Orthodox Jew EVENING ROUTINE | Mom Life Evening Routine | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)

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  • čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
  • I realized that while I film a lot of my days, I don't film much of my evenings, so here you go: My Evening Routine! This is the evening routine of an Orthodox Jewish homeschool mom of 3. I start my evening with making dinner, then cleaning up the kitchen and putting away laundry, all the while talking through the tasks with you about why I do things that I do each evening. Then my kids start to want to go to bed so I take you along with each kid's bed time routine as they get settled and we read stories and have bedtime conversations. Then I am out to water my garden, again talking you through my tasks before heading inside and taking you through my personal pre-sleep routine. Thank you all so much for watching me as I close out my day and get things done before bed with my family! I hope you enjoy my evening routine!
    Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have three 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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Komentáře • 349

  • @jaroffireflies
    @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +15

    What’s a part of your evening routine that you love?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +6

      For me it’s putting my little two to bed and saying goodnight to my oldest :) Even just those few minutes of one on one time with them helps us to be so connected 💗

    • @anjahorn
      @anjahorn Před 2 lety +4

      I too like bringen the little to bed.
      And after that I like to finish my household and sit in the Garden and listening to a shiur of our Rebbe before going to sleep .

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +3

      @@anjahorn that sounds delightful!

    • @mcomeslast
      @mcomeslast Před 2 lety +4

      Davening. Then I like to listen to a class while I sit and do my skincare. Then I snuggle up on the bed with my little dog and watch a little CZcams or another lecture.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      @@mcomeslast that sounds lovely :)

  • @Gonetomars
    @Gonetomars Před 2 lety +14

    I hear you on the meals. I have finally realised that we are never going to get bedtime sorted if I’m trying to cook every night so I’m going crazy with batch cooking and canning to fill the freezer and pantry with ready-to-go meals we can eat most nights during the week.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +4

      I'd like to get into more meal pep stuff and crock pot meals but its so daunting to even start! You are a rock star!

    • @HazelHammond1505
      @HazelHammond1505 Před 2 lety

      My Mom worked outside of the home 1950's I seen her work hard all day in a foundry. and come home and cook and clean. So when I had a family and worked out side of the home. I made meals that always had left overs. So I only had to cook every other nite. and So if we had our kids friends over everyone was welcome. Now everyone is gone. BUT I still only cook every other day. and some days I will make enough to freeze for the soon winter months. It's a give and take. I have always spent as much time as I could with my kids. You can never get that time back. Make Memories

  • @morganmunn2232
    @morganmunn2232 Před 2 lety +12

    I just love how real and down to earth (and honest) you are in your videos. I work full time outside the house and I get stuck watching these videos and these women prepare suck elaborate meals and I sit here feeling inadequate. You're truly showing real life...so thank you!!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      It’s my pleasure! I’m so glad you can relate (it means I’m not alone!). Real life is hard and we are all in this together 💜

  • @michaelurvoy
    @michaelurvoy Před 2 lety +29

    You are such a great mother! I genuinely cannot help but smile when I see your interactions with your children. And your son wanting to go into space was so cute!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Aw thank you so much! I really appreciate that :)

    • @michaelurvoy
      @michaelurvoy Před 2 lety +3

      @@jaroffireflies Of course! And when you talk about not being one of those mothers who can always put a really fancy dinner on the table, remember that you are only human. And there are a finite amount of hours in the day! You do an amazing job. You cook lunch, you clean, you homeschool! Supermum! 😁

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +4

      @@michaelurvoy thank you for your kind and encouraging words :)

    • @HazelHammond1505
      @HazelHammond1505 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jaroffireflies Your kids won't remember the fancy dinners as much as they will the breakfast for dinner.

    • @H3arme3r0ar
      @H3arme3r0ar Před 2 lety

      I was going to comment the same thing. It's heart warming to see how much you seem to cherish motherhood and your children's experiences.

  • @Katalila
    @Katalila Před 2 lety +17

    I live in Germany and we usually eat bread for breakfast and dinner and have a hot lunch. So we do breakfast for dinner everyday :)
    I recently found your channel, you seem like such a nice and genuine person, love watching your videos!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      I really love that! and Thank you for your kind words!!!

  • @shaynas6785
    @shaynas6785 Před 2 lety +4

    You are an awesome mom, an inspiration, much love and thank for posting so raw. I struggle sometimes as a mom and it’s nice to see how you manage and prioritize so we can learn. Please post on your prayer book. Recently I have decided to started learning the Torah and to start praying and I’m exciting to see how and where to start.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! I show my prayer book and talk about what prayers I say here: czcams.com/video/iOeUnm-KkFs/video.html

  • @tiagorman1553
    @tiagorman1553 Před 2 lety +17

    When my daughter was little she loved breakfast for dinner almost as much as backwards dinner. Backwards dinner is eating dessert first!
    Brownie night was also a favourite since it was tomato soup and grilled cheese sammies for dinner before heading off to Brownies, yes both of us since I was a Brown Owl😊. Happy memories🥰

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Backwards dinner. That’s amazing! I’m definitely going to have to do that with my kids!!!

