The Vocation of Motherhood and Family Life
Yes, I am suggesting there is a perfect way to parent. Despite all the different parenting styles and the discipline techniques, I firmly believe there is a perfect way to parent. I have not always parenting the best way, but learning this ONE thing, set me on the path to perfect parenting. My Inspiration It’s…
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Are you losing your motivation? Does it feel like you’re banging your head against the wall? I get that feeling occasionally, it’s like I lack the desire to get up and actually show up to be the person I want to be. If I only feel that way once in awhile, then it’s not a…
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I’m just an average person, but lately I’ve been called Super Mom more times than I can count. I’ll admit it’s nice, but it’s mostly embarrassing. I am only doing what so many others would do in my situation. There’s nothing special to it. Maybe you’d like to know “How to be Super Mom” have…
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“No” is not a bad word, but it is definitely overused. There are other ways of telling your kids “No” without saying “No.” If you want to know how to get kids to listen, then you have to understand that kids need to know their boundaries. So how do I start? and What do I…
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If you’re a parent looking for a little peace of mind in your daily tasks of running kids around, and keeping up with the housework, and more, then this is the place for you. Creating a Daily Routine for your busy family is essential to keeping your sanity and preparing you for those times life…
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Are you expecting a baby and wondering how your toddler will react to splitting Mom and Dad’s time? Here’s a quick guide on how to bring home baby to a toddler so your family can live happily. Worrying over something like this is a legit concern,. However, after you’ve gone through it and realize how…
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“How to cloth diaper” was searched a half a million times when I first decided I had an inkling to do it. I studied and studied and truly felt a calling to do so. Though, I’m not certain anyone really took me seriously. If you’re looking to see if cloth diapering is for you, check…
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Even toddlers want to help around the house and be a part of the family unit. Let me show you what you need to encourage their help too. Here’s a short guide to help you figure out how to Get Your Toddlers to Help Set the Table and Clear the Table. This site contains affiliate…
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Read on to find out how to think before you speak. A few simple tools in your toolbox will make all the difference. With every new family gathering and work parties in your life comes the opportunity to wish you hadn’t said “that”. I’ve been there and am here to offer advice. Often I’ve mentioned…
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This planner for busy moms will help you keep track of the meals, your agenda, your kids’ schedule, cooking, cleaning, praying, and more. Planner for Busy Moms to Stay Organized This is the perfect planner for busy moms to stay organized through the entire year. You can keep track of your life every day, every…
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In this post you’ll find Advent activities for kids to do in your home. There is one Advent activity for each day of Advent. Getting your kids involved in waiting for Christmas will help them realize that waiting can be a beautiful thing. Advent is about to begin and as a Catholic mother I’m doing…
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If you’re in search of how to build your own Jesse Tree, this blog post is for you. You won’t believe how easy it is. Also included is a short history of one of Advent’s oldest tradition and some bible versus to help you understand each Jesse Tree Ornament. How to Build a Jesse…
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Want to know how you can get your child involved in charity work? Here’s a list of acts of charity work to do with your children. Giving Thanks During the month of November the world finally realizes it’s time to give thanks to God. We see campaigns going on around Facebook of people sharing thirty…
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There are lots of potty training methods but these potty training tips are legit. I’m a real mom who has potty trained three in a row. Trust Me! This post contains affiliate links. That means, at no extra cost to you, St. Martha’s Lens can earn a kickback if you choose to purchase through the…
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What age should kids start doing chores? The answer… as soon as possible. Here’s a small list of toddler chores and ideas to teach responsibility.
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It’s a great idea to teach our young ones about good planning. A proper plan can help make life easier in some cases. It prepares us for making smarter decisions often, but is planning everything really necessary? Is your answer different if I ask it this way: What could possibly go wrong in planning our…
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Here’s a short guide to help you stop fighting with your toddler and start embracing positive relationships with your children. If you’re a parent, you’ve probably told your kiddos once, twice, or maybe a hundred times that you’re indeed the boss. Me too, or at least in so many other words. While this is true,…
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How will I help my children know what to look for in a lifelong partner and spouse? I seem to constantly examine, and reexamine, my life choices. Personally I have made a plethora of decisions that lead me to where I am right now. I could have done better at school. I shouldn’t have thrown…
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I’m going to ask you to take a moment and think on the first time you see your husband when he arrives home from work, or when you arrive home from your job, or daily chores, or however you see one another after being away for any extended period of time. How do you greet…
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The weather here has turned nice to hot and back to beautiful in a span of one week’s time here in Tulsa. We’ve been outside a lot and enjoying every bit of it, but it got me thinking. What are we to do on those hot days ahead? We have long summers here and some…
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