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I'm back home and going about a regular day plus I will show you what I bought on my recent trip to Lakewood New Jersey.
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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]

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[@dawnbaker9274]

Where did you get your dress? I'm trying to transition my wardrobe to more modest and functional. I'm having difficulty finding dresses. Since I live tiny, I'm avoiding sewing.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@dawnbaker9274 this dress I got from a shop online called Maya’s Place. They sell a lot of very nice modest clothing

[@LeaSonnenscheinTrier]

​@@jaroffirefliesDear Chana. Did you switch from tea in the morning to coffee or do you change it up from time to time?

[@jaroffireflies]

@@LeaSonnenscheinTrier I mostly drink coffee right now in the morning :)

[@LeaSonnenscheinTrier]

@@jaroffireflies Thanks for your response. I find it so interesting the different routines and personal preferences. Wish you peaceful mornings with a drink you like and enjoy.

[@Sarahle3]

First, as a fellow Orthodox person, I just love the way you explain things in our religion. You are such a smart, informed, humble, positive, joyous example of an Orthodox Jew. I love that you are part of our community and that you have this channel. Second, living in Israel, I don't have much access to Trader Joe's. What spices are in the salmon rub? I make salmon all the time and could make my own spice mix, if I know what to include. Thanks.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate you :) This is what I found online about the salmon rub: Made with a base of brown sugar, and supported with seasonings like smoked paprika, dried thyme, kosher salt and black pepper. Hope that helps!

[@juliejones5651]

I've been homeschooling for almost 20 years. We have an online database for all of our books, so that I can access it from thrift stores, book stores, and library sales. Categories can be good, but they're constantly changing! I just have extra columns to stick those into. It's been a big help!

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that! I am sure this will be a game changer at sales too. Just last week I bought Tale of Two Cities, twice lol

[@almadeckard8360]

Simple Dewey Decimal System in the home and on the shelves.

[@jessicaburali2295]

Hi Chana, I am a library volunteer here in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Our book sales are always well attended and the volunteers love seeing people walk out with armloads of bargain priced books and big smiles on their faces. A big HOLA to you and your family.

[@jaroffireflies]

Hola! So fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@Deep_Blue_Sapphire]

I ❤ library stuff. Your videos are never boring. I learn something new with every video! Thank you for sharing. Shalom

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much :)

[@Kathy-nj1mw]

Island of the Blue Dolphins was my favorite book! I hope your kids enjoy it! Thank you for sharing your life with us! ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for being here!

[@donnacameron4515]

I loved the opening, even with the pile of laundry on the table you sat down and gave yourself the gift of time, to read and pray to start your day on a loving path. 🥰🙏

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Donna :)

[@anneberoni]

Chana, I admire your organization skills! You have made a beautiful home for you and your family 💕

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! :)

[@lightbearer972]

Hi Chana. The Pollyanna book is indeed an abridged version, rewritten for children as an introduction to the "real" book. I had several books in the same series when I was young. I recognized the cover style immediately. If I recall correctly, some or all of them are rewritten by ghostwriters; they tell the same stories as the "real" equivalents, but they're quicker, easier reads with simpler language and such. Enjoy your books! 📚

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Yes, once I got home I realized it was abridged. I have mixed feelings about abridged books, but I don't mind them.

[@MrsBurley]

I’ve watched your channel for a good while now, I’m definitely a silent fan I don’t comment or interact much in the comments. But I appreciate your content very much. My husband and I are not religious people but I find so much comfort and curiosity watching your content. And I always find myself watching your videos when I feel like my life is very chaotic, the calmness of your videos brings a comfort i can’t describe. And even though I’m not religious I find learning Judaism fascinating and love learning about it! Currently expecting my husband and I’s first little one and love the insight you give to motherhood!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! Congratulations on expecting your first little one! That is so exciting!!!!

[@winnieewing7730]

Glad you are home 🏡 from your holiday you look relaxed. Watching Baby Firefly 👶 running in the library brings back memories of little dude running. Time really flies ❤❤Ireland

[@jaroffireflies]

It flies so fast!

