outside. It all will came out eventually (as nesting😂). By the way I take my hat of for your moms book! All my love❤️

  • @heavenlane570
    @heavenlane570 2 роки тому +1

    That little creek is a magical place. The wonderful memories that are being made that as adults they will share with their children❤️❤️

  • @louiseclark7967
    @louiseclark7967 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, Chana! Well, your daughter looked so tall all of a sudden, standing next to the dishwasher! Keeping up with her big brother. So nice that the kids are getting to be good helpers; you will need them soon! Rest while you can! Lol- had to chuckle at little buddy with his sunglasses. So cute. And the creek was beautiful- the water looked so inviting! Thank you for sharing- hope you have a great week

  • @georgeclyde5113
    @georgeclyde5113 2 роки тому +1

    Can't wait to get the good news that your baby is here and you all are safe and well. Childern are truly gifts from G-d. Enjoy what ever free time you can to rest.

  • @63Littlemouse
    @63Littlemouse 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for bringing us along on your week, amongst being busy with all the daily chores, you always find time to do fun activities with your children from tiny cute food picks on their lunches to trips to the creek, the perfect place to cool off in the heat ! How delightful was the "Busy Book" your Grandma had made, I am sure that will become a precious keepsake.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      I still have my busy book from when I was my kid’s ages :)

  • @sherrypaulette2129
    @sherrypaulette2129 2 роки тому +1

    So happy to hear Baby Firefly is doing well, and you are just glowing! This weekend, after church I will be going to see my parents, and taking my dad his Fathers Day card and gift. Blessings to you and your family.

  • @arleneg1271
    @arleneg1271 2 роки тому +1

    No big plans here as it is 100 degrees!! I told my husband I feel like an animal in a den as we have all the blinds closed to conserve energy!! Those summer days with the children remind me of my days with my children( who are about your age). We would eat lunch and watch Fairy Tale Theater in the afternoon. Sweet memories. Back then we had to check out the videos at the library!!

  • @karenjohnson5634
    @karenjohnson5634 2 роки тому +3

    You looked so pretty in the blue scarf when you were at the doctors appointment!! The creek looks like so much fun!!! I would have loved something like that as a kid! Also, if life ever allows, and you could do more artwork, I would totally buy some!! I LOVE the picture of the blue bird in the nature journal!!!! Have a great weekend!!!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much! That is all so kind of you to say :)

  • @sallyannandrade5672
    @sallyannandrade5672 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing and beautiful lady ❤ xxx

  • @RochelWaldman
    @RochelWaldman 2 роки тому +2

    Happy seeing you again at the creek. It really looks like a great getaway not too far from the house, and you can cool off at the same time. Also happy to hear all ok by the Doctor. Feel good!

  • @MediocreComedian
    @MediocreComedian 2 роки тому +1

    You just amaze me! Late in pregnancy, 3 kids, taking kids out for time in nature, washing and folding clothes….I’m worn out already and I’m just watching 🙂
    I know you are the real deal and not playing it up for the camera (oh I forgot to mention making a video!). You must have been born with three scoops of energy instead of one. God bless you, and glad you got some extra snooze time after getting up at 5:00. Well deserved ❤️

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words 💜💜💜 I would have loved to stay home but my kids needed the outdoors time :) I had fun too of course lol

  • @user-gh8hr4et5o
    @user-gh8hr4et5o 2 роки тому +1

    כל הכבוד בהשקעה בארוחות
    של הילדים 💌ובמאמץ שלך שהבית
    יתפקד הכי טוב שאפשר🌷שבת שלום ומבורך.

  • @kimberlyslavsky9799
    @kimberlyslavsky9799 2 роки тому +6

    Good Morning! This was such a lovely video. I hope that all of your children keep their passions for learning, it's wonderful to see. Also, that apple slicer device looks so neat! Can you let me know where you found that? Have a lovely day Jar of Fireflies Family!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      I found it on Amazon! It’s a crinkle cutter and my kids LOVE it what I use it :)

  • @trishpolk640
    @trishpolk640 2 роки тому +1

    Thx so much for this video. It was great! You are the cutest Prego lady ever! The place with the water was beautiful! Prayers for continuing good health during your pregnancy!