    • @Fran-tl6bx
      @Fran-tl6bx Před 2 lety

      I am new to your channel. I don’t know how I got here but I’m glad I did. You need help … gosh. 😀Home school, cooking, cleaning, housework, gardening, and time with your hubby.,when does that happen? It seems you are never tired. We used to work opposite shifts, I’m a nurse, so I took graveyard shift, hubby is engineer so he worked days. I only worked every other weekend fri sat and Sunday. Every other weekend. I could have gone full time but with graveyard plus shift premium it was almost like a full time paycheck. The kids were my main job of course. I’m was not as “ mommyish” as you. Of course my kids were my number one priority but you seem so happy all the time. I had little helpers too that would put things into the dishwasher and not reset it. Finally I got them to just leave things in the sink , so dishwasher would not stink from not finishing. YUCK.
      We just had our kitchen remodeled, the electrician told me to run dishwasher full, as it works better. Boy did we remodel…. Evert house we have had we remodeled but this time we did the “ big one” we bought a 5 year old house 12 years ago, used it for a rental, we lived in Pennsylvania ( which I loved) we were transferred back here to California, it’s hot here. I hate folding fitted sheets, there must be a trick…. Speaking of hair, we are Italian, no rules about hair but I do have hair down to my waist. It’s so hot here in the wine country, I usually put it up in a knot on my head or tie it back with a scarf. I miss not having little kids. I think I told you mine are all grown men. 41 and 39, DIL 44. I miss them so much no traveling due to Covid-19. They have had their vaccines and getting boosters soon, hopefully we will all be together for Christmas this year, the last two years were so hard, we were all alone right after we moved to California. Lucky for us we have a pool and made friends with the family across the street, we have been in a “ bubble” with them as we all went together to be tested for covid. We would swim and bbq on weekends, but I just don’t feel like I did in Pennsylvania. Change is suppose to be good… this is our 6 th move in 45 years of marriage and we are right back where we started from .
      I wanted to ask you have you ever watched “ Our tribe of many” they are a interracial family of I think 10 kids. She home schools, has kids from newborn to I think just about ready to go to college. They are both ministers, she cooks a lot and I’m not kidding, a lot lot. If you haven’t check them out. Great family. I finally decided some families are big, some are not. We are just the two of us , we have been for a long time. PS I don’t think I made myself clear “ our tribe of many is a you tube channel. All the kids are so well behaved and polite. Check them out in your free time - ha ha I don’t think you get any but if you do….😀 we have kept 4 out of 6 houses for rentals, that’s what keeps me busy , the books, getting people to do clean outs, painting etc 3 of the houses are back east so I work vert closely with a realtor on those homes. One we bought here and we had no intention of it being a rental , it was just too small, even though kids only made it here once when we moved i like everyone to have their own room. My married son and his wife have their room and my single son has his , they had to share a bathroom we had our room but when covid hit we knew we needed bigger since my husband works from home and I wanted married son and DIL to have bedroom with en suite bathroom so they did not all have to share. My other son dies not mind his bedroom and bathroom are a bit smaller. Once again, I get no craft room and they have not even been here in 3 years. Woops I take that back, our oldest drove down from Portland Oregon to help us buy a car. He is in a Tesla club and wanted to put his two cents in lol maybe like about 20.00 worth of information , it was a good thing because he got the price down a bit since he owns one and has 4 or 5 friends he helped buy ( give his opinion) lol on. No grandkids but we have a sports car… that is not the same but fun to drive during covid we just take little rides on hubby’s days off , we don’t drink but it’s fun going to the wineries, Walk around , take pictures, I’m artistic, I just got a DSL camera, so I’ve been having fun taking pictures of grape 🍇 vines , animals and flowers. Lots to learn, not like an I phone but I’ll admit the I phone 10 takes great pictures.
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    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      @@Fran-tl6bx yes, I’ve seen our tribe of many :)

  • @blessedtrimability9626
    @blessedtrimability9626 Před rokem +1

    Such sweet children! Wonderful job at following their lead at bedtime. Good to see such advance preparation.

  • @grammy3875
    @grammy3875 Před 2 lety +8

    I am a newbie to your channel. 😊 I enjoy your personality so much! You are a great mom, wife, and friend! Thank you for sharing your life with us!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! Welcome! I am so glad you are here :)

  • @oxymom2002
    @oxymom2002 Před 2 lety +9

    Your children’s sweet voices are so precious. 💜

  • @lliselsolis4456
    @lliselsolis4456 Před 2 lety +9

    I’m experiencing a very very difficult time in my life, your videos bring me much needed peace. Thank you!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +3

      Oh Llisel! I am so glad to hear that my videos are helping you. I pray that you find peace and comfort soon!

