extendedforecast Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I've been planning for our next year and need some inspiration. I find myself overwhelmed at this stage in life with two babies-I'm no good at the older baby/toddler stage- and three older children, plus the responsibility of providing a good education for these children, not to mention the other typical SAHM responsibilities. I am baby-stepping my way back to the Catholic Church, after about fifteen years of non participation (sad to say). I want to practice my faith fully, like my grandparents do, and I'm in need of some good examples of what this looks like for a family like mine. So what blogs or websites are out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I think you'll like Holly Pierlot. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks, I'll check it out right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Let me see if I can link 2 of my favorites... http://www.elizabethfoss.com http://wildflowersandmarbles.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 By Sun and Candlelight is a great blog, and my favorite website for Catholic homeschoolers is http://4real.thenetsmith.com/default.asp. Hang in there, I know those baby days can be super challenging! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 http://totustuusfamily.blogspot.com/ http://patchodirtfarm.blogspot.com/ (my fave) http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/ http://ponderedinmyheart.typepad.com/ http://wildflowersandmarbles.blogspot.com/ not a homeschooler I believe, Byzantine Catholic Priest's wife and her blog is a flipping mazing. http://remnantofremnant.blogspot.com/ http://familyfeastandferia.wordpress.com/ http://patentsgirl.blogspot.com/ http://www.thecarelesscatholic.com/ and, as a wonderful, fantastic book I'd rec this THE CATHOLIC HOME; Celebrations for the Holidays, Feast days and Every Day Small steps. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Let me see if I can link 2 of my favorites... http://www.elizabethfoss.com http://wildflowersandmarbles.blogspot.com pssst, you should update your blog, too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I really like A Mother's Rule of Life blog, which Sophia above recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Wow, you all are awesome! You've provided me with so much to look through. Thank you all. Off to check these sites out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Already Gone Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 One of my favorite blogs on the planet is: http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/ Most of her kids are past school age, but she has some great advice on homeschooling, housekeeping, child-rearing, and especially living out the liturgical year with one's family. She has an incredible knack for getting to the heart of things and putting the most important, fundamental actions first. This is a real boon for me, since I'm likely to start planning elaborate celebrations for every single event on the Catholic calendar (so, one per day, for the most part :)) and then I read her posts and am brought back to the level of what I actually might be able to do and most should do. Also, not a blog, but have you perused the 4Real forums? They're very inspirational for me--but sometimes too much in the "must plan celebrations for every day!" kind of way. Hope this is coherent. My toddler is helping me type it. ETA: Okay, both of those were already mentioned. Sorry. Blame the helping toddler, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 One of my favorite blogs on the planet is: http://ourmothersdaughters.blogspot.com/ Most of her kids are past school age, but she has some great advice on homeschooling, housekeeping, child-rearing, and especially living out the liturgical year with one's family. She has an incredible knack for getting to the heart of things and putting the most important, fundamental actions first. This is a real boon for me, since I'm likely to start planning elaborate celebrations for every single event on the Catholic calendar (so, one per day, for the most part :)) and then I read her posts and am brought back to the level of what I actually might be able to do and most should do. :iagree::iagree: Aunty Leila is magnificent. So are her daughters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 forgot! http://www.gsheller.com/ small things blog-awesomeness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeturn Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 All of my favorites have already been mentioned! Those will keep you busy for a long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhappyjoyjoy Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 sorry to highjack, what does CC mean in this thread title? Also, I don't think anyone mentioned http://www.conversiondiary.com/ and http://blessedamongmen.blogspot.com/ If they did, I'm sorry to repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 sorry to highjack, what does CC mean in this thread title? Also, I don't think anyone mentioned http://www.conversiondiary.com/ and http://blessedamongmen.blogspot.com/ If they did, I'm sorry to repeat. CC = Christian Content (It's basically a warning that the content is Christian and no one wants any debates about it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Here's one: Catholicmom Here's another: Aussie Coffee Shop Have you tried to connect with any Catholic homeschoolers in your community? :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhappyjoyjoy Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 CC = Christian Content (It's basically a warning that the content is Christian and no one wants any debates about it) thanks!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Grrr, I need to organize my blogs. Anyway, MORE! http://untroddenpaths.blogspot.com/ http://joyfilledfamily.blogspot.com/ http://benotafraidnancy.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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