While there’s been years when I’m racing the clock to order Christmas gifts in time, usually I’m pretty good about getting all my ducks in a row a few weeks in advance. I love taking care of all the Christmas shopping before Advent starts so that it can be because I need that quiet space in my life. But to be prepared before Advent starts is tricky because my head’s not really in the holiday … [Read more...]
Good Music Monday: Melancholy, Catchy, and Americana
Image source. Welcome back to Good Music Monday at Carrots! Here’s a Spotify playlist just for you to enjoy as the weather changes from warm to cool. (Ok, so I know some of you are already freezing, but in Texas we're still getting the occasional 80 degree day, so it's JUST now turning the corner into autumn.) This week we're catching our breath after three straight weeks of constant … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 162 (DC Edition!)
I don't always remember October being such a whirlwind! But it's been quite. a. month. I don't even know where to start. So, here's my attempt at a recap.... We got a dog! We adopted a two-year-old Goldendoodle named Olaf. He is THE SWEETEST love muffin. I'll tell you the whole story sometime, but suffice it to say we are head over heels for our little snuggle bug. He is in danger of being … [Read more...]
How I’m Organizing My Life Right Now
The other day I was thinking, "If I had to choose my 'one word' for 2017 it would be 'organize.'" The idea of organizing is obviously not anything new or exciting, but for THIS GIRL--the one who doesn't make lists, doesn't stick to a calendar, doesn't organize anything ever--well, friends, it looks like we're in new territory. I think that after two years of upheaval (quitting jobs, selling a … [Read more...]
Liturgical Living at a Glance: November 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...]
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...]