  • @chanahminuk8485
    @chanahminuk8485 Před 2 lety +25

    "I'm going to spend the next three hours telling kids to go back to bed." That's my life too.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Right? Its every night lol

    • @user-zw8zw3zo3q
      @user-zw8zw3zo3q Před 2 lety +1

      😆😅😅😅😅 that is the story of every house hold. Feel at ease. They remember every thing at the last minute🤣😬

    • @HazelHammond1505
      @HazelHammond1505 Před 2 lety +1

      Chanah it depends on how old they are and what kind of routine you have set up.I use to have them run up and down the hall!! unless you live upstates apt. have them do some kind of exercise to tire them out. then start the bedtime routine. read the book('s), brush teeth, drink of water, go potty, bath time there blankie you get the idea.any thing and every thing be for you go into the bedroom ( not in the order I wrote) So when you finish the book they know there is NO getting out of bed.I hope this helps. With Covid there inside the house so much more then normal. they have energy built up. make it fun!

  • @lindsaya7733
    @lindsaya7733 Před 2 lety +6

    I just stumbled upon your channel and watched a few videos and I really enjoy watching you. Your manner and attitude are so nice to see. I am not Jewish, but I live in an area with a large Jewish community and many of your videos have given wonderful insight into the beliefs of my neighbors. I feel that openness and understanding of others beliefs is so important in acceptance of others and being able to live peacefully with our neighbors. Being joyful and committed to one’s beliefs while allowing others to be joyful in their beliefs I believe is important. Thank you for the fun and also educational videos!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! I really appreciate it! I am so glad that my videos have helped you to better understand your neighbors :) And I love your attitude about life!

  • @lifeofatruckerswife
    @lifeofatruckerswife Před rokem +1

    Lol...my son is 16...and the syrup dripping is still an issue for him to this day... it's so good...but oh so messy...lol
    Awww!!! Bedtime is so sweet with littles. I used to sing my 2 to sleep when they were babies..now I have a 20 and 16 year old...my 20 year old (when she's home from college) rests her head on my leg and let's me scratch her head (play with her hair) cherish every single moment....it goes by so very fast
    I enjoy these videos...they give me motivation to organize and actually start daily routines...especially quiet time with God, so very important and sweet.
    Thank you Chana 💜

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před rokem +2

      Aw you’re so welcome! Thank you for being here and for sharing ❤️

  • @amjz77
    @amjz77 Před rokem +1

    Their little voices!!! 😭 I have four children, my youngest just turned 20! I so miss their little voices….. precious!

  • @iceeyes8275
    @iceeyes8275 Před 2 lety +2

    I loved seeing your nightime routine! My kids also love breakfast for dinner especially pancakes! You're so organized and detailed! I wish I could be like that as well! Much love and I look forward to your next video 🥰

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      So glad you enjoyed! Pancakes for dinner is my favorite too 😊 My grandma used to do that for me and it brings back such great memories!

  • @karenhill1739
    @karenhill1739 Před 2 lety +4

    When my son lived at home we often had breakfast for dinner on the Monday night, we both loved it. Your charcuterie board looked fabulous and I adore french toast. It was such a joy to hear you saying goodnight to your son and daughter, very sweet. Have a great day.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      What a fun tradition! So glad you enjoyed this video Karen! Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @Ainennke
    @Ainennke Před 2 lety +1

    Your little smile at 14:20 is the most charming thing. Incredibly relatable.

  • @Babyvalkyie
    @Babyvalkyie Před 2 lety +9

    I get what you say about not being able to do the "normal" dinners every night. I remember talking to a family member about the veggies my kids like and when I told her they were canned most of the time, she jumped down my throat for not giving them fresh veggies every evening 🙄 sheesh. We as moms do what we can. Our kids don't starve AND enjoy the meal. Im going to try that breakfast board.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I hear you! We definitely do our best! And I am sure you are doing awesome :) Enjoy the breakfast board!

  • @debbiec4224
    @debbiec4224 Před 2 lety +4

    I really enjoyed this video. We did a lot of breakfast growing up. Mostly when my dad did training exercises-he was in the army. When my boys were little, they are grown men now-we would sit on their bed or in the chair and read books. I miss those days. My oldest reads to his son or did when he was smaller. The good thing is, they all love books. Thank you for sharing your nightime routine with your kids. Hope you have a blessed day!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your stories Debbie! I love how the memories lasted so long for you :) how special!

  • @Shenanigans_Afoot
    @Shenanigans_Afoot Před 2 lety +6

    I love the princess story to prepare for tomorrow. That is a wonderful idea and I'm going to use it.

  • @marilynryan7822
    @marilynryan7822 Před 2 lety +3

    I enjoy watching your videos..your voice is so soothing. Thx for sharing your life with me. Lol I’m a 70 yr.old grams who enjoys your channel.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos :) I hope you are having a wonderful day!

