Category: Motherhood
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2020: Ending the Superficial Spiral
The start of a new year brings hope, faith, and lots of love for those in our lives. Some of us thrive on resolutions (I have never cared for resolutions), whether it be nutrition, dieting, fitness, a big house, a designer wardrobe, a better job, or more money. But after the year of 2020, do […]
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Dried Oranges and Homemade Citrus Cleaner
Growing up, our family did not decorate early for Christmas. Instead, we would use items from around the home or yard to keep the house alive, but in quiet preparation for the coming of Christ.
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My “Favorite Things” Small Business Gift List
As we approach the Holidays and many people are already shopping for Christmas, I want to share some of my favorite shops (especially small businesses – as I choose not to shop big box this year or in the future for presents). The Merry Bohemian – A lovely shop that sells hand-painted ornaments. These ornaments […]
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Book Review: Home in the Church by Jessica Ptomey
Do you know what warms my heart? What draws me in? A good book, but not just any good book – a book that embraces change. A book that shows a purpose, a struggle, but ultimately, a journey. This is exactly what Jessica Ptomey wrote about in her new book, Home in the Church: Living […]
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Ultimate Catholic Bundle Review!
Anyone who knows me well, knows that I love my Catholic Faith, an organized life, monthly planning, and simple living. The product I’m about to share with you has all of these components – it’s the Ultimate Catholic Bundle from IamHis365.com – “one-of-a-kind and traditionally Catholic”. I am oftentimes asked to review items, and I […]
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Summer Reminders
We need to stop looking too much into the future! This is not the time to wish our lives away.
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Home Life: Bread and Butter
There’s nothing like fresh bread baking in the oven, butter from the local farm, and quality time with one’s family. It may sound cliche, but these are the small things that bring a family together. It can almost be guaranteed that if you bake a loaf of bread, little feet will soon come scurrying down […]
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Book Review: Giving Thanks and Letting Go by Danielle Bean
If you are in need of support or moments to contemplate your vocation as a mother, this beautiful vocation given by God, please pick up Danielle Bean’s book: Giving Thanks and Letting Go – Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood.
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A Call to a Deeper Faith
Lent is one of those times of the year, when the days seem longer, the food options are less appealing, and the promise of spring and the Resurrection are so very close. How many times has a Lenten season passed without barely batting an eye. We may follow the observance of no meat on Fridays, […]
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Organized Simplicity
2020 has started out with a bang. There’s always something deafening about hitting a new decade. I’m not sure if it’s the realization that everything and everyone is aging (for the better) or that it’s another year of uncertainties. The past five years have taught me many valuable lessons, including having complete faith in God. […]
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The Importance of Family Time
As the cooler temperatures creep upon us, (what do I mean creep? It has been in the 70’s and 80’s for far too long in Wisconsin) it is that time of year when we all need to take a step back and examine more than just our life, but the lives of those around us. […]
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Motherhood Truths as School Begins
It took me awhile to write this post as I sit back and feel a bit sad that my children are returning to school. Yes, I am looking forward to that schedule, but I’m not going to pretend that our lives were chaotic with no schedule during summer. For everyone who knows me well, knows […]
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Motherhood is More than a Mirror Image
We all do it. We all stand in front of the mirror every morning, some mornings are less hectic than others. But we all stand in front of that mirror looking for the flaws, the pieces of us that only we can see. The pieces of don’t really make us into the person we are […]
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