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Nov 21, 2018
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Spiritual Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide: 35 Holy, but Trendy, Gifts to Give This Year (plus a Giveaway)!!

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In full disclosure, I received products in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  I love Christmas shopping and giving gifts that people truly love.

And, if I’m being honest, I like getting gifts too!

This year, let’s give presents that uplift the spirit and encourage faith in Our Lord.

We all know Christmas is Jesus’ birthday.  I love finding ideas that can incorporate His love for us into our modern lives.

There are so many businesses and artists out there that make gifts encouraging prayer, love of neighbor and hope!

Here are a few I am LOVING this year!

For teens and young adults:

  1. The Holy Spirit Chaplet Bracelet by Rakstar Designs*

This is so pretty and a nice change up from the Rosary bracelet (which I also love)!  Rakstar Designs is a shop with a whole variety of items.  The jewelry is beautiful.

I’m also loving their new mug that states “Morning Has Broken: Coffee will fix it”!  These products honor Our Lord and look cool doing so.

2. Temporary Tattoos from Just Love Prints.

My absolute favorite is the “Be Not Afraid” one written in St. John Paul II’s handwriting. Lindsey, the shop owner, also makes car magnets, stickers, phone cases and more.  You have got to check out her shop!

3. Add to the theme of being fearless, give this mini-tablet pouch gift set from DaySpring

Natural Life products are trendy and positive. This is my sister Veronica. She’s wearing a Natural Life Head Band and holding a Natural Life bag.

4. A “Happy Bag” from Natural Life

This company encourages being grateful, choosing joy and spreading hope and happiness!  Today we are well aware that anxiety and despair are often experienced by young people.  These kinds of gifts are one way to remind the receiver that they are loved after the holiday is over.

5. A Prayer Box

I love this  Warrior Not a Worrier Prayer box. Fits perfectly in a stocking and a trendy, stylish reminder to pray and give our worries to God!

6. Purple Sacred Heart Boho Bracelet

This unique and beautiful triple wrap bracelet features a button clasp with the Sacred Heart set into textured jeweler’s clay and sealed with resin. A mixture of purple Jasper gemstone beads and pale lavender glass beads are individually and securely hand knotted. The bracelet is designed to wrap three times around the wrist and is secured by looping the button through the knotted leather loop. The total length is 22″ and it can also be worn as a necklace. Perfect for a woman who wants to wear and share her faith in a beautiful way!

7. Fun Socks!

For those that still leave your shoes out the night before December 6th, St. Nick Socks are perfect!  For Christmas morning, St. Michael and St. Therese’ socks are perfect stocking stuffers and add on gifts 🙂 . Let’s be honest, who can’t use a new pair of socks?

For the guys:

8. A Stainless Steel St. Benedict (or Miraculous Medal) Money Clip by Relics by Rose

Stainless Steel Money Clip for men with a choice of Miraculous Medal or St. Benedict Cross medal. Each piece shows one side of the medal, set into blue or black jeweler’s clay and sealed with resin.

Put some money in it and that gift is a sure winner!

9. Chesterton Coaster Set

These handsome coasters feature a woodgrain pattern, simple imagery, and an awesome quote from GK Chesterton:

“In Catholicism, the pint, the pipe, and the Cross can all fit together.”
10. Drinking with St. Nick: Christmas Cocktails for Sinners and Saints
Hot gin toddies. Smoking rosemary old fashioneds. A “wet” Advent calendar. Now you can experience Christmas the way it was meant to be celebrated: with festive cocktails and a lively history of Saint Nicholas and other saints! Michael Foley, author of Drinking with the Saints, presents holiday drink recipes; beer, wine, and cider recommendations; and witty instruction on how to honor the saints in this exquisite gift book that will make your Christmas more spirited than ever before. 
Confession:  I love this book, so it’s not just for guys!
 
11. Catholic Beard Balm
12. St. Michael Socks from Sock Religious
13. The Little Catholic Box – Holiday Edition

Each box contains snacks and treats from five religious orders from all over the country. There is a large or small box to choose from.  Who doesn’t like a snack that taste heavenly???

14. A Rosary from corbands.com

Rugged Rosaries make the user aware that praying the Rosary is truly using a strong spiritual weapon.

