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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Send Chanukah Gelt

Over 2,000 years ago, a king named Antiochus took over the land where the Jewish people lived and tried to stop them from practicing their religion. A small group called the Maccabees, led by Judah Maccabee, fought back to protect their freedom. Even though they were outnumbered, they won and reclaimed the Temple in Jerusalem.

When they cleaned the Temple, they found only one small jar of oil to light the menorah. It should have lasted for one day, but it burned for eight days. This was considered a miracle and is the reason Hanukkah is celebrated for eight nights.

Today people celebrate by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and enjoying foods cooked in oil.

But does Hanukah gelt have to be milk chocolate? Why not dark?

What is your favorite gelt? Send some chocolate to those less fortunate. This is the time of year to spread some holiday cheer!

Browse and Shop for HANUKAH GELT on Amazon [affiliate link]

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Yule have a funky holiday - Xmas Kwanzaa and Hanukah music (Spotify playlist)

a holiday playlist on spotify

A holiday playlist that refuses to choose just one vibe. Expect Christmas classics, Hanukkah favorites, Kwanzaa rhythms, New Year’s beats, funky originals, quirky remixes, and modern takes on tradition. 200+ songs to keep spirits high for 12 festive hours.

#holidaymusic
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M9VAXUaJXbsSsrMa7pbHN?si=mH43Tj0ETFKqoYCJEv0PpQ

#christmas #hanukah #kwanzaa #holidays

Monday, September 8, 2025

Oh Freedom

Monday, December 2, 2024

Top 100 Cyber Monday Deals

What better way to promote Cyber Monday than with a virtual store made in AI.  
SHOP Top 100 Cyber Monday Deals on Amazon [affiliate link]

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Black Friday Amazon Deals

BLACK FRIDAY Amazon Deals! Up to 50% off premium gifts! 

Shop on Amazon and save

 JBL Quantum 910 - Wireless Over-Ear Performance Gaming Headset 

  • The JBL Quantum 910 with Head Tracking-Enhanced
  • Active Noise Cancelling and Bluetooth, QuantumSPATIAL 360, Low Latency Wireless System
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Monday, October 9, 2023

Trying to get in touch with Steve?

 If you are trying to get in touch with Steve, please use the "CONTACT STEVE" module on this page.



Friday, April 28, 2023

Avoiding and Reporting Scams

The FTC has tips to avoid getting scammed, and reporting if you, your friend or family are indeed are scammed.

Scammers use phone calls, email, postal mail, and the internet to trick you into sending money or giving out personal information. Recognizing common signs of a scam could help you avoid one.

Learn about the latest scams, and get advice to help you avoid, report, and recover from them.  https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams



Friday, December 9, 2022

Give Amazon Delivery Drivers a $5 Tip - It Doesn't Cost You A Cent!

For a limited time Amazon customers can say “Alexa, thank my driver,” and the driver of their most recent delivery will receive a $5 tip from Amazon, at no cost to you.

The thank my driver offer applies to the first million people who thank their driver. The top five tipped drivers will each be rewarded an additional $10,000, plus $10,000 given to their charity of choice, Amazon said Wednesday.

The thank my driver feature is available to U.S. customers with an Alexa-enabled device or the Alexa or Amazon Shopping mobile apps.

Note: Amazon links on this page may pay me an Amazon Associate commission.

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Black Friday is nearly here! Deals start Thursday, Nov. 24th, at midnight PT with more deals added throughout Thursday and Friday. Preview select deals and prepare to share.‎

Also find a list of Cyber Monday deals here. Happy holidays!


Full disclosure: Links on this blog to Amazon pay me a small affiliate commission.











Saturday, July 2, 2022

Wednesday, March 23, 2022

What's up with the rubber ducks on cruise ships? The cruising rubber duck game.

Taking a cruise? Or maybe you just got off a ship and saw rubber ducks randomly placed around the ship. 

