Posts Tagged ‘how do you do it’
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…
Read MoreHDYDI: Tour the Central Texas Painted Churches
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…
Read MoreHDYDI: 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…
Read MoreAn Easy (and Affordable!) Christmas Gift for Teachers
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 –…
Read MoreHDYDI: 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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