  • @annmariek5537
    @annmariek5537 Před 2 lety +2

    Story of the World - I loved her series! My son and I learned so much, and we still read her adult history books now for fun.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      She has adult history books?! Oh I need to order those!

  • @mariaferreras5411
    @mariaferreras5411 Před 2 lety +2

    You are so well organized! And a wonderful mom.

  • @ronicrotty5542
    @ronicrotty5542 Před 2 lety +1

    To help with a Texas garden, I am in the next county west of you, mulch mulch and more mulch. It helps retain water, found a new product this year. Compressed coconut fiber, it once was considered a waste product from coconuts. It’s on Amazon, it’s kind of strange a block of brown stuff, I put in a tub and soak it with water, stir, add more water. I have been putting it all my flower beds and potted plants this summer and so far so good. Good luck

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the tips! I was planning to do mulch next year because the weeds here are just out of control this year.

  • @Shenanigans_Afoot
    @Shenanigans_Afoot Před 2 lety +5

    I'm really trying to get myself more organized in the new year.

  • @lisawhite857
    @lisawhite857 Před 2 lety +2

    I know these are simple tasks but I really do enjoy hearing your routine.

  • @sarahnorris872
    @sarahnorris872 Před 2 lety +2

    I think it is so sweet your children call you Ima❤

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      It took me a bit of getting used to but I have to say I love it 🥰

  • @maralynfarber2068
    @maralynfarber2068 Před 2 lety +1

    Chana, you are such a natural mother. 💚💚💚

  • @goldiesworld6891
    @goldiesworld6891 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this video, so relatable to another mama of three.

  • @sandram5664
    @sandram5664 Před 2 lety +5

    Now THAT is the way to serve French toast! Growing up, on really hot days in the summer, my Mom would sometimes serve vanilla ice cream topped with cornflakes for dinner. As you can imagine that was always a fav with us kids.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Wow yes that would be amazing!!!! I have never heard of that! Thanks for teaching me something new :)

  • @shaynas6785
    @shaynas6785 Před 2 lety +3

    My favourite part of my evening is taking my son for his bath time routine and when he finally sleeps I can spend an hour or so learning on my interest which at the moment is Judaism and Torah.

  • @avocado00000
    @avocado00000 Před 2 lety +3

    Quite a harmonious video. When I was a kid, once in a while, my mother would also make breakfast for dinner -- like pancakes. It was always a fun thing. Nice job!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Karen! So glad you enjoyed :) My grandma used to do breakfast for dinner and it was always a hit!

  • @OurBucketListHasHoles
    @OurBucketListHasHoles Před 2 lety +2

    Chana you are a busy ima 💜 I do the same thing at night (minus taking care of children lol). Our children are grown but we love it when the gbabies come over. I have to make sure the kitchen is clean for sure! Straighten up everything else also. Great school prep idea too. That would seem to be helpful for morning.
    Your charcuterie board turned out soo cute. We like breakfast for dinner sometimes too. Thanks for taking us along. 💜

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words! A clean kitchen is the best thing I do for myself for self care so I wake up with a clean kitchen!

  • @ericadionisi2213
    @ericadionisi2213 Před 2 lety +2

    Ah I remember reading the chemistry eyewitness book when I was young. It definitely facilitated my love for the subject!
    Cheers from Ottawa Canada ❤️

  • @mkalichman8880
    @mkalichman8880 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the princess story prepping for the next day! I do a princess story as well with a recap her day.

  • @Debstelz
    @Debstelz Před 2 lety +1

    It is a great joy to watch your videos. I am inspired especially about your conversion story. You are doing super fabulous. The french toast looks so yummy. Can I make one tiny observation about the eggs? I hope you don’t mind me explaining. There is kosher procedure to check yolk for blood spot to make sure there’s none. Because blood in the egg makes it not kosher which we can’t use. One way is putting the egg in a clear glass to check from all sides. Another way is after cracking the shell, you put the yolk from one shell to the other half shell back and forth a few times to make sure you check all sides of the yolk to be free of blood spot. Hope this info helps.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +3

      So glad you are enjoying! I appreciate your advice but don’t worry, I do check my eggs for blood :)

  • @shezug
    @shezug Před 2 lety +1

    I discovered your channel and Instagram. I think a week or so ago and have been watching quite a few of your videos. I just love your perky personality.

  • @stormy2962
    @stormy2962 Před 2 lety +2

    A girl after my own heart. Fold roll the sheet. No one will ever know.❤️

  • @danielameireles8378
    @danielameireles8378 Před 2 lety +2

    Another excelente vídeo. Thank you 🙏

  • @kimberlymitchell7630
    @kimberlymitchell7630 Před 2 lety

    I most days have a hot lunch so dishes are and I'm not so tired in the evening. Also a green and Berry smoothie has stopped me wanting something sweet in evening.

  • @cecilhayden585
    @cecilhayden585 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for giving "a real" view of Orthodox homelife. You also answered one of the "can you people?" with the black lab looking for dinner too.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching Cecil!

