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Jewish Newlywed Spotlight: Lacey Kovacic

28/07/2021 by Karen Cinnamon 1 Comment

Lacey is a member of Smashing Life, our community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women.

ABOUT LACEY

Where are you from? Los Angeles, living in Austin

What do you do for a living? I work in fundraising

How did you meet your partner? We met on Ok Cupid

When did you first know you were in love? Pretty soon after we started dating. No specific moment, but I could tell this was for the long haul.

ABOUT YOUR WEDDING

When and where did you get married? September 16, 2017 – La Canada Flintridge Country Club

What was your wedding song for walking down the aisle? ‘Simple Gifts’ from “Appalachian Spring”

How many guests did you invite to your wedding? About 120

What was your favorite part of/thing about your wedding day? Getting married, eating food, dancing

Best wedding planning tip? Think about what you want to remember from your wedding and put your energy and money there. Don’t spend as much time on the rest.

Wedding vendors you would recommend? Florist–The Loved Co., DJ–Vox DJs, Photographer–Jenn Jasso

Where did you go on honeymoon? 11 Day Caribbean Cruise

What does marriage mean to you? It means getting to spend my life with someone I love. It’s hard to describe the happiness I feel from getting to be married to my husband, like my heart lives outside of me.

Has your relationship with your partner changed since you got married? I believe it’s gotten stronger the longer we’re married. We continue to learn about each other. And to be able to pursue our common goals together is rewarding.

Secret to a happy relationship? I take true joy in picking out the perfect gifts for my husband.

ABOUT YOUR JEWISH LIFE

Fave meal to eat together on Friday night? We eat a lot of fried chicken.

Fave Jewish festival Passover

Fave piece of Judaica in your home Our framed ketubah.

Fave Jewish food Challah and matzo ball soup.

Fave wedding gift you received for your home Is it wrong to say that I love my kitchen scale? I use it nearly every day.

What do you love most about being a SMASHING LIFE member?

I love going to the FB page and seeing just the amazing number of Jewish members who are part of this supportive group.

FUN STUFF

Top of your Bucket List: Travel to Japan

Perfect weekend is… Running errands and doing work around our house to make it prettier.

Happiness is… Laughing with my husband.

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Jewish Newlywed Spotlight: Leslie Welsbacher

14/07/2021 by Karen Cinnamon Leave a Comment

Leslie is a member of Smashing Life, our community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women.

ABOUT LESLIE

Where are you from? Beverly Hills, Michigan

What do you do for a living? Compliance Officer for a long term community nursing company

How did you meet your partner? We met on J-Swipe even though he wasn’t officially Jewish at the time

When did you first know you were in love? We had a significant issue and we broke up for a month. During that time, everyone told me I would get over him and move on. But I felt like this was different. I didn’t feel like my life would be the same without him.

ABOUT YOUR WEDDING

When and where did you get married? May 5, 2019. We got married at Greenspace Cafe in Ferndale, Michigan. It was a fully vegan restaurant, not a traditional wedding venue but we made it our own.

What was your wedding song for walking down the aisle? ‘You Are The Reason’ by Calum Scott

How many guests did you invite to your wedding? 65

What was your favorite part of/thing about your wedding day? That we stayed true to us despite some of the complaining.

Best wedding planning tip? Do what is you. There is so much pressure to have the day everyone else wants you to have, but it should be what you and your partner want.

Wedding vendors you would recommend? This post lists the vendors we used

Where did you go on honeymoon? We didn’t. We were supposed to go to Puerto Rico for our first anniversary/honeymoon but that didn’t happen because of the pandemic.

What does marriage mean to you? It means a lifelong commitment, a partnership with the person that means the most to you in the world.

Has your relationship with your partner changed since you got married? Honestly, I don’t think it really has.

Secret to a happy relationship? Honesty, open communication.

