Minnesota Mamaleh: Family Pictures (and your chance to win some)
In the spirit of archiving the moment *and* being in the moment, you can win a pro photo session right here and have both! Fab, I know.
Category: Minnesota Mamaleh
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Halloween
Yes, we celebrate Halloween. And no, that doesn’t make us any less Jewish than you. I promise.
Minnesota Mamaleh: It’s My Blog-O-Versary And I’ll Talk Conversion If I Want To
Or…“Why We’re Not An Interfaith Family, And Why We Are.” Curious why? Then click and read, people. Click and read.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Books
When it comes to books, smart, sexy, sassy, funny, sad, romantic, scary? I’m in. Here’s a glimpse of what I’m reading.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Help
There have been a frightening number of teenagers killing themselves as a result of being bullied. Read that again. Killing. Themselves. Scared? Me, too.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Threes
So it turns out I’m superstitious. But I’m thinking that a little bit of salt throwing and wood knocking never hurt anyone.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Zero, Universe: One
People say that the universe keeps doling out the same lessons until we learn them. Do you believe that? I do.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Candy Coated Moments
My kids know who celebrates what. But they’re not sure of the sweet meshing required to make the world a better place. Yet.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Judgement, Shmudgement
I see myself as so open minded. But in reality? I only really and truly seek out others who are like me. Ouch. That hurt.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Just This Afternoon
Fall is here. All the signs say it’s true. Backpacks, zipped. Lunches, packed. And new shoes, breaking in. For once, we’re doing what all good Jews do. We’re taking it outside.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About a Bad Day
It’s easy to talk about the halo-glowing parts of being a mom. Ding! But some days just aren’t like that. It does a soul some good to share *those* days, too.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About A Puppy
I am so not an animal person. But that’s what you do when you’re the mom, right? Hold that leash, scoop that poop and love that (new!) dog. Oy.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Joy
We feel so Minnesotan “roughing it” cabin style. Dishwasher? No. Mosquitoes? Plenty. But shockingly, our getaway was refreshing. Some might even call it joyful.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Slow Religion Anyone?
Many of us are taking a slower approach to our children and our families. I wonder how that would translate to religion and spirituality? Fascinating, right?
Minnesota Mamaleh: Mama, What’s Heaven?
There are many things that I want my kids to take at face value. But most things I want them to question and figure out all on their own. I’m quirky that way.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Yin Yang
I love our food-based religion. Our kitchen? Messy. Our waistlines? Ahem, challenged. But our Judaism? Strong. Because our tummys will never lead us astray.
Minnesota Mamaleh: The Hardest Word
The singing, the play doh, the occasional tantrum. Those I can handle. But making sure that my kids end up nice, kind people? That’s really and truly…hard.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Summer Days, Summer Nights
Every week I broach spirituality with my children. I might not do it just like you. But don’t freak out, just dig deep. You can do it. I have faith. In you.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Tradition!
What kids really want, need, crave and create memories around is simply the act of being together. Formal or casual, it all counts. And it’s all sigh-worthy.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Eight Going on Nine
Even I know that change is bitter but sweet, tricky but important. My kids are getting bigger, people and I’m trying to avoid the sniffles as they do.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About a Mensch
A mensch is the best man ever. Translated to fatherhood, that’s a tall order to fill.
