I once prayed a St. Joseph novena for my husband. My intention was that he obtain a job that he loved. St. Joseph interceded, and the Lord gave my husband the career he always wanted. And as an added message of love, my husband developed a love of carpentry and woodworking. My husband, Matt, finds such peace in doing these projects that he never before attempted. I believe St. Joseph had a … [Read more...] about The “Prayer, Wine, Chocolate” Wine Rack {“How-to” Guide}
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Spring, Summer and Star Wars Sips
I love red wine . . . but when it's hot, my drinks get lighter! Here are some awesome cocktails I recommend for the warmer weather! Wines: Barefoot Refresh (Crisp White Spritzer) - this is perfect for sitting outside on a hot day. It really is refreshing! What You See is What You Get Rose - I love a Rose' Wine in the warmer weather - this one if fun and very affordable! A Rudi Wiest … [Read more...] about Spring, Summer and Star Wars Sips
Mother’s Day Gifts for Plant Killers
*Some links in this article are affiliate links. Shopping through them does not change prices for you, but allows me to earn a commission. Thank you for your support!* There's a phrase: "Go big or go home"! When it comes to Mother's Day, I think that is the perfect motto! Before I was a mom, my one friend would say, "I only care about two days - my birthday and Mother's Day." I didn't really … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day Gifts for Plant Killers
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
For years my husband and I longed to have children. When holidays came around, our desire for a family intensified. It didn't seem right for two adults to sit around dying Easter eggs. The absence of a child was, well . . .a downer. In our effort to keep our spirits high, my husband and I gave one another Easter baskets. And now, we have a child! And this year, finally . . . he's old enough to … [Read more...] about Prayer, Wine, Chocolate, Easter.
Men and Diabetics like Easter Baskets Too!
Like many Americans, my husband has diabetes. He has to give himself four needles a day and he only eats food that has sugar as a first ingredient when he is experiencing a "low". In my opinion, he is very compliant - but he is also a "foodie". Having this illness is a difficult cross for him to carry. My heart goes out to any one with the disease - or with a loved one who has it. Even though … [Read more...] about Men and Diabetics like Easter Baskets Too!
The Most Humble Chocolatiers
While taking a prayerful walk through the woods by the abbey, a nun hears a man crying for help. She listens again; makes sure she really heard a yell for help- and determines the exact location of the man that was screaming in distress. She hurried back to the abbey and called the police. That call saved the man's life. He had been trapped under a fallen tree. This article contains affiliate … [Read more...] about The Most Humble Chocolatiers
