I don’t have time. That thought runs through my head on a daily basis about many things. Fun outings. Kid meltdowns. Personal interests. Whenever I think of the things that I want to do and don’t get to do, the things that bring me joy, that’s my internal response. The voice that whines in my […]
Midyear Homeschooling Reflection
For a few weeks at the end of December and the beginning of January, I put together at least one 1000-piece puzzle. My family sometimes helps me with a piece here and a piece there, but they all know it’s Mom’s puzzle. I love it! I love sitting in one place, in the midst of […]
Busy Moms’ Retreats
I’m so excited to share with you these new resources to help busy Catholic homeschooling mamas step back and reflect on our faith and our vocations! I’ll explain why I created these and how they work in this video! Head on over to the shop to choose your retreat theme! Not sure if investing in […]
He Restores My Soul: A Busy Mom’s Retreat
Weary. It’s a word that often describes mothers, especially homeschooling moms. The weight of our daily responsibilities is heavy, and it’s not uncommon for us to feel worn down by ordinary times. But these aren’t ordinary times. Our world and our country have been in turmoil for the past couple of years, adding to the […]
Pray Without Ceasing: A Busy Moms’ Retreat
As homeschooling moms, personal prayer often takes a back burner to all of our daily minute tasks and monumental responsibilities. There are seasons where time is extremely limited. The picture-perfect ideal of silent prayer in solitude early in the morning before the children awake and the day gets hectic is unattainable for most busy mothers, […]
Surviving Stress: 3 Steps to Helping Your Family Through Stressful Seasons
It’s been one of those weeks here, where the level of stress in the house is palpable. Everyone feels it, and it’s no one person’s fault. It just is. Children have an innate connection with the emotions of their parents. Remember how the baby would especially not go to sleep on the nights you had […]