+J.M.J.+ I am all for less-is-more with gifts. I'd rather find one or two quality items or experiences that actually bring joy or function to the recipient, rather than buying a bunch of random junk so there is "stuff" to unwrap. I'm sharing some ideas below for different people in your life that may be [...]
+J.M.J.+ If lights and carols, trimming trees and decorating cookies bring us joy and excitement, why wait? Why not enjoy the festive glow for all of December and even November if we want? This Is Not About Will Power This is not about pridefully waiting as "weaker" people can't seem to resist diving headfirst into [...]
+J.M.J.+ Questions on my prayer life as a stay at home mom are some of the most frequent I receive. I am sharing this to hopefully help other moms who reach out to me wanting ideas for their own prayer life or how to pray with kids. {I know when I post this there are [...]
+J.M.J.+ Zelie is 28 months old and she is now weaned. I can't believe I'm typing this, because just a few weeks ago on social media I shared a photo of her saying how we were on the downhill slope, but that I was "sure we have at least a few months of breastfeeding left." [...]
+J.M.J.+ The feast of All Saints can be panic-inducing for parents needing to hurriedly put together a saint costume for their kids. Here are a few quick ideas and links for some costumes that you might be able to throw together in a hurry! Girl Ideas St. Joan of Arc Philomena is going to be [...]
+J.M.J.+ A few weeks ago I went consignment sale shopping for Philomena's Fall/Winter wardrobe. I got her some items not shown here like snow pants, snow boots, and a winter hat. She also has pajamas and a couple sweaters from a spring sale or hand-me-downs that will work well this winter. I'm just sharing her [...]
+J.M.J.+ This past week our family received two signs from our friend in Heaven, Fr. Kenneth Walker, F.S.S.P.+. If you don't know of this holy young priest who was tragically killed during a church burglary in 2014, I have a whole post here on his story. In the comment section of that post you will see [...]
+J.M.J.+ I am very blessed to have a hard working husband to provide for our family's needs. I am also grateful to have some side sources of income that don't take me away from my kids as we plough through Dave Ramsay's financial baby steps. (If you don't know what they are you should really [...]
+J.M.J.+ I haven't bought disposable menstrual pads for 2.5 years now (well, aside from one package to use while traveling without access to laundry). I asked on social media for your questions on reusable pads, and I'm ready to answer them and give you the 4-11 on this super easy to care for, better for [...]
+J.M.J.+ Philomena is four years old, and very interested in school (or "skew" as it sounds when she says it!). Daddy used to be a teacher, and her best little friend is in school now, so she has been harping on me to start school herself. However, if you know me, you know I am [...]