ABOUT YOUR JEWISH LIFE

Fave meal to eat together on Friday night? Honestly, anything as long as we are eating together, lighting candles, and building our Jewish life together.

Fave Jewish festival Chanukah, not because of the presents but because of the family time.

Fave piece of Judaica in your home Our ketubah

Fave Jewish food Bagels

Fave Jewish tradition I like making my own. I went vegan about six months before we got married, so I enjoy vegan-izing non-vegan Jewish recipes.

Fave wedding gift you received for your home For me personally, my kitchen aid stand mixer. I’m sure my husband would disagree.

What do you love most about being a SMASHING LIFE member?

The community. Especially with the pandemic and being high risk for Covid-19, it has been such a lifesaver to be part of this community. I haven’t felt as isolated or alone as I might have without it.

FUN STUFF

Top of your Bucket List: Publishing one of the books I’m writing

Perfect weekend is… Spending time with my husband just enjoying ourselves.

Happiness is… Living the life you want and being surrounded by the people you love.

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Join Smashing Life, our membership community to create meaningful Jewish friendships

22/03/2021 by Karen Cinnamon

Smashing Life and Brides Club members met up at Karen ‘s home for a Challah Bake, pre-pandemic!

What a fantastic week we’re having in our Passover Prep Party. In just a few days, we’ve built a warm, vibrant community as we all prepare for our second (and hopefully last) COVID Passover. This incredible group has brought SO much joy to our holiday prep – and while the party’s almost over, the incredible sense of support, community, and belonging doesn’t have end here.

Zoom Shabbat dinner with Smashing Life

The Passover Prep Party is just a taste of what goes on 365 days a year in Smashing Life, Smashing The Glass’s warm, inclusive lifestyle community for Jewish and Jew-ish women, whether you’re single, engaged, married, or anything else.

It’s like the warmth of freshly baked challah and Shabbat candles fused with fashion, interiors, lifestyle, recipes, a healthy dose of fun, and a whole lotta heartfelt love and support.

Smashing Life and Brides Club members met up with Karen on her visit to NYC pre-pandemic!

And for the next few days until Wednesday, March 24, the doors to this life-changing community – a space that, in the words of one of our members, “feels like coming home” – are open. If you’re looking to make new friends, lean into your Jewish identity, and find a space where you are enough – what are you waiting for? Join now to see what it’s all about.

When Smashing Life member Sam Levitz recently moved into a new apartment, fellow SL’er Jenna sent her the sweetest housewarming gift!

Not sure if Smashing Life is for you? Have a read through these heartwarming words from one of our dear members. Sam Levitz.

Sam Levitz, New York City:

Growing up I was a part of many different Jewish circles but found in my adult years that those circles had faded into only fond memories. I was struggling to find a space that felt curated for me and my needs as a Jewish adult, and wanting to create a space for myself and my future family that felt true to my Jewish identity. Smashing Life gave me that power and inspiration.

I’ve made connections and friendships inside Smashing Life that I know will last a lifetime. From virtual Shabbat dinners and in-person happy hours (one day again soon!), to support and love when things get difficult, I know that Smashing Life is the place I can go to where I will find the most incredible people to lift me up.

And I hope they know that I’m there for them. When the going gets tough, you don’t need to look further. We’re not just an online group, we’re a family, a community, and we’re there for each other.

To be part of a group of Jewish women to connect, engage, and share life’s struggles and triumphs is more important to me than I ever realized.

Our Jewish or Jew-ish connections may have initially brought us together, but it’s the kindness and compassion of this group that keeps me coming back. I don’t know what I’d do without it and I feel so lucky and fortunate to be a part of it.

Join Smashing Life: A Jewish Community Where You Are Enough

13/12/2020 by Karen Cinnamon

Smashing Life and Brides Club members met up with Karen on her visit to NYC last November!