  • @ginnyburley9552
    @ginnyburley9552 2 роки тому +1

    I love the idea of simple every days with the family. It really normalizes what life is really like, and I appreciate that. These years with young children are so precious! Mine are grown and gone so these images you share remind me of that time in my life.

  • @tracemaree7071
    @tracemaree7071 2 роки тому +1

    so thrilled you are adding to your family. ❤🎉

  • @laral108
    @laral108 2 роки тому +1

    that creek is like a slice of heaven! i wish i had one near me, so happy for you that your family gets to enjoy it!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      We are very lucky to have many great creeks nearby!

  • @marie-lynn5767
    @marie-lynn5767 2 роки тому +1

    I am very glad you are resting more. Resting is an important part of successful pregnancy and you need to avoid lifting anything weighing more than about 3 pounds weight. My mother supervised my pregnancy and I learned from her. Afternoon naps are very good for you too. Take care of yourself please 💖

  • @giuliamotta6871
    @giuliamotta6871 2 роки тому +1

    Chana. I just wanted you to know that I have been praying that your pregnancy has continued going well.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Giulia! I really appreciate that!

  • @barbarashames1372
    @barbarashames1372 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you got to relax at the creek. Once again thanks for sharing your life with us. Can't wait til the baby comes❤️😊❤️

  • @jeanneamato8278
    @jeanneamato8278 2 роки тому +1

    Sooo impressed with the ‘busy book’. Brilliant!

  • @janetlongislandsticher
    @janetlongislandsticher 2 роки тому +1

    Good afternoon, the creek you go to is so beautiful and peaceful. Glad your friend came over to spend time with you n had a lovely time. I'm so happy for you all that your baby is doing well n growing. You look like your having twins, but I know you said is only one. That is one healthy baby. 👶 🌻 Take care and have a beautiful weekend. Stay cool. 😎 Happy Father's day to your husband 👔.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for all your kind words Janet!

  • @gothgirlatheart3545
    @gothgirlatheart3545 2 роки тому

    Can’t wait till you get sponsored by Grove Collaborative! :-)

  • @BettyHorn
    @BettyHorn 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos are such a breath of fresh air. Thank you for sharing!

  • @historicallyapproximate
    @historicallyapproximate 2 роки тому

    Excuse me your tea kettle is so adorable!!

  • @julielanderjensen480
    @julielanderjensen480 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you once again for the amazing video ❤ I got inspirered by you this week, so I had made cheesecake for my boyfriend's birthday and yes we got it for breakfast as well 🥰 I hope you all have an amazing week, Im looking forward to your next upload 🥰

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you for your kind words Julie! So glad y’all enjoyed the cheesecake!!! And happy birthday to your boyfriend! 🎂

    • @julielanderjensen480
      @julielanderjensen480 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaroffireflies Thank you so much ❤🥰❤

  • @jeanneamato8278
    @jeanneamato8278 2 роки тому +1

    I love polishing anything. Silver, copper, cars. To me it’s immediate gratification. Also while doing it I think about stuff. Very zenish. I also like ironing.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      I agree!!! Except for the ironing lol I do not like to iron 😂

    • @katharinemichie2178
      @katharinemichie2178 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve always found silver polishing very zen too!

  • @HappyGirl4666
    @HappyGirl4666 2 роки тому +1

    It is going to be 40C here today with the humidex. So about 104F here today . Staying inside here too.

  • @toniaroane17
    @toniaroane17 2 роки тому +1

    I am not Jewish nor do I have an interest in becoming so BUT...I REALLY appreciate the benefits of Kosher eating. I love your videos, your voice is so soothing, and I'm across the Metroplex from you, so we're practically neighbors except I don't have a lovely creek nearby. ALSO - your skin is FLAWLESS! Do you have a specific skincare routine, or is that glow from pregnancy and clean eating? I've just discovered you and have been devouring your videos!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      Hi neighbor! I don’t really have much of a skin care routine 😬 I wash my face with water every day and with soap only when it’s dirty / sweaty. I don’t use any products except moisturizer sometimes. I think my skin looks good because of a combination of genetics, pregnancy glow, and the fact that I don’t wear makeup very often (like just a few times a year). And lots of water and sunshine :)

    • @toniaroane17
      @toniaroane17 2 роки тому

      @@jaroffireflies so essentially - it's your inner beauty shining through! Finding you and your channel has really been a gift for my own soul, and I am really grateful you are out there and that I've found you. While I am not Jewish, our values align, and you are a wonderful example and reminder to be grateful for every thing, even if we don't know why, because there is a purpose for it. I needed this, and wanted you to know that you make a difference. I hope you and your darling family enjoy this new week, I'm looking forward to a new video, and thanks for the response.

