My mom has been asking all summer if I was going to host another book sale this year. A couple of my sisters, the twins, have been helping her clean out her attic this summer. The other night JoAnn dropped off a few books for me to sort through and list for...
It is already May 1st and time for another quarterly update here at Shower of Roses! I have quite a few changes this quarter.. Some of my sponsors have decided to take a break to welcome new babies, enjoy the summer months and family vacations, or focus on other...
While many from around the country participated in the March for Life, I spent the afternoon at home teaching my children about the culture of life and praying for the unborn.The Culture of Life Studies Program recently shared an awesome and FREE "Ladybug...
It was such a blessing for our two oldest boys to be able to attend Camp Saint Joseph again this year! The boys enjoyed spending the week with some of the awesome FSSP seminarians and priests (including their uncle, Captain's Godfather!), the friends they made...
When I first started the Auto-Immune Protocol (AIP) diet last March a friend encouraged me to reward myself in some way for every ten pounds lost... I loved the idea! In addition to the benefits that come from feeling better and reaching new goals, rewarding yourself...
Books, Bingo, Birthday Cake, and Birthday Gifts... That's how we celebrated Bud's 3rd birthday last December! The cake took the most time and effort to create, but it was so much fun to make and the birthday boy LOVED his cake! You can find the directions for creating...
Easter is only one month away and I've been rounding up gifts to fill our children's Easter Baskets! As I have shared before, I'm always collecting books to give our children on their birthdays, Easter, and Christmas. Some of the books I have purchased...
Outside my window…We always seem to have at least one gorgeous week in February, so we made sure to soak up the sunshine before the rain clouds came back."Come on, Mom! SLIDE!!!"I am thinking...It hasn't all been fun and sunshine this week... I've also been spending...
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}This gorgeous hand-embroidered scapular was tucked into the toe of my stocking this Christmas! Isn't it so pretty?!?Our oldest two daughters also found pretty...
I love giving our children at least one faith based gift on Christmas morning. Last Christmas Snuggles and Rose each received Prayer Pillowcases!The Prayer Pillowcases have held up well and my little ones are still using them every night!These would make great gifts...
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.
