Catholic Homemaking

I love wild violets.  They are one of the first flowers to bloom in the spring and have a sweet floral fragrance. Something about them minds me of my girlhood and the innocent happiness I felt back then, even though where we lived I never saw them growing.  My children love to pick them and give me little bouquets.

If you read my last post about the beautiful jewelry over at Rose Blossom Cottage you will be excited to hear that they are having a giveaway over at their blog for not one, but three, sterling silver Easter Chick Charms!  Just click HERE to be taken to the giveaway post!  Be sure to tell them in your comment that

Mother's Day is coming up soon and I know you are wondering what you can get that special mom in your life that will be beautiful and meaningful to her faith.  I love the jewelry and home decor over at Rose Blossom Cottage and have seen nothing like it so far.   The Virgin Mary Porcelain Pendants are

Easter is almost here and I am starting to plan the menu for that days special dinner.  I try to make festive meals as special as possible without over-stressing myself.  I want to be able to enjoy the day with my family and not be in the kitchen the whole time!  My solution is to make things ahead

If you are struggling with the call to head cover during Mass please read on.  I know how you feel as I went through it myself. This is a difficult post for me to write.  Mainly because I hate with a capital H confrontations.  I am not a person who likes to attract attention.  Don't get me wrong,