  • @Panicked228
    @Panicked228 2 роки тому +1

    You said it was a scorcher and you weren’t kidding! We’ve had triple digits and zero rain for the past week here in Austin and more of the same for at least the next ten days. These Texas summers are no joke! Stay hydrated, Chana!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      I’m drinking ice water all day :) And I normally don’t like ice in my water lol Ya it’s been upper 90s or over 100 with no rain here for a bit. I think we are in for a hot hot summer

    • @Panicked228
      @Panicked228 2 роки тому

      A hot summer and hopefully a pleasant, cool fall!

  • @tamarakuhn1634
    @tamarakuhn1634 2 роки тому +1

    Such a peaceful moment, wonderfully simple ideas to make lunch fun. I’m going to make a peanut butter/jelly sandwich!

  • @carolinamoreno5419
    @carolinamoreno5419 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful video!! 😍 Evething has its time under the sun. Your painting is very kool!

  • @bettymaclennan2000
    @bettymaclennan2000 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing Chana! It is great that your children are helping you around the house. Housekeeping is more than a full time job!! Have a good weekend! We are under tornado warnings here in Canada. Our climate is really changing. ❤

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words Betty! Stay safe!!! Will be praying for no storm damage for y'all!

    • @bettymaclennan2000
      @bettymaclennan2000 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the prayers!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      @@bettymaclennan2000 you are so welcome

  • @melhebs1
    @melhebs1 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, beautiful Chana

  • @tonib3139
    @tonib3139 2 роки тому +1

    Love your time at the creek!

  • @karenhill3161
    @karenhill3161 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for taking me along - I had a blast. I do worry about you going to the creek, the path looks a bit precarious, so take your time, but importantly enjoy yourself. You are looking great and I am glad you have plenty of rest.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      The path is very easy with stairs built in :)

    • @karenhill3161
      @karenhill3161 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaroffireflies I am glad about that. It must be my mothering instincts kicking in lol

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      @@karenhill3161 I am more worried about going into labor early by climbing the stairs LOL

    • @karenhill3161
      @karenhill3161 2 роки тому +1

      Chana, that's funny, I will have the hot water and towels ready :)

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      @@karenhill3161 🤣

  • @erinporter1774
    @erinporter1774 2 роки тому +1

    I’m so jealous of how late your kids sleep. 😂 All five of mine are up between 5-5:30 no matter what time they go to bed 😳 I’m 28 weeks pregnant and really feeling the exhaustion currently.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      My kids stay up really late though, hence the sleeping in :) It’s a trade off :) Best wishes on your pregnancy! I feel ya on the exhaustion!

  • @janithgottfried8320
    @janithgottfried8320 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Chana! I absolutely love your creek! I won't use the ones here in Florida because they are populated with snakes and gators! However, we as an extended family are giving our pools a workout. Today I have pool visits with sister and sister in law, should be nice and relaxing. Don't know about this weekend yet... As always a pleasure to watch and learn....

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Eek! Ya, I wouldn't swim much in creeks etc in Florida either! But the pool sounds very nice :)

  • @Brozafan
    @Brozafan 2 роки тому

    I love watching your videos! Have you ever tried using a paste of baking soda and water to polish silver? It works great. I have polished silver earrings and necklaces with baking soda and they came out really well. Our kiddush cups and candlesticks are ceramic so they don’t need to be polished.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for your kind words! I have not tried polishing silver that way :) Thank you for the tip!

  • @jenniferwilson8500
    @jenniferwilson8500 2 роки тому +1

    Your such a great mama!!!!!