What a fantastic week it’s been in our 8 Days of Hanukkah Festival. In just a few days, we’ve built a warm, vibrant community as we all navigate a Hanukkah like no other. This incredible group has brought SO much light into the world – and while the festival will end as the Hanukkah candles dwindle down for another year, the incredible sense of support, community, and belonging doesn’t have to.

When Smashing Life member Sam Levitz recently moved into a new apartment, fellow SL’er Jenna sent her the sweetest housewarming gift!

The Hanukkah Festival is just a taste of what goes on 365 days a year in Smashing Life, Smashing The Glass’s warm, inclusive lifestyle community for Jewish and Jew-ish women, whether you’re single, engaged, married, or anything else. It’s like the warmth of freshly baked challah and Shabbat candles fused with fashion, interiors, lifestyle, recipes, a healthy dose of fun, and a whole lotta heartfelt love and support.

Smashing Lifer Sam and STG’s Client Relations Manager, Emily Sacharin, at Bridelux Atelier in NYC in January 2020

And for the next few days until Wednesday, December 16, the doors to this life-changing community – a space that, in the words of one of our members, “feels like coming home” – are open. If you’re looking to make new friends, lean into your Jewish identity, and find a space where you are enough – what are you waiting for? Join now to see what it’s all about.

Zoom Shabbat dinner with Smashing Life

Not sure if Smashing Life is for you? Have a read through these heartwarming words from one of our beloved longtime members. Sam Levitz.

Sam Levitz, New York City:

Growing up I was a part of many different Jewish circles but found in my adult years that those circles had faded into only fond memories. I was struggling to find a space that felt curated for me and my needs as a Jewish adult, and wanting to create a space for myself and my future family that felt true to my Jewish identity. Smashing Life gave me that power and inspiration.

I’ve made connections and friendships inside Smashing Life that I know will last a lifetime. From virtual Shabbat dinners and in-person happy hours (one day again soon!), to support and love when things get difficult, I know that Smashing Life is the place I can go to where I will find the most incredible people to lift me up.

And I hope they know that I’m there for them. When the going gets tough, you don’t need to look further. We’re not just an online group, we’re a family, a community, and we’re there for each other.

To be part of a group of Jewish women to connect, engage, and share life’s struggles and triumphs is more important to me than I ever realized.

Our Jewish or Jew-ish connections may have initially brought us together, but it’s the kindness and compassion of this group that keeps me coming back. I don’t know what I’d do without it and I feel so lucky and fortunate to be a part of it.

Join Smashing Life, Our Brand New Community For Life After The Wedding!

16/07/2019 by Karen

The news you’ve been waiting for has arrived! Smashing Life, our brand new warm and engaging private community for life after the wedding has just opened its doors, and I’m thrilled to invite to be one of our 100 founding members!

>> JOIN SMASHING LIFE TODAY!

As a founding member, you’ll help shape the focus of Smashing Life, our brand new go-to members-only community for for Jewish and Jew-ish newlyweds + marrieds

I’m limiting the initial intake to 100 members so that I can take on your individual feedback on the topics and experts that you want to hear from, and for a closely-connected audience to tell me about the kind of group discounts and offers you’d be interested in too.

A SENSE OF BELONGING AND COMMUNITY

Inside Smashing Life there’s a sense of closeness and community. In our supportive nurturing environment, no matter what’s going on in your life, we’ve got your back.

Join today and you’ll have access to dedicated discussion threads, group hangouts, live video Q&A sessions with guest experts, recipe inspo, regular in-person meet-ups, and that’s just to get started.

24/7 you’ll be able to throw out a question – whether it’s looking for a product recommendation or something more serious like advice for dealing with in-laws – we’ve got you covered.

Whilst you can talk about ANYTHING inside the space safe of Smashing Life (nothing is off the [Friday night] table), we’ll be focusing on the following themes in the form of chats, masterclasses, monthly challenges, Q&As, and in-person meet-ups, and it goes without saying that it’s a safe confidential space for you to share your ideas, issues and experiences on these topics as well: