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Catholic Carnival 173

In honor of the month of Mary, Sarah uses the mysteries of the rosary as her theme for another wonderful installment of the Catholic Carnival.

From time to time I get an email from someone who is trying to start a freelance writing career asking me for advice. I’m always humbled by these emails. I don’t really consider myself an expert in anything, except maybe negotiating with a 3-year-old and convincing her that everyone poops and it’s good for herRead the whole post >>

Brought to You By GPB

As in God Public Broadcasting… Never underestimate the power of God or television in a 3-year-old’s life. Madeline: Mommy, can I watch Curious George? Me: No. We’re not going to watch any TV today. Madeline: Peeeaaaaasssss. It’s ‘ed-juuu-cational.’ [translation: educational] Me: That doesn’t matter. We don’t need to watch TV every day. Me again butRead the whole post >>

My Rosary, My Lovey

I’ve always had a special devotion to Our Blessed Mother. Even as a child I remember praying to Mary during my bedtime prayers and then drifting off to sleep while clutching a string of rosary beads in my hand. Back then, it was the actual rosary more than the prayers that went along with itRead the whole post >>

Journaling for Moms

I have a box filled with journals dating back to the second grade. Here’s a look at an entry dated April 13, 1986: “We’re mooing. Today I want shoping and we were going to go to Veterans Acres. But Mom was to cold. Sheetie is getting big. I like this day.” No, I did notRead the whole post >>