 

Tween Girls

15. Catholic pin-back buttons from Annunciation Designs

16. Shine – 11 Piece Magnet Set from DaySpring

This magnet set includes the Fruit of the Holy Spirit and is perfect for her locker!

magnet set includes the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

17. Inspirational Pencils

Where was this “Pray, Hope and Don’t Worry” pencil for my math classes???  

18. Be Yourself: A Catholic Journal for Girls!

I’m happy to report this book, which I wrote, is a best seller!!!! You can also donate one so I can make sure more girls get these books for Christmas (donate here: Donate a Be Yourself Journal this Christmas!)

Here is a video review of the journal:Catholics Online Video Review on Facebook

Add an Illustrated Faith Journaling Kit and this Journal It Pen Pack from DaySpring to get them even more excited about their new journal!

19. A small scapular kit from SaongJai

This scapular kit includes two iron-on panel images of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4 wool woven cloth panels(not wool felt), brown and yellow thread, and two 18 inch strings for connecting the scapular together. This is the perfect kit for someone with limited sewing skills, beginners, or children. It gives the look of a hand embroidered scapular.

20. Lisieux Nail Polish

NAIL POLISH FOR YOUR SOUL AND A HOLY REMINDER YOU CAN TAKE ANYWHERE!
 

For Women

21. Young Living Essential Oils

My awesome friend, devout Catholic and foster mom Caitlyn Anderson from Catholics Online sells these products and was nice enough to send me some when I was recovering from my hospital stay this summer. I absolutely love thieves and that this company not only sells natural oils to soothe our bodies and minds, but they have make-up too 🙂 Plus, you could actually gift someone Frankincense and Myrrh which is awesome.

*The Come Holy Spirit  bracelet also features a diffuser bead and hand lettered pendant reading “come Holy Spirit.” Use any of your favorite scents to add a little extra something to your prayer experience.

22. and 23. Morning Has Broken Coffee Mug and a Stay Connected Journal

It does wonders to a woman’s day when she can have a cup of coffee with God 🙂

24. Gorgeous Rosary Wrap Bracelet

This unique Catholic bracelet features a button clasp with your choice of the Benedictine cross or Miraculous Medal set into textured jeweler’s clay and sealed with resin. A mixture of natural shell, gemstone beads and Czech glass beads are individually and securely hand knotted. There are 50 of the smaller beads and 4 of the larger round beads, making this bracelet suitable for tracking the prayers of the rosary. The bracelet is designed to wrap three times around the wrist and is secured by looping the button through the knotted leather loop. The total length is 22″. Perfect for a woman who wants to wear and share her faith in a beautiful way! Made by Relics by Rose

25. Anything from The Little Catholic Box

For children:

26. Louie the Lamb the Lil’ Prayer Buddy

This little guy and company has been on my list every year.  I gave one to my niece and my brother told me she absolutely loves it!  Santa is bringing one to our house this year!

27. Hair Bows 4 Life

Move over “JO-JO Bow”, there’s a Catholic Version and they are super stylish!

28. Bible Verse/Saint Quote Pencils

Boys and Girls will love these bold colored pencils that remind them to be strong, courageous and kind!

29 and 30 Saints and Bible Board Books


31. Shine Bright Felt Busy Book

This ‘Shine Bright’ felt busy book for babies will bring hours of enjoyment and keep little hands busy discovering interactive elements.  It is inspired by the biblical figures of Samuel and Esther—babies who were loved by God and grew up to be used by Him in amazing ways. A perfect gift for baby.

32. Fishing for Saints Card Game

Love this game – instead of saying, “go fish”, the rules say, “go pray”!

 

For Families:

This may not fit into a stocking, but I think it is gorgeous and an amazing idea:

33. and 34. The Complete Illuminated Rosary

You can purchase a hardback edition with all the Mysteries or purchase individual Mystery books.

35. Wine in a bag made by my awesome friend Jen at RoseSewsbyJennifer.  Not only does Jen sells awesome wine bags, tote bags, scarves, children’s clothing, aprons, tree skirts and more, but she is a devout Catholic who is constantly giving her time to love others in the pro-life world.

And of course – CHOCOLATE!!

Don’t forget the most heavenly chocolate out there is made by the very holy and sweet Trappistine Sisters in New England!

I would love if you shopped from this list and entered the giveaway!