A few years ago a trend of hiding rubber ducks onboard for others to find took off. It became so popular that several cruise lines have banned the duck custom and crew will dispose of any rubber duckies found hidden on the ship.  

Does the official duck ban have your interest in these scavenger hunts more than ever?

Looking for ducks?  Get your Rubber Duckies and Duck Tags! Amazon pays me an affiliate commission on sales made through links.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Steve's affiliate links

I set up links on Amazon and a few other sites with the attempt to generate a few dollars of income. So far it's not really generating very much, under a buck in the last year or two. But that doesn't mean give up. 

Some sites offer customers referral commissions. I'm going to put a few of the referral links in this blog post, maybe you will benefit from their offers.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Thank you 3.3 million followers!

Imagine 3.3 million people! Where do I start?  Who knew where it would lead when I started blogging on occasion? Some of the topics I blog about have been spun off onto their own blogs. The very popular bloggers get millions of followers, one day I may generate those numbers but not yet.  

When I saw some famous Instagram or Tic-Tok blogger mentioned on the news, and the number of people checking out their content it got me curious and I went to check the stats on my own blogs. Nope, not millions but it's cool to see there are a few of my blogs getting traffic. I think it's great a few dozen of you reading the content I publish on my blogs. Remember if it's interesting, entertaining or you just like something, reblog, share, like, follow, etc.  Next stop a thousand visitors a day. Check out a few of my blog sites:


Monday, December 28, 2020

Thanks for using my Amazon Affiliate links in 2020

Thank you all who used my Amazon Affiliate links when shopping on Amazon in 2020!   


Why clutter pages with ads?  I have some ads on the sites to earn enough to cover operating expenses.  I don't expect to earn enough to pay off  the mortgage, but one never knows. 2021 could be my year to bring in the big bucks (lol).  I have to believe.

This year my Amazon Associate account earned me 75¢. I will apply the bounty to domain registration fees.  Sales via affiliate links dropped about 90% from the 2019 when 8 sales brought in $7.07.  

This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.



Best wishes for 2021.



Thursday, November 19, 2020

Thanksgiving and COVID-19


Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are meaningful and fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19. The safest way to celebrate is to celebrate with people in your household. If you do plan to spend Thanksgiving with people outside your household, take steps to make your celebration safer.

As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people you live with.

Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.

Read more on the CDC website.

Monday, September 21, 2020

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Tribute/Hallelujah, Central Synagogue- Rosh Hashanah...



Ruth Bader Ginsburg (/ˈbeɪdər ˈɡɪnzbɜːrɡ/; born Joan Ruth Bader; March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020) was an American jurist who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death in 2020. She was nominated by President Bill Clinton and was generally viewed as a moderate judge at the time of her nomination and eventually becoming part of the liberal wing of the Court as the Court shifted to the right over time. Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, after Sandra Day O'Connor. During her tenure, Ginsburg wrote notable majority opinions, including United States v. Virginia (1996), Olmstead v. L.C. (1999), and Friends of the Earth, Inc. v. Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. (2000). - wikipedia

Central Synagogue is one of the largest Jewish congregations in North America and the oldest synagogue in New York City in continuous use.

Every Friday evening, more than 500 people join us for Shabbat worship in our breathtaking Main Sanctuary (a National Landmark) and more than 1,000 virtual visitors join via live streaming.

Sunday, August 23, 2020

Hurricane prep 101: Updated with COVID-19 supplies

Hurricane Preparedness 101

NOAA, The National Weather Service / National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Season in the Atlantic runs from June 1st until November 30th

A hurricane is a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters. Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of less than 39 miles per hour (mph) are called tropical depressions. Those with maximum sustained winds of 39 mph or higher are called tropical storms. When a storm's maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph, it is called a hurricane. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale (SSHWS) is a 1 to 5 rating, or category, based on a hurricane's maximum sustained winds. The higher the category, the greater the hurricane's potential for property damage.
  • Category One 74–95 mph
  • Category Two 96–110 mph
  • Category Three 111–129 mph 
  • Category Four 130–156 mph
  • Category Five ≥ 157 mph
hurricane photo from space


