And that’s all I have to say about my healthier habit quest for this get healthy & fit Challenge. Well, not ALL I have to say I guess. The devil was ON ME all week. Not just this but super intense hormonal nonsense, too. I’m considering getting diet devotionals again–like First Place or something. You […] Read more…
Menu Plan Monday #40
This week is kind of a busy week. Hubby has a board meeting and a date with our oldest and this weekend we are having lots of guests. My step-sister is coming over on Friday night and my SIL is bringing my Goddaughter up for her birthday. I can’t wait to see her! Monday, 3.19 […] Read more…
Catholic Travel – Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Heaven {Orlando, FL}
One of the things I have grown to love about travel is being able to visit different churches around the country. We went to Indonesia & Bora Bora when we were first married and have been kicking ourselves for not having attending Mass while there. On our last trip to Walt Disney World I […] Read more…
Easy, Frugal (Catholic) Easter Basket Stuffer
A few years ago, I purchased my oldest a church bag full of stuff on the anniversary of her Baptism. It was only marginally cool. The thing that sold me? You know, besides the fact I was I in my first trimester? This cool set of laminated holy cards. Then I thought, why in the […] Read more…
Pope’s Prayer Intentions {March 2012}
General Intention: Contribution of Women. That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society. Missionary Intention: Persecuted Christians. That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia. Read more…
Weekly Wrap-Up {2.9.12}
This week We finally got back on the wagon after our company left — I think we did school every day. No small feat in this house! Lil’ Bit just turned 4 and we did several things this week. We spent a lot of time playing Sight Words Go Fish. I’ve tried 2 different learn […] Read more…
Catholic Travel – Ave Maria, FL
On our most recent trip to Florida, we decided to make a trip to the town of Ave Maria. Luckily, my in-laws knew the way because my maps are so old it wasn’t on there! Founded in 1999 by Domino’s owner, Tom Monaghan, Ave Maria is a planned (but not officially Catholic community) complete with […] Read more…
Serve Your Spouse Saturday #3 – Speak His Language
One of my resolutions for the year is to make my husband feel more like the hero he is. One way that I’m going to do that is to speak his love language. Well, both of them actually. There are 5 love languages, according to Gary Chapman: Acts of service (mine) Gifts (mine) Time Touch […] Read more…
WFMW: Remove Grease from Clothing
So last summer I was shopping with my daughters. I had the umbrella stroller to help keep them contained. While shopping, I was hanging my purchases on the stroller handles. You can see where this is going, right? Well, I checked out in the midst of a meltdown and didn’t see this grease spot from […] Read more…
Christmas House Tour 2011
Well, I decided to share my house decor for the season and then my daughter promptly got sick. Here it is, warts and all. These are the seasonal blocks that I finally finished (after 3 years) thanks to a friend loaning me her Sizzix. They also say Happy Birthday, He Has Risen, Hugs & Kisses, […] Read more…