The Firearm Blog. Here’s an earlier version of my rifle with firearms model Jennifer Price and Fighting Sheep Dog owner, John Young. Photo courtesy of Oleg Volk. The dramatic rise in number of firearms being purchased by women across the country today is undisputable. The message is clear: Women ( myself included ) want to shoot. We want to arm ourselves for hunting, competition, home defense, and even just plinking! However, a lot of firearm manufacturers haven’t caught up with the times. Does This Quad Rail Make Me Look Fat? Many gun manufacturers are guilty of taking a bulky quad rail, painting it pink, and slapping the label “For the Lady Shooter” on it. UGH! The gun can always be Cerakoted to change it to whatever color or design she wants. The bulky parts don’t change the fact that they were designed for MEN with larger hands and longer arms. The color isn’t what makes it a “ladies” firearm accessory! Women are built differently than men! We typically have smaller hands, a smaller build/frame, some women (especially if they start shooting later in life like I did) are recoil-averse and don’t want a LOUD bang when they shoot. For most shooters, the firearms and accessories selected for HER gun need to be different than the one selected for HIS! Granted, there are exceptions to every rule, but this happens a LOT more often than you think! What to Look for in Rifles and Accessories for Her: For my first lightweight AR-15, I went with a pencil profile barrel and an adjustable .625 gas block. I pinned and welded the custom comp hider our company designed (Fighting Sheep Dog’s K9-1). The Mission First Minimalist stock was a no-brainer, as was the low-mass PVD-coated bolt carrier group. The Ergo pistol grip has a slimmer profile, perfect for my smaller hands. The Strike Industries slimline Keymod handguard is easy to get my hands around. In other words, lightweight EXTERNALLY. Here’s an earlier version of my rifle with firearms model Jennifer Price and Fighting Sheep Dog owner, John Young. Photo courtesy of Oleg Volk. However INSIDE the firearm is a different story. I used a heavy buffer to control the recoil and our comp-hider pushes the gas out of the sides of the brake like an NHRA Top Fuel Funny car, rather than back and into my shoulder. The flat bottom on the brake controls muzzle rise as well. The point here being that the lighter weight typically equals more recoil. If you’re going to go lightweight, you’ve GOT to balance the weight reduction by controlling the recoil, otherwise the gun will actually kick harder and therefore make it less fun to shoot. …NOT just paint it pink. The Fighting Sheep Dog K9-1 Comp Hider. It’s important to note that NONE of the parts I selected for my carbine were labeled for “women shooters”, but these particular parts are even more perfect for a typical woman’s build than a lot of the parts being pushed on the market today! And it ain’t just true for rifles! What to Look for in Pistols and Accessories for Her: The best rule of thumb when it comes to pistol selection for the lady in your life (or perhaps to the lady reading this) is to let her shoot it first! I can’t tell you how many times I have performed a background check on a transfer for a gentleman purchasing a .38SPC revolver for his wife who is new to shooting firearms! The very first time my husband put a gun in my hands, I shot a Rossi snubnose .38 revolver. I put half a box of ammo through it and decided if THAT was what it would be like to shoot a gun, then I never wanted to shoot another one again! Of course, I’ve since changed my mind after firing a variety of other calibers and currently have my EDC Glock 42 (the single-stack .380) or a backup Charter Arms in .22M (the S&W clone). If she’s new to firearms, start her off with a rimfire. Yes, I realize I’m opening the can of worms for the “knockdown power” debate, but here’s the thing – if you buy one that kicks too hard, she won’t practice with it. If she doesn’t practice with it, she won’t use it if/when the time comes for her to defend herself. The worst gun to own is the one that gets left behind, locked in the safe, when it should have been used for defense. Regardless of what she picks out, she can still customize it with the perfect sights, Cerakote, and other accessories. Cerakote by Fighting Sheep Dog. Photo courtesy of Oleg Volk. What if I could tell you the fastest, easiest way to shop for firearms for the lady in your life? The Easiest Way to Shop for Her: Take her with you! Put the gun in her hands before you buy it! Spend some time together at the range and let her see what she likes and doesn’t like! …Not just what’s comfortable in her hands ( which is important ), …Not just trigger pull weight in both single and double action ( which is also important ), …But actually sending lead downrange. There are SO MANY varieties of handgun and rifle parts or accessories nowadays that the best choices COULD be endless for the “lady shooter” – if you know what to look for! Taking the time with our best “Girl Friday” to find the accessories that are most comfortable for HER gun will go a long way towards creating an enjoyable day at the range for all! Rachel Young is a 4x Best Selling Author. She and her husband John co-own Fighting Sheep Dog, an FFL/SOT showroom and machine shop in Knoxville, TN, specializing in ARs, AR parts, and AR accessories. Nice article, Rachel. My wife likes pink just fine, but if she isn’t satisfied that the ergos and weight suit her, then no amount of pastel color is going help sell her on a firearm. Good point about adjusting firearm accessory ergonomics for smaller hands to suit anatomical dimensions of most women. A lot of what you are saying (taking the person gun shopping not just gifting a gun, sticking to light-recoiling calibers to reduce gun-shyness and flinching, etc) apply to all novice shooter initiations. A child getting into firearms has nearly the same requirements and preferences as an adult in the same situation. The muzzle device pictured is a compensator/flash hider not a brake. While you are referring to it correctly in most of the article, one part under the second picture you call it a brake. I might sound pedantic but given the common misconceptions about muzzle device types, I think it is important to keep the terminology straight, especially if this is read by beginners. This is how my wife ended up with a Sig P238 Purple. She shot it better, had an easier time shooting it, and enjoyed it more than any of the other .380 or 9mm guns we tried. That I found one of the Purple variants that she loved came about after she settled on the P238. My wife has small hands, but claimed the first CZ PCR I brought home, as she preferred that over the SP-01 Tactical. After hand surgery, she switched to .38 Specials out of a large frame/short barrel .357 revolver. Pink was never a concern or option. The K9-1 Comp doesnt seem too well build, its too far over bore diameter to use the ports with top efficiency. Good article. Should also note that small doesn’t mean easy to shoot as well. My wife hates the Ruger LCP she bought and wants to get a revolver instead. She’s not a fan of flying brass and the slide. My wife is the same way, she naturally wants to cross one thumb over the other (despite me constantly gently correcting her) while holding a semiauto and hates having brass fly in her face. She liked how the heft of the Ruger GP-100 absorbed a lot of the recoil of .38 Spl, but there’s no way we could conceal that beast anywhere on her, even if we could get permits here in the DPRM (Democratic People’s Republic of Maryland). As a resident of the PSRM (People’s Sozialist Republik of Marxachusetts), I feel for you. When I worked at a gun store I noticed that the color of a gun was often the deciding factor for ladies who were just getting into the firearms community and had basically no prior expierence to work with. Also Tiffany blue was 100x more popular than pink. Oh and when ladies brought in a guy with them who was an “expert” he was more often than not more harm than good; however, if they brought a girl friend with them that had some firearms expierence she was a lot more valuable to the discussion. I think a lot of that stems from guys tendency to project their own beliefs about how something should be onto other people. I’m the opposite, my buddy asked what to buy, I was like “It’s like Pet Semmetary, you have to pick your own.” I did help her use a 380 and a 38 to get a frame of reference. 22 TCM is a great cartridge for beginners of any kind, very low recoil but plenty of “power”. Ammo is best bought online though. You can usually find the pink and purple ones on sale if you don’t mind a pink or purple gun. Never mess with a man that carries a purple gun. If his Crocs match, don’t walk, run. And if his bunny slippers match, you’re already doomed, you just don’t know it yet. I don’t care if you’re male or female, the Sapphire finish Kimber has is beautiful. Not gonna lie… I kinda want one of the Sapphire Kimbers to match my wife’s Sig P238 Purple, especially since the .380 ones are supposed to share magazines. After you’re into guns for a while and did the whole tacticool thing a few times eventually the idea of having a purple gun is silly enough to be appealing. Honestly I’m getting the impression the most secure gun possible is a raider pistol with a 9mm upper in pink with Tiffany blue tiger stripes,it ticks pretty much every box of ‘gun I, a serious professional, wouldn’t touch.’ Maybe add gold titanium plating for muzzle brake and controls just to be sure… oh and keymod. And now I want to make troll gun. Believe it or not, women are intelligent enough to pick their own gun if given a chance to handle and shoot some different options. Yeah, I always see guys in the store picking out their significant others firearm. Let the lady pick their own damn gun. I really enjoy your articles since the women’s perspective can be quite different than a man’s. I introduced my wife to shooting many moons ago and could write a book on what not to do LOL. The one fact I have noticed is it is advantageous to let another capable instructor teach a newbie wife or girl friend instead of just the husband or boy friend. The personal relationship can some times be a hindrance when hurt feelings get in the way of proper focus. I was a master of pissing off my girl friend, “now my wife of many years” when I tried to instruct her. When I would dress her down for an unsafe move the focus went to my attitude rather than the mistake. When another instructor did the exact same thing, all I saw was calm determination never to repeat the mistake again, which she never did. Good luck with your writing and by the way, your businesses cerakote jobs are outstanding. True story: Due to some poor habits, which I can only guess were not corrected in the gun course my wife took in FL (I was in AL), she struggles with hand position/grip on the striker-fired pistols she’s trying out (including our new Ruger 9E). I’ve shown her the vids, shown her on the 9E, let HER grip the 9E… and so on. It wasn’t until the range master at our local indoor took a marker and drew a freaking line across her thumbs that she “got” it. As soon as she had that mark to line up her thumbs, it was golden! By the way, after shooting an LCP, LC9s, Walther PPS M2 and a POC Kel-Tec 380, she STILL shoots the 9E better 🙂 (I’m eyeing that PPS M2, though. I like that gun!) Yup, many of my competitor buddies also had major fails trying to instruct their better halves and most of them are firearm instructors. Glad to hear your wife mastered her grip problem. I have never shot the PPS M2 but my daughter carries the Walther CCP. She competes with a Glock 34 but loves her Walther CCP for concealed carry. Good luck on doing more than eyeing that Walther 🙂 I own a Ruger 9E and can understand that the weight of that semi would make the gun more pleasant to shoot and control than the smaller arms you mentioned. I agree. Not only are female relations as student apt to respond differently emotionally, but the same applies to male relations as instructors. I always find it jarring seeing the differences in guys when they teach professionally and when they teach informally. As a male chauvinist pig, I would love to say you are wrong, but you are absolutely correct. Once both shooters evolve, the shooting sports can be one of the most enjoyable activities a couple can share together. Getting the kids involved is another can of worms but well worth the effort. The wife prefers her 1911 with Purple Hello Kitty Grips, her AR is highlighted with purple, it used to be all black but she took it away from me when I put on the slim quad rail and she felt real good gripping it so off to cerakote. It’s not black, so it’s not scary at all! Hey I like that. Imagine being outshot at the range by that.. Haha, you need to yell “hello kitty, muthaf@ck3r” when you let loose. In your best Samuel L. Jackson voice. You almost made me spit my coffee! LOL! EVERYONE…Male, Female (or whatever) before buying a first firearm for whatever purpose…not should…MUST see for themselves what they feel comfortable with…go to a range…SPEND some money, try out what you think you might like and (IMHO) shoot at least 50 rounds with someone familiar with that type of firearm…TRY BEFORE YOU BUY…what is comfortable for one opinionated individual may not be right for another individual…I try explaining this all the time to folks who are basically firearms ignorant…even offer to take ’em to the range myself… I always found the pink gun thing to be extremely patronizing. It kinda sounds like you’re saying the most important thing is choosing a firearm that suits the specific needs of the shooter and the intended role. Crazy concept, right? Turn the wife loose in the gun store, let her ask questions and try stuff, and pray to god she makes a decision before she reaches the H&K case. Rachel, you should check out the BCM mod-0 grip. That thing is too slim for my men’s size-medium gloved hands. But I bet it’s perfect for a women’s grip. This guy in the review section on the BCM website sums it up nicely “Reviewer: Steven from Arlington, TN United States. The smaller profile of the mod 0 actually makes my rife feel slimmer and lighter. The grip angle is much improved in comparison to a standard AR pistol grip. I highly recommend this model for people with smaller hands and people of smaller stature.” Bill the Cat being the old “Blech! Thpppt!” ? I was saying this same thing in the comments section for that ammo holder that looks like a makeup case. I’ll second both correct fit and letting her choose. My wife had a breakthrough with my 10/22 when I installed the shorter stock module so she was more comfortable. Based on this, if she ever tried my M&P 9 I will install the smallest grip and start with a light load. She also really likes the Ruger SR22 which was the first pistol she ever tried. That’s also an interesting piece of psychology because when we first shopped for an SR22 she was into the raspberry or lilac model but decided to go with black, because guns are serious. Oddly she still likes the idea of a muddy girl camouflage rifle stock. It also occurs to me that for intro training on revolvers light cowboy action loads are a way to get a new shooter comfortable before trying full power loads. Fighting sheepdog uhhhh. Sorry that name is awful. I’m going to name my new firearms the 3% Super Protection Corp. “The flat bottom on the brake controls muzzle rise as well.” Although the holes in the top of the brake and lack of holes in the bottom of the brake will help suppress muzzle rise, the fact that the brake has a flat bottom hardly matters for that purpose. One thing to consider is that a gun should actually look like a real gun. Part of self defense is the deterrent factor, which often helps make a criminal flee without a shot being fired. If a gun looks like a toy, if a gun doesn’t look threatening enough, then it’s not as likely to be a deterrent. This could cause the potential victim to have to shoot. Some people aren’t going to care. But the possible legal ramifications, buth civil and criminal, could be pretty bad even if the intended victim was legally justified in shooting. So, it makes sense to try to avoid shooting if possible. A gun doesn’t necessarily have to be black, but I would avoid any color not associated with guns. This would include pink or purple, which women often choose. I have a young woman friend that was looking to buy a gun for self defense. She was so intent on getting something that looked girlish that she ignored my explanation of the deterrent factor, and how the color could possibly make a gun look like a toy, and how a criminal might not take it serious, forcing her to have to shoot when she might otherwise not need to. Yes, it’s ultimately her choice, but when buying something as serious as a gun, something that seems as simple as color needs to be taken into account. Well they do say that in the old west, plenty of bad guys ran from nickle plated engraved pistols with mother of pearl handles – so I guess it has to have a reputation before making an impression. Such a lady could simply have pink floral grips, which are covered by the hand(s) when in use. I agree on starting them out on 22s – after all we don’t want to scare them off before they’ve even had a chance to familiarize themselves with the art of self defense. I myself LOVE the multicolored guns that have came out on the market hoping to attract more customers! If I had enough money I’d collect every one of them! I just can’t help getting a kick outta the fact that women are finally stepping onto the market and becoming partners in our 2nd A rights. I welcome them wholeheartedly, and any change in style or color is fine with me, if that does actually attract them to the sport and/or gun ownership. Tastes Like Diabetes. Edit Locked. This is an audience reaction to works that are strongly attempting to be kid-friendly— using almost all the tropes of cuteness and idealism, like there's some kind of checklist. 'Saccharine ' is the watchword. Viewers react to this with anything ranging from cutesy cuddling to violent revulsion. Always, there will be fun, colorful settings, Narm or generally hammy voice acting, an aversion to anything resembling death except for that one final and dramatic battle, and no matter the situation, if you have friends, you will win because you can only win with friends. The sun shines a lot, and when it's night, the moon is full and bright. Also, there is smiling. Tons of smiling. Even when it's not appropriate, there is smiling. The Big Bad is Obviously Evil with no attempt to look otherwise, and flips between being born evil (maybe even worse) or redeemable, depending on the story. Keep in mind that levity and sweetness are not necessarily bad. With proper usage, it may result in an enjoyable series where the cuteness is somehow justified or just part of the environment. When it monopolizes the series, or puts being adorable ahead of things like actual plots or likeable characters, then it becomes a problem. Cute in and of itself isn't wrong, but given an audience's general conditioning to the notion that Silly Rabbit, Idealism Is for Kids! and that Real Men Hate Sugar (a side effect of targeting masculine elements towards women as much as men), even this wiki has something of an aversion to cuteness as an entity as the incredibly long list of examples below attest. This cultural reaction is also one of the core reasons why American Kirby Is Hardcore. Not to be confused with Sweet Tooth or Sugar Bowl settings in general, as this is an Audience Reaction. Use caution when mixing with Gorn and Crapsack World as Grotesque Cuteness or Wide Eyed Idealism may result, respectively. Repeated consumption of this product may result in becoming a Glurge Addict. Be aware that excessive cheerfulness can be used to disguise a Crapsaccharine World. Also not to be confused with the real-life Types 1 and 2 diabetes , which are definitely not at all cute, sweet, or adorable! The complete works of Mary Engelbreit . Even her name tastes like diabetes. Cicely Mary Barker's Flower Fairies [1] certainly counts. Jeff Koons embodies this trope from his golden statue of Michael Jackson and pet monkey Bubbles to a 40-foot puppy statue made of flowers . The complete works of Margaret Keane, painter of huge-eyed children. Anne Geddes photographs of babies dressed as flowers and vegetables. The complete works of Brazilian Romero Brito. Deadpoolhangs a lampshade on this when reminiscing about his ex-wife : ". all this 'I love you snookie pie' and 'you too honey lips face head mush mush'. go into diabetic shock just walking by the place." Miss Martian of The DCU, which is especially