Snow Day in the Life | Spend the Day with Me | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)

[@jaroffireflies]

Even though I filmed this last week, it snowed again last night! But it’s not as cold now so not as much of an adventure 😂 Hope you are all staying warm unless you’re in the southern hemisphere in which case hope you’re keeping cool!

[@kathy3178]

We are in NC at the foothills of the Blue ridge Mountains. We didn't get any snow but it is definitely cold here.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@kathy3178 stay warm! That’s a gorgeous part of the country to live in :)

[@shawndavis824]

We got a slight dusting of snow here in the No GA mountains. It was so cold-lows below 10 degrees and highs in the upper20s/low 30s. To help stay warm and cozy I made a big pot of venison stew and baked a loaf of bread (in the bread machine) My grands love it when I turn our kitchen table into a fort for them. They will play in it for hours. Stay warm! Have a great week and blessed Shao.

[@lindaversil1121]

I don’t put bullion cubes or powder in my soup. Lots of msg and very salty. Look at the ingredients in osem powder mix. Lots of msg.

[@juliadoherty83]

We call Me Fireflys recipe pearl couscous. One of my boys makes it and drops it off to me. I love it, it's the only couscous I'll eat. I don't eat humous at all. I don't like the texture.

[@cathy2142]

Montanan here. Yes that counts as snow😊. We call that a skiff of snow❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️☃️

[@jaroffireflies]

Love it!

[@cathy2142]

@@jaroffirefliesmy medically fragile daughter struggles with many things. Physically and mentally. 😢. I told her how you say but thats ok and keep it moving😊 We started saying chana says. Buts thats ok! 😊. It has helped at times❤❤❤

[@janicebeckett7287]

I think all kids love a fort and yours was amazing! I look forward to Monday's because I get to see see you, Chana! You are a jewel!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! :)

[@annie76800]

Baby Firefly sounds like a baby bobcat and it is making me smile! 😊 If it helps, my husband and I had to replace our hot water heater just before we got the subzero temperatures here in Michigan. The joys of homeownership 😂

[@natalijabosnjak6067]

Every shade of green looks great on you

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you! 😊

[@kathleencasella4703]

Be careful in this weather. We woke up to freezing rain. I live in Missouri. I so enjoy your videos. You put a smile on my face every time. May God watch over you and bless you and your family. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

You be careful too! Thank you and stay safe!

[@llibrescuinaimusica7273]

What a fun day you had family! 🌨️😊 The red leaves covert with snow look so pretty too. The idea to buile a cozy tent with your furniture and blankets is top! Imagine being a kid and stay, with a lentern, read a book, play....Bravo mum ! One of my favourite soup is thyme soup. The basic ingredients are: thyme, garlic, olive oil, rustic bread and onions. It's delicious, easy to make, cheap and so flavoury. A big hug! 🍵🤍

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the soup suggestion! I never should have thought of that! sounds so yum!

[@cindyhalpern3187]

We are in between storms in Rhode Island. I am grateful to HASHEM for a clear day. I had to take my former husband for cataracts surgery. All went well!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad it went well and you had clear weather to safely get there! Baruch Hashem!

[@angelakutlik4526]

I used to love snow days!

[@monikatonsor9530]

Greetings from central Illinois. We woke up to 1/4” of ice on everything - even our windows! Fortunately, no freezing pipes for us. Since it is another “inside” day, you’ve inspired me to make soup with what I have in the fridge. We will see how that turns out. Is anybody else ready for spring?

[@jaroffireflies]

Wow that's a lot of ice!!!! I hope you enjoyed your soup :) I am ready for spring!!! I want to go hiking! lol

[@narelleworks8448]

It’s summer here in Brisbane, Australia. Yesterday was 39C and today only 30C. The joys of the season. Stay warm out there. 🩷🙏🏼❄️

[@jaroffireflies]

Ahhh sounds so nice!

[@jeannenabozny5675]

I use to love to make tents with card table and blankets when I was young then with the kids and grandkids. So fun. Stay warm! We are in a motor home with diesel heat so we are cozy in this arctic storm. Now today its rain! So much slush now not fun any more.

[@hollyderosa2288]

How cute is Baby Firefly!?! I’m in MD and it’s cold here. We have a well and know what it’s like when you can’t flush a toilet. Not fun! You have an infectious smile and attitude, which is why I love watching your videos.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you!!!