  • @elizabethhook5731
    @elizabethhook5731 Před 2 lety

    I love watching your videos you are just so normal

  • @elysemurray9776
    @elysemurray9776 Před 2 lety +2

    What a clever idea of a breakfast charcuterie! I will have to try it at our house.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      It was definitely a hit! The idea I saw in the magazine also had other breakfast meats and some cinnamon rolls etc. so many ideas you could do with this!

  • @dianajenkins2220
    @dianajenkins2220 Před 2 lety +1

    Folding a fitted sheet is so simple. I managed a hotel and did tons of laundry so we folded flat, fitted and pillow cases all together. And we do king sheets and all in a set.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I think it’s simple once you figure it out. The learning curve is no joke

  • @aliciachristopher6506
    @aliciachristopher6506 Před 2 lety

    My mom worked full time and the only meat, vegetables, mashed potatoes, biscuits or cornbread meal we had was Sunday dinner. Monday through Thursday was leftovers. On Friday we had fish (catholic pre Vatican II) and potatoes. On Saturday she usually made a one pot dish that we ate in the middle of the week. If that was gone then wieners and beans. My sister and I ate it. I love leftovers.

  • @sandralynch9841
    @sandralynch9841 Před 2 lety +2

    Glad the kids enjoyed the dinner!

  • @michelled.1758
    @michelled.1758 Před 2 lety +6

    Just a thought about fitted sheets, if you fold the sheet in half then put one corner inside the opposite corner then the other side then fold again and then put all corners together it should be a square then it should all line up and be able to fold easier. Happy folding 🥰

  • @sallyannandrade5672
    @sallyannandrade5672 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful lady and beautiful family. Xx

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much! SO kind of you to say that :)

  • @stephanieodonnell8849
    @stephanieodonnell8849 Před 2 lety +1

    I love breakfast for dinner. It doesn’t matter what your meals are as long as they are eating them. Don’t feel guilty just do what works for your family ❤️

  • @arleneg1271
    @arleneg1271 Před 2 lety +2

    Chana I made dinners but my kids were so picky that they often had cereal or a sandwich( which they made by the way!} your lunches are so nice, and hey I would like to attend your home school!!!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much :) my kids can be picky too, especially when I try to make a normal chicken and mashed potatoes type meal lol

  • @blackdoll5485
    @blackdoll5485 Před 2 lety +2

    Loving your dinner😍- I do that too. 👩🏽‍🍳Breakfast 🍳🥞🥓🥛☕️🍽 food is good anytime👍🏽😋God bless!

  • @amjz77
    @amjz77 Před rokem +1

    Challah makes thee BEST French toast!!

  • @edenpapich8259
    @edenpapich8259 Před 2 lety +5

    Wow love to find you guys, I'm also jewish and to find women like us on CZcams is really hard. Your a hidden gem 💎

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you found me and that you are here!

  • @cassiehunt2686
    @cassiehunt2686 Před 2 lety +1

    Have you ever considered a drip irrigation hose? It would enable you to just turn the hose on and walk away. It also helps prevent some diseases/fungus issues in plants increasing yields.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I honestly haven’t considered it much. I really enjoy my time in the garden :)

  • @chayastaub-krell6601
    @chayastaub-krell6601 Před 2 lety +1

    I love breakfast for dinner! We do either French Toast or pancakes and eggs.
    When I worked, it was essential for me to set up everything for the next day: putting out something to wear, cleaning my kitchen and, if I needed to bring something with me the next day, it went with my purse, at my front door so I would literally trip over it and not forget it lol or straight into my car so there's no excuse.
    If I didn't do all of that, my mornings were chaotic which definitely doesn't set the tone for a good day 🤣🤣.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I’m already planning on pancakes and eggs for our next dinner after Shabbat! 🤣

  • @sassytbc7923
    @sassytbc7923 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi again! We had breakfast for dinner at least twice a month. Looks like yours is awesome

  • @legoqueen2445
    @legoqueen2445 Před 2 lety

    I'm 44 and breakfast for dinner is one of my favourite things!! I even had it today though it was more very late lunch very early dinner situation (4pm !!). I started making Challah bread this year because I've always been curious about what it tastes like, my son and I love it but we eat it all so there's never left overs for French toast. I make it as a 3 part braid. My son loves baking it too and last time we made it he took a loaf to one of his friend's place. There's 9 people in that family so it definitely did not last long there!
    Cooking a big dinner at the end of the day is a huge effort. With everything you do it makes sense to keep the evening meal simple. I love cooking but have health issues that make it difficult to cook often but when I feel up to it I have to cook early in the day while I have the energy and then reheat or cook the last parts (like rice or pasta) around dinner time.
    Love your videos! 🌻🌻🌻🌻

  • @ninaathome7804
    @ninaathome7804 Před 2 lety +2

    Cold water is best way to rinse away flour

  • @deborahfont8697
    @deborahfont8697 Před 2 lety +2

    Folding fitted sheets are so easy. You have to fold in half, tuck the corners into each other, fold in half again and tuck the corners again, then it folds so easily.

