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29 Catholic Date Night Movies on Netflix – 2025 Update
There's smut galore on streaming services–HBO Max, I'm looking at you. Where are obscenity laws when you need them?Fortunately, you've stumbled across this list of movies on Netflix for Catholic Date Night.Am I suggesting you cuddle with your boyfriend alone in the...
Here I Go–Bloggin’ Again…
It's been a while (almost a year) since I've sat down to write a blog post. In that time, my world has bubbled up and flipped over like a flapjack on a buttered cast-iron. Fortunately for me, I found a fabulous Catholic therapist to continue pointing my teetering ship...
I *had* to Ask for a Natural Childbirth!! Elizabeth’s Birth Story
Early in the morning on the 4th of July, I awoke to some painful contractions. After having some mild contractions the previous day and two days prior and after my doula explained to me that melatonin at night and oxytocin are best buds, I was hopeful these were the...
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I help Catholic mothers nurture their children’s faith, wonder, and love of learning through music, stories, and homeschooling inspiration.
Homeschool & Catholic Family Life
Our grandparents' generation and the saints weren't perfect all the time, but they did have a better grasp on reality than most of us here in the 21st century.
In the World...Not of It
The Saints and Church Fathers knew what was up. Here I talk about my conversion to Catholicism, Sacred Scripture musings, and issues in our culture (beware...controversy!)
Motherhood & Babies
Sharing everything that's worked for us (and everything that hasn't!) Here you'll find practical tips, heart encouragement, and some just plain funny stories.
29 Catholic Date Night Movies on Netflix – 2025 Update
There's smut galore on streaming services–HBO Max, I'm looking at you. Where are obscenity laws...
Here I Go–Bloggin’ Again…
It's been a while (almost a year) since I've sat down to write a blog post. In that time, my world...
I *had* to Ask for a Natural Childbirth!! Elizabeth’s Birth Story
Early in the morning on the 4th of July, I awoke to some painful contractions. After having some...
5 Stellar Catholic Prayers for After Communion
Both forms of the Mass are filled with beautiful prayers of gratitude or supplication. But after...
Baby Essentials: What We Couldn’t Live Without and What We Could
So you want to get all of your baby things together in advance of your sweet little one arriving?...
Catholic Baby Shower Gifts
I attended a lovely baby shower for a Catholic mom friend of mine today and was inspired by all of...
9 Catholic Podcast Gems: A Must-Listen Collection for Catholic Women
Here's my personal treasure trove of enlightening and inspiring Catholic podcasts specifically...
Breaking Free from the ‘Shoulds’: Embracing God’s Will For You as a Catholic Mom
Dear fellow new moms (and world at large), Though I'm not sure if I am still allowed to consider...
The Fourth ‘T’: Trust
It’s relatively easy to say you’ll trust in the Lord. It’s another thing entirely to...
Fasting vs. Disciplines: Which One Is Which and How To Choose Your Fast Lent 2022
Lent is the liturgical season consisting of 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading up...