When sweet Eliana from ShineOnMe Safety Reflectors asked if we'd like to try out their product... I said "Sure!" because how cute are they? (The answer to that is "Very cute.") Cate, a high school sophomore, quickly claimed this fun fox reflector: Whereas Rolo the Guinea … [Read more...]
My Mom, my Sisters, and the Brothers Karamazov
A Reflection on Death and Dying I'm just going to cut to the chase here: I finally finished The Brothers Karamazov! In record time, only four short months! Okay, I'll stop gloating now. My husband asked me how it went. "Did you enjoy it or did you basically just slog your way through it?" "Both," was my answer. "I loved it and … [Read more...]
Habits, Hope and Classroom Help: Part II
Or: How to Choose When You Feel Buried Prologue: I had the best of intentions for this 3-part series, as in, posting more frequently than every three weeks! Hopefully you'll forgive me after reading this post, and understand that while I really love to blog, sometimes I must choose other things. Because... "How to Choose" is a big theme … [Read more...]
Habits, Hope and Classroom Help: My 3-Part Guide to Back-to-School Planning
Part I: Pam Barnhill’s Morning Basket and Plan Your Year Resources I've heard it said (and I agree) that the month of August is like one long Sunday night. So much to do to get ready for September! So much bittersweet satisfaction in that last little bit of freedom. That said... I've been hitting the planners pretty hard in preparation for … [Read more...]
On Finding and Facing the Lies in our Life
In other words: This isn't the post I was planning to write. I have all sorts of resources that I want to share, most of which I discussed in yesterday's post, but then YESTERDAY unfolded and my focus shifted. I didn't expect the day to wear me out as it did, and I certainly didn't expect to nearly hit a woman and her children with our … [Read more...]
On the Feast of her Queenship: a Habits Overhaul
I have had a perfectly wonderful 3-week break from blogging. I do not say "a perfectly peaceful" 3-week break, because our family room still looks like this: And I still have a 3-year-old whose idea of fun is this: And finally, I need to add to all the above the fact that our washing machine has been broken for the past month and … [Read more...]
Your New Must-Read! Family Foundations Magazine
(And it's not just because I have a sexy byline in this issue... ;-) ) Guys, I finally figured out to post a PDF on my blog, so here you go: the latest issue of Family Foundations! (Roll your mouse over the image and you'll see a tool bar with options come up at the bottom.) Isn't it a gorgeous magazine?! They've … [Read more...]
A Polish Ode to My Friend Tina
Reflections of an Overthinker on Love, Hope & World Youth Day in Krakow... ...with Just a Touch of Envy to Keep Things Real “Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly.” ― St. Francis de Sales First off, I blame this post on my son and St. Martha. This is why. We were driving along on … [Read more...]
Jack Nicklaus Ice Cream: a Review AND Giveaway
~ This post is dedicated to sweet Colleen, to Wayne and to their Family ~ Live well, laugh often, love much. ~ Updated at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday: We have a winner! Deb C., (Commenter Number 24), I will be in touch about sending you your gift card and coupons. Congratulations, and thank you everyone for participating! First of … [Read more...]
My #StreamTeam Review for the Month of June
Alternately Titled: How to Survive in Trying Times Yes, I'm a month behind (AGAIN) in posting my Netflix #StreamTeam review. Why? Because I have a love/hate relationship with my Netflix app and I'm either all-in or avoiding movies, depending on the day...my mood...and recent acts of senseless violence. In other words, I overthink … [Read more...]
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