Piecing together ways to save money, protect the environment, and keep kosher.
Every summer, my four boys and I enjoy what I call "Camp Mommy," as well as a few weeks of real camp. I am always searching for new ideas of things for us to do together. Keeping them occupied is not always cheap, though. So several years ago I researched and created my own Summer... Continue Reading →
Purim is only a few days away and I have already gotten requests for this year's list of Megillah readings in the St. Louis Orthodox Jewish Community. Please check back over the next few days, because I will update this post as I receive other listings. I have also included any fliers below from each shul/organization.... Continue Reading →
Because I am a teacher, I have my summers off with my boys. We do go to cub scout camp for a few weeks and the boys usually get to go to one week of another camp. However, most of the summer is spent at Camp Mommy. We go on outings most days and I... Continue Reading →
I apologize to my regular subscribers, but this post applies only to my St. Louis Jewish readers. Every year I do a post listing all of the Megillah readings (and related Purim events) in the Orthodox community to help everyone fulfill this mitzvah. Note: I will add any updates and additions throughout the week. Saturday,... Continue Reading →
With Purim approaching, I am reminded to pay attention to my blog. I am so sorry to my readers that I have neglected it for so long. This year I am working three jobs – teaching full-time, running a Hebrew school program and freelance writing. That has left very little time to do my blog... Continue Reading →
Purim is only a few days away and we have been very busy getting everything ready. But as we all know, Purim has four important mitzvos. Thankfully, the only prep for hearing megillah is deciding where to go. To make it easier for my St. Louis Orthodox friends, here is my annual list of readings... Continue Reading →
I apologize to my non-St. Louis readers that this post will not apply to you. However, it is time for my annual post sharing the Orthodox Megillah readings here in St. Louis. This is particularly helpful for moms with young children who are not old enough to stay up (or be quiet) during Megillah readings.... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/6/17) For most kids who go to Jewish schools, Pesach also means Spring Break. Depending on how many weekdays fall between the Yom Tov days, you could have a few or several outings with your kids! Or perhaps you are just looking for ideas for a weekend outing. Here are some ideas of how to make... Continue Reading →
I apologize to my non-St. Louis readers that this post will not apply to you. However, I wanted to do a post listing all of the Orthodox Megillah readings here in St. Louis. I know as a mom that it can be hard finding a time that will work for me to hear Megillah. I... Continue Reading →
(updated 4/7/17) I used to think that we couldn't afford to be a member to any local amusement sites because we didn't go enough. Well, I was wrong! I did the math and it is well worth it! I am just going to take one local example. You may have to do your own calculations... Continue Reading →
Surviving on a tight budget 