Last year I bought myself a gift. Remember my lunch crock-pot? I still use it almost every single day. It was the best purchase I’ve made and I don’t think I can top it this year. Since I don’t think I’ll be buying myself any gifts this year I thought…
I’m assuming that Chanuka in a home with two working parents is quite different than what others experience. While we love the holiday, it’s sometimes hard to make it special. The people I spend my work-day with don’t celebrate the holiday. Since I spend the days at work it’s easy…
This month has been crazy busy! Between flu shot appointments, DS’s Chumash party, and Thanksgiving, I feel like we need a break! Luckily, I don’t think we have too much planned for this upcoming month, so I’m welcoming some quiet Sundays and a less busy work season. I’ve really been…
It’s that time of year again! The year is coming to a close and it’s time to have your year-end review. That dreaded meeting with only you and your boss. The one where your boss rates how you’ve performed for the past year and decides whether or not you deserve…
Lately I’ve been posting a lot about clothing (see posts on my closet purge and my minimalist wardrobe). In the spirit of talking all things clothing, I wanted to provide you with a follow-up to my no-fold laundry system (it’s been 1.5 year since I posted about it!). I will…
Shabbos is getting earlier and earlier! It’s crazy how little time I have on Friday’s to get things done, so b”h for Thursday! Last year I wrote a post called When You Work Until Candle Lighting Time – Getting It All Done on a Short Friday, so if you’re having trouble dealing…
There have only been a handful of times in the past when my kids had school and I had off from work. While I most certainly looked forward to those days I can now look forward to the days when my kids and I have off from work/school together. Veteran’s…
