I am excited to start a new occasional feature here on Orthodox Motherhood called: “What’s New in Orthodox Literature.” In this quarterly (or so! I’m making no promises here….) feature I will share with you some of the new books available in the world of Orthodox literature. These may be children’s books, books written forRead More
2017 Goals: July Update
Setting goals has changed my life. Sound a bit dramatic? Probably. But, check out my post on How Goal-Setting Changed Everything to see what I mean. For the past five years I have not created a single New Year’s resolution. Instead I have set goals for myself. What is the difference? Goals come withRead More
6 Outdoor Games Your Kids Will Love
Summer is here! In my house that means that we are spending a lot of time outdoors. I love encouraging my kids to go on a bug hunt, dig with sticks, collect rocks, climb trees, and play endless versions of tag. I keep a big basket of balls, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles for themRead More
Of Myrrh, Saints, and Miracles: My Experience
Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe that a person long dead can influence the lives of the living? Do you think that holiness has a fragrance? If you had asked me these questions over ten years ago, I would have answered with a qualified no. I mean, as a Christian I hadRead More
Our Family’s Summer Schedule
I absolutely love summer. Now, don’t get me wrong. As a teacher, I also live for the fall–new pencils, new books, new students entering my classroom. But the summer is about spending time with my own kiddos. About slowing down and hanging out together. About splash parks and library programs, movie nights with popcornRead More
