Last week I had the privilege to spend four days on private retreat. I expected and hoped to reconnect with God, learn more about His will, and feel His love. While all of those blessings did come from the weeklong trip, I was most surprised, upon reflecting on the trip, by what I learned about […]
Jenny
New Beginnings
Happy New Year! It’s a fresh start, a new calendar (goodbye 2020)! And the world is abuzz with New Year’s Resolutions. Many of us are inspired to look back, look ahead, and make goals. Some of them are reasonable and realistic, but very few of us will end 2021 by feeling we have upheld every […]
A Holy Christmas
Several years ago, I was blessed to spend some time with a few fellow moms in prayer on the Saturday before Christmas. We wanted to take time away from the busy to be with the Lord and reflect on the end of this Advent season. The prayers and reflections we used during our time together […]
Simplify Advent
Jesse Trees! Advent Wreaths! And St. Nicholas Treats! Oh my! Advent is only 5 days away, and, I don’t know about you, but this year, it has been really hard to wrap my head around preparing for that busy season when things are already so intense and full of uncertainty. I’m doing well to know […]
Choosing Curriculum: 2 Tips + 17 Quick Catholic Curricula Mini-Reviews
So many moms are experiencing serious decision fatigue right now. And one thing I’m hearing in my Facebook community for Catholic homeschooling moms over and over is that they are having a tough time making homeschool curriculum decisions. Here are two tips and my opinions on 17 Catholic curriculum programs beyond what I shared […]
Just Breathe, Mamas!
Is the start of the school year racing towards you at full speed, and you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed? Have you already started your school year, and you’re feeling like you dove in without a moment of peace? Are you starting homeschooling during this unprecedented time and wondering if you can handle it? Do you […]