[@bukikaholmes1172]

I’m in Maryland as well! 👋

[@Donna-qy2nh]

Thanks for sharing your life with us

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for being here ❤️

[@gillianc8106]

Super cosy and relaxing video today - thank you for sharing it with us! By way of thanks, I have a really easy and delicious butternut soup recipe for you, from my family here in Scotland! Cut a butternut squash in half lengthways and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Dot with butter and place cut side up in a baking tray in a medium-hot oven for, say, 45 minutes or so - the squash should be soft and browned. While the squash is roasting, peel and cut up a couple of large potatoes (this recipe is super forgiving, just use whatever you have!) and put on to boil in a pot of chicken or vegetable stock until tender. When the squash is out of the oven and cooled enough, remove the skin and cut the flesh into chunks. Add to the pot of cooked potatoes and stock, and blend with a stick blender until smooth, or transfer to your Vitamix to blitz, then return back to the pan. Add some cream to the soup and gently heat through before tasting for seasoning, adding salt and black pepper if desired, and serving - it’s great with roasted seeds or a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top! I often add a good sprinkle of ginger or nutmeg to the stock before cooking the potatoes, but I’ve been known to add garlic too. You can also add any other root vegetables you have lying around to the stock to cook with the potatoes - I’ve used carrots and parsnips before, and it was still great. It’s very simple but so warming and delicious, perfect for snow days. I hope you give it a try and let me know if you enjoy it as much as we do!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing the recipe! It sounds delicious!!!

[@kristinrooney-erb501]

On Pinterest I found a recipe for an autumn carrot sweet potato curry soup. I make it a little thicker than the recipe but one nice thing is you could easily swap out butter for olive oil and have it dairy free :)

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh that sounds delicious! I think my kids would really love that too! I’ll be looking that up, thank you!

[@damealeta3541]

Can you point us in the direction of a recipe? This sounds great! Thanks.

[@villemokellin]

So glad to see a new video from you, i needed a positiv voice. We have almost inches of snow where i live in Norway. Have a blessed week

[@jaroffireflies]

Stay warm and cozy! ❤️❤️❤️

[@UOlover13]

My family loves chicken tortilla soup, Zappa toscana, and broccoli potato cheese soup! I’m sure they could be adapted to kosher. But those are our favorites and my kids don’t really enjoy eating soup. 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Ohhh broccoli cheese soup! That sounds so good!

[@aprilmapp3140]

I used to put sheet over my chair when my kids were little,they loved it i love your video there always interesting, have a great day .

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! You too!

[@lindamoulton1560]

When I was a Nanny during snow days, we would always have "Sock Fights" where the kiddos and I would find any stray pieces of laundry and try to throw them into laundry baskets. I even had a playlist of orchestral music which made the entire day even more epic, one snow storm in particular I had the Lord of the Rings Return of the King soundtrack playing and it made laundry so so so much fun! (And then we watched Happy Feet and made GORP- Good old Raisins and Peanuts).

[@jaroffireflies]

I love the idea of a sock fight with the classical music! What fun!

[@tamikuhn3344]

Midwest has the best of all seasons! Frozen pipes here can break and flood closets, house, and homes so we must keep the heat inside no less than 68. I feel cold around 72. Can certainly understand not using space heaters with small children. Contractors insulate our pipes here -there may be new ways of doing that now-especially if pipes are near outside walls. Very sympathetic to the toilet flushing. Wonder if hot water might help? The South sure seems to be getting more cold weather than I remember and more tornadoes, too. As always love your creativity. Was hoping you might have an opportunity to draw. Tent was a great mom win!!

[@eileenalholinna5310]

Interesting! Snow in Texas! It’s cold and snowy here in the lower peninsula of Michigan!! I am just home today! No need to go anywhere! ❤

[@martinelanglois3158]

Good morning ! 🌞 I never put bouillon cubes in my soup, I only use my homemade broth and my soup looks like yours. I sometimes like to prepare dhal, which is an Indian soup with coral lentils. 😋 Hope you don't have more problems with the pipes. Glad the kids got to see snow, a woodpecker and rabbit tracks. How lucky! 🐇 Won't happen to me in a big city. Lots of squirrels and pigeons though. Have a great week! 💚

[@jaroffireflies]

We are in the suburbs but we have a ton of fun wildlife! I have seen lots of bobcats and coyotes lately too! And a raccoon!

