Recently, I was asked about our Lenten practices for a blog article on a Catholic website. It occurred to me that even though I am a total book nerd (it’s my THING), I’ve never shared my thoughts on reading during Lent. As far as I’m concerned every new season is an occasion to read. Lent […] Read more…
A Short Guide to Praying As a Family {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Have you made a resolution to live out your faith more this year? Or are you wondering how to live a […] Read more…
Better Than Before {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review. As usual, all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. The last year has been a year of change. I pretty much quit the rat race. I quit working and for the most part, quit blogging as a job. Instead, […] Read more…
Top 5 from 2015 (and a 2016 Sneak Peek!)
One of my favorite things to do, is to look back at my most popular posts of the year. It’s interesting to find what kinds of topics people are most interested in reading about. Top 5 From 2015 If you are new to Happy Little Homemaker, here are the top 5 posts from 2015. This […] Read more…
Advent & Christmas Traditions, Tips, and Books
Yes, it’s a bit early to be wishing you a Merry Christmas, but I’ve decided to take the month of December off from blogging this year. I am going to enjoy my family and savor the preparation for Christmas this year and I hope you can do the same! If you are looking for some […] Read more…
Giving Thanks for Holiday Traditions {Tommy Mommy Review & Giveaway}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As always all opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you; thank you for your support! Tommy Mommy sent us two books this month — The Parable Treasury (there is still time to […] Read more…
Pointing to Christ with the Seasons {Tommy Mommy Review & Giveaway!}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As always all opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you; thank you for your support! At my house, we are voracious readers. People who visit our house for the first time almost […] Read more…
Saint Picture Book Club 2014-2015 Wrap Up
Can you believe it has been a year since I started the Saint Picture Book Club? I really enjoyed discovering new Catholic picture books and I hope you found a few gems, for your family, too! In case you missed them or would like to plan ahead for next year, here are the Saint Picture […] Read more…
Books, Food & Fun for All Saints Day {Saint Picture Book Club}
All Saints Day is almost here and I’m excited to have so. many. good Saint stories to read to my children! I almost wish it fell during the week because I would be much more likely to get some special things done. Favorite Saint Stories for All Saints Day For littlest saints in the making, […] Read more…
Promoting Character With Good Stories {Tommy Mommy Review & Giveaway}
Disclaimer: This book was received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links; thank you for your support! We are a read-aloud kind of a family. I’m not the mom who will get down on the floor and play dolls or tea party but I am a reader. I […] Read more…