  • @Judy122550
    @Judy122550 Před 2 lety +2

    you make keeping house fun !

  • @McCreaFamilyHomestead
    @McCreaFamilyHomestead Před 2 lety +1

    I know we could be great friends cause I see all those craft goodies in your school room. I have my hands in so many crafts, embroidery,quilts,T-shirt, candles,cards and some others.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Yes! All the crafts! What kinds of t shirts do you do? I want to get into screen printing and would love advice if you’ve tried that!

    • @McCreaFamilyHomestead
      @McCreaFamilyHomestead Před 2 lety +1

      @@jaroffireflies I’d love to try the screen printing as well but haven’t gotten the stuff yet. Once I can get my husband to get me a craft shed I’ll start getting everything. Right now I have to fight cat hair lol I have a Cricut Maker and Explore Air 2 for vinyl shirts and my embroidery machine shirts.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      @@McCreaFamilyHomestead I hear that. I have a cricut also but I don’t really love it for cloth.

  • @stephaniewaterhouse3992
    @stephaniewaterhouse3992 Před 2 lety +2

    Finally catching up on this video (I've started limiting my CZcams so I have more time with the kids). Love brinner and we've had it 2 nights in a row because I couldn't figure out anything else to eat and I finally got my vegan gluten free waffle recipe right, even my daughter is loving them 🙃

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Brinner is so fun :) Even two nights in a row! That's just double the fun :)

  • @MissLady-pq4hc
    @MissLady-pq4hc Před 2 lety +1

    Having a clean kitchen. Not having a dishwasher, just me., i like to make sure both sinks are empty and clean. I wont sleep if my house isn’t all picked up the night. 🙂🙂

  • @josiesmith4711
    @josiesmith4711 Před 2 lety +5

    Bahaha! We just ate "hootenanny" for dinner and its topped with fruit jelly. I love my family but it's just unrealistic to make a big elaborate dinner every night. Thank you for your realism! ❤

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Right? There’s just no way I could do a big dinner on top of everything else. Something has got to give! What is hootenanny? The word is familiar but I have no clue what it means?

    • @josiesmith4711
      @josiesmith4711 Před 2 lety +2

      @@jaroffireflies Its the English word for German pancake or sometimes called a Dutch Baby. It's a stick of butter in a 13x9 melting while the oven is preheating to 425, then mix up 1 C flour, 6 eggs, 1C milk - i add vanilla and cinnamon too. Then when the oven is heated remove the 13x9 with the melted butter and pour the mixed ingredients over the butter and bake for 20mins. Yum!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +3

      @@josiesmith4711 Sounds so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with me!!!

  • @dianajenkins2220
    @dianajenkins2220 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your videos

  • @MaitadeAdams
    @MaitadeAdams Před 2 lety

    I will spend the next few hours telling kids to go back to bed, refilling cups, and answering questions. 🤣🤣🤣 Boy do I know the feeling.

  • @cindyleeger
    @cindyleeger Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Chana, you should try some freezer crockpot meals. I enjoy the Wads on CZcams check out her meal prep, many of them could be kosher. I just bought that game you played at the cabin.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip! I have looked into the freezer crock pot meals and meal prepping etc but I am just not there right now :)

  • @ktrayan1
    @ktrayan1 Před 2 lety +1

    That is just the prettiest tea pot

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you 💜 It helps to make my mornings happier :)

  • @janetscott5252
    @janetscott5252 Před 2 lety +1

    A great video! I live alone & breakfast for dinner is one of my favorites!! You're so uplifting to watch & so positive!!

  • @lifewithklc
    @lifewithklc Před 2 lety

    The fitted sheet part is sooooo me😂😂😂

  • @aidele5757
    @aidele5757 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your evening routine!! Your so full of love ❤️❤️❤️😍

  • @charlesperez9976
    @charlesperez9976 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh,I love breakfast for dinner.
    The egg.
    A perfect food!
    And,oh my gosh ,French toast,made from challah bread!!!!
    That sounds amazing,your beloved family is so fortunate to have such a dinner!
    I come from a different culture,a culture that eats pork.
    I don’t.
    I have tried it,I can’t stand it,my family always were baffled by this!
    Maybe I’m a closet Jewish man😂
    I say this to make you laugh,not to offend😊

  • @McCreaFamilyHomestead
    @McCreaFamilyHomestead Před 2 lety +1

    For dinner take one day a week and do massive freezer meals so you just take the stuff out the night before and let it thaw in fridge. If you have a crock pot you can do dump and go meals where you put everything in a crockpot bag and freeze it then the night before let it thaw and let it cook all day.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for the advice! I’ve tried stuff like this in the past but my kids don’t love the meals 😕 I am on the search for things like this that they would like though :)

    • @McCreaFamilyHomestead
      @McCreaFamilyHomestead Před 2 lety +1

      @@jaroffireflies do they like broccoli or cooked spinach? I have 2 awesome meals on my Pinterest board that my family love. They have a white sauce on them and are demanded twice a month lol. Once I find stuff my crew loves I make a double batch the next time and I’ll cook 1 that night and freeze the other for another night. If you would look at my Pinterest boards please feel free to. I’m Robin McCrea on there with a me and hubby ( I have a black shirt on)

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      @@McCreaFamilyHomestead I will look it up thank you! My kids do like broccoli!!