[@martinelanglois3158]

@@jaroffireflies I remember one evening years ago seeing a raccoon in downtown Montreal walking towards the alley behind the Ritz Carlton Hotel and some big restaurants. Going for the trash bins. What a surprise that was! 🦝

[@jaroffireflies]

@@martinelanglois3158 yes! I have lived here for so long and never in my life seen a raccoon 🦝

[@DWN454]

Chana, I’m in the pacific NW. We had ICE, ICE for almost 10 days. Everyone stuck at home and poor hubby going slowly stir crazy. It’s melted now just in time for new siding which is being installed. What a winter!

[@jaroffireflies]

Wow that's crazy! Ice!

[@laurenk88pa]

Love the fort!

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Chana, you look extra pretty in greeen, it matches your pretty eye color! The tent idea is seriously the coolest thing ever, that is definitely a mom win! I'm in New York so it's cold and there is snow on the ground. I have been keeping the heat on longer than I normally do! I love watching a warm and cozy video!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Sarah! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fd5818]

PS while I was babbling, I forgot to tell you, on snow days my kids loved to make tents out of dining room table and chairs. Having a two story, they would get cardboard from the garage or their plastic sleds , and slide down the stairs, they would drag a mattress from the bottom bunk to slide into. I was not threith that idea of the stair slide but what to do in snow days???

[@heavenlane570]

Idea for the kids should you get more freezing temps. Fill water balloons with colored water. Set outside to freeze. They can make sculptures and if you feel enough- and igloo!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh that sounds so fun!!!

[@TheLastchild101]

Wow! I'll admit your winter so far, is way worse than ours; and I'm in Canada! Stay warm, stay safe! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

That is crazy!!! It snowed again after this video, totally fun to get snow once, crazy to get it twice! And its barely January!

[@none4530]

The snow looks so lovely. Hello from Scotland! We're having crazy weather too-- storm Isha (how funny)! The wind got up to 90mph, and all trains are cancelled and flights diverted. I've never experienced wind so strong before, I could not walk straight.

[@jaroffireflies]

Wow!!!

[@amandajpuryer8286]

Yes, that was snow! Though my sister used to call it 'icing sugar' (we're in the UK) 'cause it barely covered the ground where I live and she'd get inches derp up in the mountains lol. But snow in Texas!! 😮 That's cool.

[@jaroffireflies]

Icing sugar! That is so fun!

[@jeaniedenton-smith1041]

Shalom Chana! 😊 I so enjoyed this video! I can now appreciate more and relate to certain things! I went to my Rabbi's house last Friday/Shabbat evening and had a bowl of the Rebbetzen's chicken soup! 😊 Also, I'm waaaay up North in WA state where we get alot of ❄!!!

[@lynnettewood355]

Here in Adelaide we had 41 on Tuesday!!!!! Staying cool is a challenge!! Thank goodness for air conditioning.

[@jaroffireflies]

Ah yes we love the ac here when summer rolls around!

[@cheryleverard9728]

Your giggle makes my heart warm!!! Thank you

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ashextraordinaire]

It was 18 degrees when I left for work this morning, but luckily houses in Virginia can't be built with water pipes in exterior walls, so we run less risk of frozen pipes in the house. (Knock on wood. No guarantees for the outdoor pipes!) May all your pipes un-freeze AND STAY THAT WAY, and may your kids always remember that awesome cozy fort!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh that's so smart to have pipes on interior walls! Here literally everything is on an exterior wall!!! All the water appliances, showers toilets everything!

[@ashextraordinaire]

@@jaroffireflies Same at my sister's house in Georgia! Last winter, everybody in her neighborhood had frozen or burst pipes. I hope you haven't had to deal with any of that!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@ashextraordinaire thankfully we did not. But that last big storm a couple years ago, a lot of our friends did.

[@nancyyachnes7349]

LOVE your fort!!! so creative! i think our temperatures kissed the 30s during the cold snap, but here in Orlando, we didn’t have snow LOL!

[@thecottagerose]

I'm in Arizona, and we did get to freezing, 28, but thankfully no snow, although the mountains around me were covered. Great fort, what's not to love?

[@jaroffireflies]

:)

[@Asasas222w]

Another very nice video! I'm from New Jersey and we did get a few inches of snow. Chicken soup is fantastic! Shalom Aleichem!

[@jaroffireflies]

That is awesome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@יעלבןאריה-ע4כ]

מקסים הבית החמוד שהכנת לילדים...⛺️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Toda!

