It's finally live, friends! 🙂 Thank you for all your prayers and support! As I watched the pilot episode of the show, one of my first thoughts was, "Hmmm...It might be time to learn how to put on make-up and style my own hair!" 😉 Ha, ha! (Other thoughts were: "I really need to get some style … Continue reading Welcome to “The Truly Rich Mom Show”: An Online Show for Moms and More!
Tag: Catholic Parenting
Children Are a Blessing
I'm praising God for the blessing of children today, for a very, very special reason! 🙂 Some people may consider having children a burden, especially under difficult, challenging, seemingly "impossible" circumstances — but God's Word assures us: No matter what the events that led to your becoming a parent... No matter what trials you faced … Continue reading Children Are a Blessing
11 Inspiring Messages for Families from Pope Francis
There is no doubt about it — Pope Francis, who had even non-Catholic and atheist well-wishers during his visit to the Philippines, has truly been a source of inspiration, encouragement and hope not just for Filipinos, but for millions of people worldwide, too. Locally, many of us found ourselves taking to the streets, hoping to … Continue reading 11 Inspiring Messages for Families from Pope Francis
How to Make Christmas More Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
Christmas is just weeks away, and many of us have already started preparing for it by decorating our homes, buying presents, and maybe even planning for an out-of-town trip. For some people though, Christmas preparations can be quite stressful, and may even take away from the joy and wonder of the season. Don’t let that … Continue reading How to Make Christmas More Meaningful for Your Family {Philstar.com}
Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve: What Is Our Focus? {Philstar.com}
October 31 is known all around the world as Halloween, a day for trick-or-treating, dressing up in scary or silly costumes and everything-in-between, and, generally, for having fun. In fact, most, if not all, parents probably look forward to celebrating Halloween with their kids, and many of you reading this have probably already joined trick-or-treat … Continue reading Halloween or All Hallows’ Eve: What Is Our Focus? {Philstar.com}
Homeschool Log for October 1, 2014: Officially Back to School + Our First “Nameday” Celebration!
Yesterday, we "re-started" another homeschool year and made it really "official" by FINALLY enrolling the kids in Kolbe Academy. Below is a screen shot of the email that came with Kolbe's Welcome Packet for enrolled families: Yes, after much prayer, consultations with other homeschoolers (both enrolled locally and homeschooling independently, some with Kolbe, some not enrolled anywhere … Continue reading Homeschool Log for October 1, 2014: Officially Back to School + Our First “Nameday” Celebration!
On CatholicMom.com: 3 Things We Can Learn from Our Lady of Sorrows
Yesterday, September 15, was the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. It was indeed a sorrowful day for me, because I had yet another 'mommy meltdown.' *sighs* This parenting thing is truly challenging, and — in the spirit of keeping it real here and in the hope of giving you some encouragement — I just want you to … Continue reading On CatholicMom.com: 3 Things We Can Learn from Our Lady of Sorrows
50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 47 to 50 — Come, Holy Spirit!!!
50 Days of Amazing Grace is an annual series {of short, to-the-point posts} that aims to inspire and empower you to live as an ‘Easter person,’ i.e. one who is joyful and ‘sent forth’ to proclaim the wonder of Jesus’ Resurrection. It is inspired by the Easter Season, which, for us Catholics, lasts for 50 days. … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 47 to 50 — Come, Holy Spirit!!!
On Philstar.com: How to Show Our Kids That We Love and Validate Them
Today, I'm over at Philstar.com, "spilling my guts" again on how imperfect I am as a mom, and sharing useful tips (not originally mine to claim, sorry) about how we can show our children that we love and validate them. 🙂 I hope you can hop on over to check them out. (And yes, that's … Continue reading On Philstar.com: How to Show Our Kids That We Love and Validate Them
Truly Rich and Blessed 