Disaster Supply Kit
  • Water - at least 1 gallon daily per person for 3 to 7 days
  • Freezer - set to coldest setting
    • Freeze gallon size ziplock bags and gallon water jugs with water, leaving at least 2 inches room in container for expansion when frozen
    • Move frozen blocks to refrigerator when power goes out
  • Food - at least enough for 3 to 7 days
     -  non-perishable packaged or canned food / juices
     -  foods for infants or the elderly
     -  shelf stable juice and milk boxes
     -  snack foods, crackers & chips
     -  non-electric can opener / bottle opener / corkscrew
     -  cooking tools / fuel
     -  paper plates / plastic utensils / plastic cups
  • Blankets / Pillows, etc.
  • Clothing - seasonal / rain gear/ sturdy shoes
  • First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescription Drugs
  • Special Items - for babies and the elderly
  • Toiletries / Hygiene items / Moisture wipes
  • Rechargeable Portable Fan - make a breeze while power is out (Amazon has some)
  • Flashlight / Batteries
  • Radio - Battery operated and NOAA (weather radio)
  • Telephones - Fully charged cell phone with extra batteries 
  • A traditional (not cordless) telephone set. If your home phone works over the internet or cable, it won't work when power goes out.
  • Cash (with some small bills) and Credit Cards - Banks and ATMs may not be available for extended periods
  • Keys - house, safety deposit box, car, shed, storage unit
  • Toys, Books and Games
  • Important documents - in a waterproof container or watertight resealable plastic bag - insurance, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, proof of COVID-19 vaccination, utility bill for proof of residence, etc.
  • Computer - charge up laptop and notebook, and take chargers
  • Camera - charge camera, take cables, use to photograph damage for insurance claims, charger
  • Tools - keep a set with you during the storm
    • Hammer, Saw, Axe - if you think you will need to climb onto roof in a flood 
    • Screwdrivers, screws, nails
    • Duct tape and plastic sheeting to cover openings
  • Extra zipper lock bags and trash bags
  • Vehicle - fuel tanks filled, tires checked
  • Pet care items
    • Proper identification / immunization records / medications
    • Ample supply of food and water
    • Carrier or cage
    • Muzzle and leash 

Coronavirus 😷  items for your checklist:
  • Disposable face masks - plan for at least 2 masks per person a day
  • Disposable gloves 
  • Liquid or bar soap 
  • Hand sanitizer  - at least 60% alcohol
  • Bleach 
  • Medication 
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination ?
  • Paper towels 
  • Toilet paper 

History shows a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take, you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. The NWS has a preparation page on their site. 

Live near the coast? Find Your Evacuation Zone on flash.org (PDF)

Hurricane Hazards
Hurricane Information
You should be able to answer the following questions before a hurricane threatens:
  • What are the Hurricane Hazards?
  • What does it mean to you?
  • What actions should you take to be prepared?
Resources

Read more and get updates via nhc.noaa.gov

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Friday, July 10, 2020

If you want to #BoycottGoya, here are options for Spanish Spice and Seasonings



Goya Foods is facing a swift backlash after its CEO praised President Donald Trump at White House event. Vote for who you want, shop where you want.  I'm just putting options out there for shopping. Links to Amazon are via my Amazon Associate links. 

Many were angered at the praise considering Trump’s history of derogatory comments and harsh policies toward Hispanics, most notably, the administration’s policy of separating immigrant families at the U.S.-Mexico border.  

Goya has a longstanding history of donating millions of pounds of food in times of disaster and desperate need through the company’s global program Goya Gives.  Goya recently donated thousands of pounds of food to families in the Bronx and Harlem who have been affected by COVID-19. 

#BoycottGoya, #GoyaFoods, #GoyaGives, #Goyaway