[@Sammysam44]

Girly!! What a pain😢.. look into wrapping your pipes in heat tape/insulation!! Hang in there ❤

[@MachaMongRuad]

Leaving cabinet doors open so warm air can get to plumbing is helpful as well, as long as it's somewhere safe from Baby Firefly! Stay warm, lovely friends!! 💜💜

[@Sammysam44]

​@MachaMongRuad yes! That can be helpful too! I was thinking if it's an issue with the sinks, if u keep them on a little more than a drip, it can help

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the tips!

[@jackandlizpearce8048]

Let the water run in the kitchen at night. Always check the weather forecast.

[@spunkycat6144]

My Dad is a Civil War re-enactor..that would blow his mind. I feel like we lived the war year round because we would go to the battlefields during the summer. My amazing mother would SEW all of his battle uniforms, yes, woolen uniforms. Her dresses as well. Our entire family would dress up. 😅

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow that is amazing!

[@ST-fw3td]

My family makes a soup we call "Hamburger soup". It's super tasty and comforting, and totally customizable. All you need is a pound of ground beef (or alternative), a large can or bottle of V8 or tomato juice, a packet of beef stew seasoning, macaroni or rice or barley, and veggies. Canned, fresh, or frozen works, just use whatever you have on hand!

[@jaroffireflies]

That sounds so easy and filling! Thank you for sharing!

[@keahithefieryone8513]

I'm a little late to the party but I'm here now! Pahrump NV got down to freezing and it froze my Well pump- who knew? Husband insulated it and now we're back in business, have a great rest of your day Chana

[@jaroffireflies]

Have a great day too! That desert for sure can get cold!!!

[@Julie5231veg]

Many thanks for your latest update! What a shame that your toilets and washing machine froze for a time in the cold weather. The snow I told you about last week did arrive after which it rained and then froze so we had icy roads and pavements for a few days. Just like you, I do not go out anywhere when it’s like that! Anyway it’s all gone now thank goodness, but it’s been replaced by very heavy winds and lots of weather warnings for the next few days. Your fort looked magical ! What a brilliant idea! I noticed you had a quilt in there, any chance of a video (when you can find the time!) on quilts that you have made?! I’ve been a hand quilter for years now, so love seeing other people’s quilts. Also love your table cloth, it looks like the William Morris strawberry thief pattern? one of my favourites! Stay warm and safe. 💜

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! The tablecloth is just an extra wide quilting cloth I got and hemmed to fit the table. Most of the quilts that you see are made by family members, not by me. I really enjoy quilting, but it's silly for me to make more quilts when the kids already have so many.

[@Julie5231veg]

Well I couldn’t imagine where you would find the time to make lots of quilts anyway, you are soooo busy! Hope the weather has warmed up for you. 💜

[@jaroffireflies]

@@Julie5231veg yes I am Galway through a quilt and I’m in the same place I was 8 years ago 😂

[@Julie5231veg]

@@jaroffireflies Tell me about it! As I mostly hand piece and hand quilt a bed size quilt can take me a couple of years!! But I still have lots of UFO’s that need finishing off ( and lots of fat quarters and fabrics that need using up! ) I think every quilter does. Me more so now as the joints in my hands start to play up and ache a lot if I do a lot of hand quilting, so Im trying to use my sewing machine instead, but I don’t enjoy it half as much as doing it all by hand😢 Hope the meal planning you talked about last week is working for you🤞💜

[@jaroffireflies]

@@Julie5231veg I love hand quilting but yes time!!!

[@camcas727]

40 degrees Celsius here today - iced drinks ,swimming pool , air conditioning and watching the AO tennis-the sounds of summer

[@jaroffireflies]

Love it! Where do you live?

[@camcas727]

@@jaroffireflies South Australia

[@jaroffireflies]

@@camcas727 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@danielleporter1829]

The fort looked like it was a fun time was had by all.😊 Loved baby Firefly's commentary while you were thinking out loud on Civil War resorces and he's the cutest assistant director in mommy's arms when you're filming 😊🎥. It's been raining here in SoCal all day so no going out for me. Glad it warmed up for you guys down there by the end of last week.

[@jaroffireflies]

Definitely a super fun fort!