[@dianebondhus9355]

Your bread turned out very pretty. ❤ I've started making sour dough bread this year and I'm amazed I've kept the starter alive this long because usually it dies on me. We love going to the library too and stop by the library friends sale each time they have it. 😁

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Awesome job on the sourdough starter! I am so nervous about ruining mine lol

[@lanyrogers5707]

My friend in California told me she loves it when we get to rambling in our messenger conversations. She says it's a woman thing because our minds are so jam packed with ideas, kids events, homeschool, housework, etc. I enjoy your rambling!

[@jaroffireflies]

Our minds are so full lol

[@brookemiller9961]

I love library sales! My library will sell books for 25 cents for a paperback and 75 cents for a hardcover. Definitely the best deal on books, even better than the thrift store. I've been doing Sourdough for a year now, and my first couple loaves were rough. I've learned so much about Sourdough that I feel so much more comfortable with it now than the beginning. I love that you're setting that example for your kids--to push through something hard until you master it.

[@jaroffireflies]

25 cents is amazing! I wish our sale was like that lol

[@kristinmiller4779]

Glad to see your back home! Love DITL!!❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay! Thank you!

[@lmmartin959]

I'm excited about your new library system! Keep us informed!

[@jaroffireflies]

Will do!

[@rissylantz4072]

Omg Chana, I should send you the spreadsheet that Colby ( my son) has made with all the books he has and wants. It has on it when he got the book when he's read it and when he was away at university if it was with him or at home. Crazy. So we are here for all the library stuff, lol. When my kids were little, the library was our weekly place. Now they are all in their 20s, and they still go to the library and not just to study but for fun. You are planting roots, my friend. Good job, Momma ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Wow that is so fun!!!!

[@HomeWithMamaDana]

Our library sells paperbacks for 50 cents each! Sometimes, they'll drop their prices to 25 cents! I always check out our "Friends of the Library" sale room when I go!

[@jaroffireflies]

Wow that’s great!!!

[@RachelP-qr3zk]

Hey I'm quite new here and I am loving loving your videos! I keep going back to your old ones as well to make sure I dont miss them...... I would love to see Bella more in your videos... Thank you keep 'em coming!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

[@cathy2142]

Im making bread today too😊. I used the gluten free pamela bread mix with my extra ingredients. The house smells great🎉

[@jaroffireflies]

Amazing!

[@cathy2142]

That salt container is stunning! Love the library too📚📚📚

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank yo so much!

[@knewps]

“I’m terrible at making sourdough bread” she says, and then proceeds to make a gorgeous loaf 😂

[@jaroffireflies]

But its so flat LOL and my dough is ridiculous, it won't shape. I am determined to learn though!

[@cathy2142]

I love your home library content❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay! So happy to hear that!

[@alliebagwell9653]

I've been baking. Long time but just started learning sourdough in January. It's so much fun!

[@jaroffireflies]

It really is!

[@jennelle.v]

Thank you for sharing and explaining the items you brought! I love learning about new things and where things came from. Love the book organization too! I have been on my sourdough journey for a couple of months now. It is definitely a labor of love. I love making sandwich bread and chocolate chip cookies with it so far. I am still learning how to make the Dutch oven sourdough bread. This week I plan on making bread and muffins with my sourdough starter. I named her Uno as I wanted to try to only have one to keep alive and use.

[@purpleandred7]

@jennelle.v, you gave me a big smile when I read you named your sourdough starter .. I absolutely love it! 🍞

[@jaroffireflies]

I also love that you named it! I am still trying to think of a good name. I want something yiddish :)

[@livarix]

I don't know if I am allowed to say this, but maybe take it to heart. At the end of the video you talk about the weather and combine it with a mental dissease. If you know the couse of mental dissorders, you might consider letting your heart speak. Love the video's by the way! ❤

[@snowwhitecupcakes272]

I agree! I am a psychotherapist and believe we need to be careful as these diagnoses are real and can be super difficult for people. I believe when we know better we do better and I am sure Chana meant no harm with her statement. It is good to bring awareness like you did though. Thank you for gently pointing it out! I make mistakes too and appreciate when someone lets me know to phrase something better. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the video and am so excited for the next one.

[@livarix]

@@snowwhitecupcakes272 ❤

[@patriciafrancis9134]

I know you and your family love books but I never hear you mention if you are signed up with PJ Library. They sent free books, I believe monthly, to Jewish children. If you did know about them look them up.

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I don’t buy new books! I buy from book sales and from used book sites!! And thrift stores! ❤

[@cr-iv1el]

I cannot do sourdough bc of histamine reactions. If anyone has allergies you can support your body by following a low histamine diet.

