One of the worst things about modern life is the push to live at high speed. Most of us are rushing around trying to keep our heads above water. Not only do we not have time for self-care, we don't have time to even figure out what we would do for self-care if we did! I think “self-care” is a tricky phrase. It can be interpreted as selfishness or putting our own needs before the needs of those … [Read more...]
Let’s Celebrate the Canonization of St. Oscar Romero!
Blessed Oscar Romero, a Salvadorian archbishop, is going to be canonized tomorrow on October 14th! I didn't know a whole lot about him until my husband spent time in El Salvador last summer visiting a small Catholic agricultural community. During his trip he got to see several sites connected to soon-to-be Saint Oscar Romero and was deeply moved by his witness to the Gospel through his defense of … [Read more...]
Good Music Monday: Autumn Vibes
Welcome back to Good Music Monday at Carrots! I put together some songs that seemed autumnal to me. It's still hot here in central TX but my weather app tells me that things are JUST about to change. We're about to get some cooler temps starting tomorrow! When I post the last Good Music Monday I had just dyed my hair purple. And as I shared with my newsletter subscribers on Friday....now it's … [Read more...]
A Book Tour for Everyone!
Hi, friends. It's been pretty quiet on the blog this month for a number of reasons and I'll be sharing more about that at some point. But I really wanted to jump in with an announcement that the virtual book tour for The Grace of Enough starts TODAY! I'd love to do an in person book tour at some point but with a new baby, this fall doesn't seem like an ideal time. So we're doing the next best … [Read more...]
Liturgical Living at a Glance: October 2018
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...]
It’s My Birthday! Wanna Get Me Something (Free)?
It’s my hobbit coming-of-age birthday. So my fellow Tolkien nerds know I’m 33 today! via GIPHY And I get to share a birthday with Mama Mary which is pretty special (don’t forget to call your mom pray a Rosary). Daniel and the kids made me some homemade candles with wax from Daniel and Benjamin’s beehives! And then a friend came over to watch the big kids so Daniel and I (and Baby … [Read more...]
Launch Day for My Book is TODAY! Here’s what you need to know.
The day has finally arrived! My book, The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture, is officially available! LAUNCH DAY IS HERE. The writing process to publishing date took about 18 months, but it’s been much longer in the making because it’s the result of life-changing experiences and many, many late night conversations with my husband Daniel and dear … [Read more...]
Liturgical Living at a Glance: September 2018
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...]
My August Reading Stack (and a giveaway of my new book!)
Since I love chatting about books, I've been trying to share our family's current reads on a regular basis here on the blog. And I want to celebrate that MY book is releasing next Friday (eek!!!!) by giving away a copy to a lucky reader. The giveaway is at the bottom of the post! Here’s a few of the great titles I’ve picked up lately: (This post contains Amazon affiliate links.) Lately I … [Read more...]
The Church, My Mother
When my husband and I were received into the Catholic Church it was 2009. The news of the sexual abuse scandals and cover ups had broken in 2002 when we were in high school. We knew before converting that the Church was full of sinners and that what makes it holy is not the behavior of its priests and bishops. We entered the Church with eyes wide open. But that doesn’t make the recent … [Read more...]
