Walking onto the beach the first day of vacation, I sneezed. I don't remember if my husband said God Bless you, but I do remember that he looked at my son and said, "Mommy's allergic to vacation - there are no lists." *this article contains affiliate links, your purchases help me to continue writing - thank you! I cracked up. You know how when jokes are based on truth, they really are funny? … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why It’s Okay for Mommy to Color
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The Perfect Plan for Prayer, Service and Family
In full disclosure, I was given a copy of Mission: Christian: A Journal for Young Catholics on a Mission and Living Sparks of God: Stories of Saints for Young Catholics to Color to write a review for both products. This article contains affiliate links. This review took place this summer - but the Lent Journals are now available! Click here to check them out: Mission: Christian Lent 2017 I was … [Read more...] about The Perfect Plan for Prayer, Service and Family
Going Back In Time: Being a Kid with Our Kid
This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase from clicking, I get a small percentage, but the price for you is the same if you went to amazon a different way. Thank you for your support! "Put that back" . . . I said it last night at Kohl's and I am saying it more and more as my son and I go into stores. This time it was a Clifford stuffed animal. I couldn't keep the smile in my heart … [Read more...] about Going Back In Time: Being a Kid with Our Kid
How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
This article contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! Time to relax and just be is something I love and need to plan. I am always thinking about what needs to get done, and relaxing is difficult for me. But, when I plan it, I enjoy it. I know ahead of time that I need to get things done before what I have scheduled, and that I need to rest to recharge my batteries. My … [Read more...] about How to Host a ‘Sip and Script’ Party: Prayer Journaling with Friends
5 Lessons I Learned from The Daughter of a Saint
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. "Get ice cream from the ice cream truck, buy ice cream cones and pray your rosaries." This was my son's advice to me when I asked him what I should ask Saint Gianna's daughter if I got the chance to talk with her. If you are unfamiliar with Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, she was a wife, mother and physician. She … [Read more...] about 5 Lessons I Learned from The Daughter of a Saint
7 Reasons Why Peddlers’ Village is the Perfect Romantic Getaway
My husband Matt and I were given a complimentary dinner at Earl's and one night stay at the Golden Plough Inn. All opinions are my own. Matt and I wanted to do something special for our 10 year wedding anniversary. Since we have a young child and a limited budget; we did not want to travel far. When I started to think about where we could celebrate, I immediately thought of Peddlers' … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Why Peddlers’ Village is the Perfect Romantic Getaway