Last year I came across the practice of choosing a word to be a "theme" for the year. It was the first I had heard of this idea . . . and this year, I'm jumping on the bandwagon. I'm choosing a word . . . and hoping that it brings me success, productivity and helps me be a better version of myself. The word I am choosing is . . Plan. However, one of the first quotes that came to mind when I … [Read more...] about This Year, I’m Planning on Making God Laugh!
Catholic Influencers
Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
On Christmas Eve, our pastor, Father Connors, encouraged us to "open the gifts our faith gives us"! I loved his homily. Father Connors had all of us envision children running to the gifts under the tree Christmas morning . . . then just standing there, looking at them, but not opening them. He said, "that would never happen!!!" We all couldn't help but imagine what really happens - lots of … [Read more...] about Five Presents You Can Open in His Presence
The Shepherd on the Search {Review & Giveaway!}
Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior … [Read more...] about The Shepherd on the Search {Review & Giveaway!}
Five Ways to Embrace the Merry Over the Madness
In full disclosure, I am so excited to partner with Shutterfly! As a long time customer, I am very happy to be chosen to share their amazing products with you. I was invited to make our Christmas cards with their company and provided a credit to purchase the finished product in exchange for my honest review. What's on your list this month? Get the tree, go see lights, decorate (both inside and … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Embrace the Merry Over the Madness
From Inspiration to Education: Blog Spotlight, Volume 2
When I became a blogger, I entered what felt like a whole new dimension of our world. There are so many wise, fun and awesome writers out there that offer everything from free inspirational coloring pages for adults and children; crafts, recipes and product reviews to teaching/parenting tips and family trip giveaways! These bloggers that I am featuring in this post do all of those things! Check … [Read more...] about From Inspiration to Education: Blog Spotlight, Volume 2
Writers I Have Come To Know, Admire and Respect: Blog Spotlight Series; Part 1
About a year and a half ago I really knew nothing about blogging. A friend of mine suggested I look into it . . . and I shrugged it off. Then a few months later I bought an e-book and started talking to other bloggers. My interest was sparked, and it has opened up a whole knew world for me! I truly believe in the saying (attributed to Saint Catherine of Siena): "Be who God meant you to be and … [Read more...] about Writers I Have Come To Know, Admire and Respect: Blog Spotlight Series; Part 1
