Welcome to How to Live the Little Way. A weekly post here at The Littlest Way where I gather all the ordinary things that happen or are happening in my day to day. Things like what I’m reading or listening to, eating, cleaning, and learning. These are the small moments that make up my blessed daily life and I want to remember them. My prompts may change depending on season and circumstance.
Thanking God for…
::our local March for Life
::Veronica getting to go to the National March
::a college that makes this opportunity available
::Benedictine College in general, it’s an incredible place (The monks challenged the students to a game of Capture the Flag in the snow this weekend!)
::my kids being so excited to see their cousins after Mass every week
:the way my sister loves my kids
::the way my friends love my kids
::Chris, always and forever Chris
::Young Living Oils, seriously, there have been a couple of things someone in our family has needed and the oils have completely addressed the issue
Praying…
You know we’re in the middle of a 63 Day Rosary Novena. I told my children I would love an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe since the novena is said before her image. Our first time praying it, we just printed an image off the internet. For my birthday they bought me this beautiful Our Lady of Guadalupe from Saint Script. It’s my favorite image of her. I would love to start a small collection and add Our Lady of Sorrows next, because…
Pondering…
This wicked, disordered world and the chokehold unforgiveness can have on our life. Also, our local March for Life ends in a little square in our downtown area. There is always dog poop everywhere–on the grass, the cobblestone walk around…if I let my children poop in a public place and then just left it, the world would lose its ever-lovin’ mind!!! But because it’s someone’s “fur baby” it’s mildly appropriate? I may need to take a long walk on my treadmill this morning, I’m feeling a little angsty.
Listening to…
My beloved washer and dryer do their thing.
Reading…
My everyday Bible–Bible in a Year: Your Daily Encounter with God
My Catholic Journaling Bibles–Catholic Journaling Bible and Inspire Catholic Bible NLT. Here’s a post where I compared the two Journaling Bibles.
* I’ve written an ebook to guide you through the whys and hows to get started with Bible Journaling, Bible Journaling Tips, Inspiration and Permission, and to encourage and inspire you in your Bible journaling!
Bible Journaling…
I kind of foresee doing more verse mapping this year than creative journaling? Maybe it’s just how the year is starting out?
Around the House…
My brother and his family are coming at the end of the week and we are so excited! It will just be a short overnight trip but still!! And of course, that means a major house clean, so win-win!
In the Kitchen…
I’m going to cry out like St. Paul, Lord why do I do the things I don’t want to do and don’t do the things I want to do? Translated, why don’t I effectively meal plan, and then stick to the plan and the budget?
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Self Care
To feel my best I need to move, get sunshine, drink water or watered down juice, stay warm, read my Bible, pray, laugh, eat good food, take hot baths, go to Adoration, guard my thoughts…just a reminder for myself and maybe you will benefit as well.
Almost every night I post a list of the essential oils we’ve used that day over on my Facebook. It’s amazing how quickly they have become a part of our everyday life. And I’m not worried about possible side effects using them like I am with medications.
(I used to purchase my essential oils from Amazon or Edens Garden instead of a distributor. You can read my thoughts on why here, “Where I’m From…” I’ve since decided I don’t have the time or resources to properly educate myself on using the oils to their fullest potential. That’s why I sign up with Young Living under a former Family Practice Physician.)
The Littlest Way
Get ready friends! I’m starting the new year with a blog redesign! It should be completed soon. It’s so pretty with soft, soothing colors. Everything should be easier to find. Let’s pray it’s not one of those projects where things get worse before they get better.
Our Domestic Church…
May I suggest you just lean into the Liturgical Year? Not the Liturgical teas and cupcakes and six-course meals…unless that’s totally your thing. I mean into the way the Church moves through time and seasons. Follow her natural rhythm of rest and celebration.
Saving Money…
I’m so excited to switch all our household cleaners over to Thieves. Here’s a video sharing how using Thieves will save money and detox my home. Remember, today is the last day of the 10% off Flash Sale on the Desert Mist Premium Starter Kit and three free oils from me. Read more here!
Captured…
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