I can remember the moment clearly. My husband and I watched, slightly nervous, as our priest took our son from his godfather’s arms. My firstborn began to howl immediately–a howl which was silenced as he was plunged into the water not just once, but three times. Baptized in the name of the Father, the Son,Read More
2017 Goals: June 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
10 Super Easy Ways to Save Money Each Month
For the past two years, I have shared 5 ways that I have saved each month. Some months I have saved hundreds of dollars, and other months have seen more modest savings. Over these two years, however, I have noticed that many of my “ways” are repeated nearly every month. So, I thought I wouldRead More
Orthodox Literature for Girls: Vanessa the Wonderworker
I read A LOT of young adult literature. In fact, as a middle school English teacher, it is kind of my job. Life is rough, right?! So, I have many favorite books in the YA genre. However, as my kids are starting to get older, I am realizing more and more that there isRead More
2017 Goals: May 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