[@josey998]

I wish I could fine some good shopping in the Houston area

[@fatimaslifeline]

That lunch and dinner so so delicious, I love the sound baby firefly makes he so cute ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@kahineg]

Would LOVE to see library updates in the future. I too have over 1000 books and really want to get them sorted on the shelf in a way that makes for easy finding if you need them. Keep up the great work with your videos and enjoy.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Stay tuned for an update next week!

[@Taylorzzz66]

Your bread looks fabulous. Could go for a warm piece with butter on it. Yummy.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Lori!

[@kristinesharp6286]

My goodness those editions are from when I was a kid.

[@pattyhaley2949]

I just came across your site and you are a absolute joy to watch. You have a beautiful smile and would make a wonderful school teacher for kids everywhere. I don't know very much about Judaism but you explain everything so well. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos and hopefully some of your contagious joy will rub off on me. I think you are so sweet and amazing. I think I might try Drift. ❤❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Patty! And welcome! I’m so happy you’re here!

[@pattyhaley2949]

@@jaroffireflies thanks for such wonderful videos.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@pattyhaley2949 my pleasure!

[@llibrescuinaimusica7273]

Good afternoon to everyone☕🤍 The librarys and ludotecas are an amazing places to go with children. The variety of books, activitys... I loved to go with my childs too. The task of organize your library in this way is so fun and exciting🏫🔖📖📚. More easy to find a subject of your/their interest. Súper good job! And the stickers with messages are so nice! This little things make the diference. Posotive suport and motivation is always a good idea. Thank you for share with all of us😊💕 Bon profit! These sandwiches look so good😋

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much!

[@thecatlady6]

Happy belated Rosh Chodesh Adar 2! What are your Purim plans? We're going to a New York city themed Purim party that the Rabbi and his wife are hosting at the Orlando Science Center which is my grandchildren's absolute favorite place in the world. They can't wait! My youngest keeps asking how many days 😅! That's such a great haul from Jersey! Love the salt bowl! We were just talking about getting something like this a couple Shabboses ago. Seeing your laundry pile reminds me of my task for today. Going to try yet another organization for my clothes. I ordered some new clothes for myself and they are being delivered tomorrow or Thursday so I've got to organize what I have before they get here. I loved taking my daughters and grandchildren to the library and the book sales. My grandchildren are more into digital books now and they organize their own on their phones or computers. Times definitely change! Baby Firefly is getting so big! Looking back over the years, I can definitely say... don't blink, they grow up so fast 😢 😀!

[@jaroffireflies]

I am so glad you enjoy the library sales too! Enjoy your organizing and chodesh tov!

[@karenswartz8280]

I love your sourdough’s design. It showcases your creative, artistic style. I don’t bake bread, but I know of a KZbin channel, called Farmhouse on Boone. She’s like the Guru of all things sourdough according to people I know who follow her. Maybe some of her tips and tricks can help you perfect your baking skills!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words and for the recommendation!

[@eileenalholinna5310]

Oh, cute! Your little one eating his cookie first!! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Always lol

[@ChyarasKiss]

I have ADHD of course I I like your library progress 😊 I have a question in New York. I saw a lot of bagels with cream cheese and lox. How is that possible or is fish and dairy OK?

[@jaroffireflies]

Great question! Fish is not considered meat or dairy in the laws of kosher. So you could have fish with cheese and it is fine.

[@lbazemore585]

Sourdough Dutch oven bake: Put the lid on for 25 minutes, then remove the lid for the last 15-20 minutes. 450°

[@jaroffireflies]

That’s about what I did :) I use Ballerina Farms recipe

[@123scrappygirl]

Your bread looks good. There are a few sourdough groups on Facebook including one on gluten free sourdough bread. I love the item’s that you bought in New Jersey. If I drive about an hour south of me, I can probably find more items than I find where I am living.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@timeenchantre1]

I've always wanted to try my hand at making sour dough bread but I've watched a ton of videos and if I'm being honest it looks really intimidating! It's on my bucket list for 2024 though.

[@jaroffireflies]

I agree! It’s super intimidating but so yummy! I’m glad I took the plunge

[@lupeaguilera8348]

Island of the Blue Dolphins was required reading growing up. I live in Ventura County in California, and the Channel Islands are a few miles off our coast.

[@jaroffireflies]

Very cool!

[@popcoloure]

I have a similar tehillim book but a collection of 10 special pereks together. I love the coloring and how elegantly it's put together! Glad you had a good trip and could stock up! I live about an hour from there and love to go there too. Did you go to Bingo?

[@jaroffireflies]

I didn’t make it to Bingo but it’s been on my list to go!

[@kristinesharp6286]

Do you worry about antisemitism in older books? Since you didn’t grow up Jewish have you come across anything that you didn’t realize at the time was not quite right looking at it again?

[@jaroffireflies]

I haven’t seen anything yet but if it came up it would be a great way to get into a conversation about types of antisemitism

[@janicebeckett7287]

Chana, you're an amazing young woman. I don't know how you do everything you do. I look so forward to your uploads. Have a blessed week! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@Traveler_steinie]

I was wondering the same thing! Do you have tips about combining a full-time career and work with running the household? I would love to learn some tips! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

That is a great question. I love it. I am going to make a video about it. I just started typing a novella here and deleted it lol because it was sooooo long.

[@Traveler_steinie]

@jaroffireflies thanks, Chana! That would be amazing to hear from you!

[@wehvgirlpwr]

Don’t feel alone with your sourdough, I absolutely suck at sourdough even though I’ve tried and tried. I finally found a recipe for 5-minute artisan ok knead bread that can be made up in advance and stored in the fridge for up to two weeks and you on,y pull out the amount you want to use for a meal. I add my sourdough starter in with that recipe and it tastes the same. It’s quick and easy to make and store.

[@jaroffireflies]

So fun!

[@elizabethlinehan2576]

The black pearl should be read by high schoolers at best. It's to disturbing for young children.

[@jaroffireflies]

I agree it’s a middle school to high school book. I have lots of good books on my shelf that aren’t appropriate for all the ages of my children. When I find good books for a good deal though, I’m going to add them to our library :)

[@mollypapazian4423]

Did you read 📚 the Betsey, Tacy box set yet?

[@jaroffireflies]

Not yet! :)

[@lizdorrington2851]

Thank you for another awesome video !! You are anything but boring, your videos bring me a sense of calm. I have a question, how do you choose books for your home library for your children and yourself?

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words! For the books, many of them come from curriculums we have used in past years. Others come from recommendations from Read Aloud Revival. Others are just books I remember from my childhood. Others still are new books by authors we have enjoyed or gifts or things like that.

[@etimsh]

Actually it's recommended to keep salt during all meals, as a remembrance of the salt on the alter. Love you channel, you're so inspiring!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the info!

[@keturahpadgette1093]

I can spend hours arranging my books. But I'm easily distracted and wind up immersed in pages instead of dusting or organizing.

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that 📖

[@franpost1110]

Love your dining room chairs. What is the name of your prayer book or the book you read from each morning...of course it's not the bible

[@jaroffireflies]

Its called a siddur, it is a Jewish prayer book with the daily prayer services in it. Mine is from the publisher Orot.

[@spunkycat6144]

You could have a pretend library at your house with a check out folder and a drop box when they want new books (so they are put back the right way). I just thought of that while you were talking.

[@jaroffireflies]

So fun! The kids are free to take books and return them as they please, and I have a checkout system for people outside of our family now who borrow our books :)

[@jean-mariesimpson8989]

Don’t put water in the bottom of your Dutch oven when making the sourdough bread… it will steam it

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Emmahb8]

I love your idea about the online database for your books, I totally need to do that as well. I don't think I have as many books as you, but I am getting there. I loved this video, thanks for the update.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! I definitely recommend LibraryThing, it’s very easy to work with

[@shahnjaylaconnors1476]

I lose my ear buds too! I do better with old fashion corded ear buds, but my phone doesn't take them. My cat found one under my couch 🛋!

[@jaroffireflies]

Right?!? Bring back cords lol

[@juliannekarman1524]

I love our library book sales Now I have too many books and no time to read!!!!! Life!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Right???

[@taneika4269]

I LOVE Island of the Blue Dolphins and the series

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m excited to read it again :)

[@KerryJay-k1k]

The Call of the Wild by Jack London is pretty good book to read. I read this book on the 8th grade.

