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Hearts for Home: July 7th
In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. My commitments for this week: 1To make our home as visually appealing as possible.To this end I am currently engaged in deep cleaning and re-arranging. 2To stay faithful to our new prayer routine.Doing well so far. It helps that we have a very special prayer request;) 3To spend time in craft projects with my Princess.Holidays next week, so we will have time. 4Creating healthy rhythms for our holidays.Plenty of craft and…
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Hearts for Home: June 30th
In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. 1To be gentle in voice and action.My children are precious and sensitive. 2To be really present for my children.To stop what I am doing and be available. 3To re-commit to ‘Little Kids Time’.(This is what my 5yr old calls it;)To read, work and play with our under 5s so their needs are met. 4 To respect my teenagers as emerging young adults.To ensure that they know how proud I am of…
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Small Successess (20)
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. 1I have finally got satellite connection again.After nearly a month. 2The children are writing daily reports.This is my achievement as much as theirs. 3I have created Michelangelo’s birthday party invitations.And emailed them.I also have purchased party food for all three birthdays next week. Visit Faith and Family for more Small Successes.
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Hearts For Home: June 22nd
In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. 1 To make certain my husband knows how precious he is. To achieve this I need to speak in his love language not mine. 2 To let each child know how special they are. I particularly wish to spend individual time with the children; not always easy in a large family. 3 To speak kindly and encouragingly.This means not only a gentle voice but kind words. 4 To be more faithful…
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Small Successes (19)
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. 1Have changed the bed linens to flannel.Finally, only a couple of weeks late. The cotton was getting rather cold. 2Re-arranged the girls’ clothing in their cupboards.All summer clothes are put away, winter clothes are accessible. 3PC and I have made a final decision on the size of our shed, aka Learning Room. Visit Faith and Family for more Small Successes.
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Hearts for Home: June 16th
In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. My Hearts for Home commitments this week include two new ones and a re-commitment to last weeks’ four. I made good progress at No.s 1,3 and 4 but failed dismally at No. 2 so I need another week’s try. 1To spend time each day playing outside with my children.A game of basketball, jumping on the trampoline or my exercise routine; this precious time spent with my children means so much to…
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Small Successes (18)
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. 1Played outside with my children daily.I committed to this with the Hearts for Home Challenge and I’m achieving my goal:) 2I’ve managed to get internet access.True, not a satellite dish and I can’t yet respond to emails, nor fix up Faith Filled Days for the Awards but I was assertive with the satellite company:) 3Cleaned the shower.I got to use my new Enjo glove! Visit Faith and Family for more Small Successes.
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Catholic New Media Awards
Voting has started at the Catholic New Media Awards; categories include blogs, websites and podcasts. I am most honoured and thrilled that Faith Filled Days has been nominated for Best Overall Catholic Website. Thank you to the dear person who nominated me:) I have some BIG competition with contenders such as EWTN. But the coverage I have received at Faith Filled Days already is awesome. I am truly honoured. Many of my favourite people have been nominated in other categories. Please consider visiting during in the month of June and let these wonderful ladies know how much they enrich your lives by encouraging them with your votes. We have: People’s…
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Hearts for Home: June 9th
My dear friend Gae has initiated an encouragement to Cultivate Our Hearts for Home.Gae shares:In today’s busy and aggressive society mothers at home are not given much encouragement to be committed to their role in being home. In my weekly ‘Hearts for Home’ post I am encouraging myself and others to commit to thinking about what 4-6 things we can do each week to bring our thoughts, prayers and actions to keeping our ‘Hearts for Home’. Rather than over reach I’m committing to four. 1To spend time each day playing outside with my children.A game of basketball, jumping on the trampoline or my exercise routine; this precious time spent with…