[@dianebondhus9355]

Your fort was awesome! I remember doing that with my kiddos. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@LaryODMar]

I'm in East Tennessee, where our temps are usually in the 40s this time of year and we maybe get 5 inches of snow in the entire season. Last week we had temps in the teens and single digits every day and 6 inches of snow in one day! Yesterday was the first day I ventured outside in a week because I don't do cold! 😂

[@m.harris2429]

Would love to see you teach us about the siddur , and how to use it. Love your channel.❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Have you seen this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4DIhqGjYrCefNU ? It's an older one, but I go through and talk about prayer in it. If you were interested in something more please let me know.

[@mamabear1475]

We live here in Missouri. We have been getting freezing rain so our roads are like skating rinks! Great day to make hot chocolate and stay in. As far as soups go, we love to make broccoli cheddar soup. I will often put potatoes in it to bulk it up. Most recipes require a chicken broth base with milk but you could easily substitute a veggie broth instead. Blessings and stay warm!

[@jaroffireflies]

Hot chocolate is a great idea! I love to make broccoli cheddar soup this week! yum!

[@LornaDoone-ot7se]

Thanks for sharing your life with us

[@DJW1981]

For Friday night dinner I often make a soup of parsnip, carrot, onion, ginger and leek made in vegetable stock. It's based on a recipe I found in an old Jewish cookbook.

[@jaroffireflies]

That sounds so good!

[@DJW1981]

@@jaroffireflies Give it a go, it's very filling :)

[@behindthegrandadventure3518]

I live in northern Michigan so it's been cold but we're more equipped than the south to deal with the cold. We haven't had to drip faucets or have any lines freeze, if we did our tenants would let us know. Glad you're staying warm

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad y'all are set up for it!

[@3hearts1lifeyo-yo42]

us in Houston just stayed home and my house hid under blankets all day. We also had chicken soup that night. A soup that we make is chicken tortilla soup. Oh and tomorrow night we are having tomato soup and grilled 3 cheese sandwiches (American, Swiss and cheddar). Stay Shiny!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh your food sounds so delicious! And hey nice firefly reference! You saw the scarf!!!

[@3hearts1lifeyo-yo42]

@@jaroffireflies I actually got to meet Jewel Staite at a convention I was working at. I was ahead of registration at the time, and she was walking through the con and asked “who is the redhead that’s kicking butt on registration” so they brought her over to me to introduce us. The following year I got to meet Sylvester McCoy he was an absolute hoot. He had broken his foot and so he had a scooter and was running around on that thing like a madman just like any good Doctor would do.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@3hearts1lifeyo-yo42 oh that is soooo cool!

[@michellesunshinestar]

It's finally above freezing. I have cleaning to do today. I have trash to take out. It piled up. Inspections are tomorrow. Fun.......

[@jaroffireflies]

Good luck!

[@timeenchantre1]

Oh that's snow. We got about 6 feet of the white stuff . It's going up to 28 today and I couldn't be happier! Stay safe!!

[@jaroffireflies]

WOW that's a lot of snow!

[@InkyM4]

Beef, tomato, and aicini de pepe soup always hits the spot. (Also... half a chapter on the seminal conflict in American history?? What??)

[@zzzzipy12]

We are finally thawing out in Arkansas, now it’s going to rain for a week. I’m sure the duck hunters are happy! This time, I didn’t have any frozen pipes! Still praying for Israel! 🙏🏻🇮🇱🙏🏻

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your prayers!!!

[@grievousangel7742]

I use your chicken soup recipe and love it! My favourite soup is leek and potato but l also make what l call "back of the fridge soup" where l just take everything that has been sitting there for too long and boiling it is the only option... That leads to some interesting combinations!!!❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Ohhhhh as fun as back of the fridge soup sounds, i absolutely need leek and potato soup in my life!

[@cheryleverard9728]

We are snowbirds We are retired and fly south to AZ for the winter. It has been chilly for down here BUT up at home (Spokane WA will always be home) a high of minus 6 last week

[@juliadoherty83]

I hope the little ones (& Bella) are having a fantastic time. Bless their hearts. It does look like snow but it could be a heavy frost. We're hosting storm Isha at the moment. The winds are at/ have been at 100mph. I expected to lose part of our fence, but it's still standing. My grandsons' therapy dog (Ralph) has been barking at their front door regularly, not understanding the wind is rattling the door knocker. On the seventh eruption of him barking Eloise resorted to taping the knocker and letterbox down! 🐶😂🌪 We use lagging (pool noodles cut to size) on our outdoor pipes. Just gives an extra element of protection. Maybe you could do the same?. Stay warm, stay safe, stay home, stay happy.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words and the pool noodle suggestion! We do not have any exposed pipes here, and none are insulated in side the walls. Just the way they build houses here :) But we are staying warm and cozy here in the house! Hope you have a great week!

