This month I received two selections from the Chicken Soup for the Soul folks. I suspect it’s because I didn’t follow directions and chose to give my copy of last month’s book to one of you lovely folks :). The first book I received was a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for […] Read more…
Hang Your Stockings on the Feast of St. Nicholas {Catholic Mothers Online}
I recently wrote an article about hanging stockings on the Feast of St. Nicholas @ Catholic Mothers Online. Last year, I felt that it was important for our family to be a little more authentic in how we celebrate the Christmas season. Because I feel that baby steps are important, we started with the Feast […] Read more…
Advent Planning Page {Printable}
I tried to create an advent calendar of things to do, but found that I wanted to me a little more flexible. Instead, I created a list of possibilities that I will fit in where I can. Advent Plan Page I also have a Christmas Movie, Music, Book planner page on my other site, if […] Read more…
Christmas Book, Movie, Music Planning Page {Printable}
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I created this Christmas Book, movie and music planner to help make sure we hit all our favorites through the Christmas Season. Christmas Plan Page If you celebrate Advent, I […] Read more…
5 Ways to Serve Others Through Laundry {Catholic Mom}
I really need to share these earlier. Catholics (and all Christians) frequently hear the admonition to pray without ceasing. To many it just feels like another impossible task to add to the never ending list of things to do. Many work and work and just tread water, if that. Like laundry. Everyone does laundry every […] Read more…
10 Free Items at VistaPrint — and Gift Idea {Deal of the Day – 11.21.11}
This was originally posted on another blog of mine (Happy Homemaker Reviews). I consolidated them to continue to simplify my life. – Jen (04.2012) *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Right now, you can get 10 free personalized items from VistaPrint! Free items include: Flat and Folded Holiday Cards Wall and Desk Photo Calendars Holiday Postcards Totes Holiday Labels Mugs […] Read more…
Yelling: The Cause, The Casualty, The Cure {Gabby Mom Review}
You would think that wearing skirts and dresses would make me more demure and feminine. Well, I would anyway. And I’d be dead wrong. Dresses do not stop me from losing my temper and yelling at my “exactly-like-her-headstrong-mother” daughter. Did you get all that? And not only are my 3 year old and I throwing […] Read more…
The Printable Homeschool Planner {Review}
This year, I had the opportunity to review The Printable Homeschool Planner. Since this is my first year of honest to goodness homeschooling, I wanted to use it for a while before writing this review. The Printable Homeschool Planner is a set of printable forms to help you keep track of your homeschool life. It […] Read more…
Fun Printables at Happy Homemaker Reviews
So I’ve been sharing some fun & useful printables on my other site, Happy Homemaker Reviews. Last month I shared Halloween Costume Records, Birthday Party Theme Records, a Menu Planner and other great household notebook printable forms. Go check it out! Jen S. Read more…
A Lasting Impression {Book Review}
Ms. Claire Laurent is a talented artist who works in the family forgery business. After the family gallery is ransacked and her father is severely injured, they send her away to escape the thieves. The address she goes to is yet another forger who counts on using her abilities. Tired of the family business, she […] Read more…