A great Shabbat

I’m so glad to be able to post something again! My internet is working much better today, and I’m very thankful. Forgive me if I sound a bit rambling today, but I’m just excited lol. Also, please forgive the lack of pics. My little 8 MP camera is giving me trouble. I think it might […]

Shabbat Shalom video

We had fun putting together these “sleeping” pictures for you! Enjoy your rest this Shabbat!

Clean up games

Getting ready for Shabbat each week can often feel overwhelming. We need to prepare all the food ahead, and clean the house enough so that it is pleasant to be in for a day. This can be a tall order if left until Prep day. We have been starting our preparations earlier in the week […]

Book Review – Planning a Successful Sabbath

Planning a Successful Sabbath The book review I am doing today has me very excited! I hope it will meet a need for many of you. As you can tell from the title, it’s about Shabbat. But it is unique in that it is specifically written for single moms. Single moms are in the position […]

Shabbat Shalom 7-19

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It’s Preparation Day once again! Soon we will get to enjoy another Shabbat! I thought it would be fun to share a bit about what we have planned and then give an opportunity for you to link up, too! Menu On Friday night, we always have burritos with homemade refried beans. Why do we always […]

Shabbat Snacks

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Why is it that on Shabbat, everyone is hungry? This post will hopefully help you fill those incredible rumbly little tummies when you can’t prepare a full meal. Here are some snacks that we like to enjoy on Shabbat.   cheese and crackers fruit muffins ants on logs (celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins) […]

Shabbat Shalom and a question

I’m so glad that Shabbat is here again. Shabbat has to be one of the greatest things in Torah! I had some very rough emotional days this week, so I am very thankful for the rest and time to ponder and reconnect with my Creator. Speaking of Torah, I’d like to tell you about a […]

Embrace today

It’s easy to spend a lot of time thinking about tomorrow. I have visions of what I want my house to look like. I can picture a productive and smooth school day. And what if the kids were clean, brushed and in well coordinated clothes, all at the same time!? It’s also easy to wonder […]

Shabbat Shalom 2-15

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Good morning everyone! I hope you are having a productive and smooth prep day as we head into Shabbat. I wanted to share a happy accident with you today that you just might find useful for Purim. My daughter Holly was helping me make pizza last night. She has a wonderfully adventurous spirit when it […]

Resources for Shabbat

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Wow, another Shabbat is almost here! We started early this week to get ready for Shabbat. The big question will be: Can we keep the house clean until Shabbat? Time will soon tell. This week I’d like to share with you some resources to help you teach Torah to your children. These are a couple […]