[@juliadoherty83]

Thank you. We now have storm Jocelyn here. I was having a race with one of our wheelie bins this morning. (It's 4.02pm here.) It beat me to the road but luckily there are only nine bungalows here, so neither of us suffered. Well, I mean, there's my dignity but hey hoe. Have a good day. Thanks for the uploads, you're actually helping my memory in the strangest way. I've managed to retain your name and face this week without having to keep going back and checking. So, another thing to add to your supermum cape.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@juliadoherty83 oh wow!

[@ivanapekarovicova5438]

We had water shortage week before Christmas for 3 days no toilets no running water it was hard … We also love broccoli cream soup 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow!!!! I am very glad that we have never experienced that here!

[@susanhunter150]

I made your chicken soup (after watching your previous video of you making it) and I enjoyed it so much! It was so easy to make and I still have a couple of containers left in my freezer. I really like watching your recipes.

[@jaroffireflies]

I am so thrilled to hear that you enjoyed it!!!!!

[@christinamillington2342]

I hope everything is going well. england is very cold right now lol. no snow though. extremely happy about that lol ss

[@patrickl.foster7231]

Hello Chana! 😊 I am here in South Alabama, and it got very cold, just enough "snow" to cover grass areas that's all. Even though I grew up in Ohio....I can't handle this kinda cold anymore! Once it hit freezing forget it! 😊 stay warm!

[@jaroffireflies]

How quickly we adapt to the heat lol

[@patrickl.foster7231]

@@jaroffireflies well as long as there is A/C, and water to dive into! 😜

[@jaroffireflies]

@@patrickl.foster7231 yessss! We have long hot season so pools are very common here.

[@patrickl.foster7231]

@@jaroffireflies yes same here in South Alabama, and the mobile bay......if your brave or desperate enough to swim that water, I prefer clean pool water or the gulf! Mobile bay doesn't have the cleanest water. 😀

[@jaroffireflies]

@@patrickl.foster7231 I also prefer a clean pool lol

[@karenjohnson5634]

Lucky you getting snow!! ❄️ It has been very cold in NC (for us) but no snow!! 😢 I don’t think we have had snow for 2-3 years now (in my location). I love to make the first footprints in snow! 😂 Favorite soup is broccoli and cheese!!! I stay warm with my electric blanket!! 😊 We heat with natural gas but will use space heaters in the bathroom. I’m sorry your toilets and washer froze!! 😩

[@jaroffireflies]

We often don’t get snow and when we do, it’s rare that it sticks. So even though this wasn’t much, it was special! Broccoli and cheese is so yum!

[@karenjohnson5634]

@@jaroffireflies😊 it doesn’t usually stick here either. ❄️ ⛄️ 😢 totally agree that when it does, it’s special!! 😊

[@louiseblondin2824]

So used to it 😂. Proud Canadian here

[@mcomeslast]

I posted a soup recipe here from my phone. I am just south of you. I stayed in my apartment, had the fire place lit a couple times and studied in my chair with my dog!

[@jaroffireflies]

Ah a fire sounds nice!

[@CherylNoe]

I lived in NJ until I was in my 50's. I forgot all about leaving the water dripping and frozen pipes. I have been living in South Florida for about 15 years and don't miss the bitter cold and everything that comes with it at all. Now that I am thinking about it, I used to put a small electric space heater in the basement next to where the main water pipe came into the house. Keeping that area warm seemed to help avoid the frozen pipes.

[@jaroffireflies]

It must be so nice and warm in south Florida right now!

[@judybisbee5457]

When I was homeschooling I loved using the American girl books Addis is the Civil war girl also my DH is related to Abraham Lincoln big hugs to you and yours.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh so cool! Thanks for the book recommendation!

[@damealeta3541]

My niece lives in Haslet, Tx and says it's crazy cold. We here in the Los Angeles area are getting a nice cold rain storm. Much needed precipitation! I never complain about rain, we need it so much. And our mountain community needs the snow for their economy. Love, love, love your head scarf and shirt color. Yay, green💚 My mother-in-law used to make chicken soup with pasta. Simple, hearty fare that brings back memories of cozy suppers with family. It was so sweet that Baby Firefly got to be alone in the fort to explore. Once the big kids descend upon it the vibe will change. Great Mama Bears think of building forts and doing freezing cold walks for their cubs. Chana is a Great Mama Bear! Warm hugs! 🤗😘

[@jaroffireflies]

Chicken soup with pasta is so yummy! The kids have all been loving the fort and Bella the protector lays at the entrance on a blanket lol

[@kimtoney4823]

I want to live in the fort a few days! With hot cocoa and books to read! I'm reverting back to my childhood, sometimes it'd be nice to escape for a few days! Blessings to you all. Stay warm!

