One of our local grocery stores (not one I usually frequent) has sadly gone out of business. All last week they were selling their entire stock for 30% off. Not too bad, but since their prices were usually high to begin with, I can’t say I was overly enthused with the “bargains.” Until this weekend. … [Read more…]
As you may remember, I try to ask the Lord to give me a word or a phrase that He wants me to hear at every Mass (thanks to Michael Dubriel, who suggested it in his book the How-To Book of the Mass. Please order a copy to help out his family!) This past Sunday, … [Read more…]
Christopher finished his MCP Phonics A book! Good job, dude! Action shots. Whoo hoo! Look at Thomas and Reilly studying away! More studying! What a whirlwind of activity!(and WHEN am I ever going to remember to get a new frame for that poster? Good grief…) Of course, the little ones want to homeschool as well… … [Read more…]
In a conversation with Christopher this evening… C: Are you ever going to have any more babies? Me: Well honey, that’s something that Jesus is going to have to decide. C: I’m not sure I want to have any more. Me: Really? Why? C: Well, I love my brothers and sisters and everything… and I’m … [Read more…]
Ever since I first ran across a recipe for homemade laundry detergent, I have been eager to try it. After all, homemade usually beats store-bought in so many different arenas, so perhaps this would be yet another example. However, I was frustrated early on because I couldn’t get the main ingredient ANYWHERE around here: Fels … [Read more…]
…that brings everything into perspective. I was going to write a tongue-in-cheek “oh woe is me” sort of posting, highlighting our month of illnesses which culminated in me being diagnosed with a kidney infection, mastitis, and sepsis (yes, all at the same time… long story, but I’m fine now) and the two little ones coming down … [Read more…]
Her husband, Michael Dubriel, passed away yesterday. I had the privilege of meeting both Amy and her husband at the Catholic blogger’s conference in Atlanta last year. I was able to thank Michael for writing the book The How To Book of the Mass, telling him how much it meant to my Bible study group. … [Read more…]
This is a question to any and all homeschooling moms reading this: How often, and how in-depth, do you plan your homeschooling lessons? I ask this as I am just finishing up my normal Sunday night routine: that is, I grab a hot cup of tea, and get out the MODG syllabus for 5th, 4th, … [Read more…]
** It was Charlotte from Waltzing Matilda who wrote a wonderful review of this movie! Thank you, Charlotte! ** I’m starting to get a bit worried… in less than one month I’ve had three different infections, and two different rounds of fever/chills. Please pray for me! In the meantime, what better way to sweat out … [Read more…]
**UPDATE**I have been told several times now to tell everyone this… Do NOT be put off by the length of this movie (16 min)! It is worth your time to watch this!Many thanks to Julie D. from Happy Catholic for this great short film entitled VALIDATION. Does it not make you want to run out … [Read more…]