One blessed person will win a huge prize which includes:

A prayer box from Natural Life

A Temporary Tattoo Kit from Just Love Prints

A Rugged Rosary

A Money Clip from Relics by Rose

A Louie the Lil Prayer Buddy

A signed copy of Drinking with Saint Nick

St. Michael Socks from Sock Religious

Inspirational Pencils from The Little Catholic Box

A Hair Bow from Hair Bows 4 Life

A Fishing with the Saints Card Game

An Illuminated Rosary Book

Essential Oil Lip Balm

A Chesterton Coaster Set

AND MORE!!!!a Rafflecopter giveaway


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  1. Jessica says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:15 am

    I’d love the Stay Connected journal.

  2. Mary Thissen says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:08 am

    I’d love Louie the Prayer Buddy for my Goddaughter!

  3. Gretchen says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:19 am

    So many fantastic ideas

  4. Jolene Sis says

    November 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    Thank you for the ideas!

  5. Amy Ferguson says

    November 21, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    I love these suggestions! Thank you!

  6. Margaret says

    November 21, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    Another great list of gifts. I love all the creative Catholic women on this list.

  7. Anita says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    I would love the socks! 🙂 HOW FUN! but the prayer buddy for my son 🙂

  8. Fouad says

    November 22, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    These are such cool products! I should get some of them for my relatives!

  9. Tanya says

    November 22, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    These are wonderful ideas. Thank you!

  10. Stefanie says

    November 24, 2018 at 5:58 pm

    How to pick?!! I’m interested in the illuminated rosary set of books. They look so pretty!

  11. Allison says

    November 26, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    So many amazing resources for my 4 little girls 🙂 Love this!!!

  12. Megan B says

    November 27, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Great ideas! May have to get socks for my goddaughter.

  13. Tanya says

    November 27, 2018 at 9:50 pm

    I would love the temporary tattoos. Shopping for my husband and children (and myself I guess too)

  14. Brigid says

    November 27, 2018 at 11:01 pm

    Love the Chesterton coasters! Looking for ideas for my hubby. 🙂

  15. Kathy says

    November 28, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Awesome! These would all make great gifts. Thanks for putting this together!

  16. Traci Sumner says

    November 29, 2018 at 9:47 am

    I need a journal for my tween. This has been a rough year for her.

  17. Giselle says

    November 29, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    I’m interested in the illuminated rosary set of books. thanks for ideas!!

  18. Angie says

    November 29, 2018 at 10:58 pm

    What a great list!!! Thanks for compiling it. If I had to pick for me, the sacred heart bracelet or maybe the St. Nick drink book but I have already clicked through some links for my godchildren. Thanks!

  19. Cara says

    November 30, 2018 at 4:21 am

    rugged rosaries and the coasters would be an excellent gift for my adult sons. 🙂

  20. Maja says

    November 30, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Great suggestions! The win would definitely took care of everybody on my giving list this Christmas!😉

  21. Adrian Rouleau says

    December 1, 2018 at 7:08 am

    I love the cord bands rosaries

  22. Susan McCormick says

    December 1, 2018 at 8:09 am

    I would love a prayer box for my father in law

  23. Lexie says

    December 4, 2018 at 9:40 am

    I love all these things!!! I’ll take em all 🙂

  24. Maria says

    December 4, 2018 at 10:46 am

    So many adorable gifts! I’d love the socks, rosary, and coasters for myself.

  25. Maria says

    December 4, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Great list! Thanks for the ideas!

  26. Leslie says

    December 4, 2018 at 11:49 am

    I want the Chesterton coasters. I am looking for things for my husband.

  27. Katie says

    December 4, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    I love the boho bracelet, so gorgeous!!!!

    • Amy says

      December 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

      I have my eye on that one too!

  28. Jen L says

    December 4, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    First time here and am in love with so many of your ideas!

    • Amy says

      December 5, 2018 at 6:34 am

      Thank you Jen!!!

  29. Stephanie Grant says

    December 4, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    I would like to find the Young Living Essential Oils in my stocking this year. I love these ideas and will be looking into picking some up for my kids.

  30. S Harris says

    December 4, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Love these ideas!

  31. Mandy says

    December 4, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    What great ideas!

  32. Nicole Estevez says

    December 5, 2018 at 2:17 am

    Thanks for these great ideas! I have a few people who are tough to shop for and this has given me some inspiration. 🙂

  33. Vox says

    December 5, 2018 at 6:50 am

    That rosary is extremely beautiful! 🌸 I think we had done this one year when our kids were small; we bought them tween Bibles and faith-based book marks. We also participated in a secret Santa gift exchange at church and did something similar. Great ideas. 😀

  34. Pam says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:01 am

    So many great ideas. I’m shopping for friends and of course, my kids.