interesting considering she's a White Martian. Which leads to fans thinking she's cuter in her true form. Lampshaded in Mark Waid's Empire with the line "I need insulin listening to you!" Spoofed in the Batman / Judge Dredd crossover Judgment on Gotham , where Scarecrow sprays Judge Death with his nightmare toxin, causing Judge Death to panic wildly over the sight of adorable ponies and cutesy little animals. Carl Barks found Christmas stories with An Aesop like this. Unfortunately, he was so good at it, that he got assignment after assignment. Love Is. . Concentrated and undiluted example. The Family Circus . almost no one but 6-year-olds and grandmothers actually finds it anything but sickeningly sweet. Rose Is Rose . FoxTrot has featured the iMac-parody the iFruit, which resembles a pear and features the sugar-sweet message "Welcome to iFruit. Hug me." When you turn it on. Subverted again in Munchkin Fu with the monster card "Big Eyes, Small Mouse." Its description? "Too cute to live. Your duty is clear." Candyland. "She's in Love" from The Musical version of The Little Mermaid (it's sung by Ariel's sisters and Flounder). Just. uughh. Subverted in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory : Veruca Salt is an adorable-looking, blonde, pink-clad, ballet-loving-down-to-the-tutu tot. and a Spoiled Brat extraordinaire who's All Take and No Give to her forever-accommodating dad. Their mutual "I Am" Song "When Veruca Says" is the cutesiest-sounding number in the show, too, playing up Lyrical Dissonance. When she decides she wants one of Willy Wonka's nut-sorting squirrels though, she learns the hard way that cute is not nice. The Sound of Music , despite its success on Broadway, became regarded as treacly and old-fashioned. The movie made some attempts to tone this down (e.g., changing the placements of some songs, casting actors who could try and add dimension to their roles) without completely eliminating it. Christopher Plummer still famously described the film version as "The Sound Of Mucus" because of this Trope. "A Google's Wish" by StickFreeks. What do you get when you mix a cat with a duck? You get Maneki Neko-Ducku, who makes everybody happy. Daria McGrain's artwork mostly shows this trope, but that doesn't excuse the fact that nearly all of her artwork is definitely NSFW. Shimejis are those cute little desktop mascots that run around your screen being practically useless, but utterly adorable. Some of the cutest ones include Pokemon, Homestuck, Hetalia, and etc. The "White Girls" meme apparently going around is probably related to works that evoke this reaction. Anne Geddes' baby pictures. The streetcar/tram system in Würzburg, Germany has a chorus of little kids announcing the next stop. Downright creepy, not to mention rather difficult for non-native speakers to understand. The Japanese street fashion Lolita has a crazy lovechild between Sweet Lolita and Decora; OTT Sweet Lolita. ◊ Almost everything made by the brand Angelic Pretty. With names like "Toy Fantasy", "Melody Doll", and "Sugary Carnival". yeah. And every print has accompanying big, glittery acrylic jewelry in shapes that relate to the print - ponies, teddy bears, candy, etc. Disney Theme Parks are full of this. "It's a Small World" is the most famous example, but the general "heartwarming and magical" aesthetic of parades, live shows, and so on can be wearying after a while, even for fans of the characters being featured. Even the most adult-oriented of the parks, Epcot in Florida, is occasionally prone to a little too much sugar making the Edutainment go down, though it likely was a lot worse when the park opened (think songs like "It's Fun to Be Free", "Making Memories", "Tomorrow's Child", etc.). Greeting cards. All of them. There's a reason Lisa Frank is the trope illustrator. Alternative Title(s): Sickeningly Sweet , Saccharine. Previous. TVTROPES. Tropes HQ. About Us Contact Us Advertising: advertising@proper.io DMCA Notice. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

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The Orlando Massacre: A Hate Crime against Man and. Omar Mateen unwittingly chose the very day on which God first proclaimed “Thou shalt not murder” to carry out his barbaric executions. Muslims Yes, Jews No: The Hypocrisy of the NY. Separate swimming hours to accommodate religious sensitivities provokes hypocritical response. Today @ Dec 24 / 6 Tevet 5778. With the world appearing more and more a dangerous place, I'm wondering what Judaism has to say about the possibility of an apocalyptic final event. Does such a concept exist, and how will that play out? The Aish Rabbi Replies: The Jewish people believe in what's called the End of Days. This isn't the final end of the world – but merely the end of history as we know it. After the End of Days the world will continue as usual, with the big exception that there will be world peace. As the End of the Days approach, there are two paths that the world could take. The first is filled with kindness and miracles, with the Messiah "given dominion, honor and kinship so that all peoples, nations and languages would serve him; his dominion would be an everlasting dominion that would never pass, and his kingship would never be destroyed." (Daniel 7:13-14) This scenario could be brought at any moment, if we'd just get our act together! The other path is described as Messiah coming "humble and riding upon a donkey" (Zechariah 9:9). In this scenario, nature will take its course, and society will undergo a slow painful deterioration, with much suffering. God's presence will be hidden, and his guidance will not be perceivable. According to this second path, there will be a valueless society in which religion will not only be chided, it will be used to promote immorality. Young people will not respect the old, and governments will become godless. This is why the Midrash says, "One third of the world's woes will come in the generation preceding the Messiah." (Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, "Handbook of Jewish Thought") According to the Talmud, as the Messianic era approaches, the world will experience greater and greater turmoil: Vast economic fluctuations, social rebellion, and widespread despair. The culmination will be a world war of immense proportion led by King Gog from the land of Magog. This will be a war the likes of which have not been seen before. This will be the ultimate war of good against evil, in which evil will be entirely obliterated. (Ezekiel ch. 38, 39; Zechariah 21:2, 14:23; Talmud – Sukkah 52, Sanhedrin 97, Sotah 49) What is the nature of this cataclysmic war? Traditional Jewish sources state that the nations of the world will descend against the Jews and Jerusalem. The Crusades, Pogroms and Arab Terrorism will pale in comparison. Eventually, when all the dust settles, the Jews will be defeated and led out in chains. The Torah will be proclaimed a falsehood. Then, just when we think the story is over, the Messiah will come and lead the Jewish redemption. He will inspire all peoples to follow God, rebuild the Temple, gather in any remaining Jewish exiles to Israel, and re-establish the Sanhedrin. (Maimonides – Melachim ch. 11-12) In many ways, the world is a depressing place. But life is like medicine. Imagine a person with a serious internal disease. Taking the right medication will detoxify the body by pushing all the impurities to the surface of the skin. The patient may look deathly ill – all covered in sores. But in truth, those surface sores are a positive sign of deeper healing. The key is to maintain the hope of redemption. Rabbi Azriel Tauber, a successful businessman and Torah scholar who lives in New York, is a survivor of the concentration camps. Rabbi Tauber says he was able to survive the camps because every day, his father would encourage him and say: "Don't despair, my son, for redemption can come at any moment." The Torah provides our hope for the future. Maimonides says that every day, a Jew should yearn for the Messiah. Not in order that Jews should rule the world, or to be exalted amongst the nations, nor to eat, drink and rejoice. But rather we yearn for the Messiah so that we will have time for the wisdom of Torah, with nothing to disturb that pursuit. The message should be clear: Keep focused on the Torah, for it is the voice of reason in our world of insanity. If we live with that knowledge today, then the Torah promises that the final resolution will come more quickly and painlessly. And at the very least, living with this understanding is sure to keep us among those who have preserved their sanity in this world of confusion. Indeed, the world is in desperate need of Messianic redemption. War and pollution threaten our planet; ego and confusion erode family life. To the extent we are aware of the problems of society, is the extent we will yearn for redemption. As the Talmud says, one of the first questions a Jew is asked on Judgment Day is: "Did you yearn for the arrival of the Messiah?" How can we hasten the coming of the Messiah? The best way is to love all humanity generously, to keep the mitzvot of the Torah (as best we can), and to encourage others to do so as well. Despite the gloom, the world does seem headed toward redemption. One apparent sign is that the Jewish people have returned to the Land of Israel and made it bloom again. Additionally, a major movement is afoot of young Jews returning to Torah tradition. By the way, Maimonides states that the popularity of Christianity and Islam is part of God's plan to spread the ideals of Torah throughout the world. This moves society closer to a perfected state of morality and toward a greater understanding of God. All this is in preparation for the Messianic age. The Messiah can come at any moment, and it all depends on our actions. God is ready when we are. For as King David says: "Redemption will come today – if you hearken to His voice." Today's Joke. A family of Schmohawk Indians was sitting around the shtetl one night: The papa, Geronowitz, the mama, Pocayenta, and the beautiful. In 1949, six British RAF warplanes enforcing a UN ceasefire were shot down by Israeli forces over the Israel-Egypt border. Throughout the 1948 War of Independence, Israel was terribly outnumbered in manpower and weapons -- initially the army did not have a single cannon or tank, and its air force consisted of nine obsolete