  • @Belushi87
    @Belushi87 Před 2 lety +1

    breakfast for dinner is always fun.

  • @zararoyce319
    @zararoyce319 Před 2 lety +1

    This was very interesting, I like charcuterie a lot but I’ve never come across a breakfast charcuterie, I’ve only ever done the more classic ones that are things like cheeses, nuts, stuffed grape leaves, fresh herbs and stuff like that lol

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I got the idea from a magazine:) it was a lot of fun!

  • @maryloumader-pipia9698
    @maryloumader-pipia9698 Před 2 lety +1

    We used to have dinners just like that Hanna either pancakes or potato pancakes

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Potato pancakes are so yum! I might have to make those for dinner soon just for fun :)

  • @pamelawing626
    @pamelawing626 Před 2 lety +1

    We have breakfast for dinner fairly often. I have seen Kosher kitchen with two dishwashers so that various dishes don't get mixed together. You seem to have one only. So you can wash a plate that had meat alongside a glass that had milk in it?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Breakfast for dinner is awesome! As for the dishes, I use the dishwasher for my meat dishes. I hand wash my dairy dishes :)

  • @mariemurray3638
    @mariemurray3638 Před 2 lety +3

    How lovely to see ‘proper’ home schooling! Lets all the lockdown mummies who were talking about how stressed they were coping with homeschooling see that they were doing nothing of the sort!

  • @sandrasykes3026
    @sandrasykes3026 Před 2 měsíci

    We do breakfast for dinner once a week. We eat “easy”; sometimes it may be soup and grilled cheese.

  • @kimberlyberry3492
    @kimberlyberry3492 Před 2 lety +1

    I am curious as to why some of your cupboard doors do not have handles? I appreciate you taking time and trouble to share with us.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Great question! So we recently redid our kitchen and some of the cabinet doors needed to be replaced. We haven’t put the cabinet pulls on those cabinets yet :) In general there are a lot of little things like that all over my house that need to be finished :)

  • @celestita8404
    @celestita8404 Před 2 lety +1

    I love Anne of green gables!

  • @OpalWilde
    @OpalWilde Před 2 lety +1

    As someone from England I'm so impressed by the garbage disposal - that isn't a thing here really. We have to put a little metal sieve over the plug hole when we wash the dishes so it catches anything that isn't liquid then put the rubbish into the bin manually.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      I do that on Shabbat and holidays when I can’t use the disposal :) My husband who was born and raised in Israel and then lived in England for a few years in his 20s tells me that I’m to only reason he has a disposal 😂

    • @OpalWilde
      @OpalWilde Před 2 lety

      @@jaroffireflies It seems like a brilliant invention! It's interesting to see the differences in living even between two somewhat similar countries! I like to think I'd get a disposal if I lived somewhere where they were the norm - such a good idea! 🙂

  • @Realgirlsblog100
    @Realgirlsblog100 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful video! Where are your dinner plates from?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! The plates I got from Ikea 🙂

  • @tpward
    @tpward Před 2 lety +1

    I thought I understood from your prior video the kosher approach to food, but now I'm confused, haha. I thought you couldn't combine meat and dairy in the same meal or at least on same plates, etc. But this dinner had dairy (egg in the french toast) and meat from the sausage. What am I missing? The french toast looked so delicious!!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +4

      Great question! So eggs are considered parve (not meat or dairy), and the sausage was vegan 😊 Sorry about the confusion and thank you for giving me the opportunity to clear it up!

  • @leighjones6514
    @leighjones6514 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Chana. I hope you and your lovely family are all keeping well. May I ask how you manage home schooling your children given the fact they are different ages? Is there a certain schedule you follow. I think you’re amazing how super organised you are. You have such a busy life and and yet you always manage to get the balance right. I really enjoy the contents of your VLOGS and find them very relaxing. It must be your calming voice lol ❤️❤️❤️

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your kind words! For the homeschooling, we do some subjects together and others separate, it all works out! And still in way less time than public or private schools :)

    • @leighjones6514
      @leighjones6514 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jaroffireflies Aww thank you for that. I was just interested in how you divide your time up. You do an amazing job ❤️

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      @@leighjones6514 I have done some day in the life homeschooling videos if you would like to see, here is our first day of school this year: czcams.com/video/RvBINiWHo0k/video.html

    • @leighjones6514
      @leighjones6514 Před 2 lety

      @@jaroffireflies Thank you so much ❤️❤️

  • @pattimuscarella6369
    @pattimuscarella6369 Před 2 lety

    I have just discovered your Channel really enjoy it . I am Christian and love studying the Jewish customs .
    As a former Catholic, how do you interpret Isaiah 53, now?

