Have you ever seen a DIY project on Pinterest that looked amazing? And, then you tried it, and it was a total flop? It seems that “Pinterest fails” are everywhere these days! Yet, there are some DIY projects that are actually worth it. They are easy, money-saving, and really work. This year IRead More
A Review of Blueprints for the Little Church (plus a Giveaway!)
When my husband and I became Eastern Orthodox eight years ago, I knew that I had come home. However, I wasn’t quite sure how to make my home a “little church” that reflected my new faith. So I did two things: I listened and I read. I listened to our priests, to my godmotherRead More
Top 10 Best Resources for Orthodox Parents
I have always been the kind of person who did my research. You know, the person who wants to look at all options in depth before making a decision? The person who wants to know a topic inside out? That’s me! And, when it comes to my faith and my kids, I am the sameRead More
What I’m Reading: June Edition
Each month I share the books I have been reading as a part of The 2016 Reading Challenge, as well as books I have read for fun. I hope that these quick reviews provide you with some new titles to add to your list of Books to Read. I’ve had a lot of funRead More
A Review of Queen Abigail the Wise
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I read a TON of young adult literature. As a middle school reading teacher, it is literally my job to read an insane amount of YA lit and talk about it. I know–it’s a rough life! So when I saw that Grace Brooks had written and illustrated a book for middle grade girls thatRead More