planes. The United States had imposed an arms embargo on the region, forcing the Israelis to smuggle weapons, mainly from Czechoslovakia. Meanwhile, the British provided large quantities of weapons to Arab forces: Jordan's Arab Legion was armed, trained and led by British officers. Today in Jewish History. In 1949, six British RAF warplanes enforcing a UN ceasefire were shot down by Israeli forces over the Israel-Egypt. "It is not expected of you to complete the entire work" (Pirkei Avos 2:21). Frequently, a person is discouraged largely because he has goals that are beyond his ability to reach. While we do have much more potential than we utilize, we still are limited in what we can do. We must set reasonable goals. Our sages tell us that we are not expected to complete the work. There is much Torah to study and many good deeds to fulfill. A person who demands too much from himself will feel frustrated and discouraged and is likely to quit. Therefore it is important to be aware of your limitations. But some people might feel that if they cannot obtain perfection and cannot complete everything necessary to be done, they might as well not even try. In the same Mishnah the Sages state, "But you are not free to refrain from the matter." Choose the middle path. Try to accomplish as much as possible, but also realize that you will not be able to do everything. Learn to take pleasure in trying to accomplish without feeling frustrated from not being able to finish all that you would have wanted. Daily Lift » "My transgressions are known to me and my sin is ever before me" (Psalms 51:5) . Lo, I was begotten in sin, and my mother conceived me in iniquity (ibid. 7) . In this heart-rending psalm, David begs for forgiveness for his relationship with Bath-Sheba. While David does state that he was "begotten in sin," or in other words, that he may have been born with the character trait of intense passion, he does not cite it to free himself of guilt. In verse 5, he owns up to his transgression and does not try to absolve himself. David accepts full responsibility for his behavior, even if it comes from an inherited trait. How refreshing is this thought! How different it is from the teachings of modern psychology, which so often scapegoat parents and excuse even the grossest misbehavior by arguing that the person was a victim of early-life experiences or influences that distorted his or her values, and hence should not be held responsible for subsequent misdeeds. In this exquisite psalm of teshuvah (repentance), David rejects this position. He says that we must assume responsibility for our behavior, regardless of factors from our past. Today I shall. try to avoid projecting blame onto others, and accept full responsibility for whatever I do. With stories and insights, Rabbi Twerski's new book Twerski on Machzor makes Rosh Hashanah prayers more meaningful. Click here to order. Growing Each Day » Most Popular. 1. Why I Don't Touch Girls. Being religious as a teenager in today’s world. 2. 7 Ways to Live Better This Year. Forging a path filled with love, connection, kindness and gratitude. 3. 3 Ways to Prepare for Your Bashert. 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Next is Teres Kids, a newer company which offers a smaller selection of "happy active clothing" for children with tactile sensitivities. Each piece is 100% organic cotton (which means the items cost a bit more, too). I liked the new designs I saw at ENK Children's Show, too (especially that black long-sleeved tee and ruffled skirt above). Sizes run from 18 months to 8 years. On Teres Kid's website right now, my top picks are the girly ruffled shorts ($32) and the sporty unisex hoodie ($40). Of course, a few big-name companies have done an admirable job of making comfortable clothing for sensory-sensitive kids. One that comes to mind is Hanna Andersson, where I buy organic underwear and PJs for my kids (again, you pay a premium). I'd love to hear what other brands or websites all of you have found helpful for your children's clothing sensitivities or needs! 20 comments: We wouldn't survive without Hanna Andersson's underwear and also their loose tights. Glad you mentioned them. Organic UNDERWEAR? Who knew? It would have also been nice to have some shirts and/or onesies with a pre-sewn hole for a feeding tube port. I haven't used these, but I've heard they are really good. "SmartKnitKIDS® patented seamless socks are perfect for children experiencing sensory processing differences, hypersensitivity or who simply can’t stand annoying seams! These super soft socks for sensitive little feet will not wrinkle or bunch and are proven to reduce irritation." www.smartknitkids.com They also just came out with seamless underwear. Easy to get on and off. Comfortable when seated. Large button holes. Durable, yet comfortable, fabrics. Great post. My son has been asking about seamless underwear and I will have to check out your tips. Target's Sean White (the skateboarder) t-shirts are soft and have a piece of material sewn over the inside seams so they don't itch or scratch. Also Old Navy has some t-shirts that are "old looking" and are soft enough for my very sensitive boy - right now there are Tom and Jerry and Star Wars in this soft type. As a last resort I purchased 2 packages of Hanes tagless undershirts, purchased some clothing paint and made him some t-shirts myself. This post is so well-timed! I need a dressy dress for a kid with sensory issues for a wedding in May. We attended a black-tie wedding last weekend and I bought a dress that SEEMED soft enough in the store, but she was sobbing from the feeling of it on her skin by hour #2. Oy. Thoughts about where to get a soft, formal-y dress? Marjorie- thanks for the reminder about the Lands End soft jersey dresses. That's been a "go-to" dress for my daughter since she was a toddler. They're priced so well, too. As for formal dresses, that's a tough one. Soft has some dressy styles, but maybe not dressy enough for a wedding. Once you switch to dressier fabrics, you sacrifice the comfort, you know? We do OK with Hanes for underwear, because there are no tags. Some of their varieties have covered elsatics. And Target's brand for T-shirts, etc., has no tags either. Their basics are soft enough- often I'll run them through the dryer a couple of times. love hearing about all these great brands. i love super-nice feeling clothes for my kids, too. splendid and egg both use wonderful fabrics, but i think the clothes have tags. I wanted to introduce myself and my company, Sweet Lemonade. I make custom boutique clothing for children with special needs. You may view a SAMPLING of my clothing at www.sweetlemonadedesigns.com or Sweet Lemonade Boutique on facebook. I always enjoy hearing from parents with specific requirements so drop me a line anytime! Owner - Sweet Lemonade. I have SPD and am very difficult with clothing nothing too tight ,nothing scrathy another way i dont fit in most teen girls wear tight tees and scrathy tight skinny jeans. My son is on the Autism spectrum (Aspergers) so he has a fine motor delay (no buttons or snaps). He is a big boy and needs a 16 jeans in pull ups. He is only 6years old and finding pull up pants for him at the size he needs has been almost impossible. I've found some cargo style pants which my Mom alters to make the legs shorter but. he really wants jeans to 'be like the other kids'. Anyone have any ideas. In a size 16, which I'm reading has a 28' waist and 30' inseam, you could jump into adult clothes. I personally would recommend Buck & Buck for adaptive clothing in adult sizes. Yes, they are geared toward seniors, but they have jeans with stretchy waistbands like you're looking for. I have ordered from them several times and been completely thrilled with everything we've purchased from them. Good luck! I don't like tags or shoelaces. I need clothes for a low tone 15 month old. I hate having to get her arms in and out of stuff. I might start a clothing company! I am looking for one piece rompers for my nearly four year old. not a 'onezie', but the one piece type that are longer down the leg (as to the knee, not the ankle), with snaps in the crotch. made out of cotton. They have these at any children's store/site up to a 2T but I would love these in a size 4 or 5 and even bigger!! My son has a g-tube and wears 'normal' clothes when we go out anywhere but need these for around the house comfort and convenience. Two piece outfits (even pajamas) just don't cut it when he is crawling around on our floors (especially since he does the commando belly crawl). The romper is comfortable and keeps he g-tube clean and keeps it from getting 'stuck' or dragging or being pulled open (or out!) while he is crawling around. I can't find these anywhere!! Does anyone know of any company that makes and sells these at a reasonable price? Thank you! I know this is a year later, but these might help you. http://www.wonsie.com.au - we love them for our 7yo who has a g-tube. Hope it helps! this all sounds great but what about affordable clothes for a 16 year old with cp. she cant button or zip and all pants so far are too big that slide below her butt. we have tried many stores with no luck. PLS SEND ME A CATALOG OF YOUR CLOTHING LINE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS MY NAME IS I have a n AUTISTIC daughter 11 yrs and still find it hard to find easy and stylish clothing for her pls hel.

