Welcome to Day 1 of the 10 Days to a Tidy House Challenge! A few days ago I shared a crazy idea that I had with you guys: decluttering and tidying up your house in just 10 days. (You can read more in the introduction to the challenge HERE.) It must have struck a chordRead More
Healthy Habits for a Healthy Year: Drink More Water
I’ve often thought that if the road to hell is paved with good intentions, 80% of that paving is done in January. The New Year brings out the resolution-maker in all of us, and millions make the vague resolution to “be healthier” or “lose weight.” However, how many of us actually keep our good intentionsRead More
A Clutter-Free House in 2016: The 10 Days to a Tidy Home Challenge
I have a confession to make: I am a fairly inadequate homemaker. My house will never be featured in a magazine (except perhaps as a cautionary tale). I do not have a creative decorating bone in my body (going into Bed, Bath, and Beyond to register for our wedding overwhelmed me so much that myRead More
5 Ways We Saved in December
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
January’s Reading Challenge: A Book That Inspires You
It’s time to make my first 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’t haveRead More
