I'm an Ima ("mom") homemaker, and rabbi living in the Midwest and raising a handful of little ones. Like everyone else these days, we're doing our best to make the most of what we have. This practice is not only rooted in some important Jewish values, but it also just makes good sense. On this blog I chronicle how our family is avoiding waste, stretching our shekels, and celebrating moments (not things) joyfully and Jewishly.

ASHER ("AH-share")

Our big 3-year-old boy. Loves the Zoo, tackling his brother, ice cream, and Abba. Ima's clone.

RAMI ("RAHM-ee")

Our little guy. Loves cookies, TV, and Ima. Abba's clone.

Nesi ("NESS-ee")

Our very first little girl. Loves everyone. Another Ima clone.

DAVID ("Abba")



Abba and husband extraordinaire. Doesn't hurt that he's so devastatingly handsome.

LEIGH ANN ("Ima")

Ima and Blog-writer. Taking it one day at a time.