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From a SAHM: Why Self-Care Still Matters at Home

By: Emily April 18, 2020April 24, 2020
Catholic Culture, Family, Marriage, Motherhood, Tell It Like It IsLeave a Comment on From a SAHM: Why Self-Care Still Matters at Home

All the reasons why wearing actual pants really matters… especially during a pandemic.

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To My Engaged-Self

By: Emily March 18, 2020March 21, 2020
Catholic Culture, Marriage, Tell It Like It Is, Tips and TricksLeave a Comment on To My Engaged-Self

Just a few words I’d go back and tell my engaged-self now that I’ve got four years of marriage under my belt. Don’t worry, I didn’t give me any spoilers 😉

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Abstinence v. Birth Control: Making a Case

By: Emily January 30, 2020August 24, 2020
Catholic Culture, NFP, Tell It Like It Is2 Comments on Abstinence v. Birth Control: Making a Case

When abstinence is unbearable, Church teaching doesn’t make sense. So why doesn’t she change?

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Can you support feminism as a SAHM?

By: Emily December 12, 2019December 20, 2019
Catholic Culture, Guest Writers, Motherhood, Tell It Like It Is3 Comments on Can you support feminism as a SAHM?

In a word, yes. But maybe the question should be turned back on itself – can feminism support a woman’s right to choose to stay home?

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Don’t you hate sacrificing your career?

By: Emily December 10, 2019March 21, 2020
Family, Guest Writers, Motherhood, Tell It Like It Is1 Comment on Don’t you hate sacrificing your career?

Emily and Victoria just have one thing to say to this one: what exactly is wrong with sacrifice?
Just kidding, they have a lot more to say. Read on.

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Do you feel like you wasted your degree?

By: Emily November 14, 2019November 24, 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?

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What Do You Do All Day?

By: Emily November 13, 2019November 24, 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?

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the SAHM Talk Back! series

By: Emily November 10, 2019July 7, 2020
Family, Guest Writers, Motherhood, Tell It Like It Is7 Comments on the SAHM Talk Back! series

In this candid, sassy and thoughtful series, Emily and Victoria respond to five of the most common questions they’ve fielded as SAHM. From giving up their career, to what we do all day, we are talking back.

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