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Happy Thanksgivukkah
By now you’ve likely heard about Thanksgivukkah, the dual celebration of Thanksgiving and Chanukah which occurs today for the first time since 1888 and the last time for more than 70,000 more years. People have been talking about making sweet potato latkes, cranberry applesauce or even deep-frying a turkey stuffed with potato pancakes. The two holidays also come together over some shared core values – giving thanks for connections with family and friends, a celebration of religious freedom, achieving a goal through dedication and joint efforts. But for some families … Continue reading
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Tagged celebration, Chanukah, family, friends, latkes, potato pancakes, religious freedom, stress, thanks, thanksgiving, Thanksgivukkah, turkey
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Financing your holidays
With the winter holiday season gearing up and soon moving into full swing, are you concerned about the financial impact of celebrating this year? With the economy still at a slow crawl, you may find that the extra expenses of entertaining, traveling and gift giving are enough to jeopardize your carefully crafted budget. But rather than waiting until January when the bills start rolling in, how about taking a stand now and challenging yourself to stay within your financial plan. If you are a Millennial yourself – or even the … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, extended family, well-being, your self
Tagged bills, budget, celebrations, connections, entertain, family, finances, friends, gifts, holidays, Millennials, shop
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New Beginnings
Now that September is here, are you encountering a time of change? You may be refocusing on work after the Labor Day weekend, sending the kids back to school, celebrating the Jewish New Year, or simply making a recommitment to reality after the escape of summer. Many of us are now taking stock of where we are and making plans for where we want to be. If you’re ready to challenge yourself to make changes in your life, here are a few tips to keep in mind: Recognize what you … Continue reading
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Tagged assets, balance, challenge, change, expectations, family, friends, goals, objectives, resources, self care, strength, support, talents
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