a North Dakotan girl through and through, wife, mother and die hard Catholic.

A Gentle Guide to the Tender Season After Birth There is a hush that follows childbirth—a soft, sacred quiet. The world seems to pause, and life becomes beautifully small: baby snuggles, warm meals, hushed lullabies in the moonlight. Postpartum is a season of surrender, of healing, of learning to mother a new soul while still […]

What I keep in our diaper bag as a mom of 4 ranging from 5 years old to newborn! This list ebs and flows over time, as the kids hit different stages and different needs like less diapers or more snacks! There’s something tenderly maternal about the humble diaper bag, isn’t there? It’s not just […]

There’s a sacred weight to childbirth—the mingling of joy, anticipation, and yes, pain. For many women, the thought of labor can feel intimidating, but pain in childbirth is not meaningless. It has a purpose, and it’s temporary. When we prepare our bodies and hearts, we can step into labor not with fear, but with peace […]

The Beginning – To give this story justice I need to start at the beginning so let’s do back to last year September 2024. If you have read my blog post in July of our Karol Frances, our little one we miscarried last year then that can give you a little background into these next […]

…without screens Traveling with small children can feel like packing up a three-ring circus and hoping it doesn’t unravel halfway through a road trip. And when you choose to do it without screens or tablets, some might look at you like you’ve officially lost it. But mama, it can be done—and it can even be […]

12 Beautiful Ways to Rest as a Catholic There is something unmistakably holy about a quiet Sunday morning—the scent of beeswax and incense lingering, the hum of Gregorian chant still echoing and sunlight streaming through the kitchen window as your family settles into rest after celebrating Mass. For Catholics, Sundays are more than just a […]

A few of favorite simple prayers during pregnancy beyond the rosary and lectio divina! Pregnancy is such a sacred, tender time—a season of hidden growth, quiet anticipation, and deep interior transformation. With each flutter and kick, I’m reminded that I am not just carrying a child—I am carrying a soul loved infinitely by God and […]

My Favorite Catholic Children’s Books – a Collection of Faith-Filled Stories to Nourish Young Souls One of my greatest joys as a mother is sharing beautiful, meaningful books with my children—stories that not only delight their imaginations but also form their hearts in truth and virtue. In our home, we keep a special basket near […]

Growing up my parents gave me the most priceless gift of a love for the Catholic Church while instilling in me “lifelines” back to Her through showing me the beauty of the sacraments, the Saints, you name it.  Some days where time slips away from me, a child is always in need of your care, […]

5 Tips for Hosting Overnight Guests with Warmth Creating a Home that Says “You’re Welcome Here” There’s something tender and timeless about opening your home to overnight guests. Whether it’s beloved family or an old friend passing through, offering a cozy place to rest is one of the simplest and most beautiful ways to love […]