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• Confessions of a Single Woman: Can You Start a Marriage in Debt?

  

  Can you start a marriage in debt? This is the question I have been asking myself for years now. If I can have a few more years, I can start my marriage debt... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Are You Leaving Behind?

  

  What are you leaving behind when you die? This past Sunday I shared a glimpse into defining what Vanity meant. What is Vanity? Does the definition extend past... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• Confessions of a Single Woman: I’m Grateful He Supports My Dreams.

  

  Does your significant other support your dreams? It’s one of the many traits I love about Daniel. I could tell him some far fetched idea and he’d root me on. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• What is Vanity?

  

  In today’s passages we read that vanity is more than believing that one is better or more attractive than someone else. If you read Ecclesiastes, vanity can... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• Confessions of a Single Woman: Is It TOO Early to Plan?

  

  They say women first start planning their weddings when they’re little girls. They grab their mom’s dress and shoes to begin the visualization of their Prince... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• 5 Tips When #SHOPPING For Your NEXT Hotel Stay

  

  One of the things I love to do is visit new places. Don’t we all though? Over the years I’ve learned that the best way to plan for a trip is to do research.... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• How to Pray.

  

  Did you know that there is more than one way to pray? When I was growing up I thought to pray was to recite the words of an already written prayer. If I... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2013 DIARIES, SPIRITUALITY

• 9 Movies to Bribe YOUR Kids With!

  

  Last month when I watched Monster’s University I was amazed by how many movies were coming out that were child friendly. It reminded me of the days I would... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• [Confessions of a Single Woman] Let’s Talk About the E- #Ring! #WeddingWednesday

  

  Today’s conversation about engagement rings is inspired by my recent long weekend into NYC. Daniel had asked me, over lunch that Saturday, if I knew that the... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• We Stayed at the Santuary Hotel in Times Square. #pocketThoughts

  

  This year Daniel and I are working on getting all our ducks in a row. Paying off debt and saving for the future has become top priority. Our usual relaxing... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• [Word of God] Are You Hospitable? #PocketThoughts

  

  All of today’s readings focus on hospitality through either word or action. Let us use this week ahead to look where we can extend hospitality to those around... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• [Movie Review] 3 #Movies to Watch with Your Sweetheart #pocketThoughts

  

  These past few weeks have been brutally hot in Connecticut. This week we’re supposed to see a record 7 day heat wave. Advisory warnings have been in effect... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• 8 Tips to SAVE You $$$ When Shopping for Wedding Guest Attire

  

  How many weddings did you say you were attending this year? Whether its one or six, we need to save as much money as we can. Am I right? Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• Celebrating My Birthday at @RedDoorSpas with American Express Reward Points

  

  This year I wanted to something special for myself to celebrate turning another year younger. We tend to go through life, living day to day without taking a... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• Don’t FORGET to Pray for the Clergy

  

  It’s official, my favorite member of the clergy at St. George’s is leaving this Monday. Over the last three years Mother Blessed Sacrament (AKA Mother) has... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• How to Budget When You Get the NEXT Wedding Invitation. #WeddingWednesday

  

  Wedding season is in full swing! I’ve been to two already and I have three more to go! Weddings are happy occasions that I welcome on any day of the week. Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• What to Wear to the NEXT Bridal Shower! #WeddingWednesday

  

  When I got my friend’s invitation to her Bridal Shower, the instructions said “Dress to Impress… don’t forget your hat!” I envisioned a glamorous vision of... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• This Catholic Girl’s View of the LGBTQ Community #pocketthoughts

  

  Today the country is either rejoicing or is angry from this week’s ruling of the Supreme Court in California. If you’re not familiar with the headlines in the... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• [Movie Review] Was The Heat with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Funny?...

  

  A few months ago, Danny and I saw the preview for The Heat starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy and we thought Yes, that looks FUNNY! Sometimes though,... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY

• The ONE Thing That Was Missing from the Graduation Speeches. #pocketThoughts

  

  I almost had a heart attack a few weeks ago when both of my sisters informed me that my niece and nephew were graduating on June 20th. I thanked God that one wa... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION, SPIRITUALITY