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We’re hosting the “Lawn Chair Catechism” at CatholicMom.com on Wednesdays this summer, beginning on May 29. We’re using Forming Intentional Disciples, by Sherry Weddell, as the basis for our study. We have put together a discussion guide that includes both the executive summary of each chapter and discussion questions, and a two-page discussion question-only download. You can also share with your parish using this flyer or bulletin announcement. We’d love to … [Read more...]
-1- So, I have some awesomesauce guest posts coming your way in the next month. I am busy snuggling Samboni. I am going to try to say hello on Fridays with a little 7QT action. You're welcome. -2- So, who will be taking care of you this week? Ana will be talking about how a second child is like a chill pill. Mary will talk to you about how to get out of debt (and I promise, it is not boring in the very little least!) And, Marissa will give her thoughts on why birth stories are … [Read more...]
Ya'll know that sometimes bloggers need to get paid. Today I need to get paid. And, I thought this post was super appropriate given my current situation (I just pushed a baby out of me and all). So, give it a read if you would like, and if you would not like, then do not do so. The end. [Image License: Creative Commons. See image above.] When it comes to indulgence, everyone has their own weaknesses and interests. It’s suggested that you take pleasure in relishing things that make you … [Read more...]
I'll just start off by saying that these cookies do not contain breast milk so you can relax and enjoy this post now. Also, after writing this post I was amazed at how foggy my brain still is. Apologies, dear readers. So, you remember my doula, Vicki, right? She works with Trust Birth and Beyond, and she makes these amazing oatmeal chocolate chip lactation cookies. Now, I'm sure you could go online and find some kind of recipe for some kind of lactation cookie, but I want to know who has time … [Read more...]
Linking up with Hallie for 5 Favorites. Today? All lavender, all the time. Are your olfactory senses excited? They should be. Dr. Teal's Hallie mentioned this before, and I know I have too. But here I go again. Stop me. I dare you. Organic French Lavender Soap I got this at a little shop downtown by our house. Here's the website for those of you not cool enough to live by me. Lavender Jojoba Oil My momma bought this for me at the MI Lavender Festival last year. I keep it in my purse and … [Read more...]
Like I said, birth story coming. Indulge in a few more pictures of what we've been up to while my brain defogs. "For this child I have prayed and The Lord has granted what I have asked of him." Samuel 1:27 Follow me on Instagram (@callherhappy) if you just can't get enough of me. Mmm Hmm. … [Read more...]
Linking up with Jen just two short days after my newest love of my life arrived. Wanna know more? Birth story coming. But until then: -1- Samuel Joseph Hines 5/15/13 8lbs 7oz 19.5 in 3:25 pm -2- -3- -4- -5- Please Excuse the Bizarre Camera Work -6- -7- … [Read more...]
Well, if you're like us, you make a big list of names that you kind of like, and then you waffle about it for 40 weeks until they won't let you leave the hospital until you have a name. But, there are better ways. And, I got these little bits of wisdom from the only two men who will be in the room while I give birth this time: my husband, Mike, and my doctor. Head over to CatholicMom.com to hear my sage (yeah...) advice. … [Read more...]
Do you ever wonder what blogs other bloggers follow? Or is that just me? I'm always creepin' on what you're reading. And, I'm always adding and deleting blogs from my feed. Here's what's on my Bloglovin' right now (click to enlarge): … [Read more...]
Hopping on my very semi-trained journalism pony (not good enough for a horse yet) today to bring you a little PSA about an organization that I really love. This is for all you mom-folk out there. Happy Mother's Day. Two years ago for Mother’s Day, my husband scheduled a day of beauty for me: a massage, a mani-pedi, and a haircut. You see, I was pregnant with our daughter, and although she was still in the womb, I was the mother of a child, and that was worth celebrating. In fact, I joined … [Read more...]
Being Good Friday and all, a lot of Catholic mom bloggers are taking the Tridium off from blogging, so you're not going to see a … [Read More...]
I was all set to write a post about our Francis and talk about how lovely he is (isn't lovely the best word for him?). I was going … [Read More...]
Lately I feel like the biggest gap (of many that I am working on constantly because I am a saint on Earth, of course...) in my … [Read More...]
Pope Benedict XVI said, "Relativism, which considers all opinions true even if they are contradictory, is the greatest problem for … [Read More...]
I think all children grow up in a world very different than the one their parents grew up in. Ellen will never know the feeling … [Read More...]
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