A look inside the contents of the First Communion purse my parents gifted me on May 13, 1984 — {pretty, happy, funny, real} style. All just simple items, but because they found a place inside my First Communion purse, they hold sacred value and maybe even one day will be considered cherished family heirlooms. . . . → Read More: Unearthing the Contents of My First Communion Purse
We have good friends whose annual Christmas card includes a variety of hilarious quotes uttered by predominately their four young boys. Mom and dad capture quotes throughout the year and the best ones earn real estate on their Christmas letter. I can only imagine how fun this tradition will become as the boys grow and their vocabularies expand. We excitedly wait for this family’s letter each year, but darn it, I wish I had thought of the idea first. But I do have this blog and what else would I write about for the letter Q? Quinoa, Qabalah, Qintar, Qwerty? Let’s stick with quotes. Introducing the inaugural edition of Das Schmidt Haus Quoteopia! . . . → Read More: Quoteopia! — Das Schmidt Haus Style
It’s the 7 Quick Takes: All Things Green Edition! From St. Patrick’s Day crafts and food, to a bathroom re-do project, to yet another photo of my mom’s Rome adventures that has me green with envy (this one hurt more than the others!), and a couple cute photos of the kids thrown in for good measure. . . . → Read More: 7 Quick Takes: The All Things Green Edition
This is what happens when my eyes are glued to the conclave chimney/Twitter/Facebook/Vatican live feed/EWTN/NBC while my ears are tuned to SiriusXM’s The Catholic Channel waiting for history to unfold. Sorry kid! . . . → Read More: Life May Now Resume as Normal
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life — {pretty, happy, funny, real} style. In this edition I share a photo of my daughter that reminded me of a 1960′s Kodak commercial, pictorial highlights from my Spiritual Friendship talk in Peoria, in search for a new profile pic that tells the world a little bit about me, and highlights of a recent “Benedict Bash” we attended in celebration of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s papacy. . . . → Read More: Good Times!
Ever hear this one? “Have you ever played Peoria?” “Peoria? Oh, yes — I spent four years there one night!” I’m here all night, folks. No, really, I’m actually here, all night, in Peoria! Tonight I’m “playing” Peoria and giving a talk with Sister Helena Burns on Authentic Friendships in a Social Media Age to a fine group of women. . . . → Read More: Will It Play in Peoria?
So why do I really, really love my husband today? For not being afraid to tackle this project, for staying up well past his bedtime, for lovingly and patiently preparing this party primate. . . . → Read More: Why I Love My Husband (Vol. 2)
Looking for a reason to break out your best pink? Rejoice; it’s Gaudete Sunday! The liturgical calendar is so very rich in tradition, it really can help bring purpose and order to your home … and dress! . . . → Read More: What We Wore Sunday
Bede is one of the few saints honored as such even during his lifetime. His writings were filled with such faith and learning that even while he was still alive, a Church council ordered them to be read publicly in the churches. At an early age Bede was entrusted to the ... […]
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