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Festive Christmas Name Ideas for Your New Pet

December 24, 2020 by Anne Marie 12 Comments

Did you get a new pet this December? Just like Santa Claus, I've been making a list, but this one is full of Christmas-themed name ideas! Nature Aspen Blizzard Chestnut Cranberry Flurry Holly Ivy Icy Jack Frost Juniper Garland Mistletoe Moose Star Nutmeg Plum Poinsettia Polar Winter Christmas Characters Angel Emmanuel Nick Nicholas Joseph Frosty Kris Kringle Lucia Rudolph or Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home and Health Tagged With: cat names, christmas pets, dog names, holiday names

Gift and Treat Ideas for Your Pets at Christmas Time

December 11, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

It has long been a tradition to do something extra special for your animals and pets at Christmas time. For the farmer, that might mean an extra measure of grain for the horses; for the family dog, a meaty bone or new blanket to sleep on. There are many famous legends surrounding our animal friends at Christmas. The most well-known is that they are given the gift of speech on Christmas Eve. One of my favorite carols is called The Friendly Beasts, as each creature recounts the unique way in which Continue Reading

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2020 Gift Guide for New Mothers and Babies

November 16, 2020 by Anne Marie 52 Comments

Don’t forget about the mother when a new baby arrives! She has a hard job ahead and would appreciate all the support and thoughtfulness you can offer. If you're looking for some outside-the-box gift ideas for the Christmas season, today's post is full of inspiration! Do you have any unique gift ideas for new moms? What’s one of the most thoughtful gifts you received? Let me know in a comment below, or just share your favorite idea from my list.   Eco Lips Eco Lips was Continue Reading

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Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra and the Immigrant Priest Who Loved to Pray

October 7, 2020 by Anne Marie 5 Comments

By now, you already know I'm a fan of classic movies, and the stars of the old Silver Screen. Glamour, drama and humor were the usual fare, so when I first saw this clip of crooner Bing Crosby on a movie set saying "true peace must come from God...prayer, and especially the prayer of the Rosary, can lead us back to God," I was intrigued. What inspired this call for divine intervention from a pair of glamorous Hollywood stars? Turns out, it wasn't inspired by something - it was inspired by Continue Reading

Filed Under: Home and Health Tagged With: family prayer, Father Patrick Peyton, pray for peace, Pray the Film, Rosary crusade, The Rosary Priest, The Story of Patrick Peyton

15 Foods You are Paying Way Too Much For

September 18, 2020 by Anne Marie 11 Comments

One of the most noticeable results of the shutdowns has been that Americans spend more time at home. Now, when it comes to saving money on groceries, that's a big plus and here's why! When you're not as pressed for time, "convenience" foods will be a lot less tempting. You probably have time now to chop up a one dollar head of lettuce rather than grab a bag of salad costing three times as much. Yes, we Americans pay WAY too much for convenience. Here are some of the most notable Continue Reading

Filed Under: Food and Drink, Home and Health Tagged With: food markups, most expensive foods, save on groceries

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