Each week I share books I’m reading for my 2016 Reading Challenge, as well as podcasts I’m listening to and links I love from around the blogosphere. I love to get recommendations, so please let me know what you are reading! Books I’m Reading The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe IRead More
5 Ways We Saved in January
I love reading blogs like Frugally Blonde and Joyfully Thriving 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 WeRead More
February’s Reading Challenge: A Book About Love
Hello Readers! It’s time to make my second recommendations for the 2016 Reading Challenge! What is the reading challenge? It’s a fun and simple way to read books this new year. Here are the basics of the challenge: -You will read one book a month from a specific category (details below) -You don’tRead More
February’s Healthy Habit: Eliminate Snacking
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 oneRead More
2016 Goals: February Update
Each year I set goals for myself that are in line with my four priorities: faith, family, work, and personal growth. 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 the upcomingRead More




