Embracing a simple summer.....

"Mom....just ten more minutes to ride my bike"... "Maybe later". "How about you play barbies with me in the basement? "Maybe later". Maybe later....maybe later (sigh)......I can't tell you how often I've used this phrase with my two youngest. I'll tell...

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Bear with me......

My blog is undergoing some much needed "maintenance" to make it easier for you, the readers, to find posts and look over older posts. Please bear with me as little changes are being made. Thanks for your understanding and feel...

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Let's do some "appreciating"!!

When I used to teach, I loved to see all the different gift ideas that would flood my desk at the end of the year. Let's be honest...if you have NEVER been one to "do"teacher gifts...this is your year!! Teachers...

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When the house of cards fall....

To say that things have been difficult lately, would be an understandment. It's that time of the year....the homeschooling year is coming to a close and the "natives" are getting restless. One last three week stretch here of portfolios, testing,...

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Working Backwards......to get it done!

Have you ever found a system that works for you...and when you share it with someone else they LOVE it!!! Ok...well...hold your hats! First of all, I love my new Erin Condren planner that my sister in law purchased for...

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Let's start the celebrations...

It's here....Easter Sunday! I was awakened at 7:30 am by all five children singing " Alleluia...he is risen!" This picture makes my heart take flight! What an amazing ending......so much better than "happily ever after"! "Death where is your sting?...

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Embracing the empty tomb....

It's Holy Saturday, and as I sit here in the quiet, I'm embracing the tomb. The huge stone rolled in front of a tomb that holds my Savior. I'm drawn to the thoughts and feelings of those Apostles. "What just...

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Holy Thursday 2016: Lenten Tea

When I first started blogging, I was eager to share my ideas with other moms. I was eager to inspire other moms to get more involved and celebrate the liturgies of the Church in our homes. I love to celebrate...

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