"Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward and learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude." ~ St. John Chrysostom It may not be nearly as frequent as we would prefer, but we are so very grateful that we are...
Life Is Precious {Sponsored Review & Giveaway}
Earlier this year I was sent a review copy of the brand new Life Is Precious Culture of Life Unit Study for Elementary Students from American Life League!"Life Is Precious is a resource for parents and their children and illustrates the basic facts of human...
Happy Birthday, Blessed Mother!
Today, in addition to beginning our new school year, we also celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary!This year I baked a simple lemon cake in my Marian Fleur De Lis Bundt Pan, dusted it with powdered sugar, and topped it with our...
End-of-Summer Daybook
Outside my window…Sean and our oldest two boys were able to go and watch David (my youngest brother and Godson) compete in the Men's Semifinals (top 4!) at the 86th Annual Southern Oregon Golf Championships this weekend! One of my other brothers, Kevin, has played in...
Little Flowers Girls’ Club :: Wreath I Crafting Pages
All of the revised and updated Little Flowers Girls' Club Crafting Pages are finally completed and ready for download over at Behold Publications! It's hard to believe that it has been seven years since I first started creating these supplemental pages for my own...
Little Flowers Girls’ Club :: Wreath II Crafting Pages
On Tuesday night I stayed up extra late and, with a little help from my husband (thank you, Sean!), I was able to finish the last of the sample pages for my updated Little Flowers Girls' Club Crafting Pages! I sent all the final documents over to Behold Publication on...
Little Flowers Girls’ Club :: Wreath III Crafting Pages
This year I have been working on updating all my original Little Flowers Girls' Club Notebook Pages and creating pages for the new Wreath IV!The Wreath III Crafting Pages are finally completed and available for download over at Behold Publications! They are only $3.00...
New Additions to Our September Book Basket
September has arrived! Our new school year is about to begin and it is time for me to refill our monthly book basket. We have a couple new additions to share with you all this month, including a link to a free audio download!+ + +Regina Martryum Productions, one of my...
The Autoimmune Protocol :: Seven Snacks That Helped Me Survive the AIP Diet
Last week I posted about The Autoimmune Protocol :: My Journey Towards Better Health & Weight Loss with the AIP Diet. Thank you all for the encouraging comments and support! For the most part my daily diet consists of pastured meats, bone broth, fresh vegetables...
Little Flowers Girls’ Club :: Wreath IV Crafting Pages
I finished updating all my original Little Flowers Girls' Club Notebook Pages and creating pages for the new Wreath IV! This week I'm spending all my free time crafting the new sample pages...The Wreath IV Crafting Pages are finally completed and available...
Prayer of Mothers
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.