[@jaroffireflies]

Right? Such a cozy place to curl up!

[@LalaCats3]

It's a good thing you know how to manage with the toilets not functioning 100%. I loved seeing the kids' footprints in the snow next to the rabbit paw prints. Soup sounds so good. My favorite soup I ever ate was at a pub in Scotland -- potato leek soup. But I have never made it. I do enjoy chicken noodle soup with lots and lots of noodles.

[@jaroffireflies]

I have leeks and potatoes on my grocery list now! Very excited to make a potato leek soup!

[@user-gs3fm2rh3j]

Cool fort/ tent play 😁😃bet the kids had a blast!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 🤗 They absolutely did!

[@mjstevens8494]

After reading a few of the comments here, I’m feeling rather blessed in Montana. It’s been in the mid 40’s for a week and snow has melted. Yay! We all love potato soup, any veg soup with cabbage (sort of a ‘clean out the leftovers’ concoction). Also love wild rice in soup. I tried your spaghetti bake last week and it was a hit. For sure, its a repeat. Thanks so much for the recipe. Stay warm.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad tat you guys enjoyed the spaghetti bake!!! Its always a fav here too :) Glad your snow has melted :) And thank you for sharing your favorite soups! my neighbor makes a cabbage soup that I just love.

[@sheliamaynus9869]

Snow days! Love 'em! ❄️

[@jaroffireflies]

Me too!

[@SusanP674]

I have to tell you that I look forward to Mondays because it means I can watch a new video of yours when I get home from work. What a treat, thank you Chana! 💙 I lost power and heat for 4 days in Oregon, super cold and snow/ice, not the best week but I survived, lol.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you so much!!!!

[@karengilday6513]

I'm from Pennsylvania, and according to our winters, that would definitely be classified as snow. There are so many textures of snow, sometimes slushy, sometimes heavy and kind of wet (we call it a bushbender - great for making snowmen) and then sometimes gritty like you have now. Who would think that Texas is having the same kind of weather that we Pennsylvanians are having!! Have fun in it!🥰

[@electric_spacecats]

After our scorching summer, I welcomed this freeze. I was glad it was not like 2021 and everyone was safe!

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m glad it wasn’t too bad also :)

[@winnieewing7730]

We had snow during the week not a lot but it was beautiful. My mammy always said (it takes a fall of snow ❄️ to kill all the germs)and might I added my mammy was never wrong. She told us children that😅😅❤Ireland x

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that! Thank you for sharing!

[@judithburdine4910]

Loved the video!! The fort looked fantastic. Good mom. Is it that necessity is the mother of invention. 😊😊😊😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@ponyvet77]

Northern(ish) Canada here...had to switch the weather app to farenheit to get some prospective...we also get "feel like" temps because of the moisture in the air combined with the wind....it'll be a balmy -9 (-23C) at night. Our house is thankfully winterproof (but definitely still need the wool socks and sweaters) but my barn not so much...so I still deal with all the water woes - not fun!! Frozen toes and frozen nose everywhere I go!

[@jaroffireflies]

Yesss wool socks are everything in this cold weather!

[@sophiemorrison9820]

Hi, Chana. Black Bean Soup courtesy of GE Appliances. It's vegan, relatively quick, delicious, hearty, easy. Goes with any toppings or sandwich. (Grilled cheese?) Cheers!

[@jaroffireflies]

Ohhhh black bean soup is so good!

[@63Littlemouse]

That is an awesome fort ! So cosy in there I'd like to crawl in and read a book 🥰 What better on a snowy day than piping hot soup yum 😋

[@jaroffireflies]

It was a very cozy day :)

[@louiseclark7967]

Hello, Chana! Here in CT we are at the end of a week of arctic temps too! I had to LOL at your philosophy: Hey, we don't have a functioning toilet, but we are going out to enjoy the beautiful snow! That's so awesome. Hot soup and a blanket fort...great indoor day! Love to all ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@juliaforbes-nish9027]

You took me right back to my childhood I loved making indoor tents when I was small Very cold and snowy here in Scotland

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you got a trip down memory lane :) Stay warm!