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar 2 роки тому +1

    I can totally see the difference!!!! Wow, I wouldn't have known that because I don't own silver. I had a busy book like that!! It was so cool. My mom either made it or bought it, probably bought it.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Its really cool right? Most of our stuff is just silver plated but it still needs the polishing

  • @anniedrogt7608
    @anniedrogt7608 2 роки тому +1

    Hello chana, thank you for this nice video. Greatings annie

  • @janeg7057
    @janeg7057 2 роки тому +1

    Oh I remember those days. Lots of kids. Summer break. And the never ending loads of dishes and laundry. When my 5 were older I seriously did about 4 loads of laundry 6 days a week. We live on a farm so they got dirty ALOT! i get nostalgic occasionally but when I visit my grandkids I have to relive all the work and am happy to get back home hehehe Get lots of rest. It’s not easy being pregnant in the 100 degree heat! 🥰

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar 2 роки тому +1

    The heat has been really bad here too, and humidity. The libraries and colleges are offering cooling stations for homeless and people without power. My dad lost power yesterday for 4 hours and didn't lose any food. My nephew officially turned 4 last night around 10 pm. We're celebrating it on Saturday, so I bought more wrapping paper.

  • @kimmykat9
    @kimmykat9 2 роки тому

    Did you know one thing that dulls silver real fast is hard boiled eggs. Puts something in the air that dulls silver. I have a bunch of my mothers silver that I love but takes work to keep it looking good.

  • @aliciazagelbaum8347
    @aliciazagelbaum8347 2 роки тому +1

    The creek looks so nice,! Relax take care

  • @suethorogood7771
    @suethorogood7771 2 роки тому +1

    Aww lovely to see Bella x

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      She has gotten so chill lately :) Must be the heat!

  • @SheilaConvery
    @SheilaConvery 2 роки тому +1

    your nature journal is beautiful!!

  • @susandougherty3061
    @susandougherty3061 2 роки тому +1

    Have the next 5 days off, going to catch up on some housework . Taking my Husband on a day Trip on Saturday for Father's Day not sure where yet. Think we will just get in the car pick a direction and Drive and see where we end up😃

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      That sounds like so much fun! Enjoy your day together Susan!

  • @lanaemumin9040
    @lanaemumin9040 2 роки тому +7

    Shalom! Thanks for the upload! Also, thank you for including the frustration with the watercolor. I love how you handle the frustration and how much grace you are giving yourself. Truly, that’s amazing. I had a few questions if you don’t mind. How often do you pray in a day? I know you refer to morning prayer but are the other set times for prayer? I noticed when you were polishing the silver it had Hebrew writing in the cup. What does it say? Thank you again!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +7

      Hello! So glad you enjoyed! And thanks about the water color :) To answer your questions, I pray once in the morning of prayers from my book, but there is conversation with G-d all day also that is just my own words of thanks and needs etc. Men have three set times of prayer each day with prayers from the book. As for the words inside the cup, I would have to ask my husband. If I remember correctly it is a Kabbalistic thing, but I am not sure :)

  • @MarineAlli
    @MarineAlli 2 роки тому

    So, in the Marine Corps we used Brasso to polish metal. When I got injured in Iraq and I had already been dosed with morphine and they were going to give me the knock out drug after I was in the operating room. 🥴 High, I looked around and said in amazement, “how much brasso do you use? Everything is so shiny.”

  • @fatimaslifeline
    @fatimaslifeline 2 роки тому +1

    Hi I hope you are doing great have a good rest ☺️

  • @helenewisbith9455
    @helenewisbith9455 2 роки тому

    Hi, Give Brasso a try I use it more than the other, I have tried every polish I think. But no polish use a warm coke ,some crumpled up aluminum foil. It will clean it pretty well and you just let it soak for about20 to 30 minutes. I usually use a Pyrex 9×12 pan and do alot of pieces at once. Not perfect turn the bad side to a new batch of cleabpner do again. Then rinse dry and give it a while with a polishing cloth. They stay nicer llonger... hope you found this helpful.

