Disclaimer: We received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. In our homeschool, we use the Faith & Life series for our Catholic catechesis. The ever dutiful newbie Homeschooler, I bought everything–the student text, the activity book and the giant teacher’s manual. Religion took nearly as long […] Read more…
3 Date Ideas for Busy Parents – June 2014: Summer Solstice {Serve Your Spouse Saturday #26}
In our part of the country, winter is fierce. In the last 12 months, there were 8 where it snowed. And last winter was particularly cold, barely above freezing. All that spells Vitamin D deficiency. You can imagine why our family loves the summer solstice so much. The theme for date nights for busy parents […] Read more…
Keep Your Kids in the Word This Summer {Odyssey Adventure Club}
Disclaimer: I am on the Launch Team for the Odyssey Adventure Club and share these posts as a part of compensated campaign. Are you in search of a way to keep your kids immersed in the word this summer? Looking for something safe they can do during down time or rainy days? Check out […] Read more…
IPSY Glam Bag Reveal – June 2014 {Beauty for Busy Moms}
So as I was wondering what I was going to write about today, my first Ipsy Glam Bag arrived in the mail. What perfect timing! I decided to do something different and do a video of the reveal for my June 2014 ipsy glam bag, Pretty in Paradise. To find out more about Ipsy or […] Read more…
Simplify Your Home – Guest Room
Even the most hermit among us has need of guest accommodations occasionally. If you are lucky enough to have a dedicated guest room (or even if you don’t) here are a few tips for having what you need to be able to open your home to others. A “Bed” We are lucky enough to have […] Read more…
History, Catholicism, and Character Wrapped Up in One Short Read — A Titanic Hero {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links — thanks for your support! Around Christmas last year, I was emailed by a young author & entrepreneur who inquired about the possibility of reviewing her book, A Titanic Hero. Cady Crosby’s book about Fr. Thomas […] Read more…
3 Easy Father’s Day Crafts
***This post originally appeared in the Summer 2014 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.*** If you are looking for some quick and easy crafts for Father’s Day, here are 3 simple projects for kids of all ages & abilities. For the Littles: Fishing You a Happy Father’s Day Card […] Read more…
My Pigeon Heart {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review. Around Christmas, we received a request to review My Pigeon Heart, a children’s book by Denise Sleete about Jesus & Mary. Intended for children ages 4-12, this story presents a story of Jesus’s love for all […] Read more…
Finding Spiritual Whitespace {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. One of my friends jokes that she’s a golf widow in summer because her hubs manages a golf course. When things are busy at our business, I’m a business widow :). And since business has picked up in […] Read more…
Peter Rabbit Books from Kinder Cottage {Schoolhouse Review Crew}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of these books in exchange for an honest review. My kids love books of all kinds. I think they know the regular USPS & UPS folks by name. When the our package from Kinder Cottage Publishing appeared and they realized it was for them, they tore it open and retreated […] Read more…