Lately I’ve been making a real effort to take my kids to the park on Shabbos afternoons. I think it’s important that we all get out of the house for a bit- even on those SUPER HOT days. Not only has it been good for my kids to play with…
While everyone is amazed at how quickly summer is flying by, I feel like summer is just dragging on. Summer is definitely not my favorite time of year. It’s way too hot for me, I don’t like the lack of routine and I really find it hard to function when…
I loved this video of Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo. Although I’m nowhere near becoming the CEO of my company, I felt like I was able to relate to her. She doesn’t pretend to have it all or live without regret. She is so honest about the sacrifices she has made…
Those long, hot Shabbos afternoons when it’s too hot to even go outside. They are hard. Especially with very active children. And a mom who can’t stand the heat. It’s true. I do not like to be outside when it’s so hot, but what choice do I have? My kids…
In an ideal world I would have a fully stocked freezer all.the.time. I’d cook for one day, freeze and be set for the month. While I’ve done this in the past (see my freezer cooking plans) it’s just not practical for me right now. I do not have a full…
A while ago I attended a free webinar called “Own Your Life.” It was run by a religious Christian woman and she was joined by 3 friends to discuss taking charge of your life and making it the best it could be. It was so encouraging to see the number…
Have I ever told you about my sister? She has 2 sons, works full time and unlike me, she is a balabusta. She starts work in the wee early hours and leaves her husband to get her 2 boys dressed and off to school. When she told me this I…
