Lose Yourself

There are random notes all over the place with post ideas for Dim Sum and Doughnuts. I could bust out a piece tomorrow on so many different topics, but this piece…this one is giving me trouble. I feel pressure.

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What Are You Going To Do?

We just celebrated Rosh Hashana. Rosh Hashana always falls in the fall. It’s either “early” or it’s “late,” but it’s always in the fall. Apples and honey, the shofar and the Torah: Rosh Hashana marks the first day of the beginning of a new year. At services, the Rabbi asked our congregation: “What do you want…

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Thank You Note

Dear You, On March 23, 2016 we came out with the post Lose Yourself. It was an announcement post of sorts: We decided as a family we were going to take a shot at branding Dim Sum and Doughnuts.

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For The Subscribers:

Hi guys! Good news and annoying news: The new and improved Dim Sum & Doughnuts site is up! Coincidentally, the first post on the new site is going to be entitled Lose Yourself so please subscribe again so I don’t lose you. (It shouldn’t take more than 2 secs to plug in your email unless…

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Don’t Be Stupid *Part 2

I hate that it took me a year to write this post. But I guess some years are like that. My last two were. I bit off more than I could chew professionally, so other things got the shaft. I’m sad the blog was one of them because it’s important to me. I like knowing…

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Consignment

  On-Trend, Designer, Sustainable Style & Accessories for Women of All Ages/Sizes  + Teens! Not wearing SUM great clothes in your closet? Let’s turn them into SUM cash! SUM Consignment Guidelines:  I am interested in consigning SUM clothes, shoes, bags and/or accessories. What kind of condition should they be in? Items must be in-season and…

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Mailbag Monday! When You Didn’t Mean To Hit REPLY TO ALL, Teenager Mood Swings and The Big Game

It’s Mailbag Monday at Dim Sum and Doughnuts! Below are the topics/questions for this installment. Feel free to agree, disagree or add on in the comment section. #ItTakesAVillage Here we go, yo: Hi, I have a friend getting married in 5 months. I’m not her maid of honor but I am a bridesmaid. This morning the maid…

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When You Have A Broken Heart

My little one (7 years old) recently asked what she’s supposed to do if I die. Her sister (9 years old) didn’t seem quite as concerned (not even a little), but I decided to share my answer with both of them anyway. I told them there will be a shiva after the funeral with lots of…

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When You’re Feeling Left Out

In the last month, five different people from five different age groups have said something to me about feeling “left out” of friendships.  FIVE different people. FIVE different age groups. I guess it’s not a total stretch because I’ve been living at a summer camp for kids for most of the summer (and it’s not…

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