Religion-Life Balance: Tisha B’av

http://www.templeinstitute.org/gallery_32.htm I’ve been thinking a lot about next Tuesday, Tisha B’av.  The serious days on the Jewish calendar always pose a challenge for me. I find it hard to focus on the meaning of the day since I still have to take care of everything else that goes on in …

A New Look (Again)

It’s not secret that most of the time I spend on my blog has nothing to do with writing blog posts.  That’s probably what a good blogger would do, but since this is my hobby, I can spend my time doing whatever I want- like updating the template. It wasn’t …

Quick Takes- July 5, 2013

– 1 – This week DH is taking care of the Shabbos menu, so I decided to start a “quick takes” series.  Just a few things I want to write about, but can’t write a whole post about.  I found the idea on another blog I follow and thought it …

Meeting Management

Blogging around here has been kinda slow, which is probably a good thing.  I’ve been really busy at work lately and have been participating in more leadership training programs that are offered.  I really believe that it’s so important to take advantage of these opportunities.  Most of the programs offered …

First Day of Camp

Today was filled with mommy-guilt.  It was DS1’s first day of camp and I wasn’t the one to bring him there.  I know that he was well taken care of and he is only 4 years old, but I still feel like there are certain things a mom should do …

Shabbos Menu: Balak (June 21-22)

Well, I already told you about how this week completely flew by.  Aside from arranging childcare for DS1 I had a crazy week at work.  It was good but busy so I’m glad it’s almost over.  I’m definitely looking forward to a restful weekend and hope we can spend a …