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A Visit To Mount Meron And The Seasonal Rain Pool

This past Passover we had the very great pleasure of at long last visiting the top of Mount Meron, the very mountain that comprises our stunning view. We driven past the turn off to the Mount Meron National Park countless times, as it is on the way from our home to Nahariya, where 2 of my boys have been in Yeshiva for the past 4 years between the two of them. But you know how life is, the wonders of nature that are closest to home somehow don't get the attention they deserve! And boy were we surprised, not only because we didn't even know that this amazing rain pool existed, but because it was truly one of the most special places I've had the great honor to visit. Something about the mountaintop location, the red soil, the fact that we were alone, well mostly (more on that later) and that it was a total surprise to boot. WOW, WOW, WOW. I can't wait to go back next winter when it will be fuller, or even this fall to see how it looks before the rain fall. In any case, if you have a chance, do visit this amazing spot and if you need help in advance finding it (because I have not seen it documented anywhere, even on the National Parks website) just ask, happy to help! For most of you, enjoy the photos, and it is my great pleasure to share with you our beloved land.

Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!

Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! As seems to be par for the course lately I'm rushing to get the party underway, so enjoy the amazing features from last week's party and then go invest in your own creativity. Summer is a great time to try something new, to craft on the road, to do nature crafts and things that one might no want to do indoors, like mosaic! Get a sketchbook and start a sketchbook practice, or decide to create daily on an index card or index card size, as I've been doing. Whatever your heart is telling you to try, please don't wait, because the time is now! Enjoy the features!

Top Tips When Dealing With A Mouse Infestation Inside Your Home

It is estimated there are 20 billion mice in the world, although no one knows the exact figure. For the most part, these mice go about their business and stay out of the way of humans. However, that doesn’t mean they are not present in your home or a possible threat. You only have to look at the current mouse issue in Australia to see how dangerous mice can be.
In general, mice don’t bite humans. But, they are known to carry an array of diseases that can be passed on when one touches their urine or feces. Unfortunately, you won’t always realize you have done this. It is important to realize that mice live in colonies, so if you see one in your house there is a good chance there are plenty more. In fact, seeing one mouse is a good enough reason to call the exterminators and get the problem dealt with.

A pest control company will assist you with a mouse infestation in your home. They have the expertise and the tools to locate the mice and get rid of them. At the same time, they will help you to take measures to prevent them from returning. This is just as important as eradicating the issue. Don’t forget mice are very good at gnawing almost anything, including electrical wires. A colony in your house will increase the risk of electric shocks and even electrical fires. Lets take a look at some precautionary measures one can take......

DIY Botanical Doodle Cake Toppers For Birthdays And Anniversaries!

Last summer I spent many hours creating in my sketchbooks, including many hours of drawing botanicals, which then resulted in using those botanicals in many ways. For starters I did create a floral monogram which you can see here, and I also used my botanical sketches to create a frame in my sketchbook, here. After that, my daughter's birthday came along, and I created an 18 in the same style as the numbers you see here. I loved the results so much, that I then created one for each of my teen sons for their birthdays, in September 2020 and June 2021, which is what I've photographed here. While these botanical doodle cake toppers look complicated, they really are quite simple, and if you have time, you can create other items in this same style, like cupcake toppers, napkin rings, gift toppers, you name it! Okay, lets take a closer look!