One year ago I was sitting in front of my computer, composing my goals for 2015. I’ve been a big fan of goal-setting instead of resolution-making since I began following Crystal Paine on Money Saving Mom years ago. Through goal-setting I’ve been able to read great books, advance in my teaching career, spend more timeRead More
How I Did on My Goals of 2015
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
Helping Your Child Become a Voracious Reader
I love to read. That may be a bit of an understatement. I read constantly, incessantly, and joyfully. As a child, I was the one who hid under the blankets with a flashlight so I could finish another chapter of Anne of Green Gables. I remember vacations by which book I was reading at theRead More
Most Popular Posts of 2015
2015 has been an exciting year! The Orthodox Mama first launched at the beginning of April, and I had no idea if anyone would even read it. Much to my delight and surprise, people began to trickle in, and soon a flood of visitors began arriving. Here are the posts that people enjoyed theRead More
Weekly Goals: Week of December 21
It’s almost here! After waiting and fasting and preparing for the Nativity of Christ, it is almost here! This week’s goals will be simple and focused mainly on the celebration of Nativity and family. I hope you all have a wonderful week! Last Week’s Goals Faith: 1. Pray together as a family 5 timesRead More
