I am one of those people who are always trying to learn more things and do better at my job, whatever that may be. One of the areas that I struggle most with as a homemaker is cleaning & organizing. Since we got back from our Florida adventure a few years ago, I have […] Read more…
Saturday Stumbles
I’ve been wanting to post a set of Saturday Stumbles for a while, but frankly, I’m kind of lazy by Saturday but I found two great posts that I REALLY wanted to share this week (among others). Enjoy! Frugal Life 10 Really Easy Ways to Unclog Your Drain (@ WiseBread) 10 DIY Dog Toys You […] Read more…
Book Review – Lent and Easter in the Domestic Church
Lent and Easter in the Domestic Church: Activities to Celebrate the Catholic Liturgical Seasons is written by Catherine and Peter Fournier and published by Ignatius Press. I was looking to take Lent a little more seriously last year and wanted to try and find ways to start getting my 2-year old involved so I purchased […] Read more…
Book Review: Made to Crave / Mamavation Monday #5
Always something! I slipped up a few times & blatantly overate early in the week. My daughter’s birthday party was yesterday with her actual birthday today, which didn’t help. I did get to exercise FINALLY on Friday. We were getting ready for a realtor tour of our home earlier in the week. Prayers that we […] Read more…
12 Pearls of Christmas – Winner announced!
Nearly 2900 people entered to win the set of pearls! The winner (and instructions) can be found at the Pearl Girls blog: http://margaretmcsweeney.blogspot.com * * * Title: Imua A great Hawaiian saying is “Imua!” which means to move forward with confidence and courage. It’s a great word for the upcoming new year as we explore […] Read more…
Fall Reading Challenge Update
Books I NEEDED to read and review before the baby came: The Liturgical Year See my review! The Temperment God Gave Your Spouse See my review! A Memory Between Us See my review! Our Jewish Roots See my review! I had already read these and wanted to review them, but I never made it that […] Read more…
What’s the Best Thing About Christmas? – 12 Pearls of Christmas
Welcome to the 12 Pearls of Christmas! Enjoy these Christmas “Pearls of Wisdom”! Please follow along through Christmas day as each post shares heartfelt stories of how God has touched a life during this most wonderful time of the year. AND BEST OF ALL … there’s also a giveaway!!!! Fill out the quick form at […] Read more…
What’s On Your Nightstand?
50. Finding the Hero in Your Husband by Dr. Julianna Slattery (4 stars) 51. Becoming the Woman of His Dreams by Sharon Jaynes (4 stars – review to come–eventually) 52. The Essential Advent and Christmas Handbook (4 stars) I’m only two books away from my goal for the year and I have another fabulous book […] Read more…
Book Review – The Liturgical Year by Joan Chittister
I have finally finished the book The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life – The Ancient Practices Series by Joan Chittister. I must confess that I started it last year and just couldn’t get through it until recently. There is something missing in it and I am unable to put […] Read more…
Official “Stock the Freezer” List!
Oh my, it’s countdown time. I have just about 2 months left (give or take a week or two). As much as I’d like to, I don’t think that canning is happening this fall. I have enough to do — just take a look at this list. And this is only the cooking list! Breakfast […] Read more…