[@jaroffireflies]

I remember reading it also and enjoying it

[@catherinenunan3584]

Iris loves the library and it is combined with an art gallery so we always go upstairs and wander through the exhibits. I never did that with my own kids because I thought that you had to 'know' about art but we simply walk and look and when she or I find something we are interested in, we stop and chat about it. It is so stress free and now Iris feels very comfortable in there and at the library. She also has her own card, like your kids, and it makes her feel special. I think it is a lovely thing for kids to do and clever of libraries to help promote interest in borrowing. Those books were all fabulous finds and all the classic, older publications. The Dell Yearling editions are a great find. Yay Chana!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh I love that! I wish we had more art close by that I could take the kids to. For now we have our artist studies at home though and that will need to do.

[@catherinenunan3584]

@@jaroffireflies it's funny that I haven't done that yet with her because of the library/art gallery but I did find a Renoir book for kids at a charity shop. We started by looking at the one of the 2 girls at the piano. I think I can do this!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@catherinenunan3584 you can!!!

[@H2_O2]

You can stop learning how to bake bread - that bread looks delicious!

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you!

[@karenknapp4918]

You are working with new starter for the sourdough so it looks perfect. It will get fluffier with age.

[@jaroffireflies]

Good to know thank you

[@lindaanderson4587]

I really enjoyed your library organisation talk I really love books and no this was not boring to me .

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Linda ❤️

[@aprilmapp3140]

i love books and are family swap the read ones with each other , then charity the read ones very interesting again.

[@jaroffireflies]

That's a great idea!

[@LauriePreston-u4x]

Glad to see you had a wonderful and safe trip. I was wondering though what do you do with your sourdough starter during pesach? Do you throw it out and start over?

[@jaroffireflies]

That's a great question. I hadn't thought about that. I will probably keep it in the fridge for that week with some flour on top. I can sell it so I won't own it, and we keep a fridge that we sell the contents of and tape shut for Passover so we will do that.

[@gothgirlatheart3545]

I was in a really sad mood. Sad glad this popped up.

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mrenaep]

Would love to see a bookshelf tour when you are finished! 😁

[@jaroffireflies]

Coming soon!

[@cathy2142]

Did you ever find the missing ear bud?😢

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes! :)

[@zzzprinky]

love the library thing! super cool

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@andreamills5852]

I love sourdough bread but I have never made it maybe one day. 😊❤

[@jaroffireflies]

You should!

[@16MedicRN]

I live in Central FL. Judaica was best in South FL. Although, items purchased in Israel were cheaper ❤. I used Saxon math and since I was from a family of educators, I got great lesson plans 😊 on other subjects. The pork experiment was rhe best 😂

[@jackiebeans2689]

💕💕💕💕💫

[@evelynschau229]

I love Lakewood.. so many great stores. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Absolutely!

[@GillyFromPhilly]

I love Scentbird so much

[@jaroffireflies]

Its great!

[@roxannegodsey8997]

Why not dewey decimal at home as a learning task?

[@jaroffireflies]

For a library our size it’s really not necessary. This color coding really meets our needs right now. Plus Dewey only assigned one number to Jewish books, 269, and we have over 1000 Jewish books in our home, which means I could never reasonably catalog our other books. Jewish libraries tend to opt for a different numerical system when going that route

[@Thestephouse1]

❤🙏❤

[@nooncactus]

Love your Judaica finds. Toy tefillin, play positivity for the boys and for your daughter to see as well. 🩵

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I LOVE library book sales!! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Yyesssss

[@jeannenabozny5675]

So funny I just sent you an antique book of Pollyanna!

[@jaroffireflies]

Ahhhh I’m so excited!!!!!!’ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you! I don’t have an unabridged copy!

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

I'm not sure this belongs here, but I couldn't find a spot to ask. My question is what are the prayers for women to be said daily? My research started with Modeh Ani. I know there must be more, besides the morning one in waking. I'm starting a notebook/journal for my walk in the Torah. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

[@jaroffireflies]

Great question! I did a video about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4DIhqGjYrCefNU Enjoy!

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

@@jaroffireflies thanks for the link. Very informative. I'm guessing, I should look into purchasing a siddur. I can't read Hebrew, but love to see it written. Is there a siddur for beginners?

[@jaroffireflies]

@@sherryarmstrong4683 there are two that I linked in the description of that video that have both Hebrew and English :)

[@melissalondon6346]

Hi Chana, just wanted to ask what book you read from by yourself before you start your days with the kids?

