Small businesses have taken a hit this year, and as we approach the Christmas season, it’s a great time to support them. Here are 7 of my favorite shops to help you shop small this year: 1.Annunciation Designs: Elayne is a master at creating beautiful products for children and adults alike. My favorite products: her … Read more
Mark and the kiddos are out playing on the swings in the backyard, so I’m taking a few moments to throw up a few quick takes. It’s a rare quiet moment over here . . . This post contains affiliate links. Read the full disclosure on my about page. 1.This is Mark’s call weekend for … Read more
This year, for various reasons, we are homeschooling through the summer. Here’s how we’re modifying our usual schedule to take advantage of the weather!
We are thrilled to be expecting our fourth child this September (you can find our super cute May the Fourth announcement photos on Instagram, for some reason the blog is not letting me post photos today . . . ), and while Gianna and William are old hats at the introduction of a new baby … Read more
If you’re anything like me, you’re spending at least a little time each day hiding from the world in a book. So I thought I’d share a few of my favorites in the hope that it helps you distract yourself from whatever chaos is surrounding you. I know most libraries are closed, but these are … Read more
With the coronavirus shutting down schools across the country, a lot of families find themselves in the situation of suddenly homeschooling/working from home/having kids with them all day without being able to go out for playdates. I wanted to share some resources that have helped us, along with some tips and our basic daily schedule … Read more
Now that we are out of the February doldrums (how is it that the shortest month of the year always feels like the longest?), I feel like we’re experiencing a bit of spring rebirth over here at the Pressprich house. It might be that since it’s almost spring, the sun has returned to MI, or … Read more
Lent is here. We’re already a few days in, and I still don’t feel ready. One thing I manage without fail each year though, is to pull out our Lent and Easter books. I keep a seasonal book basket in our living room, and swap out the books in it every couple of months (or … Read more
Lent is here. One of the activities we’re planning on using this year is the Jesus Tree. There are a lot of different versions out there, but the essential idea is the same as the Jesse tree- Each day of Lent we will read from Scripture part of the story of the life of Christ. … Read more
Today is the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, a saint who has been showing up in my life quite a bit lately, so in his honor, I thought I’d share a bit of his wisdom with you in the form of 7 of my favorite St. Francis de Sales quotes. This post contains affiliate … Read more