In last month’s Catholic Christmas Countdown post, I suggested that you start thinking of what you were going to buy or make as Christmas gifts. I even suggested that you start purchasing now, if you haven’t already. After you have your gift list, projects, supplies and other brainstorming done you need a place to […] Read more…
To-Do: Do Something Better for Him {Serve Your Spouse Saturday #13}
One of the things that I like to do for my husband, is to do something that really bugs him just a little better than normal. My husband, for instance, really likes the kitchen to be CLEAN. Like house showing clean — nothing on counters, all wiped and sparkling with not a dish or pan […] Read more…
Curriculum that DIDN’T Work For Us (Preschool)
Sigh. Just writing the title of this post annoys me. I bought these perfectly nice pieces of curriculum and they just didn’t work for us. It totally irks me that I spent the money on things we didn’t use, but at least I’m not alone :). CHC – Who Am I? levels A & B. […] Read more…
{CLOSED – Blogoversary 2012} The Husband Project Giveaway
A few weeks ago, I just ended a 5-day teaser series of The Husband Project: 21 Days of Loving Your Man–on Purpose and with a Plan. Kathi Lipp mailed me an extra copy of this book and I’m going to give it away as the final giveaway for my Blogoversary. To enter, use the rafflecopter […] Read more…
{CLOSED – Blogoversary 2012} Simply Summer Review & Giveaway
August is the greatest month for produce in Michigan. Our CSA box is starting to fill up with a variety of summer produce — potatoes, beets, tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic and a bunch of veggies that I haven’t got the slightest clue what to do with :). Luckily, I was blessed to be able to […] Read more…
Lethal Legacy {Book Review}
I love it when I find a mystery with intrigue, suspense and all the good things that go into a good suspense novel, without all the things that are so prevalent in mainstream novels. And when it includes a little romance buy a REAL MAN? Count me in! Previously, I had reviewed the first two […] Read more…
{CLOSED – Blogoversary 2012} Smart Sweets E-book Giveaway (or other KS e-book of your choice) — Ends 8/15/12
Last week, I had a fabulous time visiting family in my hometown and I also managed to spend a little time hanging out with Katie of Kitchen Stewardship. We’ve known each other since Kindergarten and our birthday’s are a day apart. Mine is today and always falls right during blogoversary week. Katie was such […] Read more…
Top 10 – July 2012
Wow! Last month was a record month–double what it was this time last year! I’m so grateful to my top referrers last month for helping to make it possible: Facebook Pinterest Kingdom First Mom Catholic Bloggers Network Twitter Passionate and Creative Homemaking Cajun Joie de Vie Homemakers Challenge Modern Alternative Mama Equipping Catholic […] Read more…
{CLOSED – Blogoversary 2012} 20 Minute Meals Giveaway — Ends 8/14/12
In June, I did a full review of 20 Minute Meals: Giving Weary Chefs GRACE While Keeping Families Healthy. I’m so excited that she has agreed to give a copy away for my blogoversary! Here is what I had to say about it: None of the recipes in 20 Minute Meals have crazy fancy […] Read more…
Curriculum 2012-2013: Kindergarten
This is the third attempt at homeschooling but since she is more than ready to handle all aspects of Kindergarten work, we are actually putting in the time and doing the work. Bible Each morning we read our devotion for the day from Blessings Every Day: 365 Simple Devotions for the Very Young and read […] Read more…