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Participating in Lent With the Littles
PARTICIPATING IN LENT WITH CHILDREN
The Lenten season is here! In the weeks preceding Lent I have grandiose ideas of all the great things I will implement in my home to participate in Lent with...
Your Guide to the Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade
Mardi Gras is fast approaching, and I for one cannot wait! I know New Orleans kinda has a market on the event, but I think the Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade in Corpus Christi has...
I Am Sorry I Am Not There, Life is Busy
I remember a time when if someone would ask me to go to a friend’s birthday party, a wedding, or a girl’s weekend, I did not hesitate: I was there. There was rarely a...
3 Homemade Gift Ideas for Those Who Can’t Craft
I am the QUEEN of Pinterest fails. No, really: I mean it. I have tried so many things that I pin, and I just keep failing at them. But, being the kind of person...
5 Must-Try Thanksgiving Side Dish Alternatives
It’s a little unbelievable Thanksgiving is around the corner. Ready or not…it is time for turkey and dressing and all the fixings! Though it sounds delicious, the idea of having the same turkey, dressing,...
Benefits of Boredom for Kids – with FREE PRINTABLE
Summer is here, school is out, and you are about to hear the endless onslaught of “But, Mom….I’m bored!” It is so tempting to think we need to fill every moment of the summer...
Why I Ditched Birth Control for Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is growing in popularity, but certainly not as mainstream as more common family planning options. As many as 65% of women use birth control according to the CDC in 2018....
Lots of Ideas for Celebrating Holy Week and Easter Sunday
Easter season is upon us, but before Easter Sunday arrives, we will encounter Holy Week. Holy Week observances are a great way to prepare for Easter Sunday and the Easter season. Every family may...
A “Fiver” Party || A revolutionary idea for kids birthdays!
A few years ago I was planning my son’s birthday party. A friend casually mentioned the idea of a “fiver party” to me and I was intrigued and wanted to learn more. A fiver...
Waterfront Dining in the Coastal Bend
The Coastal Bend has so much to offer, especially GREAT local restaurants with AMAZING water views. Waterfront dining in the Coastal Bend does not disappoint. These waterfront dining locations offer the best in seafood, steaks,...