Countdown to Pentecost (and a Novena to the Holy Spirit from Raising and Teaching Little Saints)

Tomorrow, we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord, which means Pentecost (which traditionally signals the end of the 50 Days of Easter) is just around the corner! 🙂 Our family has been SUPER BLESSED this particular Easter season, and I can only say it is by God's amazing grace! :)He's even been … Continue reading Countdown to Pentecost (and a Novena to the Holy Spirit from Raising and Teaching Little Saints)

Truly Rich Tips: 9 Ways To Prepare Your Family For Lent (on Smart Parenting)

Ash Wednesday is February 22 (TOMORROW!), and many Catholic Christians and Christians of other denominations will be entering the 40-day Lenten period. For those of you who may not be in the know, Beliefnet.com describes Ash Wednesday in this way: “Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a penitential season observed by many Christians. While the … Continue reading Truly Rich Tips: 9 Ways To Prepare Your Family For Lent (on Smart Parenting)

How Being Grateful Can Help You Reach Your Life Goals

Taken from the HomeWorking Mom-to-Mom Memo I received via e-mail today February 11, 2011 Today's inspirational quotes tell the magic of gratitude and how being grateful can help you reach your life goals. "You cannot be grateful and bitter.You cannot be grateful and unhappy.You cannot be grateful and without hope.You cannot be grateful and unloving.So … Continue reading How Being Grateful Can Help You Reach Your Life Goals

How To Keep Your Preschooler Entertained During Long Trips

As of this writing, hubby, Tim, Rysse and I are on Day 4 of our mission trip to the East of Timor Leste (translated literally to English: East of East East! LOL). It has been four days of long road travel to four different places, some parts smooth sailing, others really bumpy! All in all … Continue reading How To Keep Your Preschooler Entertained During Long Trips