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Cute idea! How long do you bake them for and at what temperature? Thank you! The cooking directions are in the last paragraph. :) can you eat them. Nope. They're like half salt. Blech! My son requested candy cane ornaments this year, and these look like something he can do and enjoy. Adding this to our Christmas to do list. thanks for the inspiration. Yay! I hope you guys have fun with them! We think your son is a smart kiddo - the candy cane ornaments look awesome on our tree! I love your ideas. I have made salt dough before but never thought to make candy canes. Thank you so much, AmieJo! We tried them with the Baking Soda Play Clay first but it kept snapping and being otherwise irritating. Salt Dough was perfect and totally not finicky! Hooray for salt dough. I'm glad you mentioned this! I was just thinking that we should try this with the baking soda clay, but if you already tried it we'll go with salt dough! Thanks for all your work on the blog, I love your creativity ) Well to be fair, I ALWAYS have problems with Baking Soda Clay. I might just make it wrong - hahaha! But I can say for sure the salt dough works wonderfully. Thank you. So nice of you! :) :) :) Yay! Thank you so much, Julia! What a great round-up - thank you so much for including us! Pinned! la température du four est en F ou en C ? merci. car je voudrais faire demain avec petits enfants. la température est dans F. J'espère que vous apprécierez. We are doing these right now! My kiddos are pretty excited to try this. Initially, I thought why bother but once you mentioned that they would make a wonderful memento I changed my tune. Thank you for that little reminder ♥ Hope you guys love them! Ours look every bit as amazing this year as they did last. They stored really well. :) Can I make the dough the day before? Can they be baked a bit later on? I am thinking of making these with my son's kindergarten class. Yes, but keep the white and red doughs separate and keep them sealed in a Gladware or a Ziploc. And they can either air dry or bake. You can definitely do half of each too, if you want to take them home after school to bake them.

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Another TVparty by YOU, the TVparty viewer! "The Littlest Angel - this was an adaptation of the book, broadcast on the "Hallmark Hall of Fame" starring Johnny Whitaker of "Family Affair" and Fred Gwynne of "The Munsters". I vaguely remember a scene where all the angels are flying around, talking about what it's like to fly, to the little angel that hadn't earned his wings yet. "The Little Drummer Boy - this was shown for years until sometime in the mid-1980's. That was when most religious Christmas specials seemed to disappear. "It was produced by Rankin-Bass, the same people who did Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer . It had the same animation style (a combination of marionette work, traditional puppetry, and stop-motion filming.) "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella on NBC in 1965 - I think it was the only Rodgers and Hammerstein production developed especially for television. It starred Leslie Ann Warren as Cinderella. I can still hear the songs "In My Own Little Corner" and "Ten Minutes Ago." (ORDER CINDERELLA NOW ON DVD!) "The House Without a Christmas Tree - starred Jason Robards as a father who had recently lost his wife, so he didn't want a tree in the house at Christmas - but he had a young daughter who desperately wanted one. Late 70's vintage. They also had a similar special for Thanksgiving, and of course, that one's not shown anymore either. I'd also love to see the old Peanuts specials for Halloween and Thanksgiving again too. "Year Without a Santa Claus - I never actually saw it, but a lot of people remember it fondly. Shirley Booth (aka 'Hazel') was the voice of Mother Nature. It featured the Heat Miser and Snow Miser : "I'm Mister Heat Miser, I'm mister one hundred and one. " :-) (ORDER YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS NOW ON DVD!) "Now we're stuck with dreck like The Night Before Christmas which has the absolutely lovely message for children that it isn't Christmas unless Santa comes and brings you lots of presents. Blech! :-( "At least they still show How the Grinch Stole Christmas ." - Sharon "First of all I am SO glad that Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas are still being enjoyed by new generations. These are classics that should not be tampered with (in other words, don't try to make live-action movie versions of them. whoops, too late on the Grinch !). "This website's story of finding "lost footage" from Rudolph was fascinating. My sister and I planned our TV viewing around the specials. We watched just about every Rankin-Bass special there was. "We really liked The Year Without a Santa Claus (the battles between Heat Miser, Snow Miser, and their mom Mother Nature were hilarious). I got teary eyed when the little lamb was run over by the chariot in The Little Drummer Boy. "I was glad to see someone mention The Littlest Angel. I quite distinctly remember the scene when he goes back down to Earth to get his gift for Jesus and kisses and hugs his parents (who can't see him of course but "feel something"). It would be nice to see this again on TV. "I also remember watching all those Bing Crosby Christmas shows. My mom and dad would inevitably make a comment about having to listen to Bing's 'untalented kids' sing. "Along with Norelco shaver Santa Claus, who can forget the 'Give him British Sterling' ads with the Renaissance music and the woman riding the beautiful white horse, Kraft sponsored shows where all their commercials were recipes ('to make that clam dip special, use Philly-brand cream cheese. '), and the Coke 'Like to teach the world to sing' jingle." Here it is - the Norelco Santa from the 1970s: "For all my life, I have watched the 1965 special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS every year at this time. There is something about this special that I have always wondered about. "During the closing credits, when the Peanuts gang is singing "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing," the song abruptly fades out before the kids finish singing it, and the picture jump cuts to the THE END title. I understand the reason for this is because the censors are eliminating the original sponsor reference. I hear that, in the early broadcasts the program was sponsored by Coca Cola. It is also my understanding that, originally, the Peanuts gang DID sing "Hark. " all the way to the end, and that, on screen, it said something like "Season's Greetings From your Coca -Cola Bottler." Do you know anything about this? " "Aside from the usual classics like Rudolph and Frosty , one of my fondest childhood Christmas memories was an animated version of A Christmas Carol produced in 1971 that aired for a few years thereafter and featured the voices of Alistair Sim and Michael Redgrave. "This was a superbly animated and very creepy version with a very unique Victorian animation style, and I believe it won an Oscar. For years I sought it out on VHS before happening upon it on a Christmas compilation video (put out by Good Times) of public domain Christmas cartoons. Now it's a staple once again of my yearly holiday viewing. It's not on DVD yet, as far as I know, but the VHS is worth seeking out." "During the early-sixties Christmas seasons there were two specials that used to be shown (before Peanuts and the Grinch came along). They were done with marionettes and were always shown back to back. "One was the story of the birth of Jesus and the other was The Night Before Christmas . I looked forward to these presentations every season. I got a bonus one year at the TWA kids Christmas party (my dad worked for TWA) - they showed those films (on a 16mm movie projector) for our entertainment. Does anyone else remember these programs and are they available on video tape?" "The story of the birth of Jesus was called THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS featuring the Mable Beaton Marionettes. "In Philadelphia, it was broadcast annually and sponsored by Bell Telephone. As my father worked for Bell Tel, I proudly watched it every time it was on. The local PBS station, WHYY, tracked it down years ago and broadcasts it several times each holiday season." I can still vividly remember that version of Twas The Night Before Christmas which was produced by Bell Systems, the old telephone monopoly, starring the Mabel Beaton marionettes. I could be totally confused but I recall it being shown at school when I was a wee lad. Anyway, here's the film thanks to You Tube: "One of my favorite cartoons was titled Christmas Comes But Once A Year . I believe it was from the Max Fleischer studio, which did Popeye. An old man visited an orphanage who's kids had no presents. He made toys from dishes and other housewares and a Christmas tree from umbrellas. "Also, the Our Gang ( Little Rascals ) short titled "A Tough Winter." Not really a Christmas story but, since the Hal Roach Studios were in LA, they produced very few snowy, winter shorts. "The WPIX Yule log in NY, The King Family, Little Lulu and, of course, "Santa Claus Conquers The Martians" (with Pia Zadora). Somebody STOP me!! Happy holidays to all." - Mike B. in Deal, NJ. Fleischer and Van Beuren cartoons portrayed the opposite of the happy-go-lucky Disney world view. Produced for the children of the great depression, these oddball shorts, like Jack Frost (1934), The Shanty Where Santa Claus Lives (1933) and Christmas Comes but Once a Year (1936), looked weirdly disturbing in the boom era of the fifties and early-sixties when they began showing up on local children's programs. In Fleischer toons, orphans and downtrodden ragamuffins were always magically and morally superior to everyone else. "My favorite Christmas special is 1969's J.T. from the CBS Children's Hour . It's the story about a sensitive young boy (Kevin Hooks) in a Harlem ghetto who befriends a sickly, one-eyed cat (brilliantly written by Jane Wagner). "I'm sure anyone who has seen this will remember shedding a tear when J.T.'s cat is hit by a car. CBS repeated this amazing, heartfelt drama on Christmas mornings in the 80's--but it hasn't been seen since and is unavailable on video." "I was born in (!) 