Category: Purim

Purim resources

Purim is coming fast–it’s this Wednesday night and Thursday (March 7-8)! You can download a selection of articles on Purim from YU here. Check out the audio and video links here. Looking for some mishloach manot ideas? Check out some from aish, Chabad, and Kosher on a Budget . There are many more ideas out …

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52 Week Challenge Week 10: Purim

Can you believe we’re in the 10th week of the year already? This week’s extra energy is for Purim. It’s celebrated on Wednesday night and Thursday (March 7 and 8), preceded by a Wednesday fast (Taanit Esther). I’ve written on finding deals for Purim and a little more in depth on preparing for Purim. This …

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How is your Adar/Nissan work going?

This can be a tense and stress-filled time, or it can be a joyful (OK, mostly joyful) preparation for freedom! As I am working through the less fun tasks, I find it is important to purposefully remind myself of that. Remember that your attitude sets the attitude for your family. What do you want it …

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Two weeks until Purim!

Are you getting ready? I know some people like to wait until the last minute, but I’m a planner. (I’m sure you may have guessed that by now!)I’m working on our Purim plans. If you haven’t started planning yet, it’s not too late. You can still get things together and have an easy Purim. There …

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Keep an eye out for Purim finds!

Yes, Purim is weeks away. Five weeks, that is. But if you want to save money and still put together nice mishloach manot (mm) packages (gifts of food), now is the time to start looking for your “anchor” item and pulling together the things you want to include. That way, you aren’t paying full price …

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Purim on your mind yet?

I know, I know, we have a way to go. Like half a year. I know! So why is Purim on my mind? Costumes! Now is about the best time to think about costumes–in the U.S. at least. Halloween was last night, and so starting today, costumes (and candy and other Halloween things) will be …

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Preparing for Purim

Continuing on with my February/Adar I goals (see more about my Passover planner HERE.): Taming the pantry, fridge, and freezer beasts Planning and prepping meals AROUND Passover (that don’t need the full kitchen) Getting everything ready for Purim Miscellaneous errands, purchases, and bargain hunting. Next comes Purim prep. There is a lot that you can …

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