intentional living, little by little
So that was how today’s Gift Guide came to life. It is for all of you new Mammas celebrating your little one’s first Christmas this year! I found some darling, vintage-inspired ideas for you. These would make wonderful gifts as well. 🙂
Joy is prayer; joy is strength; joy is love, a net of love by which you can catch souls. God loves a cheerful giver. He gives most who gives with joy. If in the work you have difficulties and you accept them with joy, with a big smile – in this, as in any other good thing – they will see your good works and glorify the Father. The best way to show your gratitude to God and people is to accept everything with joy. A joyful heart is the normal result of a heart burning with love. -pg 127
Have you ever had something practically fall into your lap and just know it was a God moment? In the midst of my crazy decluttering, I came across this little book by Mother Teresa, Jesus the Word to be Spoken: Prayer and Meditations for Every Day of the Year. It’s broken into little paragraphs for each day of the year, but I’ve just been flipping through it and finding the ones that speak to me. And wow! So much food for thought! Here is one more that I’ve been thinking about all week:
Whatever your political views, I think we can all agree that these men (and many of them young men!) are so selfless and courageous. They do a job much bigger than themselves, for love of country and love for the people who live here. For that alone, we should support them! And not just in words…
My oldest has his birthday this week and requested a robot theme. We kept things super simple but he loved everything and hugged me repeatedly. I want to remind myself (and you fellow mammas out there!) that simple is okay. While those picture-perfect parties on Pinterest are so enticing and awe-inspiring, they also cost money. Sometimes a lot of money. And at the end of the day, it’s really not that important. What mattered to my son was family, a special cake that he helped decorate, and opening a few surprises. And it was good.
P.S. One big hit that I have to share: Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em! We used it as a “centerpiece” but I know it will get a lot of use in this house!
