Five Ways to Grow in Faith This Summer
Not much going on this summer? Sarah Damm offers five ways to hit the reset button, gain a fresh perspective, and grow in our faith.
Savoring Summer: 10 Things I Love About the Season
Last week, one of my kids told me, “Summer is almost over.” Say what? When I shared this with Greg, he didn’t sound surprised. Apparently, one of his coworkers said something similar to him. Something along the lines of it being the end of July. On July 10. I returned to my child, and we counted the remaining days of summer. We discovered that we have a few more than 40 days left of summer break. I thought that would…
Summer: Making a Plan, Keeping Your Sanity, and Having Fun
Tomorrow marks the beginning of summer vacation for my six children. And they can’t wait. Currently, my oldest three are cramming for final exams, while my younger three are cleaning out desks and making teacher gifts. As for me, I am switching back and forth between excitement and trepidation about what the next three months (87 days to be exact) will bring. I am the type of mom who likes the predictability of the school year—the rhythm of the day,…
How a Little Desk Calendar Made a World of Difference
It was one of those weeks. Everything was happening within the same seven days, and I didn’t know how I was going to get through it all. In addition to my family’s regular commitments, such as school, work, and errands, I had three deadlines to meet, parent-teacher conferences to attend, and a family party to prepare for. Oh, and two of my daughters and their teams were in volleyball playoff games. I am sure you can relate to the craziness…
Celebrating the Saints This Halloween With New Greeting Cards
As a little girl, I was always a little apprehensive about Halloween. I liked dressing up and feasting on candy, but some neighbors down the street created this haunted house experience in their front yard, and I wanted nothing to do with it. I don’t know if I just didn’t like feeling scared or if I actually sensed a type of evil in their decorations. What I do know is that it caused Halloween to be one of my least…
Day 12: #Write 31—Let’s Play a Game
At the end of most tutoring sessions, my daughter’s tutor leaves a little time to play a game with her. It is especially fun to observe my little girl’s confidence soar as she wins a game! When a new concept she has just learned is part of the game, she lights up when she recognizes it. There are several games available to reinforce the reading and spelling work a child is doing in tutoring and at school. Whether or not a…
Greeting Card Company Shares the Faith {Plus a GIVEAWAY}
Today, I am so excited to introduce you to Salutare, a wonderful greeting card company that is sharing the Catholic Faith through artwork, coordinating Scripture passages and thoughtful well-wishes. My dear friend, Anne, who is the company’s graphic artist, introduced me to Salutare, and once I saw these unique cards, I just had to share them with you! When I received a sample packet of cards in the mail, I was struck by the unique look of them. For example, the feminine…
“Finding Patience” Blog Tour Stops Here … And a Giveaway!
Moving to a new town and starting a new school are difficult transitions for families. And yet, in this day and age, they often are quite normal experiences. From my own personal experience, I moved twice during my childhood. Leaving my familiar home of 12 years, my friendly neighbors, and all that was normal was certainly a challenge. While I didn’t have to change schools during that first move, my new neighborhood no longer had children my age, and that felt…
Answer Me This: Volume 2
Well, I better get this little post up, because this is the last week of Answer Me This, hosted by Catholic All Year, for the summer! (And I only just discovered it!) 1. What’s your favorite grocery store splurge? At the moment, my favorite grocery story splurge is flavored sparkling water. I gave up pop (or soda—depending on where you live) quite awhile ago, and flavored sparkling water is a fun and natural alternative. It’s a nice treat when I’m looking…
Answer Me This: Volume 1
I discovered a new-to-me link up last week, and I thought it would be fun to participate! Catholic All Year by Kendra is a popular blog that hosts this summer link up. It’s fun, short and sweet! And it’s a great way to meet other bloggers. You can meet Kendra here, if you don’t know her yet, and visit some other great blogs that are linking up with her this week. 1. At what temperature do you keep the thermostat…