1949, and I was telling my kids about the black and white cartoons that came on at Christmas, that I wish I could get copies of. "They were cartoon-like in length, one was Frosty the Snowman (now all these are the original black & white ones. not the new ones in color), one was Suzy Snowflake, one was Rudolph TRNR, and MY favorite HARDROCK, COCO, AND JOE (Santa's 3 elves). If anyone knows where I can get a copy of these, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, I'll be forever grateful! B&W. My kids can't even imagine! *LOL* " Mitchell Hadley tells us: "Well, as it happens, the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago has now digitally remastered them and has them available at their website (a wonderful resource, by the way, for classic TV fans). " "I have my own web site called the Electric Shaver Page . With the holidays approaching, I would like to suggest that you bring back the beloved Norelco Santa riding on a set of floating heads by uploading a classic Norelco electric shaver commercial featuring the stop motion animated Norelco Santa. "This endearing ad campaign was created by American advertising executive David McCall. Tragically, on April 18 of 2000, the 71 year old McCall was killed, along with his 57 year old wife Penny, in an automobile accident in Albania where they were helping refugees from Kosovo. As I mentioned, he created the memorable "Norelco Santa" advertising campaign in which a stop-motion animated Santa Claus rides on a set of Norelco (Philishave) heads while we hear "floating heads, floating heads" to the tune of "Jingle Bells". "He also created the memorable animated educational series from the 1970s Schoolhouse Rock . We'll miss him." I wanted to ask a question about a couple Christmas specials I can't seem to find out much about. The first was titled 'Simple Gifts' it aired in the early 80's on PBS, was an hour long and had about 7 or 8 short stories each done by a different animator. I have found that R.O. Blechman is given credit on IMDB, some of the other segments were truly beautiful especially the part named 'The Great Frost,' a few scenes from Virginia Wolf's 'Orlando.' The segment looked like Vogue covers from the 20's, just beautiful. Which reminds of another special, 'The Selfish Giant,' done in a very similar style, airing around Thanksgiving. Finally 'The Night the Animals Talked' maybe ran a few years in the early 70's. would love any more information on that one if it's out there. - Thank you so much, Kurt Walters. "I don't know if anyone mentioned these as Christmas specials, but my faves (aside from Charlie Brown and Rudolph) were Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol and the Jackie Gleason Christmas Special . "The latter I remember only airing once or twice, unlike the others which have been running every year since time immemorial. I remember the Jackie Gleason special was just enchanting- the Poor Soul goes through all these fairy tales and nursery rhymes. I especially remember Little Bo Peep, and the lamb's tails hanging on a clothesline. I haven't seen it in years, no one seems to broadcast it anymore. What a shame! I loved the Jackie Gleason show as a kid, but that special was just our favorite." - Marlene Blanshay Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol is one cartoon that had the quality of any Broadway show ever written. As a matter of fact, I bet it could go direct to the "Legitimate Theater" using the very same book and music that was used in the cartoon. The plot and songs stand up very well. "Still trying to find out how to make 'Razzle-Berry Dressing,' though. "I can't believe nobody's mentioned the Andre Cold Duck ads featuring the 'clinking' of the glasses to 'Carol of the Bells' (ring ding-a-ling, 'clink' ding-a-ling, ring ding-a-ling. etc). "Also: Perry Como's 'Christmas in - (fill in the blank) ' series where he always seemed to be surrounded by happy singing local children, no matter what their living conditions." The King Family. starred in yearly. This is a wonderful animated CBS Network Christmas Greeting from the early seventies - do you remember it? It ran for a couple of years and a sequel was produced in 1974. Would a network give over 60 seconds of ad time for a holiday greeting today? I think not. More fantastic, nostalgic moments from Christmas' past! Red Nosed Reindeer. The Lost Lucy/Desi. Hot Christmas Toys. Billy Mumy's Fantastic. A Christmas Carol. CHRISTMAS SPECIALS OF THE 60s & 70s. Wildest Dreams - Now on Sale! Beyond Our Wildest Dreams - The Lost Lucy/Desi. Hot Christmas Toys. Red Nosed Reindeer. Christmas specials on DVD! TVparty! presents a comprehensive list of the best Holiday TV specials currently available on DVD - the ones you grew up with! They're hard to find! No wandering through crowded stores to get what you want. It probably won't be in stock anyway. Just click on the titles below to order now through Amazon.com - and you could have your favorite Holiday specials delivered by tomorrow morning! All of these DVD collections are massively discounted - with prices much lower than you'll find in the stores - no sales tax - and free shipping is available! Christmas TV Episodes - (The Beverly Hillbillies, The Jack Benny show & Ozzie & Harriet) TV Sets: Holiday Treats - (I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, Andy Griffith Show, Brady Bunch, Taxi, Family Ties, Frasier & Wings) Santa Claus Is Coming To Town. "I grew up in the fifties when most of these shows were pioneering the way for future sitcoms. "My favorite TV Christmas memory was of an early "I REMEMBER MAMA" show that was on every year. Mama and Papa explained to Dagmar, their youngest daughter, that on Christmas Eve the animals would be able to talk. Young Dagmar goes out on the back porch and waits all night for the animals to talk. I don't remember any more than that, but I have been looking for that episode on video and am unable to find it. "Thank you for the memories of a bygone era where family values were important and people seemed to have more fun and time for each other." A Nostalgic TV fan, "My favorite Christmas show memory was of Perry Como singing "Ave Maria" on his special. Even as a kid I thought it was one of the most beautiful things I had ever heard!" - Dixie. Easiest Ever Two-Ingredient Chocolate Fudge Recipe. Traditional, old-fashioned stovetop chocolate fudge is not that hard to make. One day I’ll prove that by posting a recipe and tutorial. But the process is a little time consuming. And there are days that you don’t want to wait for your delicious homemade concoction to boil, set and cool to creamy perfection. There are days that you just want to bite into a decadent piece of melt-in-your-mouth goodness as quickly as possible. At times like that, this recipe is all you need. Chocolate bliss is just two ingredients and two steps away. As quick as you can mix your favourite chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, you’re ready to enjoy some creamy, dreamy fudge. And the variations of this recipe are pretty much limitless. Use dark chocolate chips and stir in a cup of walnuts before spreading the fudge into the pan, or use white chocolate chips and coconut extract for a tropical treat. I added one teaspoon of peppermint extract to my fudge to satisfy my craving for mint chocolate. Pecans, crumbled cookies, raisins or crushed candy canes can all be stirred into your fudge before it’s pressed into the pan to set. The end result is always perfect and will satisfy the cravings of the most die-hard chocoholic. With fudge this easy, you may never want to bother with traditional stovetop fudge! 3 cups Chocolate Chips 1 10-oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk. Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in bowl. Microwave at 50% power for approximately three minutes, stirring after each minute until smooth. Alternatively, combine chips and milk in saucepan and stir constantly over medium-low heat until smooth. Pour into greased foil-lined eight-inch square pan and chill until set. Lift fudge out of pan using the edges of the foil as handles and cut into one-inch squares. Looking for more great chocolate recipes? Check out this AMAZING Peanut Butter Chocolate Cracker Brittle! I would make it a 3 ingredient recipe and add walnuts. ok maybe 4 and add a splash of cognac. and chocolate frosting. oh and some espresso. what were we talking about again? You had me at cognac..😀 Yummm vanilla or peppermint flavoring? In other words, just make it your own…. yum! I’ll add nuts and marshmallows and call it a day! Ooh, marshmallows is a great idea! I’m actually tempted to make more today with butterscotch chips and pecans; Butter Pecan fudge is one of my favourites! If it takes the CHOCOLATE to make it set up, wouldn’t doing butterscotch pcs not set up? Cuz I like the butterscotch idea too. Hi CM! Luckily butterscotch chips are made to have the exact same consistency as chocolate chips, so you can absolutely substitute one for the other! 🙂 Just make sure to use the full 3 cups to ensure the correct texture. (About two bags of chips, I believe.) Monique L. S. says. Right? This fudge was from a few days ago and it is long gone; I may just have to make more! Lol. I only have 10 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. Can I adapt the fudge by using less chocolate? Oh wow! That’s really easy! Sometimes simple is best. Maria Reaser says. I made this with 2 cups peanut butter chips and 1 cup chocolate chips yummy. Oh that sounds awesome, Maria! I’ll have to give it a try for my peanut butter-loving boys! Hi when it says chill does that mean the freezer? As it hasn’t set by placing it in the fridge. Thank you . Hi Geraldine! That’s very strange, how long have you had it in the fridge? It honestly doesn’t even need the fridge usually, it just speeds up the firming process a bit. As soon as it cools, the chocolate should start to harden and gradually firm up your fudge. You can store it in the freezer once it’s set, but you shouldn’t need the freezer to set it. Thanks for your reply I used a bar of cooking chocolate with the condensed milk and mixed in a saucepan. I placed it in the fridge overnight when I cut into it, it was a semi solid gooey mess. So I place in the freezer for 3 hours, with the same result, the chocolate was firmer but the inside still stuck to the knife in a gooey mess. So I’ve obviously done something wrong! Not to worry, but thanks for your help . Hmm, how many ounces was the bar? I believe a standard box of cooking chocolate is about 8 oz, and 3 cups of chips is about 12 oz, so the fudge might have been a little low on the necessary chocolate it needed to firm up. From what I’ve found, the best technique if the fudge isn’t setting is to reheat it and reblend everything again to try to get the proper consistency (potentially mixing in more melted chocolate if that was the problem). Sorry I was too late to help with this batch, but hopefully this might help for next time! Baking chocolate is not the same as chocolate chips..they are not interchangeable.. try it again with the chocolate chips! I have made peanut butter fudge with equal parts peanut butter and a can of vanilla fudge! Yummy 😋 I put this recipe on the net many years ago.3.5. Cups of chocolate and add favourite booze to the mixture Sabra_1. What type of chocolate % is to be used.semi sweet, ? Hi Mary! I’ve made this fudge with white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and semi-sweet! One of the great things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can make it with your favourite type of chocolate to suit you! 