Research has found that most people's moral foundations are in place by age nine, and a person's spiritual beliefs are generally set by around 13. We have big work to do with our little ones. These early years are so important. As parents, we are the most important teachers our children ... Read More about 30 Ideas to Teach the Faith to Little Ones
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Late night photo roundup from a well-intentioned wife
Michael and I had the house unexpectedly to ourselves tonight when my parents decided to drive up to see my brother compete in a CrossFit tournament tomorrow. A night to ourselves...is kind of a big deal for us considering that we are living with my parents at the moment. I didn't want to waste it. ... Read More about Late night photo roundup from a well-intentioned wife
Homemade Advent wreath
I'm not usually a very crafty lady :), but this year I enjoyed using my good friend Lucy's idea for a homemade Advent wreath. All I did was trim some wayward branches from our Christmas tree, cut off excess stems and fashion in a circle with some copper wire. Then, I tied a purple ribbon around it ... Read More about Homemade Advent wreath
Why I’m thankful that mommas-of-many don’t have it all together either
When I lived in Houston years ago, I often carpooled to monthly Opus Dei Women's Evenings of Reflection with my friend Kathy, a mother of nine. I'll never forget one night when Kathy and I met in the church parking lot to head downtown. As I slid into Kathy's SUV--five minutes late--I chirped ... Read More about Why I’m thankful that mommas-of-many don’t have it all together either
Are you doing what {you think you’re} supposed to be doing?
For some reason, I've had the pleasure of running into a good number of readers and podcast/radio listeners lately around town. It's been unexpected, fun, and incredibly affirming that people are actually reading and listening to all of this! {Shout outs to Jenna, Katherine, Louise, Donna, ... Read More about Are you doing what {you think you’re} supposed to be doing?
A Coffee Talk for the Little Years
y. In general the first few years of marriage and motherhood, wherever you are, can be incredibly difficult. Many times, a cup of coffee and a good conversation with a Titus 2 mom friend has been much-needed encouragement. If you happen to be in desperate need of a coffee date like that, would ... Read More about A Coffee Talk for the Little Years
The family that hunts together…
My husband went on his first deer hunt in the fall of 2013 and shot not one but TWO deer (beginner's luck?!). Not only that, but his buck was the largest one shot that entire season. He came back from that trip hooked on hunting, go figure. A bunch of the guys at work started calling him ... Read More about The family that hunts together…
You’re not going to get a Christmas card from me…and I’m OK if you’re OK
You're not going to get a Christmas card from me this year. I hope you're OK with that. Because I am...finally. If you happen to stumble across this post and see our cute little family picture and think "why, what a nice and put-together person that Humble Handmaid is!", please allow me to admit ... Read More about You’re not going to get a Christmas card from me…and I’m OK if you’re OK