The other night, JP and I were doing something that required us to leave the house, and, since leaving the house is a special occasion these days, I decided to put on a bit of make-up, which hasn't happened, I don't think, since maybe Thanksgiving?
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Though this year has taken a turn that I don't think many would have expected, our goal this Holy Week was to create some special memories for the kids even though our plans had very much changed. Our house is loud, and the noises aren't always happy, but overall we're hanging in there and doing … Continue reading Happy Easter from the Savaryns 2020!
It's been a while, my friends. A lot has happened since my last post. For one, the grieving process of losing my aunt the way we did took a lot out of me. Still does, sometimes. I struggled to think of ways I could write encouraging or even true posts on our family blog, and … Continue reading What We’ve Been Up To
I (Lorelei) had the pleasure of being interviewed for The Christian Circle Podcast on Raising Children in the Catholic Faith. It was lovely speaking with the host, Pamela Fernandes on the subject. I hope to get the chance to visit again! Click here to take a listen, as well as to read a bit about behind … Continue reading Lorelei on The Christian Circle Podcast: Raising Children in the Catholic Faith
The Swells and Crests of Life We had a period of time this fall into early winter where things were relatively calm. I remember thinking to myself during that time, Remember to appreciate this. Be thankful for this. Because I've been around at least long enough to know that life comes in seasons, in swells and … Continue reading Strong But Not Superhuman
Engaging Kids In Mass We love that our kids are in Mass with us on Sundays, but it's always helpful to find tools that help them understand more of what is going on and that support them as they grow in their ability to engage. Below are three tools This Catholic Family has found that … Continue reading 3 Awesome Tools To Help Children Engage in Mass
Liturgical Living I've thought about the liturgical calendar this year more than I ever have before. I've thought about what little ways we can start incorporating the calendar of the Church year into our home. And here we find ourselves, as we always will at this time of year, at the beginning of Advent. We … Continue reading This Catholic Family is Ready for Advent!
The Prayers of a Child My kids, well the ones old enough to talk, talk to God like he's a friend. They just tell him what they hope for in their own lives, and who they want to intercede for. Felicity for the longest time prayed for her preschool teacher who had a bothersome tooth. … Continue reading The Prayers of My Children
