When I first got married I knew that I wanted to set a solid foundation for our weekends. That is when my husband was home from work, we would often entertain guests, and it was a time of rest for us. And I wanted our weekends to be as organized and stress free as possible. Every Friday is my prep day and the day that I reset my home and heart so that my family and I can have a nice, peaceful weekend and Shabbat. Here are the things that I like to do each Friday to reset my home…
Hanukkah is right around the corner! And there are so many traditions and activities to do during this week long feast. This is our first year actually participating in this holiday as a family (besides having a two month old last year.) So I’ve been gathering information and resources to make this holiday special for us. If you are a busy mom who wants to make this Festival of Lights something special for her family but is not too sure where to start, I’ve got you! Here are some resources, recipes, decorations, and ideas to incorporate into your Hanukkah this…
Dear tired mama, No matter how many years you’ve been doing this or how many little ones you have, the tired feeling will come. I’ve only been a mama for six months and have already seen my share of struggles, giggles, and tiredness. In the back of our minds we wish we could put it off, take a break, and make it stop. But we can’t. If we stop doing all the things, life will truly stop. There are little ones who count on you, a home that needs your care, and a hundred tasks that need to be accomplished…