  • @wessebaggers
    @wessebaggers 2 роки тому +1

    your such a sweet lady 💕 God bless ❤️ prayers ❤️

  • @Nannerchan
    @Nannerchan 2 роки тому +1

    Even Bella helps. She licks the plates in the dishwasher. Ha ha. Just kidding.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Oh she’s always happy to help with pre washing the dishes 🤣 🐕

  • @mags102755
    @mags102755 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Chana. Enjoyed the video. Regarding your remarks about water color painting I'll tell you the joke I always tell my learners (I'm a learning professional). A man is walking down the street in NYC and he stops another man to ask - How do you get to Carnegie Hall? And the other man says "practice". I know you know that practice is important and right now you can't practice as much as you want. But I thought I'd try to make you laugh a little. 😁

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Love that story! Thank you for sharing! I know its my lack of practice and that its just for now, but that is just life right now :)

  • @michellesunshinestar
    @michellesunshinestar 2 роки тому

    I ordered black ink pens because I needed some. I was down to like 2. I bought 60 for $5.99 on Amazon. I was at Staples today, and I got a better deal on Amazon. I bought a mini calendar for above my writing desk. It was on sale because it's halfway through the year.

  • @123scrappygirl
    @123scrappygirl 2 роки тому

    You are definitely nesting. Polishing silver is not a necessity in life. Sounds like baby should be here in 2-3 weeks. Not sure how you manage to get out in the heat, even if it is to the creek where it is a little cooler.

  • @heatherlashier1763
    @heatherlashier1763 2 роки тому +1

    I loved polishing silverware, when I was a kid. I actually still enjoy it, although I use stainless, so it’s usually for some silver bracelets and necklaces. Are silver cups used for Shabbat? Your were so pretty, and I loved the silver plate.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      I also enjoyed polishing diver as a kid :) The cups and the small plate are used for Shabbat for the special blessing over wine :)

  • @jozie52
    @jozie52 2 роки тому +1

    Have you done an episode on keeping the sinks separate for meat and dairy?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      I have a kitchen tour video, have you seen that? If not I can pull a link for you :)

  • @orchidsrosesg_disone4431
    @orchidsrosesg_disone4431 2 роки тому

    Watching UA-cam on my TV Thru Roku can’t comment on my TV so on my IPAD…..but you look stunning and beautiful pregnant ! Continue to have a beautiful summer……could use your prayers . My health is hard at the moment. Numerous things. WAITING ON HASHEM AT MY RED SEA…….DYING TO LIVE THIS LIFE TO RESTORE WHAT MY FATHERS FAMILY DESTROYED BY HIDING THEIR JUDAISM. Judaism has followed me in the shadows all my life from being born at a Jewish hospital here in Toronto…….to my aunt and Godly grandmother living in a Jewish neighborhood here in Toronto till their death 2002. Just dying to convert seeing my great grandfather was Jewish.

  • @devorahfonn613
    @devorahfonn613 2 роки тому +1

    Hope you had a great week...How do you plan on doing homeschooling once baby fireflies is born? Shabbat Shalom,have a wonderful weekend

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Devorah! We plan to homeschool as normal once the baby arrives :) Homeschooling with a newborn is very easy :) It’s the toddler stage that it gets more difficult!

    • @devorahfonn613
      @devorahfonn613 2 роки тому

      @@jaroffireflies 😃Are your husband's parents going to come vist you once you have settled abit after the baby has been born?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      @@devorahfonn613 only my mother in law is living. She is hoping to come next month.

    • @devorahfonn613
      @devorahfonn613 2 роки тому

      @@jaroffireflies oh ye sorry I forgot... apologies...so awesome that she is coming to vist

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      @@devorahfonn613 All good! We are very excited to see her

  • @ericajensen8173
    @ericajensen8173 2 роки тому +1

    You gave your daughter a Helen Keller Barbie. I had no idea there was one. So, are you thinking about teaching American Sign Language???

