Was This Our Best Lent Ever?

As a Protestant, there was one thing that really intrigued me about Catholics. They took Easter and the 40 days preceding it, seriously. Maybe I should share that whole journey from Protestant to Catholic sometime? I don’t know. Maybe. What say y’all? Fast forward almost 19 years and here we are. Another Lent in the…

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HDYDI: Tour the Central Texas Painted Churches

Ever wonder what all the fuss is about regarding Central Texas' Painted Churches? These beautiful hidden gems are a Texas treasure. Time to pack up the car and get to exploring with your family!

The Central Texas painted churches are famous, but not so famous that they’re a touristy hotspot. Don’t you love discovering hidden gems? This Lent, our family decided to make a day-trip pilgrimage to see five of them. We prayed a decade of the rosary at each, taking people’s prayer intentions with us. It was a really…

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HDYDI: DIY A Sweet Prayer Box

Y’all spoke, I listened. I wouldn’t necessarily put myself in the crafty box, but I am creative. We have a fair amount of hoarders in our home, namely all the children under 13. Rather than try to stealth throw away all their stuff, we decided a religious prayer box might do the trick with all…

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An Easy (and Affordable!) Christmas Gift for Teachers

Looking for a quick (and affordable) Christmas gift for your teacher, friend or neighbor this year? This DIY idea, using inspiration from Trader Joe's, includes a free printable, too!

Oh, I’m sure you’ve got it allllll under control this last week of school before the break. Cards mailed. Packages wrapped. House decorated. Shopping complete. I’m just positive. But, in the off-chance that you aren’t all ready to deck the halls, here’s hoping this quick and affordable teacher gift might save you some stress –…

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HDYDI: Plan (and Capture) Rockin’ Family Photos

I am a believer that every family should take professional family photos at least once in your lifetime. Okay, that’s a lie. I think you should take them way more than that. Let’s chat about why I love family photos, how we plan for them and what you can do to fit them into your…

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