Category: Motherhood
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10 Simple Advent Traditions
10 Advent Traditions Read one chapter from the Book of St. Luke everyday beginning December 1st. There are 24 books, so you will finish it all by Christmas. Create an Advent decoration (whether the Advent wreath, daily lighting of small votive candles, or the Paradeisl) to assist in your daily observance of this beautiful season […]
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Grow Your Own Food: A Thanksgiving Breakdown
I’ve received some questions asking what I purchase for our Thanksgiving meal opposed to what I don’t need to purchase because we grow a lot of our food. I’m breaking it down for you all – homegrown foods versus what is purchased either from a store or from a local farmer. Homegrown Items Sweet Potatoes […]
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Einkorn French Bread
Here is my favorite Einkorn French Bread recipe. It is adapted from a recipe at Einkorn.com I have switched a few amounts of ingredients and rising times, but for the most part the recipe is a basic einkorn French Bread. Our family loves Einkorn flour, not only because of its taste, but it is an […]
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The Home is More than a House and the Implications of Social Media
We all had a break on social media, thanks to the Facebook and Instagram shutdown. We can make assumptions on the cause or causes of that distraction, but that “distraction” made me think more about the implications of social media. As a tool, social media has great opportunities for many of us to expand our […]
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Baked Breakfast Oats Recipe
This is a family favorite – baked oats. It’s a different take on oatmeal, but the kids find this more interesting than just a bowl of oatmeal. The great part is that ingredients can easily be added to this recipe to spice it up. I originally found a recipe on The Quick Journey and I’m […]
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Peach Cobbler Gluten Free
It took a few trials, but I created a gluten-free peach cobbler that my family loves – and believe me, my children have high expectations when it comes to desserts. As we honor our fallen veterans and welcome summer with Memorial Day Weekend, here is a delicious peach cobbler that family and friends will love. […]
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Book Review: Our Not-Quite-Holy Family
I’m always in the mood for a good parenting book, but if there’s one with a little wit and a lot of common-sense, that’s even better. I just finished a book that touches on an array of topics related to marriage, family life and children. Our Not-Quite-Holy Family: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parents is […]
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Resurrection “Tomb” Rolls
Here’s an easy way to celebrate Holy Saturday. This is our family’s annual tradition and a bit of a treat after a long Lent. I make these on Good Friday and then refrigerate them. We bake them for a dessert on Holy Saturday. You can either make a basic dough recipe (here’s one I use […]
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Small Successes of 2020 – “What the 2020?!?”
It has been a year! A year since the shutdowns of 2020 and I am grateful. Interesting combo, right? Well, I didn’t realize how grateful I was for the past year, until I read a blog post by a person who wrote their “2020 Eulogy”. At first it was entertaining, then I realized how sad […]
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Easy “Crustless” Pie Recipe
This is one of my favorite “easy” dessert recipes and it can be made with any type of pie fruit – apples, peaches, berries, etc. Once you make this dessert, it will become a staple in your home – we rarely have any leftovers! Easy Crustless Pie Recipe 4 c. sliced apples (or any pie […]
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Gather Together: Recipes and Reflections
I have a soft spot for entertaining and cooking. The book Gather Together: Recipes and Reflections to Inspire Faith and Friendship Around the Table, written by Catherine Fowler Sample, brings together my two loves in one space. Each chapter focuses on a different theme, whether it be “Pioneering”, “A Time to Gather”, “A Time for […]
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Make Elderberry Syrup at Home
It has been known for centuries that Elderberry Syrup is a beneficial flu and cold remedy (an immune booster), but it wasn’t until I did more research that I realized it truly is a marvelous berry! Not only does it boost your immune system with Vitamins and Minerals, it can also reduce flu or cold […]
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Living Small and Budgeting
Many of us have felt this shift, or more so a call – a voice calling us that there’s more to everyday life. No, not more material items or more “experiences” and vacations, but more to life than what our modern world provides. 2020 brought many difficult times, but the blessings are more numeral than […]
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