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by Hopeje August 24, 2025 Number of comments0
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What is Normal, What is Happy

These past weeks flew by—ten precious days gliding with my family before September’s whirlwind begins. Between kids leaving for college, Rocky turning 12, and me learning to balance stillness with a tornado-paced life, I’ve been reorganizing, reading, and finding small anchors of joy. One of them: I’ve just restocked my Etsy shop 🌿 My tote bag “Regain Pleasure” has traveled everywhere with me for over a year and a half—I love it 🥰 Order yours, or explore made to bring a touch of inspiration into everyday life.

by Hopeje July 21, 2025 Number of comments0
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Eighteen and Everything in Between — Happy Birthday, My Jaimie

Happy 18th, ma fille.
As women, we must carve out space for our dreams, ambitions, and goals — while still giving our all to those we love.

This year, I had to learn to let go… while also showing you that I would drop anything to be there. Choices were made, sometimes hard ones — but always with love.

Happy birthday — I can’t wait to celebrate you in person. Je t’aime always 🪬
Maman

by Hopeje July 14, 2025 Number of comments0
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Couch potato to Dance Floor: From 4th of July to My Pre-Bastille Day Whirlwind

After a month away, I returned to Miami on July 1st—and went from jet-lagged couch potato on the 4th of July to dancing queen by Bastille Day. Between battling exhaustion, missing my kids, catching up on art, and celebrating French culture, this summer has been a true whirlwind. Here’s how I’m finding my balance (and my rhythm!) all over again.

by Hopeje July 3, 2025 2
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These Past 7 Days: From Shelters to Skylines, Plenitude and the Invisible Thread of Time By Jessica de Vreeze

happy 4th of July, celebrate and protect Freedom. In just one week, my family and I journeyed from shelters—and the beaches—of Israel to the skylines of Miami, passing through Jordan, Dubai, Paris, and NYC. We left with heavy hearts and returned reinforced and grateful, full of love, and resilience.

I share what it meant to walk across the Jordanian border under missile fire, to look my children in the eyes and tell them the truth—when we were safe, and when we weren’t—but we were bitachon-emmunah_to reflect on the invisible labor of women, and to hold hope for peace in a region that deserves to grow, not just rebuild.

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by Hopeje June 22, 2025 Number of comments0
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Between Sirens and Super Dad Cake

Being in Israel these past 11 days has stirred something deep in me. Between the sirens and the strength of the people by day and night, we are witnessing a reality that is both hard and inspiring. Family meals, Shabbat tables, birthday cakes, and homemade wine remind us that even under threat, life insists on beauty and connection. We hold onto each moment, grateful to be together, praying for peace, and doing our best to stay grounded—one step at a time

by Hopeje March 27, 2024 Number of comments0
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Embracing Resilience and Courage & Call to action

Amidst the vibe of Ultra Miami, standing with Joep from Breda, we absorbed Armin van Buuren’s uplifting message: “We need more love. We are one.” Joep’s voice echoed: “Think about the solution, not the problem.” In that moment, I felt a surge of resilience and courage, dedicated to bringing back the hostages of the Nova Festival. Let’s carry their spirit forward with love and light.