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5 Ways to Celebrate Advent (and still put up your tree!)

By: Emily November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Catholic Culture, Family, Tips and TricksLeave a Comment

Simple, easy ideas to help you prepare for the wonder and joy of Christmas.

How to Make a Hanging Advent Wreath

By: Emily November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Crafts, Motherhood, Tips and Tricks1 Comment

For those of us with tiny spaces, limited surface area, and lots of curious little hands!

Do you feel like you wasted your degree?

By: Emily November 14, 2019November 21, 2019

Family, Guest Writers, Marriage, Motherhood, Tell It Like It Is

Emily and Victoria shoot back at the question that has them wondering: If women are equal to men, isn’t their education just as important?

What Do You Do All Day?

By: Emily November 13, 2019November 21, 2019

Family, Guest Writers, Marriage, Motherhood, Tell It Like It Is

What do we do all day? And more importantly, why does no one want to hear the answer?

the SAHM Talk Back! series

By: Emily November 10, 2019November 21, 2019

Family, Guest Writers, Motherhood, Tell It Like It Is2 Comments

It’s 2019. Almost 2020. And we are still arguing about what a woman’s place is. You don’t need to spend too much time on any given social media platform to find it. “A woman must be home with her family if she truly loves them.” “A woman must work in order to be empowered and…

When Cleanliness Stops Being Godliness

By: Emily October 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Family, Motherhood, Tell It Like It IsLeave a Comment

Our value within the home has nothing to do with our ability to accomplish a to-do list. Anyone can be taught to do laundry. Our inestimable value within the home is based on our ability to see where love is needed and then respond.

My Guiding Star

By: Emily September 27, 2019October 16, 2019

Catholic CultureLeave a Comment

Mary is our Northern Star, fixed in the Heaven’s, showing us where we are and where we still need to go. Even as we follow her, we know she is not our end, only our guide, the most perfect means to reaching her Son. Just as the beauty of the stars causes us to look up in awe and allows us to contemplate our littleness, so too looking up to her causes us to see ourselves for who we are in relation to our God.

Taking the Kids to Mass: Toddler Edition

By: Emily September 16, 2019October 16, 2019

A Look on the Bright Side, Catholic Culture, Family, Motherhood, Tips and Tricks2 Comments

Taking toddlers to mass is probably one of parents’ most dreaded tasks. Between fielding the snide comments and the tantrums, it gives any faithful Catholic a boatload of angst. Here’s a few ideas of how to approach this vitally important learning opportunity for your kids.