Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
The Pesach/Passover preparations are finally done and we can enjoy time off with our families. Some of you may have family in from out of town. Some of you may be still working. However, if your kids are at a Jewish school, they are on Spring Break and may be taking outings with one parent,... Continue Reading →
You would think after 23 years of marriage, I would have getting ready for Pesach (Passover) down pat. However, this year threw us for a curve ball. We are a little farther behind than I would like and blogging has taken a back seat! I am sure all of you are also super busy with... Continue Reading →
It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all Orthodox readings. Please check back over the next few days as I will add any others I receive. Wednesday, March 16, 2022: 7:30 p.m. – Maariv followed by Megillah reading, Bais Abraham... Continue Reading →
It is hard to believe that Purim is less than three weeks away! I have not really had time to make any plans yet! I am not sure what has made this school year busier than the last, but I have not even had time to blog since the summer. I hope you have found... Continue Reading →
Many summer reading programs started in June and we have already been logging our reading! My apologies that this post is so late, though. Summer just really started a few weeks ago for our family. I am getting back to blogging and continuing to share family resources for summer. I love having a concrete way... Continue Reading →
For many of you summer started several weeks ago. For me, it has really only been two weeks. The previous two weeks have been busy with packing our school building, end-of-year teaching meetings, taking a family vacation, and getting our oldest son off to Israel. So for us, Camp Mommy really just started this week!... Continue Reading →
With only 9 more days until Pesach (Passover) I am sure all of you are super busy with your cleaning, menu planning, and shopping! I know we are! It has definitely been very different this year with coronavirus still affecting our plans. I can't believe we have had a year plus of not hosting guests!... Continue Reading →
This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no cost to you. My favorite Purim tradition is to highlight all the creative shaloch manos and costume ideas that we received or saw during the holiday. This year we didn't get to see as... Continue Reading →
It is that time of year again! Time to plan where you will hear Megillah this Purim! Below is the listing of all IN-PERSON Orthodox readings. Masks and social distancing are required at all in-person readings. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021: Every hour, on the half hour - Chabad of Greater St. Louis. To see times, RSVP,... Continue Reading →
We are at that stage of parenthood where two of our kids need braces and I am sure the other two won't be far behind. We have been looking into options to make them fit within our budget. Ha! Those words don't seem to go together! I will share with you, though, what I discovered... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 