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      My kids have been learning a little ASL, they really enjoy it but it’s not something we are pursuing more than casually :)

    • @ericajensen8173
      @ericajensen8173 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaroffireflies Do you have an ASL dictionary?? I have many and can recommend one. I am also getting an AA degree in Deaf Studies. I have been signing since I was a toddler, long story. I am now considered legally deaf because I can not hear any sound unless it is over 100 decibles. ASL does have a Grammer to it. Action word comes first then subject. Example: English: The dog walked to the store. ASL: walk dog store. Words like "the, and" are not apart of the ASL Language. There is another sign language here in America. It is called SEE (Signing Exact English) Sign. This sign language is used in schools to teach deaf children how to read the English language. I will take a photo of the dictionary and the ISBN number.
      Erica

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      @@ericajensen8173 oh that’s great! Yes I’d love a good recommendation! We have been using UA-cam and Instagram mostly for learning a new word every few days. The kids have super loved it.

  • @maryanntownsend265
    @maryanntownsend265 2 роки тому +1

    Of course it’s Mackenzie Childs. I have about 6 or seven pieces from them. I’ll try to figure out how to send them to you. Do you have an email that you share? I taught in a Jewish Day School in Seattle for thirteen yrs I’m not a Jew but my title of Morah was highly respected and honored💜

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      How fun! Yes, I have an email listed on the “About” section of my channel page

  • @viktoriakatherl2918
    @viktoriakatherl2918 2 роки тому

    Lovely video as always :) A question came up when you mentioned the prayer after sunrise! How would the start/end of shabbat work in regions far in the north where the sun doesn't set, or comes up just 1 hour later again, like Norway in the summer? :D

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      Great question! So you can search “Shabbat candlelight times Norway” or any other city and it will show you the time Shabbat starts and ends. It’s super interesting :) to me at least lol I just searched Oslo and found that this Shabbat starts at about 10:30 pm on Friday and ends on Sunday at about 1:20am. Shabbat starts at sunset and ends after the next sunset, so it still ends up being about a day even if the sun is only up for an hour or it’s up all day :)

    • @viktoriakatherl2918
      @viktoriakatherl2918 2 роки тому +1

      @@jaroffireflies Interesting! Thank you so much :))

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      @@viktoriakatherl2918 you’re so very welcome 🤗

  • @charitylady7389
    @charitylady7389 2 роки тому +1

    I noticed when you were at the creek that your sons weren't wearing their caps (sorry I can't spell the right word - no disrespect intended) was this because they were swimming or because the swimming in a moving body of water? Like would they wear them to swim in a pool? I'm just curious and don't mean to offend. Hope you continue to feel well!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +1

      No offense taken :) It’s because of the moving water. They would wash downstream and get lost and become litter so I put them in my backpack when we got to the water :)

  • @annab3LL3TV
    @annab3LL3TV 2 роки тому +1

    Questions I seen you 2 sinks one for meat the other for milk so my question is what do you do if something from one side falls in to the other sink is that really bad and if it is what do you do ? other question do you check your rice for bugs and do you have to throw the whole bag out if you do ?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +4

      Hello! So to answer your questions, the food falling into the other side of the sink depends on if it is hot or cold. If cold, no worries just clean it, and if hot I would need to re-kasher the sink with boiling water. This is very rarely an issue. For the rice, no I do not need to check my rice for bugs. That may be an issue in some parts of the country or the world, but not by us. I know in Israel for example they have to sift their flour to check for bugs, but here in the USA that is not an issue so no need to sift.

    • @annab3LL3TV
      @annab3LL3TV 2 роки тому +3

      @@jaroffireflies awesome that totally answers my question, I'm glad you're here teaching about jewish life.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +4

      @@annab3LL3TV So glad that is helpful! Thank you for your response :)

  • @TheJazzlass
    @TheJazzlass 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️👍😃

  • @jannievanbeelen6313
    @jannievanbeelen6313 2 роки тому +1

    Did you receive any Happy Mail from me yet?? Love Jannie🇳🇱

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      Not yet! Looking forward to it though! International mail takes so long sometimes 💜

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  2 роки тому +2

      It came!!!! Thank you so much!!! The kids were with me when I opened it and we all shouted “Vemeer!” 😂 It’s perfect! Thank you so very much for the thoughtful gift ❤️

    • @jannievanbeelen6313
      @jannievanbeelen6313 2 роки тому +1

      Yay!!! I am sooooo happy! Enjoy💕🇳🇱