You know Karen Edmisten, right? If you don't, you need to start reading her beautiful books. Karen is one of my all-time favorite bloggers and just an all-around delightful lady. Christy and I tried not to fangirl TOO MUCH over her when we interviewed her for the podcast. We covered a LOT in this episode including Karen's beautiful wisdom on miscarriage and loss, her conversion, homeschooling, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
Finding Joy in Our Chaos (And Printing It Out) {Sponsored Post}
This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and timeshel, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #timeshelprints http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV It’s hard to remember a season since parenthood began that hasn’t been insanely busy for us. And life these days seems crazier than usual--we’re selling our house which involves trying to keep the … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 120
Before you hate me for these Spring-like photos, just remember: Florida has giant mosquitos for 8 months of the year. When you're strolling in evening summery breezes, we will be hiding from bugs next to the air conditioning vent wishing we didn't live in a swamp. But in the meantime....we are living it up. The Quotable Gwen: "I havin' beck-fuss! I havin' beck-fuss ou'siiiiiide!" We've … [Read more...]
Liturgical Living at a Glance: March
Ok, folks, I know I'm really late on getting this one out there, sorry! BUT, we were sick last week, our house is on the market, and my baby godson and his twin are in the process of being born (!!) while we watch their five siblings sooooooo......excuses. I got 'em. I mean, adding an extra five kids to your household should get you out of most anything, right? Ok, on to the good stuff! I’m … [Read more...]
#5Faves: Natural Health Edition (And a GIVEAWAY!)
Linking up with Jenna Rachel! today with #5Faves and I thought I'd share some of my favorite natural health resources, so here we go! 1. Emily Baby and Adult Skin Soother from The Eczema Company. All three of my kids have had eczema since they were babies. Although cutting out gluten (we found out Benjamin is allergic) has definitely helped the situation, all three of them struggle during … [Read more...]
Seeing the Sacred: Kristin Lavransdatter, parenthood, and conversion with Tyler Blanski
Remember when I reviewed that amazing book, When Donkeys Talk? Well, since that review the author, Tyler Blanski, has become Catholic and he chatted with Christy and I on the podcast this week all about his conversion from Anglicanism, why we all love Kristin Lavransdatter so much, what true relevance means for the Church, the sanctifying nature of parenthood, and so much more! I think you'll … [Read more...]