We have gone through many Christmas’ with children…almost 15 to be exact! Christmas can be a stressful time of year, especially for mothers, when it comes to planning and buying gifts. As the years have past, my husband and I have changed our outlook on Christmas gifts and now that we limit our gifts, it’s important that what they get is good quality but also played with! That is why I am sharing with you…
Homeschooling is something that never, ever crossed my mind. I never had the desire to be a teacher nor did I think I would have to patience to be one. We are very blessed to live in a small community with a great public school that our kids have always done well in. So what changed? Read on to find out why this year we chose to homeschool. Why we chose to Homeschool A lot…
Lately, I’ve found myself longing for a deeper, more consistent and meaningful prayer life. It felt impossible with the hours available in the day and I found myself at the end of the day, disappointed that I hadn’t prayed like I’d hoped. Improving Personal Prayer Our gracious Lord understands our struggles. He sees us trying, He knows our hearts and desires and I believe he is content in knowing our intentions. But I don’t want…
In the past, I shared seven of my favorite saints for mothers, holy women who I look up to while I am on this path of motherhood. I think it is only fitting that I share 7 wonderful and holy men for the father’s in our lives to look up to and to strive towards. The man of the house plays a crucial roll in a happy home and these Catholic male saints are the…
I read a long post the other day written by a woman, shared and liked by women, all about how they view their bodies. It really struck me. This post went into details of body image anxiety, body changes they essentially hate themselves for, and how they can’t get past it. I read the post and comments and instantly felt sorrow for these woman. I didn’t feel sorrow because I can relate…of course I can!…
Allow me to share with you a rare glimpse into the heart of our home. An honest look into our imperfect kitchen. As you will seen in the image below, it’s anything but glamorous. This is where most of the action happens in our home because with six kids, someone is always eating. We bake, cook, talk and dance in this anything-but-glamorous kitchen. Recently, it’s been brought to my attention that maybe it would do…
Recently got the idea to create a small space for our younger children to pray throughout the day. They needed a comfortable space to just be with the Lord. So with that in mind, gathered a few things from around our home & created a kid’s prayer corner! Our playroom prayer corner turned out just perfect and our little ones love it! Playroom Prayer Corner for Kids When imaging this space for my children, I…
Shopping intentionally is really important to me, not only as a wife and mother, but as a devout Catholic woman and daughter to the King. Also, as a small business owner myself, I love supporting other small, Catholic owned businesses. With the overwhelm of holiday shopping, I decided I wanted to make intentional shopping easier for those looking to invest in small Catholic-owned businesses by sharing the Ultimate Advent Catholic Shopping Guide. Check it out!…
Confession is probably one of the first things people argue about when it comes to speaking out against the Catholic faith. Meaning, it’s probably one of the most misunderstood things about the Catholic faith. The beauty and power of reconciliation is lost on so many people because they are sticking to a secular mindset. They ask the question, “Why do I have to tell some priest my sins when I can just pray straight to…
Having a grateful heart opens your life up to many more blessings. Practicing gratitude is such a powerful way to grow closer to your loved ones and to grow closer to Christ. Not to mention, it’s the best way to becoming content with your life, and that is something that is lost today in the world of materialism. Showing gratitude in the everyday moments is a simple yet powerful skill. Here are some easy tips…
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