I don't know if it's the oppressive Florida heat, the exhaustion that accompanies life with a newborn, or post partum hormonal insanity, but I've needed a little musical boost to my mornings. Daniel obliged by sharing all the music he's been finding lately and it's all too good to keep to myself so here's a little mix for you as a thank you for being so fantastic. I truly think I have the most … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Women Speak on NFP: Adele’s Journey to NFP
This is a guest post by Adele in the Women Speak on NFP series. In this series you will hear from women using various methods of NFP, some to avoid pregnancy, some trying to conceive, and their experiences. Disclaimer: This series is not meant to be a substitute for any method of training in NFP! If you are interested in one of the methods introduced in this series, please contact a certified … [Read more...]
I’m Trying Not to Be the “Just Wait” Mom
I am the mother of a newborn, a toddler, and a preschooler. When my friends who are first time moms tell me about their parenting challenges, two words try to creep to the tip of my tongue: “Just wait.” When a friend says, “I just can’t take the baby to the grocery store, it’s too stressful!” What I want to say is, “Just wait. Try taking THREE kids to the grocery store! Taking just the baby … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 59
Be still my heart. My little Gwen Stella is such a ray of sunshine. I have been swooning over her smiles all week. And in the midst of that joy, my heart is so heavy for the sorrows of sweet friends who have lost babies, mothers, and husbands this week. Please say a special prayer for Dwija's family and for their precious little son, Nicholas who passed away at 21 weeks gestation after 7 weeks … [Read more...]
The Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim (Menu and Recipes)
It's been awhile since I've shared about it here at Carrots, but celebrating the liturgical year is one of the ways that why try to live out our faith. This is the menu and recipes we have used in the past to celebrate The Feast of St. Anne and St. Joachim coming up on July 26th. Enjoy! About the Saints: St. Anne and St. Joachim are the mother and father of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the … [Read more...]
Grain-Free/Gluten-Free Baking (eCookbook Review and Recipe)
Have I told you that my kids are allergic to gluten? Well, they are and it's a big bummer. Just give them a little bit and they'll have eczema from head to toe. And since my son sometimes has asthma attacks awful enough to merit a night in the hospital, staying away from allergy triggers is really important. We've been cooking gluten-free for them for over a year and my poor husband has had to … [Read more...]
Praying with Your Feet
Sometimes I make the mistake of separating my spiritual life from my vocation as a wife and mother. I see my children as distractions from prayer and spirituality, rather than an opportunity to love God. On a particularly trying morning with a very fussy infant at church, I spent almost all of Mass outside holding my crying baby and watching Mass through the door. Afterwards, I lamented to a … [Read more...]
So, You’re Thinking of Converting to Catholicism…
I get a lot of questions from friends and readers who are interested in Catholicism but don’t know where to begin on their journey to learn more. As still a recent convert (class of 2010!) I’m no expert, but I’ll tell you a few things we’ve learned about crossing the Tiber. Pray Cover your spiritual journey in prayer. Pray that God will guide you. Pray the Rosary. Pray before the Blessed … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 58
This little gal has settled in big sisterhood so beautifully. I am just gobbling her up these days. On the Homestead: It's been rainy and muggy, but we've gotten some great produce from our garden: Prep for an Italian meal in honor of St. Maria Goretti. Tomatoes, herbs, and peppers all from our front yard! And this guy harvested our first watermelon of the summer and won an 8k for his … [Read more...]
Women Speak on NFP: Navigating NFP Post Partum
This is a guest post by Mandi Richards in the Women Speak on NFP series. In this series you will hear from women using various methods of NFP, some to avoid pregnancy, some trying to conceive, and their experiences. Disclaimer: This series is not meant to be a substitute for any method of training in NFP! If you are interested in one of the methods introduced in this series, please contact a … [Read more...]
