A while ago, I read a post called “Be so good at your job that your kids think you are playing.” And I thought it was nice, and that kids should feel stable and happy, not noticing all the work we do every day to feed, dress, and educate them (not to mention chores like …
Category: Mommyhood
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What NOT to do list.
One way to simplify your life is to have a to-do list. You’ll know what needs to be done and can better apply yourself to those things. But something else you might find helpful is a “NOT to do list.” Mine will be different from yours, but having one helps you consider your limits and …
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Boundaries on time
I’m “just” home with the kids all day. “Just.” You may remember that I have 4 small kids, B”H, and they are all homeschooled. So that “just” encompasses a LOT of things. But I also need time to do things, like cooking, reading, and exercising. And being on call all the time is exhausting! I’ve …
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21 days: An accountability partner
Welcome back to the 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life challenge. (See what the big deal is here, and buy the book to follow along here.) Today was rough. And I almost didn’t write, but since I’ve put this whole thing out there, I’m going to try and stick with it – see, accountability! That’s the theme today. …
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Making a weatherproof chain (Sukkot craft)
Last Sukkot we made a really great paper chain…and it got rained on, soggy, and broken. And the kids were so sad! Here’s a view of inside our Sukkah, just to give you a glimpse into what we’re starting with (this is from last year – we aren’t all of the way set up yet!) …
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Making mezuza cases (with kids)
Let’s start with the basics: what is a mezuza (mezuzah)? It’s basically a rolled parchment with some verses on it, put into a tube or case and attached to the doorways in Jewish homes. The mezuza is the scroll itself, but the term can refer to the scroll and case. Why do we put them …
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Waterbottles – an awesome company recommendation!
Remember way back when, when I wrote about how we keep everyone hydrated with reusable water bottles? This picture is from our table. We’ve since added another one, since my 16 month old can manage the bottle and likes her own. I really, really liked these bottles even then. But these camelbak bottles were starting …
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Letting kids work in their own time
I wrote this post earlier this spring, before our move, and just came upon it again. … My family likes to ride their bikes. Well, make that the adults. And the younger kids like to be toted along on bikes in seats or a trailer. And my 5 year old likes to ride his bike …
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“Magic” drinks (kid’s party ideas)
Remember how I wrote about simple party ideas and gave a peek into one of our birthday parties? Here is another quick and easy thing I did for that magic trick party that was a hit. I took a few packets of koolaid we had lying around (I usually use it for scent and a …
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A simple and FUN kid’s party
You know how I wrote before about simple kids’ birthday party ideas? Here are some photos of a real party we had this spring. Not as slick and glossy as those perfect parties you read about, but the kids had a fantastic time! For my older son’s party (with 3 guests plus his brothers), we …
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