tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9692862671598025712012-02-14T20:53:42.604-08:00We are Jewish women, wives and mothers trying to stay smart, stylish and spiritual. This blog is the groundwork for what will eventually be a space for Jewish women to learn, share and connect. E-mail mimi@ladymama.org with your contributions.Mimi Hechthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10715516058488893182noreply@blogger.comBlogger263125JewishWomenhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-969286267159802571.post-50650942074445943082012-02-14T12:53:00.000-08:002012-02-14T12:56:48.897-08:002012-02-14T12:56:48.897-08:00

Her experience "breaking bread" with the Ginsburghs revealed a family that not only does not represent  a norm even among the most insular in our community, but worse, was only capable of portraying what  they don't have—completely neglecting to focus on the vibrancy and active pride inherent in  most Chasidic, and certainly Chabad, families.  OPRAH AND US: A LOST OPPORTUNITY  By

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It's as if saying "husband" would hold us to a higher duty that we just, well...can't live up to.  Why I Don't Have A "Hubby" By Mimi Hecht  So, what exactly is a "Hubby?" Is it a shorter husband? A chubbier, plumper husband? Is it an extremely cute husband? Is it a pet named after your husband? I remember being taken aback when this abbreviation for "husband" emerged from the

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This week's candle-lighting meditation. I write them every week for FridayLight!  If you're human, chances are you've had a run in with jealousy. Maybe you're even challenged with it every day. Thankfully, we have Shabbat as a time to try and relish all that we have. Whether it's some peace and quiet, the company of family and friends or even just the roof over our heads, Shabbat says "The

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"Even my small efforts in a certain direction seem to  put me right back at my lame starting point. " MY CATHARSIS  ca·thar·sis/kəˈTHärsis/ Noun: The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. A lot has happened since I began my unplanned hiatus from LadyMama just under two months ago. There was Chanukah, the New Year,

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By Ettel Chava Rosenbaum Chava is a 26 year old mother of two girls living in Kensington, NY.  She has been a practicing makeup artist for nearly seven years and recently began doing makeup for the exploding field of religious women's theater...in which she also loves to perform! Chava offers lessons to women, teaching them how to apply their own makeup like a professional. In addition to

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Remember my first Fall Inspiration post with Fashion-Isha? Well, introducing installment numero dos!                               Once again, my daring fall looks are accented—no, empowered!—by remarkable pictures that only Sharon could find! Check it all out here!And make sure to check out Fashion-Isha's ridiculously beautiful and inspiring posts since! She is an incredible blogger

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Rita Milos Brownstein is the author of two books, Jewish Holiday Style and Jewish Weddings(Simon & Schuster) and speaks at events showing women how to beautify the Jewish holidays. She has worked as an art director for several well-known publications such as House Beautiful and Good Housekeeping magazine. She currently has a home decorating business in Connecticut and blogs at designmegillah.com

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I went to a dinner tonight and got to use one of my favorite clutches, this metallic pouch that seems to go with every outfit! I highly recommend every LadyMama to have one clutch that can be worn with everything, so you don't have to fumble around trying to match the right one when you're already freaking out about your hair, makeup and shoes!  Looking fancy—red carpet and all. But no,

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Hey LadyMamas!  I'm very excited about featuring Elisheva Blumberg's pickings from 60's fashion, inspired from a television show that—whether you watch T.V. or not—is very inspiring in the modest fashion arena! Go check out Elisheva's blog and follow her on Facebook! She has a keen eye for great looks, gives thorough advice (like her latest post on pairing booties with skirts!) and always has

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Today, I mentally and verbally complained that: I woke up too early We ran out of Raisin Bran  My cleaning lady was 15 minutes late My drink at Starbucks tasted slightly different  I don't have a backyard My toddler is tantrum-y  I hate my sheitel Facebook isn't sending me my messages I need more dressers My parents don't live close enough  My toilet is clogged (

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In honor of my anniversary last week, I'm posting some of wedding pictures—accented by my 5 Reasons To Look At Your Wedding Pictures!I hope it can remind all you LadyMamas out there—whether married for one year or 30!—to occasionally look through your album and relive the joy and meaning that was your wedding day!  1. Get motivated. Whether it's to lose weight or some inspiration to plan

