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...]
8 Reasons Why You Don’t Want To Miss This
Well, this is it. Just 24 hours to go. The Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle Flash Sale--a library of healthy living resources, ebooks, and ecourses--ends at midnight (December 29th)! To everyone who has already ordered through our link, THANK YOU. Daniel and I appreciate your support so much and the sales really are a huge blessing to our family! And if you've ordered through us, don't forget to … [Read more...]
Earning My Grey Hair (And Feeling Weird/Great About My 30s)
This month I turned 31 and birthdays always make me want to pause and reflect on life. Last year in the midst of moving across the country I was too busy to think, so I’m doing my reflecting this year. Here’s a true confession: I was NOT expecting turning 30 last year to be a big deal. But honestly, it kinda was. My identity is shifting. I’m no longer the super young mom that gets asked if … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 160 (Road Trip Edition!)
Every summer since I was born (save the summer I was pregnant with Benjamin) I've gone to my mom's family reunion in the North Carolina mountains. It's been even more special now that I get to bring my kids to the same mountain to explore, spend time with family, and enjoy the cool weather. Now that we're so far away in Texas, the special time with their grandparents is even more … [Read more...]
Things You Don’t Have to Do to Be a Holy Catholic Woman
image source As a convert, I came into the Church with some misconceptions about what the life of a Catholic women should look like. We didn’t know many Catholics in real life. Our parish even had to rustle up a sponsor for us because we didn’t have any Catholic friends. I think his name was Mike? God bless him, wherever he is. ANYHOW, my perception of Catholic womanhood came from a small … [Read more...]
The Top 9 Changes I’ve Made for My Health
As you might know, I struggle with a really miserable autoimmune disease called Interstitial Cystitis. While I was able to go into remission a few years ago by getting my health in order naturally (after many failed attempts to get better through conventional Western medicine), it came back with a vengeance 18 months ago in the stress of selling our house and moving to the farm. For several … [Read more...]
European Living in the Heart of Waco
I couldn't be more in love with our new location. It truly warms the cockles of my heart. Our parish is close enough that we can not only walk to Mass, but we can hear the church bells from our bedroom. And we can hear them loud and clear if we're playing in the yard. I feel very medieval getting dressed for Mass and walking past little houses with the bell tower in … [Read more...]
Friday Fashion Frivolity: Birthday Outfit
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. So here’s the drill. I share a new box of Stitch Fix items, tell ya my thoughts, get my family's takes (which is really the only reason you’re reading this, right?), and share what I kept and what I sent back. (I’m not gonna go into the details … [Read more...]
