While You Were Folding

I'm baaaaaaaack!  I'm so happy to be recording again, and I'll be back every Monday with a new episode.  Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast, and you won't miss the new episodes as they come out! Links/Resources Mentioned This Episode: Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White Join the conversation! […]

This episode: What my physical prayer space set-up looks like What I actually do when I get to my prayer space (spoiler alert: it's always different) Links/Resources Mentioned: Angels and Saints at Ephesus (Be sure to check out their other albums for Lent, Advent, Christmas, and Easter!) Adoration at Ephesus Blueberry Maple Pancakes Pumpkin Pecan […]

This episode: sharing some solid spiritual advice I received on forgiveness how I use my “moral imagination” to expand on the advice show and tell: my slippers! Links/Resources Mentioned: Tempur-Pedic Women's Slippers: Laurin Join the conversation! What do you do when you're struggling to forget after forgiving? What are YOUR favorite slippers???   Do you have […]

This episode: why family pictures are like going to Disney World sharing stories about previous family photo sessions sharing things I've learned along the way Links/Resources Mentioned: Trying on Apple TV Season 1 Trailer Season 2 Trailer Join the conversation! What would you add to my list of family photo recommendations?  What do you wish […]

While You Were Folding is back with Season 2!  The last time I recorded was back in March 2020, so we have a lot to catch up on! This episode, I did a quick catch-up, talked about today's topic (Acting Like a Daughter), and introduced a new segment called Show & Tell. This episode's links […]

This week is all about BOUNDARIES!  Fighting for them might cause initial discomfort, but they’re essential for healthy relationships–especially during pressure cooker moments like the coronavirus pandemic! Links/resources mentioned this week: Boundaries by Cloud & Townsend Girlfriends Podcast by Danielle Bean, “How to Set Healthy Boundaries” Persuasion by Jane Austen Don’t Feed the Monkey Mind: […]

What’s working one week in to school at home: Routine (shared below) Lots of recess and walks Each kid has a job after each meal Rotate who plays with the baby or toddler during school time Journaling Mindset stuff There is no getting “behind” right now, so keep letting life happen at home The relationship […]

What a week it’s been! Great news: I went to the Great Homeschool Conference in Texas and got to meet Sarah Mackenzie and Pam Barnhill! Bad news: It got shut down halfway through, and I regret going I came home a homeschooling mom because our kids’ school is closed for the foreseeable future.  It’s actually […]

Today concludes my series on Holly Pierlot’s book, A Mother’s Rule of Life!  I’m talking about the Fifth “P”: Provider.  It’s finally to make *ALL* the chore charts! Provider is all about: the time, talents, specific tasks God gave us in this season of our vocation the things and finances entrusted to us The Spirit of […]

This week, we’re discussing all things Parenting and continuing our series on Holly Pierlot’s book, A Mother’s Rule of Life.  (The series started back in Episode 50, so start there if you’re just joining us!) Links/Resources Mentioned This Episode: Sharing about our decision to start homeschooling next year: While You Were Folding Episode 055: If I […]

Intro: Quick update on building our house Getting back into family meetings (here’s our family meeting agenda) Using the word “romance” for inspiration this Lent Today’s Topic: If I Ran the Zoo: Our Decision to Homeschool Why (and it’s not because we stopped liking our great Catholic school) After-school restraint collapse Why we’re excited My […]

Philip came down to the recording studio to talk all about marriage (the 3rd “P” from a Mother’s Rule of Life — Partner). Links/Resources Mentioned This Week: Nick Barber’s album, Stations, on Apple Music Nick Barber’s website Our Family Meeting Agenda The 5 Love Languages Questions for you: Have you had any lightbulb moments revolving […]

This week: Recapping our trip to Jamaica Cultural observations about emotional expression/repression and mental health Helping friends with invisible crosses (a conversation about my diagnosis with Sjögren’s Syndrome and a friend asking how she can help) Today’s Topic:  3 favorite things Snack: Salt and Pepper Pistachios and Lindt dark chocolate bars (Intense Orange and Roasted […]

This week, I’m continuing the conversation based on Holly Pierlot’s book, A Mother’s Rule of Life: How to bring order to your home and peace to your soul.  I’m talking about the 2nd “P”: Person–the importance of caring for yourself (mind, body, and soul).   Links/resources mentioned this episode: Unbound Ministry Our family schedule (Don’t compare!  […]

Today’s Topic:  Continuing the conversation based on Holly Pierlot’s book, A Mother’s Rule of Life: How to bring order to your home and peace to your soul.  Today, we’re talking about the First “P” of a Mother’s Rule of Life: Prayer. I hope it’s an encouragement to take the time to make your personal prayer life […]