  35. Ally says

    December 5, 2018 at 8:07 am

    I love the prayer bracelet and that beautiful wrap bracelet. A simple and beautiful way to remember the reason for the season! I was recently given a prayer bracelet and love it!

  36. Toni Sprouse says

    December 5, 2018 at 10:37 am

    What a great treasure of ideas!! If I had to choose, I really like the “Happy Bag” from Natural Life

  37. Lesly Figueroa says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    The socks are my favorite but all the prizes are amazing I hope I could win😊

  38. Katie says

    December 5, 2018 at 7:30 pm

    I love the all the bracelets. Shopping for ideas for my hubby

  39. Elisabeth says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    I love the money clips from Relics by Rose! Such a great idea for my husband!

  40. Elisabeth says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:17 pm

    I love the book ideas for my toddler!

  41. Cassandra D says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    The Bible Verse/Saint Quote Pencils for my cousin.

  42. Gian says

    December 5, 2018 at 11:56 pm

    I like the scapular kit so much!

  43. gebaeudereinigung doeninghaus ort says

    December 12, 2018 at 8:29 am

    NH

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Striving for Sainthood can be as simple as this… Striving for Sainthood can be as simple as this… 

This type of advice can be really helpful for all of us… especially for a young girl navigating middle school or her early teens.

This advice would have helped me.
Why?

Because it takes some pressure off the high expectations often felt by us as individuals.

It makes God’s will for us feel achievable and realistic.

It’s totally relevant to a student in junior high
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A prayer and the story behind the picture… Oh S A prayer and the story behind the picture…

Oh St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, 

I place in you all my interests and desires. Oh St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your divine son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord; 

so that having engaged here below your heavenly power I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers. 

Oh St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press him in my name and kiss his fine head for me, and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. 

St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us.
Amen.

My children had off from school on Friday. I had committed to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays from to 2 to 3 during Lent… so since they had off, they had to come with me.
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I hesitated to pull out my phone because I really try not to during Adoration.
But, the beauty of the moment struck me, and I had to capture it.
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Motherhood is hard. Parenting is difficult.
But I’m often reminded it’s like farming… and I’m planting seeds.

I just hope and pray I’m planting more good seeds then bad ones.

Thank goodness we can pray and ask for prayers from others!

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Don’t you love when a plan comes together for a Don’t you love when a plan comes together for a retreat and you see joyful faces! 

Listen, this is the best retreat hack for Catholic girls!
****The Be Yourself Journal Scrapbooking activity.****

Give each girl a Be Yourself Journal.
Explain how, “We are all called to holiness but we take different paths.” ~ Saint Katharine Drexel.

Have each girl pick out a Holy card and two Catholic stickers.

Put scrapbooking paper and Catholic washi-tape (thank you @thestumpofjesse ) on the tables and get them started with decorating the back of their journals.

As they work add more stickers and quote cards to their table.

Point out that they were all given the same set of instructions… yet each cover design is unique.

The same is true for their calling!
God has a unique mission for each individual.

He calls us to follow the Commandments, embrace His Word and trust the teachings of the Church…
same set of basic instructions, different yet BEAUTIFUL results when followed!
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Not sure what to do with all those prayer cards? Not sure what to do with all those prayer cards? 

Holy cards can be a fantastic prayer journal prompt. 

Copy the prayer off the back and glue the card to the page ;next to, underneath or above where you wrote the prayer).

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Getting ready for a Confirmation Retreat this week Getting ready for a Confirmation Retreat this weekend!

So excited to help these young Catholics see that each is called to holiness… but each mission is unique and unrepeatable!

Huge thank you to the women who donated journals for the retreat (11 donated!!!) and the women from my Bible study group who donated Holy cards!

If you would like to donate a Journal for one of the girls attending the retreat this weekend… send me a private message and I’ll explain how!

Holy cards are GREAT prayer journal prompts!

Which Holy card would you put in your prayer journal?
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Keep at it!!! Don’t give up and Don’t give in! Keep at it!!! Don’t give up and Don’t give in!!! “The world offers you comfort… but you were not made for comfort, you were made for GREATNESS!”
Pope Benedict XVI
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