Tag Archives: hanukkah

Blog News Around the Internet

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

It’s been a fun few weeks at Felt So Cute! First, I heard from Huffington Post, where they featured my Sneaky Centerpiece on one of their “What’s Hot on Pinterest” pieces. Then Seventeen.com included my Yarn and Felt Wreath Tutorial in … Continue reading →

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All Quiet on the Eastern Front

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Shhhh….can you hear that?  That, dear readers is the sound of an empty apartment. {It’s also the sound of a very clean apartment, but we’ll get to that in a minute!}. We’re back in Japan after two wonderful weeks in … Continue reading →

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A Hanukkah Dolphin Swim

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

For a couple of years now, our tradition has been that Cute Husband and I give The Cuties an “experiential” present as our Hanukkah gift. Last year was a trip to Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut where we participated in a … Continue reading →

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Festival of Lights, Apartment-Style

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

I narrowed the Hanukkah decorations down to a single Rubbermaid bin for the trip across the world and last week we unpacked it and set to work. Cute Husband was a bit baffled by this effort as we will be … Continue reading →

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A Great Miracle Happened Here

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

And by that I mean I hand sewed something. Seriously, this project was untouched by my beloved glue gun, I swear to you.  Trust me, there were times I was tempted.  Because as usual, the idea in my head was … Continue reading →

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Reusing for a Good Cause

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Despite all sorts of proclamations to myself and Cute Husband about taking this first year abroad off from volunteering I have somehow found myself chairing the Hanukkah party at the JCC of Japan this coming weekend. Funny how that happens, … Continue reading →

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Tiptoeing into the Holidays

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Thanksgiving has come and gone rather quietly in Tokyo.  No national holiday.  No days off school or work.  No Black Friday shopping extravaganza.  Just a delicious buffet at the American Club with many of our friends and fellow Expats where … Continue reading →

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Meet My New Friend ~ Gray Silver!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by

Our family spent all day today at Mystic Aquarium where we got to make good on our Hanukkah present to The Cuties; a Penguin Encounter! We had wanted to wait until warmer weather as you walk outside between exhibits at Mystic. … Continue reading →

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My ‘Go To’ Notebook

Posted on February 24, 2011 by

I organize with 3-ring binders quite a bit, but one notebook is really my ‘Go To’ Gal. My Holiday & Party Planning Binder! Isn’t she cute? Inside, is a tab for every holiday or party we might host throughout the … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah Round Up

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

What a lovely holiday it’s been. We’ve decorated. We’ve spun our dreidles.  We’ve eaten way too many latkes. We’ve mailed our cards far and wide.  We’ve shipped packages of fun to lots of people we love.  We’ve watched The Maccabeats … Continue reading →

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