My Two Cents On Allowance
David Palay is single, without kids. But he has thoughts on giving allowance and how a Jewish perspective can teach fiscal responsibility. Do you agree with him?
Minnesota Mamaleh: What We Can Learn From Purim
Purim begs the question: What, pray tell, are we teaching our kids with this drinking, eating and dressing up holiday of ours?
Minnesota Mamaleh: Crabby- Bad, Gratitude- Good
Tired? Crabby? Me, too! It’s time to get out of this rut. Here’s one fab way to focus on gratitude as a family.
Another Single Father Conundrum
As single parents, we daily make decisions that affect multiple stakeholders. Some decisions make it difficult to stay altruistic in a self-seeking situation.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Celebrating the BIG Stuff
The 100th day of school is a BIG deal in the under six set. Like births. And bat mitzvahs. And weddings. A BIG deal like that.
A Jew In The Woods
I’ve always used Jewish stereotypes to get out of doing things many other Minnesotans do. But later this week I’m heading to outstate Minnesota.
Minnesota Mamaleh: So What DO Jews Do On Christmas?
You know you’ve always wanted to know. No church. No presents. No ham. What DO we Jews do on the BIG 12-25? Well here it is.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Holiday Gifts and Why I LOVE Them
People are proud of not gift-giving their kids and I don’t get it. Read first. Argue second. I’m ducking for cover and ready.
Minnesota Mamaleh: The Hanukkah Mom
In one week I brought Hanukkah into a public school and brought Kayli to a Christmas play. And the world didn’t even fall apart.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Halloween
Yes, we celebrate Halloween. And no, that doesn’t make us any less Jewish than you. I promise.