[@alennegrabowski5506]

It's not so bad here in NE Wisconsin, this past wk was very cold, but that's pretty normal for January here. You just have to bundle up more if you're going to be outside for more than a few minutes. Most people have pretty heavy & warm winter jackets, hats, gloves/mittens & the essential boots & snow pants get worn any time I need to shovel outside. Hope it warms up for you soon.

[@jaroffireflies]

Snow boots are another thing that we do not have here :)

[@aliceafletcher6449]

Chaná, I really love that you used tarragon in your chicken soup.

[@gloriaunderhill9401]

-37 below here is Northeast Wyoming. -54 below with wind chill.

[@jaroffireflies]

Brrrrrr!

[@blynn80]

In northern Wyoming, we are finally warming up. We spent a week+ in negative temps day and night. I think our lowest was in the -30s°F. Oh, holy moly, it was cold!! Today was +45°F and a very muddy welcome!!!

[@yesabenson]

Who knew Texas got that cold!! The fort is fantastic-good job momma!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Cold weather like this is rare for us for sure!

[@laurenbrunault6902]

This peanut sweet potato stew is tasty and easy, plus gluten and dairy free. I don't like peas so used the corn.

[@jaroffireflies]

Sounds great!

[@wandajolley2570]

I make a vegetable beef soup. I put Beef Broth with a large can of tomato sauce, I add scrambled and cooked hamburger meat, carrots, celery, onions, cabbage, potatoes, a bunch of spices. My family loves it. It’s great on a cold day.

[@jaroffireflies]

Delicious!

[@susanhobbins3744]

You are one creative mom.Is there anything the state can provide or sell to everyone that experiences frozen pipes from this wacky weather.especially Texans .Even if you do have to use it just have it.Your soup looked so good.Have a great week and a peaceful Shabbat

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words Susan! The state doesn't really provide things for cold weather. Thank you and have a great day!

[@mags102755]

Chana it's also very cold up here in Massachusetts today. It's been cold up here for about a week, but the January thaw is on it's way. I just wanted to tell you I never use chicken bouillon in my chicken soup either. 🙂Have a great week!

[@jaroffireflies]

Hope you have a great week too!!!!!

[@elizabethmartineau-marshal341]

10 Fahrenheit = -12 Celsius that is cold for Texas! I live in Canada, that is cold for us as well but we don't have the freezing problem with the pipes because we are used to the temperature & we even get colder temperatures. To stay warm I dress warm, go out only when I need to we keep the temperature in our home between 20 - 22 Celsius.

[@jaroffireflies]

Definitely cold for us :)

[@greetingsfromwi9819]

Soo cold and snowy and icy here in southern Wisconsin. Another weather advisory for tomorrow. Impatiently waiting for spring.

[@jaroffireflies]

Stay warm!

[@westzed23]

Do you have a bird feeder for the children to watch. It's fun to see which birds eat seeds, peanuts, or suet. For soups I like borscht and Italian wedding soup. Borscht is great for warming up, and you can change it to suit your family. I live in Red Deer, Canada which is on the prairies. Last week was brutal her. It got down to -48C which made it -60C with wind chill. Way too cold for me. I think that is around -55 and -76. We stayed inside and curled up with fuzzy blankets and watched videos.

[@jaroffireflies]

We do have a bird feeder! That's a great suggestion :)

[@LizaPrx]

As someone who lives in a place that averages 130" of snow a year and can get as low as -40 (without the wind chill) a tip for keeping pipes from freezing, if they are in a cupboard that can be left open to allow your house heat in that really helps! and anytime my washer/dishwasher has frozen I just put a space heater near by on low and can usually use it again in a few hours.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the tip!!!

[@rissylantz4072]

Well we rarely get snow here in Vancouver BC but you saw the dump we got last week. Not a trace of it now.

[@jaroffireflies]

That's how it is here!

[@janithgottfried8320]

Hi Chana! Nothing like good soups or chili's when the cold comes calling! It got quite cold here in Florida also, so a pot of turkey chili got made and warmed us up from the inside. I hope everything defrosts okay without any damage. I remember loving snow days as a child, but as I got older and colder my fondness for snow and ice has completely disappeared! Hence the move to Florida! Stay warm and safe, and as always a pleasure to watch and learn....

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad that you enjoyed! Thank you for being here!