With the purchase of our new home, my husband and I have really discovered how much we love entertaining. We want our home to be a domestic church where people can feel accepted and loved. My husband reminded me of this quote:
Continue reading “Make Hospitality Happen More Often”Homemade Pie Crust Hack
The Fourth of July is coming up, and I’m thinking about pies. I come from a long line of pie-makers. Seriously, my Grandma’s rolling pin has undergone some serious mileage. My Mom made pies, my Aunts made pies and they taught me to make pies. I’ve made cherry, apple, pumpkin, chocolate pecan, blueberry, and peach pie.
Continue reading “Homemade Pie Crust Hack”Hardcore Homemaking
There are so many important and noble careers to be had. Both men and women can be doctors, lawyers, teachers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, political leaders, and the list goes on. To aspire to excellence in a career is a worthy cause.
Continue reading “Hardcore Homemaking”May 2019 Life Update
Just wanted to jump on and give you a life update, as well as share pictures of the furniture we were blessed with, and our yard sale and thrift store finds.
Continue reading “May 2019 Life Update”Creativity With Constraints
I’ve Always Been a Maker
I have always loved creating. I have always loved writing, drawing, painting, decorating, making outfits, working with clay, projects, PowerPoint slideshows, scrap-booking. My favorite things to do are writing and drawing, however. When I was a little girl I drew pictures of girls with arms coming out of their head. When I was a preteen I drew… cholas. (Hey, I lived in South San Jose in the 90’s, what can I say?) When I was a teenager, I drew fantasy characters and anime. I would draw all the time. I drew more than 500 pictures in one summer (and yes, I took the time to count.) So yeah, as you see I enjoy creating.
Continue reading “Creativity With Constraints”Wildflowers, Wild Turkeys, and Barn Owls. Oh My! (A.K.A. What I’ve Been Up To Lately)
You may or may not have seen my Facebook update. We moved! We bought our first house out here in La Grange, California. I keep saying “Home, home on La Grange”. Also this theme song keeps coming to mind…
Continue reading “Wildflowers, Wild Turkeys, and Barn Owls. Oh My! (A.K.A. What I’ve Been Up To Lately)”How to Konmari Kid Stuff
So, have you guys started watching Marie Kondo’s new show on Netlix? Well, I have. I may or may not have already watched the entire thing…so, what?
Continue reading “How to Konmari Kid Stuff”Advent: Why We Took Our Christmas Decorations Down
My family and I are starting some new advent traditions this year. As you may know, we are a Catholic family, and traditionally Catholics actually don’t start the Christmas season until Christmas, unlike the rest of the United States who start celebrating right after Thanksgiving. I grew up celebrating like the rest of our culture in the U.S., but recently a friend brought up this book to me: Continue reading “Advent: Why We Took Our Christmas Decorations Down”
On Being a Stay-At-Home Mom: Is It Worth It?
Recently, a friend of mine asked me:
“Do you like being a stay-at-home mom?” Continue reading “On Being a Stay-At-Home Mom: Is It Worth It?”
Make Your Schedule as a Mom and Grace for when Life Happens
What you’ll find
In this post, I am going to tell you all about how to make your schedule as a mom. It will be completely tailored to your life- something for moms who work outside and inside the home. (Mine is from the perspective of a work-from-home mom) . You’ll also learn how to approach your schedule when life happens – you know the drill – your kids get sick, the dog throws up on every blanket you own, you have unexpected company, etc. You will take stock of all of your responsibilities but also take into account time for prayer and time to do things you enjoy. Continue reading “Make Your Schedule as a Mom and Grace for when Life Happens”