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16.12.15 | jesslynnwrites | No Comments

Tanya Burr 12 Days Calendar Unboxing

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When Tanya announced that she was including a calendar in her Christmas beauty line, I immediately wanted to get it. Unfortunately, I didn’t jump on it quickly enough so I had to wait for it to come back into stock. I knew having this calendar would allow me to try new stuff in her line…

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12.12.15 | jesslynnwrites | No Comments

Latkes (a.k.a. Potato Pancakes)

Lifestyle

*I got this recipe from Epicurious, but I have altered it a bit.  Latkes, or potato pancakes, are a typical dish served during Hanukkah. They are delicious and are usually served with applesauce. I personally like to eat them as is or with ketchup.   What you will need: 1 lb. potatoes (Russets work the…

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11.12.15 | jesslynnwrites | No Comments

The Dreidel Game

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I think I have played this game maybe once or twice in my life, but to be fair it’s mostly a game for kids. Now, it is considered a gambling game, but it was altered to be kid-friendly.   What you will need:  A dreidel (which is just a spinning top)   Coins or candy…

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09.12.15 | jesslynnwrites | No Comments

Hanukkah Songs

Lifestyle

The one thing that I am not fond of this time of year is that there are not as many Hanukkah songs as there are Christmas songs. Don’t get me wrong, I do love me some Christmas songs but I wish I could hear more Hanukkah songs among those Christmas songs. You should know that I actually…

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07.12.15 | jesslynnwrites | No Comments

The Story of Hanukkah & the Menorah

Lifestyle

I get a lot of questions about Hanukkah from friends, family, and strangers. I think that it’s great that they are interested, but having to answer them constantly is tiring. So, I thought this would be the perfect platform to tell them and you about the story of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is celebrated to commemorate the…

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11.09.15 | jesslynnwrites | No Comments

Halloween in August?

Lifestyle

A couple of weeks ago, I was walking up and down the aisles of a local grocery store with my mom. We walked down one aisle and at the end of it there were shelves and shelves of Halloween candy. I turn to my mom and say, “Seriously! Halloween candy already? It’s not even September…

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