I don’t know about you, but I am always on the lookout for easy ways to save money. Don’t get me wrong, I am totally willing to put in hard work in order to save and earn extra money. However, if I can save money with minimal effort, so much the better! Over theRead More
The Lenten Journey: Our Family’s Plan for Great Lent
For the Eastern Orthodox Church, Great Lent is the seven week period before Pascha (Easter) during which the faithful fast from certain foods and, more importantly, from sin. In order to enter more fully into the Passion and Resurrection of our Lord, we repent through the traditional disciplines of prayer and fasting. Over the nextRead More
5 Ways We Saved in February
I love reading blogs like Frugally Blonde which share practical ways that their family has saved money. A few months ago I decided to write my own post each month on how we save, and it has quickly become one of the most popular features here on The Orthodox Mama. 5 Ways We Saved inRead More
March’s Healthy Habit: Exercise 4 Days a Week
Back in January I decided to try something different in 2016 when it comes to healthy living goals. Instead of making a big lofty goal, I thought I would try mini-goals for each month. This year I want to focus on one healthy habit each month. I hope that by focusing intensely on one thingRead More
2016 Goals: March Update
Each year I set goals for myself that are in line with my four priorities: faith, family, work, and personal growth. At the beginning of each month I sit down and take a look at the progress I have made (or not made!) on those goals so that I can create a plan for theRead More