🙂 I have a peanut butter lover in my family. Can I substitute peanut butter chips in place of chocolate chips. Absolutely you can, Valerie! I’ve done this before as well! Can you do this on the stove to. Hi Kathi! You absolutely can, but you just need to make sure that you use a low heat on the stove, and make sure the pot is completely dry. Then just melt the two ingredients together until they’re smooth and pour them into the pan. (Moisture is a great enemy of chocolate, so even a tiny amount of water will stop the chocolate from melting properly.) Let me know how it goes! This is my preferred method for making fudge, the old cocoa recipe just flubs up royally when the humidity is off and just BLECH too much hassle! I love doing Peanut Butter Fudge this way, too, 2 bags Reese’s PB Chips to one can of Sweetened Condensed Milk. OMG or just this morning I made Dark and Milk Chocolate Fudge with 1 and 1/4 cans Sweetened Condensed Milk, 10 oz bag of Dark Chocolate Chips and a 10 oz bag of Andes Creme De Menthe Baking Chips…so much YUM. Oh my gosh, I LOVE the idea of using Andes Crème de Menthe chips! <3 I usually just add a bit of peppermint extract at times but using the mint chips would definitely add some extra wow. I totally agree; I still make the old cocoa fudge every once in a while when I'm nostalgic, but this is SO much easier and so delicious! 🙂 I want to make some of this fudge for Christmas presents. How long does this fudge keep? Hi Mandy! It’s a great Christmas gift for sure! 🙂 It keeps great in the freezer for months, and then can just be thawed and packaged for gifts. At room temperature, the fudge will last 1-2 weeks on average. It doesn’t really go bad because of the high level of sugar, but does dry out left at room temperature too long, so I definitely recommend freezing it if you’re going to use it as a gift later. Hope this helps! How much fudge does this make? Thanks! Hi Hannah! It fills an 8″ or 9″ square pan perfectly, and then I usually cut it into 1″ squares. So with an 8″ pan you should get about 64 pieces. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s probably about 2 lbs of fudge in all. Hope this helps! 😍 thanks, answered my question as well! Christmas is few days away and I’m excited to give this a try!! If you put marshmallows in do you add them while it cooking or when You pour it into the dish. Hi Rosemary, sorry for the delayed response! What I like to do is gently fold marshmallows into the fudge, or even just press them into it, when pouring it into the pan. That way I get chunks of marshmallow in every bite. With chopped walnuts added as well, it’s a tasty Rocky Road. 🙂 (The marshmallows will melt a bit but still stay somewhat separate from the fudge.) PLASTIC CANVAS CRAFTS FOR KIDS: Find out how to sew with plastic canvas with the following instructions, patterns, and activities for children, preschoolers & teens. Below you will find many plastic canvas crafts activities and projects for kids, teens, and parents. Find out how to sew with plastic canvas and other crafts with the following decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children. 4th of July Planter : Crafts Ideas with Plastic Canvas for Kids - - Create a patriotic planter with plastic-canvas flag hearts and a cross-stitch plant stake. The planter is assembled from inexpensive mat board or painted cardboard. Angel With Plastic Canvas - - Angels are symbols of peace, love and protection. You can make an angel which can be hung as a Christmas ornament, a guardian angel symbol over a restless child's bed or placed in an angel collection. This angel project is made in two parts. Make several of them, all in different pastel shades. You could also make a smaller version and cut out a heart pattern along with the angel body and make a garland of angels for the tree or mantle piece. "A Star is Born" - - This kid’s craft project made from plastic canvas can be made as a door hanger for the new baby’s room. American Flag Bookmark - - This is a fun plastic canvas stitching project perfect for after-school activities, girl scouts, and library days. Or make several and use as party favors for a graduation or school party. The sparkling metallic threads capture the spirit of a fun summer season. Enjoy! Autumn Window Hangers - - Its fall again, time to put those autumn ornaments by the windows. Baby Block Jingle Toy - - These baby blocks are the perfect Gift for the baby. Baby Keepsake Box - - A nice storage box for your baby’s pictures and mementos. Back Pack Flag - - Go back to school with pride in the USA. Make a plastic canvas flag to glue to your back pack. Beaded Plastic Canvas Wind Spinner - - Enjoy the serenity of gazing upon this beaded plastic canvas wind spinner as it spirals in the wind. This beautiful project implies that it is difficult to create, when in fact it is not. Choose colors of plastic canvas to match holidays, room decor or even sports teams. Measure the plastic canvas by counting the holes for this project. If you make a miscut, it is not a big deal because plastic canvas is so inexpensive. Bottle Collars - - Decorate every bottle in your home using these plastic canvas patterns. A fun Gift idea! Bunny Plastic Canvas Coasters - - Need some quick decorations for an Easter party, spring birthday party, or even a women's tea party? You can make these coasters in a jiffy - stitch as many as you need! Candy Cane Railroad - - This is a fun holiday project. Stitch it for someone who loves trains, toys, candy canes or Christmas "or all of the above" or make it as holiday decor for your own home. There are five 'cars' in this train. Attach clear fishing line to make into ornaments, or add magnets to make into a refrigerator decoration. Cat In A Basket Pin - - This quirky plastic canvas pin features a white cat popping out of a basket with bouncing yarn. Make as a Gift and/or turn into an ornament or magnet. Chinese "Double Happiness" Ornament - - This is a modern version of the Chinese "Double Happiness" icon. It is considered good luck to display it in your home. Christmas Angel Pin - - Seasonal, sweet, simple! This is a quick-to-stitch project for group meetings, teacher Gifts, or as a Gift. This concludes our year-long series of needlework pins from Mary. Christmas Star - - More than any other decoration, the Christmas star is one that becomes a family heirloom to be passed down through the generations. Instead of a generic store-bought star, why not make your own glorious creation from plastic canvas and metallic yarns? This handmade Christmas star will be the crowning glory of your holiday celebration. Christmas Present Needlepoint Ornament - - Make a Christmas present needlepoint ornament, a wonderful craft project to make on rainy or snowy winter afternoons. It turns indoor time into fun time. Christmas Tea Ornament Set - - Make these charming ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree this season. For little girls, moms, daughters and grandmothers, it brings to mind the fun of a Christmas Tea Party. Clover Out of Plastic Canvas - - Make a clover out of plastic canvas for a quick and easy St. Patrick's Day decoration or a symbol of good luck any day. With a few simple materials, you can create an attractive clover with three or four leaves. Colorwheel Picture Frame - – It’s so amusing how plastic canvas can be so pretty and colorful when you get to finish a project such as this one. Computer Desk Set - - Use these plastic canvas computer replicas to hold pencils, paper clips, and more. Cross in a Pocket Project - - This is a cute little reminder that anyone can carry. It is simple enough for children, but also interesting enough for grown-ups. It should take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete. Country Elf Ornament - - This little guy will bring Christmas cheer to your tree or to the face of a Gift recipient. Why not make several for nursing home patients or an ill friend. His little star glows in the dark and reminds us not only of the happiness of the season, but also it's peace. Country Santa Ornament - - With his patchwork coat and glowing star, this little guy will be a cheerful addition to your Christmas tree ornaments. Country Snowman - - With his patchwork coat and glowing star, this little guy will be a cheerful addition to your Christmas tree ornaments. Cuff Bracelet - - Stitch a Cross Stitch design on plastic canvas, add a button and a loop fastener and create a cross stitch bracelet. Festive Ornament Frame - - Here's a nice little picture frame ornament for your loved ones this holiday. Flamingo Pin - - This vacation-themed project is next in Mary’s delightful series of pin designs to wear. Think summer, think fun in the sun, good music, good friends – and take along this nice and easy project to stitch while you’re on vacation. “Freddy the Frog” Lightswitch Cover - – Bring some zest to your otherwise boring light wall switch with this fancy craft project. Just ask Daddy to install it though. Funky Hearts Pin - – This is another great plastic canvas pin project with this quick Valentine’s Day project. The red and purple metallic colors are so festive! Funny Face Light Bulbs - – There’s simply so much you can do with colored plastic canvas! Take this craft project for example… Gingerbread Magnet - - Gingerbread men are beloved characters and Christmas decorations. You can make your own in a plastic canvas project that can be used in many decorations. Gingerbread Man - - A gingerbread man is also a project that a new plastic canvas needlepoint crafter can do. You will be able to have this project for a child who is learning the art of plastic canvas work. One sheet of canvas will be plenty for you to make several gingerbread characters for your holiday decorating. Grandparents Day : Easy Plastic Canvas Patterns Instructions - - Here’s the perfect Gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) - a heart-tugging wall hanging that names all the grandchildren. For extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch their own personalized hearts. Hair Accessories - - Here’s a new idea for plastic canvas - fashion accessories for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces