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The books I read in 2021!

Diary of a Coptic Family, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyDecember 30, 20210Likes 0Comments

Hello friends, It has been a while since I have last connected with you. I trust you are all doing well. As we bid farewell to 2021 and usher in 2022, I wish you a year full of blessings, health, joy, and peace of mind. Here in Canada, the measures to combat the spread…

Practical ideas to help Christians minimize consumerism

Religious Articles, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyOctober 19, 20210Likes 4Comments

My eyes sparkled as I examined this beautifully designed purse. I was still thinking about it when the liturgy started and felt guilty pangs for my lack of concentration during liturgy and for the reason of my lack of attention: a Prada bag!

The Covid reminders we give to children every morning.

Resources For The Orthodox FamilySeptember 28, 20210Likes 0Comments

The Covid reminders we give to children every morning because their lives depend on them! School has recently started, and the pandemic again overshadowed it. Yet another Covid-School-Year. I will spare you the details of what that entails as we have all experienced this pandemic together, on a global scale. How we…

6 Strategies to win the homework battles!

Diary of a Coptic Family, Resources For The Orthodox FamilySeptember 14, 20210Likes 0Comments

War and Peace: How to win the homework battles? The beginning of the end A new school year has started. 6 words that strike a sense of panic in the hearts of the most hardened warriors (also known as parents). The carefree days of summer are gone, replaced by early morning skirmishes (why are…

Saint Marina is a powerful intercessor for infertility

Diary of a Coptic Family, Religious Articles, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyJuly 30, 20210Likes 0Comments

My Family plan was traditional and fairy-tale friendly: Fall in love : check Get married to the man I love: check Have my first child by my third wedding anniversary : FAIL Have my first child by my fourth wedding anniversary: FAIL Have my first child by my fifth wedding anniversary: FAIL Have my first…

Helpful ideas to maintain our prayer schedule during vacations

Religious Articles, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyJuly 20, 20210Likes 1Comment

Vacation plans can present their own set of challenges. A consensus among family members has to be reached. Various alliances are formed, treacherous behavior is to be expected, “mom is right, we should go to Europe this year” says the conniving child while winking at his father. Bargains are negotiated, treaties are signed “You may…

Guardian Angels Exist! Introducing Angel John and Baby Nano.

Book News, Diary of a Coptic Family, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyJuly 14, 20210Likes 0Comments

Have you ever doubted the existence of Guardian Angels? How about your child? Guardian Angels exist, and they are more active and involved in our lives than we can ever imagine. This is why I set about writing a new children's book series: to introduce this reality to those who don't know about…

5 ideas to inspire our children to read the Bible

Resources For The Orthodox FamilyApril 11, 20210Likes 3Comments

How did 5 ideas to inspire our children to read the Bible start? By making my bed every morning. I am not a morning person. In fact, I am in awe of people who greet the morning with eyes wide open and a charming smile. I often think that waking up is an…

6 strategies to help children greatly benefit from Lent!

Resources For The Orthodox FamilyMarch 23, 20210Likes 1Comment

Family Bible Reading Time: Don’t feel intimidated by this suggestion, you do not need a degree in theology to read a chapter of the Bible with your child.

How to avoid repeating the same 10 meals during Lent!

Resources For The Orthodox Family, Yummy RecipesMarch 13, 20210Likes 0Comments

Man cannot live by bread alone… True! Amen! But 55 days of vegan meals can get repetitive pretty quickly. Therefore, I have been reading vegan and vegetarian cookbooks to help end the repetitiveness of vegan cooking during the 55 days of Lent! I always start out Lent with the best spiritual objectives in mind: more…

Fierce Biblical Women Who Changed the Course of History!

Activities, Games, Resources, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyMarch 6, 20210Likes 0Comments

International Women's Day Modern Day Icons When we think of International Women’s Day, we invariably think of certain icons; at least I do. To name a few, the following women spring to my mind: Frida Kahlo, Jane Austen, Rosa Parks, Catherine the Great, Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Frank, Sojourner Truth. Each one of…

Think you know your Coptic Saints? Coptic Who?

Activities, Games, Resources, Resources For The Orthodox FamilyMarch 2, 20210Likes 1Comment

Think you know your Coptic Saints? Think again! Actually, don't think, take my word for it. When you are confronted with clever clues, you suddenly forget your favourite Saints. Last week, we had the joy of playing Coptic Who - an astoundingly entertaining card game created by my dear,…