Month: June 2010

Ribbon Jello

Photo by RVWithTito This is my favorite summer BBQ or Potluck dessert recipe.  Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 small boxes of Jello (red, yellow, green and orange) 2 c. milk 1 c. sugar 1 pt. sour cream 2 tsp. vanilla 2 pk. unflavored gelatin (Knox) 1/2 c. cold water Directions: Dissolve Knox in 1/2 c. cold water. […] Read more…

Check Out My Stumble Account!

I’ve been moving all my starred Google Reader posts to Stumble Upon so I can share all the yummy recipes I find with my friends. Interesting in finding some yummy new recipes?   Check out my Stumble Feed:  http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/HappyLHomemaker/ I also have miscellaneous Catholic articles and homeschool & preschool activities saved there as well. Enjoy! Read more…

Book Review – Scars & Stillettos

Scars and Stilettos is a story about how one woman’s fear of abandonment lead to an abusive and cruel relationship, drowning in debt, controlled by a man who openly sleeps around and finds herself thinking about exotic dancing as a way to survive.   Harmony paints a vivid picture of her early life — a broken […] Read more…

101 in 1001 Update

I meant to post this while I was away on vacation, but well, let’s just say I actually *gasp* enjoyed my vacation! Here was my original 101 in 1001 list at the beginning of Advent (about 6 months ago): Spiritual 1. Do a morning offering daily.  – doing poorly 2. Read the readings daily.   – […] Read more…

HSBA Swap – Apr/May

I love participating in the Homeschool Post Swap!   Thank you to the lovely Tracy for sending me such a great care package.   I got all the great stuff pictured above: scrapbooking goodies Mentos Gum (yummy!) small photo album pad of paper & pen post-it’s HANDMADE cards! and last but not least — the Couponizer!   […] Read more…

June 2010 Prayer Intentions

Respect for Human Life General: That every national and transnational institution may strive to guarantee respect for human life from conception to natural death. The Churches in Asia Missionary: That the Churches in Asia, which constitute a “little flock” among non-Christian populations, may know how to communicate the Gospel and give joyful witness to their […] Read more…