to top off your wardrobe, what a clever idea! Hat Box - - Make this plastic canvas box that is shaped like a hat! Fun! Hot Air Balloons - - Let your imagination fly with this art craft project. Hunny Bunny Frame - - With its versatility, this plastic canvas can be made into virtually anything that one can imagine. You can create picture frames shaped like a bunny’s face. Itty Bitty Easter Bunny - - Here's a quick-and-easy plastic canvas design to herald spring and get ready for Easter. This is a great project for a Girl Scout troop, or a mom-and-me afternoon treat. Jack-O-Lantern - – Halloween decorations are fun to make with plastic canvas and bright orange and black yarn. One of the icons of this spooky holiday is the Jack-O-Lantern, or carved pumpkin. Make your own in this delightful yarn craft. Ladybug Landing Pin - - Seasonal, sweet, simple! This is a quick-to-stitch project for group meetings, teacher Gifts, or as a Gift to grandma for Grandparents' Day. Library Book CD Holder - - These useful books are made with plastic canvas created to store about 10 CDs in one holder. Lion & Lamb Pin - - Seasonal, sweet, simple! This is a quick-to-stitch project for group meetings, teacher Gifts, or as a Gift to grandma for Grandparents' Day. Locker Magnetic Mirror From Plastic Canvas - - One staple of an outfitted school locker is a small locker mirror to check your hair and face between classes. Why not make a unique locker mirror from plastic canvas in your choice of colors? With a magnetic back, it is easy to use and keep safe inside your school locker. Log Cabin Plastic Canvas House - - Have you ever wanted a little village of cute houses to decorate a shelf? Once you get the hang of it, you can make houses in a variety of styles. “Lotsa Love” Tote - - This tote bag made from plastic canvas is made from loving hands. Lunch Box - - Believe us when we say that this plastic canvas lunch box really opens! Lunchtime Fun - - Carrying a lunch to school can be lots of fun with this colorful lunch sack! Stitched with bright designs, our unique tote features convenient handles that are just right for little ones to hold. Nativity Christmas Ornaments - - Use these nativity ornaments for your Christmas Tree or Set them up with a Background for a small Nativity. This would also be fun for a 4th - 6th grade Sunday School class project during the Christmas season. Needlepoint Gift Box - - It's true, sometimes plastic canvas gets no respect in the craft world, but it deserves some! It's a fantastic material for all kinds of structural crafts, such as this beautiful needlepoint Gift box. No Soliciting Door Hanger - - If you are getting tired of people buzzing by doorbell to sell something, why not create a “No Soliciting” sign to stop peddlers from stopping by your house. Numbers in Plastic Canvas - - Display your pack or troop number in your room with numbers in plastic canvas - the perfect craft for proud Girl or Boy Scouts. Ocean & Sailboat Key Holder - - Create this craft as a Gift for your special someone who is a sea lover. Ornament Coasters - - Just got those school pictures back of your kids, now here's a nice little picture frame ornament for your loved ones this holiday. Panel Box - – This crafts contains not only a pattern for this plastic canvas box, but also several great embellishment ideas. Patriotic Pinwheel Napkin Ring - - This project created a design that makes a festive accessory to your picnic lunch this holiday. Shaped like a pinwheel with a ring to hold a napkin, it will dress up your table and lift everyone's spirits. Alternate finishing ideas: a plant poke or fridge magnet. Patriotic Pinwheel Pin - - Show off your pin craft when you show up at the parade. Plastic Canvas Blech! Coaster - - Kids can turn this plastic canvas craft into a coaster, doorknob hanger or go one step further and create their own wacky jewelry box. Plastic Canvas Coaster Patterns - – Beverage spills can easily be avoided by making this neat coaster craft project. Now you won’t need to wipe that mess on the table. Plastic Canvas Cross Bookmark - - Weaving lanyard through plastic canvas can create lots of fun textures. Make this pretty in pink cross bookmark to use with a book you are reading. Plastic Canvas Butterflies - – You can use up those remnants of yarn to make plastic canvas butterflies. You can sew the butterflies to curtain tie backs, bedroom lampshades and napkin rings. Glue them to wreaths and floral sticks to be placed in arrangements. Make a plastic canvas tissue box cover and embellish it with a batch of your handmade butterflies. Plastic Canvas Earring Holder - - Plastic canvas has the perfect size holes to set pairs of earrings and pins into. You can easily make a holder that can hang on a bedroom wall or be set neatly into a jewelry box or drawer. Once you see how nice these holders are, you can make some for others on your Gift lists for any occasion. Plastic Canvas Easter Basket - - Crafting this Easter basket is inexpensive and as easy as lacing a shoe and tying a knot. Plastic Canvas Hmmm Coaster - - Hmmm. Why not make a bunch of funny face plastic canvas coasters starting with this one? They can also be hung on doors or as the start of a jewelry box. Plastic Canvas Peace Coaster - - Keep the table clean while you make a statement with a plastic canvas peace coaster. This craft also works well as a hanging decoration or ornament. Plastic Canvas Pencil Holder - - Plastic canvas is a sturdy craft material which is suitable to make a desk set. You can pick bright colors that will be appreciated by children and teens for their study areas or color coordinate more sedate colors for a home office or professional’s desk. You can use needlework to stitch the main body of the pencil holder with yarn. Plastic Canvas Purse - - Express your personal style by crafting a unique purse from plastic canvas and your choice of yarn colors and styles. It is simple to make a sturdy and fashionable purse that can hold all your things. This type of handbag can be created in any size you need. Plastic Canvas Race Car - - Here's the perfect answer to a "boring" summer day: engage your son or daughter in a little stitching with this fun plastic canvas race car. Even if they don't want to do the stitching after you've cut out the plastic canvas shapes, it'll be a breeze for you to stitch up and they will spend hours of fun playing with the car. Let's pretend we're on a cross-country race in the backyard. Plastic Canvas Smiley Face Coaster - - Protect furniture in a cheerful manner with this plastic canvas smiley face coaster. Kids can also use this craft as a decoration for their room. Plastic Canvas Thanksgiving - - Plastic canvas can be a fun hobby for children and adults and it is a great way to add some fun new Thanksgiving decorations. Plastic Canvas Uh-Oh Face - - Create a craft that makes a great coaster, ornament or even a decoration for a kid's room. Uh-oh. how will you decide what to use it for? Plastic Needlepoint - – Wait… Is that the sound of decades crashing together? Yes, iPod meets plastic needlepoint is a little bit like Hannah Montana singing backup for the Bee Gees - but in a good way… Because while it would have taken the entire decade to needlepoint a case for our 8-track tape player; this carrier sews up in a snap. Playful Winter Penguin - - This is a fun, quick-to-stitch design. The plastic canvas medium makes it strong fso it can be glued to a picture frame, a memory book cover (What I Did on My Christmas Vacation. ), or made into a refrigerator magnet. Download the pattern for a bonus snowflake design. Pumpkin Patch Pin - – This is a great craft project to make for Halloween. You could also organize in groups and wear this patch as a “badge of honor” as you go on trick-or-treating. Pretty Bookmarks - - Simple designs stitched on colored canvas make these bookmarks ideal projects for beginners. Created on 10 mesh canvas using embroidery floss or satin ribbon, the pretty markers are thoughtful “thank you” Gifts for anyone - for any reason! Reindeer on Duty - – There’s nothing like a door hanger that says everything you need to know on a busy Yuletide season. Santa's Kiss - - This 3D santa holds a special treat in his mouth that you can only see when you squeeze his 'cheeks'. Snowflake Windsock - - Welcome in the snowy winter days with a windsock woven together with tinsel pipe cleaners. Soccer Ball Key Chain - – This makes for a great personal Gift idea to the best soccer mom in the world! Make a dozen or so and distribute it to all the mommies who constantly cheer on your team during soccer matches. Spring Flowers - - A bouquet of flowers bursts into bloom with this colorful springtime wreath. Hung on a door or in a window, these pretty buds are a lovely way to greet the season! Star Tree Topper - - This is a fun, quick-to-stitch design. The plastic canvas medium makes it strong so it can be glued to a picture frame, memory books cover (What I Did On My Christmas Vacation. ), or made into a refrigerator magnet. Summer Bug Catcher - -ere Here’s one easy bug catcher to make for kids to forget about the “I’m bored!” mode. SWAP Tree - - Make a display to hold your SWAPs. Each branch can be a different event or theme or you can organize them by date! Tetris Magnets - – Follow this easy guide to making your fridge a colorful palette. Treat Bags - - Halloween would never be complete without these trick or treat bags. Trick Or Treating Bag - - Make this easy tote bag for the little trick-or-treater in your life to use on October 31. It uses Kreinik's fun glow-in-the-dark threads. Tropical Fish Pin - - Having fun in the sun? Of course! Take along this little project when you vacation this month, and your fingers will be as happy as the rest of you. Then wear the pin when you return, and you will have a memory to last the rest of the summer. Valentine Mailbox - - Fun for kids and families to pass notes back and forth! You can also create this mailbox for everyday notes by just leaving the heart designs off and doing your stitching in gray or any color you wish. Watering Can Pin - - Having fun in the sun? Of course! Take along this little project when you vacation this month, and your fingers will be as happy as the rest of you. Then wear the pin when you return, and you will have a memory to last the rest of the summer. 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