Whether you're talking about a girl named Mary Virginia or a 17th century French priest named Louis-Marie de Montfort, parents since the time of Christ have honored His mother by the names they've chosen for both their boys and girls. My mother had four daughters, and three of us were given the middle name of Marie to honor the Blessed Virgin. If you wish to remember the Mother of God and her role in salvation history, but want something more unique than Mary or Marie, then read on! Let's Continue Reading
20 Unique Gift Ideas for the Sacrament of Confirmation
My son and daughter have studied diligently, chosen their Confirmation saints (Nicholas and Barbara, respectively), and will receive this most vital sacrament in May from the bishop himself. What a momentous day is coming! The Catechism explains that by receiving Confirmation, a young Catholic is "more perfectly bound to the Church...enriched with a special strength of the Holy Ghost." He becomes a "true witness of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and Continue Reading
5 Quick and Easy Ways to Trim Your Budget in 2023
Are you finding that there's very little month left at the end of every month? Rising prices and inflation are really hitting Americans hard right now, and with no relief in sight, here are some ways you can relieve the financial pressure NOW. These are concrete ways to slash your expenses by hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Switch from whole to term life. Having good life insurance is crucial, but did you know that some policies can cost you 15 times more than others? I'm Continue Reading
7 Unique Jewelry-Related Gifts to Honor Your Mother
Spring brings both Easter and Mother's Day, and if you're thinking of gifting jewelry, here are some ways to make it extra nice this year. Hair Accessories Once you ditch the snow hats and hoodies, it's time to fix your hair again and add some decoration! There are lots of choices when it comes to spring-inspired hair accessories: Jeweled or floral hair clips Gold or silver barrettes French barrettes Vintage hair combs Butterfly and flower hair charms Classic Gold Continue Reading
Travel-Friendly Toys and Activities for Your Next Family Vacation
Our last family vacation involved over 30 hours of driving, along with keeping our 10 children (relatively) content for all that time. The things you choose to take along can really make a difference when it comes to whiling away the hours. Here are some suggestions! Audio Books Telling stories used to be one of mankind's primary forms of enjoyment, and you can enjoy this tradition 21st century-style with good quality audiobooks. Our hands-down favorite is the complete Chronicles of Continue Reading
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