I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then). I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2016
Baptismal Traditions (And Giveaway from CheruBalm!)
Today I’m partnering with CheruBalm to chat baptismal traditions (and offering a great giveaway at the end of the post!). As we’ve been unpacking in our new house, I uncovered the box with the kids’ baptismal candles and special mementos from their baptismal days (such sweet memories!) and I've received a few questions about baptismal traditions so lately so it just seemed timely. Baptism days … [Read more...]
Podcasting, Books, and Giveaway Winners. Oh My!
You know I have a podcast, right? Sometimes I think I don't share enough over here at Carrots about the podcast I co-host with my friend and fellow-blogger Christy Isinger because I'm always getting, "Wait! You have a PODCAST? How did I miss that?" from readers. I must not be doing a very good job at telling you about it! So....friends, I have a podcast! It's called Fountains of Carrots and … [Read more...]
Friday Fashion Frivolity: I Understand the LuLaRoe Craze (And Elizabeth & Clarke’s Fall Collection)
Every so often, we chat fashion at Carrots. I hope it feels like going shopping with a friend, but not having to try on jeans….or leave your couch. I share a few pieces I love and my family members give their hilarious takes on each one. Happy Friday! Fall weather just arrived in central Texas. And when I say fall weather, what I mean is highs in the low 80s. So basically, we are now sweating … [Read more...]
Finding Quiet in the Noise (And Advent Candle Giveaway Sponsored Post)
This post is sponsored by Toadily Handmade Beeswax Candles. Giveaway at the end of this post. Every year I love giving away some gorgeous Advent candles to my readers, but before we get into the giveaway, I want to stop and reflect on why I think so many of us desperately need some Advent quiet in our lives... “Advent is the season of secret, the secret of the growth of Christ, of Divine … [Read more...]
Links for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
image source Today, October 15th, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It's a difficult day for so many families because miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are not uncommon. For most of my life I pushed the possibility of these painful events far to the edges of my mind. Probably out of fear because losing a chid is every parent's worst nightmare. But after walking with so many … [Read more...]
I Took a Month Off from Being a SAHM. Here’s What I Learned.
photo source This summer I was feeling “sort of stretched--like butter spread across too much bread” in the words of Bilbo Baggins. And I was trying to figure out where my discontentment and general worn-out-ness was coming from. Because Daniel had a month off of work between his internship and his new job, we had the rare opportunity to switch around our family responsibilities. I left … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 161
October is just THE BEST, isn't it? We got a few cool days and now it's back to your regularly scheduled Texas heat, but it's about to get crisp and lovely. I CAN FEEL IT. And the liturgical feasts this time of year are wonderful. We partied it up for Michaelmas (Feast of the Archangels), of course. We started with daily Mass. And did I mention that there's a parish JUST UP THE ROAD? … [Read more...]
Liturgical Living at a Glance: October 2016
I’m always trying to figure out how to make it easier for families to observe the Christian Year because we felt so overwhelmed when we first started that journey (which is why we wrote the book we wish we had then). I thought it might be helpful for our family to have resources compiled for the month ahead so that we can plan in advance which special saints days we want to observe and I hope … [Read more...]
