“J’ aimerais des fraises, s’il vous plait,” our no-fear six-year-old daughter rattled off to the woman behind a table blanketed with juicy red strawberries. These were our new favorites – the tiny Galveston variety grown in the south of France that melted in your mouth with just a hint of acid. They were delicate, meant …
Originally published in the 2026 Winter Edition of Soul Gardening. “Bless us, oh Lord, and these thy gifts…” Growing up Catholic and now raising a family of my own, saying grace before meals is an important tradition ingrained in my being. So much so, that I’ve been known at times to forget that I’ve said …
This year we returned to homeschooling after a much-needed hiatus. Like many families, we homeschooled during the pandemic. Like many families, we almost lost our minds. So, when we decided to homeschool again this year, I seriously questioned my sanity. Crazy? Perhaps. Hopeful? That’s what I’m going with. I have a nagging feeling that we …
Last week I attended a ‘prayer shower’ for a friend expecting her second child. Unlike a traditional baby shower, the focus wasn’t on gifts. Instead, we simply gathered at a local park, laid down a few blankets, and prayed the Rosary while children played. The morning was organized by a mutual friend, whose sister hosted …
I’ve found a simple, no fail way to bring a little joy to my day and home: make a batch of muffins. These delicious one-bowl muffins are quick, easy, and healthy. Bonus? They use up the sad looking bananas in my fruit bowl that I can’t bear to throw away. If you don’t like baking …
