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. March was a great month forRead More
My Frugal DIY Experiments: Homemade Taco Seasoning
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
How to Respond When Your Child Gets in Trouble at School
Today I am really excited to have a guest post over on Tickling the Wheat. I share a personal story about my experience of having a child who got in trouble at school–a lot. I also provide some practical tips for handling that situation. If you have school-age children, you’ll want to check it out!Read More
Daring to Dream Big: How Goal-Setting Changed Everything
Two years ago I radically changed the way that I viewed my life. That may sound a bit extreme, but hear me out. Before New Year’s Day 2013, I would make the occasional “resolution” that was promptly forgotten by the end of the week–get up earlier, exercise more, think before I speak, etc. Now,Read More
Taking the Scary out of Spring Cleaning: A Step-by-Step Guide
Today I am so excited to welcome my new blogging friend Alison to The Orthodox Mama! Alison blogs about parenting, finances, and everyday life over at Tickling the Wheat. Be sure to check it out! Growing up, I always remember my friends talking about helping their parents with the dreaded “spring cleaning.” In myRead More