[@jaroffireflies]

@@melissalondon6346 hi Melissa! It’s a prayer book. I read my morning prayers from it

[@melissalondon6346]

@@jaroffirefliesI think it’s so beautiful any chance you have a links to purchase for your prayer book? I think my husband said it’s only Hebrew so I figured as a new learner I can just hand write and translate page by page.

[@eileenalholinna5310]

I love your tan dress, Chana!! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!!

[@robindaniels2987]

I was just thinking last shabbos that I want a salt dish. Now you’ve inspired me. I loved seeing your piles of laundry. I’m about to tackle mine now. 😅The sour dough bread looks incr”edible”. Great video as usual. 🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@robindaniels2987]

One if my words above was autocorrected, I edited it. I didn’t mean your bread was nice edible. I meant incr”edible” lol and sorry for the error🥹

[@jaroffireflies]

All good! I knew what you meant :)

[@michellesunshinestar]

My sister complains about too many children's books too. They can only fit so many of them in their tiny starter home. And the two nephews have to move in together, and the third one will take the other room. We're going to find out the gender next week we think. My Kindle will put the book you are reading up front of the line. And there's a search feature where you can look up a book you think you have. Chana, I used to volunteer for the library. I can't anymore because I can't read a bar code.

[@penelopesheehan5927]

Wow! I love the library organization! And all the side commentary by No-Longer-Baby Firefly!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Penelope!

[@יעלבןאריה-ע4כ]

💝 חודש טוב ומבורך.

[@jaroffireflies]

Chodesh tov!

[@Spot2e]

Your bread looks delicious 😋 ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@brendalapeyrouse2174]

I just went to our Friends of the Library sale. It was five dollars for a large paper bag. All you can fit in a bag . I bought four bags!

[@jaroffireflies]

THATS AMAZING!!!!

[@colleenorrick5415]

Island of the Blue Dolphins! Love your book choices!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@cindyhalpern3187]

I am so pleased you devote time to books. Taking the children to the library and having a strong home library at home are both so important to their learning! Your young son loved reading time, a strong sign he will love reading. And I had sour dough bread when I visited San Francisco on a trip to visit a relative! It was delicious. I think you have a very rich life with your family. Judaism is made to feel good and special in your home!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you very much for your kind words and lovely comment :)

[@SustainableSierra]

Thank you for normalising having sandwiches for dinner! We mums are busy. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

LOL My pleasure! we just had sandwiches for dinner again tonight!

[@pmark1771]

If you cover your books with clear adhesive vinyl (Contact paper), they will last longer. If they really dirty, you'd can clean them with a towel with a little bit of rubbing alcohol before addressing my the vinyl. The bread looks good. Shalom!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the tips and kind words!

[@cathyyoung5865]

Way to go with the sour dough bread, it looks great for a beginner. That is something I would like to try soon. I LOVE the thank you for not speaking sign. I think those should be placed EVERYWHERE in the world!!!! Lol. As usual loved the video.

[@jaroffireflies]

Isn't it the best little sign???

[@meir9787]

Enjoyed watching your trip to Lakewood, NJ & your return to Texas. In my Brooklyn, NY neighborhood many use sour dough in the place of a challah for Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Very cool! We used it sometimes by my sister (in law) for Shabbat

[@hoosierlady3085]

I love the library organization! I'm retired from the public library. Blessings!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Wonderful!

[@mcomeslast]

Nice haul! I am resting today (migraine) but Hebrew study and sewing, hopefully tomorrow. Oh I get it, I am working on learning to make pita and laffa. Still a process.

[@jaroffireflies]

Ohhhhh so fun! Good luck!

[@sherriroberson542]

Your bread looked beautiful!! What a clever idea for the library books!! I'm impressed!!! 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! 😊

[@jennbidwelledwardson2885]

Sourdough. 🤪 I have tried. I had 3 starters never start. I bought a dehydrated starter, got it up to speed(or so I thought) and tried baking with it. I got 2 really great hockey pucks. I don't know if I'll try again. I don't know that sourdough is for me. I am a pretty good baker but sourdough is maybe not my thing. Yours looked great and I really enjoyed this glimpse into your day.

[@jaroffireflies]

Sourdough is definitely something different form regular bread!