One of my best friends, Lori, and I always laugh about our different packing styles. Whether it be a vacation or just packing for an outing with the kids, we are opposites. She would often pack a diaper and wipes for a day out with a baby. I, on the other hand, always have a... Continue Reading →
Interior design tips for your sukkah
This is a busy time of the year with several Jewish holidays so close together. But it is also a fun time of the year. One of my favorite holiday traditions is decorating the sukkah. Over the years I have seen various ideas for sukkah decorations. I thought I would share a few of those... Continue Reading →
New season, new(ish) wardrobe
We finally have relief from the hot summer and cooler weather is upon us! Today I was actually wishing the school I was at would turn off the air conditioning, because it was too cold! With this new weather and lower temperatures, it means it is time to switch out the summer clothes. I am... Continue Reading →
Color-coded kashrut
Keeping kosher involves a bit of upkeep, with respect to keeping up with alerts, checking food labels (even of food you normally buy), planning meals, adjusting recipes sometimes, etc. However, there is something we have done that makes keeping kosher easy: color-coding. Almost everything in our kitchen is color-coded so that it is easy for... Continue Reading →
Make your own Internet keychain
The Internet/World Wide Web has gotten infinitely large and it can be hard to keep up with all of your passcodes and logins for each site you buy from or frequent. To get the coupon codes and discount emails, you often need to sign up to receive their emails or register on their website. How... Continue Reading →
My favorite find – swapping books
(updated 3/3/17) Several years ago a classmate at UMSL told me about this great website (Paperbackswap.com) where you can swap books with other people. Since then, it has become my favorite way to get books for home and teaching! You can post any books that you want to trade and create your own wish list... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 