How to Deal with Difficult Family Members During the Holidays
The holiday season is my favorite time of year. I remember childhood memories of our favorite family traditions—everything from camping out watching holiday movies in the living room to baking...
Wholesome Movies for Your Friday Night
Looking for a reason to pop some corn, unwrap a little candy, and plop down on the couch? Good news: I have four. Recently, I re-watched four movies that were...
BIS Reads: One Beautiful Dream
I have to admit, I am new to the Jennifer Fulwiler fan club. I recently discovered Mrs. Fulwiler through the Fountains of Carrots podcast. I was immediately sold on her...
Ways to Use the Notes Section of Your Blessed is She Planner
So you're all moved in to your Blessed is She planner. You've recorded birthdays, anniversaries, upcoming trips, and work conferences. You've determined your goals for the year and have found...
The Holiness and Example of Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin
One of the things I love about the Catholic Church is that she is both old and new at the same time. The tradition of the Church is 2,000 years...
Discerning Foster Parenting
Discernment is different for everyone. We all walk such a unique path in our journey to Heaven. I stood in my bedroom, the hanger forgotten in my hand as I...
There is No Rule Book in Parenting
On the day you were born, God gave your parents a rule book. It gave them all the instruction necessary for raising their specific child. Ever thoughtful, He replaced it...
The Father's Love: Felt, Seen, and Believed
Every year on Father’s Day I get a little sentimental. I can’t help it. You see, I am a daddy’s girl, through and through. I know what it is to...
Why You Should Travel with Your Spouse (and How to Make It Happen)
Ask any mom and she will be able to tell you that there is a very definite distinction between a trip and a vacation. I have four kids. Going away...
Mothering the Skeptic
Every once in a while you get lucky, as a parent, to encounter a teacher who completely understands your child. My daughter’s third grade teacher was a wonderful angel in...
A Mother's Prayer for Summer
I’m sure I am not alone in thinking that the winter of 2017/2018 will go down in history as the longest winter ever. Well into April, freezing temperatures and snowfall...
How I Organize My Week
My husband often jokes that our life revolves around my planner. He's completely right. Like most of you, our lives are full of good things like family, work, appointments and...