  • @riverbrandybrook
    @riverbrandybrook Před 2 lety +1

    I was told to fold them inside out. I don bother trying but you could try that.

  • @briannamartin2227
    @briannamartin2227 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you mind sharing you GF bread recipe? I have to eat GF and store bread is so expensive for that! I tried a recipe at home but it didn’t turn out :/

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I don’t mind at all! I made a video about it! Part of it is technique so the video is definitely useful :) Here is the link: czcams.com/video/0PUzgMR4JtU/video.html Happy baking!

  • @lizarce272
    @lizarce272 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you make separate food for your sons diabetes?
    I saw you pour syrup, was it sugar free?

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Nope, he eats what we eat. The syrup is regular.

  • @bluetigerdaisy402
    @bluetigerdaisy402 Před 2 lety +1

    I work in a kitchen, you could try and meal prep. Like meals that could be made a head of time and then frozen. I am not sure as for you being a Jew since you have certain things that you do with your food. You could take one day a week or every other week to do it. But I am not sure if you would have a lot of time with everything else you do in a day. You might find some recipes that you can make double of and freeze the second portion. By the way I love your videos, New subscriber.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Welcome! Thank you so much for subscribing! I’m so glad you’re here! And thank you for your suggestion of meal prep. I’ve tried it in the past and it hasn’t worked out super well for me. I think I just need time good go to meal prep recipes which means more research! I’ll get there :)

  • @robinrodriguezlopez
    @robinrodriguezlopez Před 2 lety +1

    Where did you get the silver cups for the syrup? They look perfect for my clotted cream and butters.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I don’t remember! Ive had them for so long. They are 2 ounce stainless steel cups of that helps on your search!

    • @Penny-bt4gc
      @Penny-bt4gc Před 2 lety

      You can find something similar at the dollar store.

    • @libertyandjustus8258
      @libertyandjustus8258 Před 2 lety

      They also usually have them at restaurant supply stores or probably on Amazon under stainless sauce cups

  • @judybage4083
    @judybage4083 Před 2 lety

    I’m not surprised you are tired at the end of the day. You’re doing the work of 3 people. Is it common for a stay at home/ Homeschool mom to do ALL of the schooling and ALL of the housekeeping , without any help?

  • @kandacenoelle5265
    @kandacenoelle5265 Před 2 lety +1

    I put the sponge in the dish washer.

  • @duff4518
    @duff4518 Před 2 lety +1

    not that im gettin dinner on the table everynight but when i do its by making the components throught out the day makes seem like less work

  • @bethanycook8430
    @bethanycook8430 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are interesting!! I think I will subscribe

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @lisaangelo3220
    @lisaangelo3220 Před 2 lety +2

    I laughed at the fitted sheet....at first it looked like you were gonna teach me something...LOL But nope. We fold the same.

  • @olivegreenpants7153
    @olivegreenpants7153 Před 2 lety +1

    There are CZcams videos that show you how to fold fitted sheets.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      I’ve tried watching them. I apparently have zero talent in this area

  • @kaykalda9674
    @kaykalda9674 Před 2 lety

    I love your clothes!! Do you mind if I ask where you get your head covering and clothing? I find it difficult to find good clothing that's modest.

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much Kay! The shirt I wore in this video is Lularoe (the Randy tee). The head covering was a gift I got ten years ago from my sister in law from Israel (I think... its been a while lol). I am hoping to do a video where I film my closet and try on all my clothes and talk about where they are form etc so stay tuned!

  • @mcomeslast
    @mcomeslast Před 2 lety +2

    Yes! You make hot lunch and homeschool is a full time job. Precooking is what helps me. I’m disabled and some days I’m exhausted by afternoon. So I always have a few proteins cooked ahead, or canned meat (instant hot soup) and a few meals cooked and in the freezer. Anything from cooking once a week to cooking once a month. I get ideas from videos including Jammerill’s channel. I could be studying or sewing, lol! Crockpot is the other miracle worker. Put a chicken or roast in at lunch, some simple sides and done. I like the “crockpot rotisserie “ method. The chicken is held just above the bottom of the pot so it doesn’t braise. Take some oil or margarine and mix in your fav spices, even soup powder. Smear under the skin and over it. Yum and minimal effort. Is it going to snow? So precious!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      I always forget about the crock pot during the week 😊 Thank you for the reminder and the meal ideas!

    • @mcomeslast
      @mcomeslast Před 2 lety +1

      @@jaroffireflies lol, I get it! Dinner, may the odds be ever in your favor!

    • @jaroffireflies
      @jaroffireflies  Před 2 lety +2

      @@mcomeslast ha ha ha ha YES!