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Hooded Blazers  I spotted these hooded blazers today at Brooklyn's Dekalb Market (which, by the way, you MUST check out). Get one of these and you can sport your blazer on a cold day, without worry about fitting it under a thicker, warmer jacket. These are already layered and hooded...brilliant!  If you're like me, you find that cold-weather attire can be too sporty. Well, for the

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    Remember my first Fall Inspiration post with Fashion-Isha? Well, introducing installment numero dos!                               Once again, my daring fall looks are accented—no, empowered!—by remarkable pictures that only Sharon could find! Check it all out here!  And make sure to check out Fashion-Isha's ridiculously beautiful and inspiring posts since! She is an incredible

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Me and my husband, ten days before our wedding :)  As I come upon my third year anniversary, I can't help but share this piece I wrote five years ago, when I was twenty years old. It's sort of about being on the Jewish "dating scene" but much more about my desire to truly find my soulmate, without all the "shtick." Perhaps all my single ladies will relate to what I was experiencing at the

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I have a lot of pressing things on my to-do list, but these are things that may easily get pushed aside if I don't type them up and broadcast them to my readers! If you see me later today, ask me where I'm holding :) 5 Things I Promise To Do Today 1. Call Grandma. It's been one month since my Grandfather—her husband of almost 60 years—passed away. We spoke before Shabbat, but it was rushed

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What is this picture, you ask? Well, it's proof of two things: 1) My two year old pushed me away today when I gently touched his hair while talking to him. Emotional OUCH! 2) I need to clean his hands and take him out of his high chair before he starts painting with his yogurt. (What a perfect print, ah?) There will come a time when your cuddly little baby will actually physically push you

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Introducing a new LadyMama feature:  If you're a blogger, you know that posting on Sundays can be hard. It's a pajama morning and then you want to get out of the house, have a day, come home late (in other words, lead a bloggable life :)).   Of course, that means that the blog often gets neglected for the day. Well, not anymore! With Style Spy Sundays, I can be anywhere, spy fashion

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Mimi Hecht Mimi Hecht is a stark contrast to the by-the-books, food pureeing, self-sacrificing supermom that many women feel pressured to live up to. Her articles like “The 10 Untruths about Motherhood” and “My Mama Manual” offer women an honest and humorous take on both the joys and hardships in trying to stay sane, stylish and spiritual in Motherland. Through her candor in addressing things

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This video going around Facebook has me all choked up! Truly makes me want to add my small actions to make the world a better, kinder place. Well done!

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We're all hoping that the New York snow doesn't signal a way-too-early end to Autumn! If you're like me, you're hoping that your fall style can usher it back! Here's some beautiful fall fashion images - scenery included! - for those looking for some fall inspiration! Source: belleepoque21.blogspot.com via Belle on Pinterest Source: bhldn.com via Sarah on

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By Ettel Chava RosenbaumChava is a 26 year old mother of two girls living in Kensington, NY.  She has been a practicing makeup artist for nearly seven years and recently began doing makeup for the exploding field of religious women's theater...in which she also loves to perform! Chava offers lessons to women, teaching them how to apply their own makeup like a professional. In addition to makeup,

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By Ayala Gordesky  Ayala Gordesky resides in Israel with her husband, gorgeous daughter and not so gorgeous Boston Terrier. Nestled in the beautiful hills of Jerusalem she is enjoying her solo career as a social media marketer. She is grateful to have attracted small businesses, start-ups and even an international singer. Ayala may be reached at ayala.gordesky@gmail.com. "You are able to

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[Typed on my phone, October 18th] One night this week, I met up with a good friend. It wasn't meant to be anything extraordinary, yet I feel like a different person since. I can't help but write about it, for fear it may get lost... My husband was out of town for a concert. My slumber party plans fell through (;)) and I was lonely and couldn't just go to sleep. So I actually did something that

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The only thing on my mommy-brain right now is Steve Jobs. Both because I have been a Steve Jobs fan for some time—watching his presentations not for the technology, but for the humanness he imbued in it—and mostly because I am deeply touched by his legacy. From articles on news sites to the incessant posts on Facebook, everyone is paying their respects to a man that was brave enough to

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