{bits & pieces}
The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
Reading update! I told you I’d try to keep you posted on our library books. We just got to the library late in the week, so we haven’t fully delved into our selection. So far, Finnabee is enjoying Richard Scarry’s Find Your ABC’s
. Are you familiar with Richard Scarry? My siblings and I grew up with him and I can attest that this next generation is loving him as well. Somehow these books are just endlessly fun to look at and the stories are generally appealing to a wide range of ages.
I’m also liking The Dancing Tiger
. I think I’m partial to children’s books in poem form. The Artist and I agree that we love the illustrations, although we’re not 100% sure about all the themes. If any of you are familiar with it, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts!
On to our links!
If you are someone who loves a good birth story, I recommend this one from my husband’s college friend: The story of Hazel’s Birth. I share it not only because it’s a good read, but because it’s a great example of a woman trusting her body and advocating for herself, surrounding by proper care and support. For every Hollywood birth scene we see (and I enjoy a funny depiction as much as the next girl) or traumatic story we hear about, we need several good, natural birth stories in our heads!
Have you been hearing the term ‘kosileg’ bouncing around? I first came upon it here: The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter. Note to self: remember, come January and February, that you decided you’re not going to bond with neighbors by complaining! (Writing it here, in public, to help myself stay accountable.)
Here’s a fascinating, very short documentary about a Philly-based chef who has had success despite a serious injury — that left him without his sense of taste. If there’s a Will, There’s a Way
Are you familiar with the artist Daniel Mitsui? He has a page where you can print out images of his work for your children to color. He has made them available specifically as a service so that they will have high-quality images to ponder during Mass – definitely read his little reflection about the project and get the printables (and make a donation, if you can) here!
A great question to be asking in the quest for a more stable marriage culture: are couples actually making marriage vows at their weddings? Sometimes, a whole wedding ceremony comes and goes and nothing substantial – much less marital – has actually been promised by either bride or groom. This matter is examined in I do? from First Things. This piece has some great insights and is a deep consideration of something that has bothered me for a while. (That being said, Auntie Leila would doubtless warn against relying on “programs” to address such problems, as the author calls for towards the end of the article.)If you wrote your own vows for your wedding and are not sure if you have made a real marriage commitment, I suggest you look up the traditional vows and get right on that! In a church. With witnesses. I mean it.
Music is a big part of church. How much do you know about what kind of music assists us as we worship? Our friend Paul Jernberg (who wrote this excellent essay) sent this article (not particularly new, but a good one), which delves into some of the questions.
Speaking of Mass, if you are in the greater Boston area this December 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception (which is a Holy Day of Obligation), perhaps you can plan to worship with the St. Gregory the Great Church, which is a community of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. Maybe we will meet you there! Here is their lovely poster with the information:
From the archives:
We already linked to this on our Facebook page (you will occasionally find some extra info there, so why not go “like” us now?), but don’t forget this classic Ask Auntie Leila post on No, Really, How Do You Prepare for Thanksgiving?
If you want to be kosileg(ing?), you have to be dressed properly.
Speaking about the truths of marriage as communicated by the ceremonies/celebrations, do you know a bride or mother of the bride who could benefit from the {pretty, happy, real weddings} series? Please pass it along!
A simple Advent craft from Sukie — if you grab some felt now, you’ll be ready to start this in a week or so!
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Follow us on Twitter.
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Auntie Leila’s Pinterest.
Rosie’s Pinterest.
Sukie’s Pinterest.
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Habou’s Pinterest.
Bridget’s Pinterest.
Habou’s Blog: Corner Art Studio.
Auntie Leila’s Ravelry.
Auntie Leila’s Instagram.
Rosie’s Instagram.
Sukie’s Instagram.
Bridget’s Instagram.
Reading update! I told you I’d try to keep you posted on our library books. We just got to the library late in the week, so we haven’t fully delved into our selection. So far, Finnabee is enjoying Richard Scarry’s Find Your ABC’s
. Are you familiar with Richard Scarry? My siblings and I grew up with him and I can attest that this next generation is loving him as well. Somehow these books are just endlessly fun to look at and the stories are generally appealing to a wide range of ages.I’m also liking The Dancing Tiger
. I think I’m partial to children’s books in poem form. The Artist and I agree that we love the illustrations, although we’re not 100% sure about all the themes. If any of you are familiar with it, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts!On to our links!
If you are someone who loves a good birth story, I recommend this one from my husband’s college friend: The story of Hazel’s Birth. I share it not only because it’s a good read, but because it’s a great example of a woman trusting her body and advocating for herself, surrounding by proper care and support. For every Hollywood birth scene we see (and I enjoy a funny depiction as much as the next girl) or traumatic story we hear about, we need several good, natural birth stories in our heads!
Have you been hearing the term ‘kosileg’ bouncing around? I first came upon it here: The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter. Note to self: remember, come January and February, that you decided you’re not going to bond with neighbors by complaining! (Writing it here, in public, to help myself stay accountable.)
Here’s a fascinating, very short documentary about a Philly-based chef who has had success despite a serious injury — that left him without his sense of taste. If there’s a Will, There’s a Way
Are you familiar with the artist Daniel Mitsui? He has a page where you can print out images of his work for your children to color. He has made them available specifically as a service so that they will have high-quality images to ponder during Mass – definitely read his little reflection about the project and get the printables (and make a donation, if you can) here!
A great question to be asking in the quest for a more stable marriage culture: are couples actually making marriage vows at their weddings? Sometimes, a whole wedding ceremony comes and goes and nothing substantial – much less marital – has actually been promised by either bride or groom. This matter is examined in I do? from First Things. This piece has some great insights and is a deep consideration of something that has bothered me for a while. (That being said, Auntie Leila would doubtless warn against relying on “programs” to address such problems, as the author calls for towards the end of the article.)If you wrote your own vows for your wedding and are not sure if you have made a real marriage commitment, I suggest you look up the traditional vows and get right on that! In a church. With witnesses. I mean it.
Music is a big part of church. How much do you know about what kind of music assists us as we worship? Our friend Paul Jernberg (who wrote this excellent essay) sent this article (not particularly new, but a good one), which delves into some of the questions.
Speaking of Mass, if you are in the greater Boston area this December 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception (which is a Holy Day of Obligation), perhaps you can plan to worship with the St. Gregory the Great Church, which is a community of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter. Maybe we will meet you there! Here is their lovely poster with the information:
From the archives:
We already linked to this on our Facebook page (you will occasionally find some extra info there, so why not go “like” us now?), but don’t forget this classic Ask Auntie Leila post on No, Really, How Do You Prepare for Thanksgiving?
If you want to be kosileg(ing?), you have to be dressed properly.
Speaking about the truths of marriage as communicated by the ceremonies/celebrations, do you know a bride or mother of the bride who could benefit from the {pretty, happy, real weddings} series? Please pass it along!
A simple Advent craft from Sukie — if you grab some felt now, you’ll be ready to start this in a week or so!
~We’d like to be clear that, when we direct you to a site via one of our links, we’re not necessarily endorsing the whole site, but rather just referring you to the individual post in question (unless we state otherwise).~
Follow us on Twitter.
Like us on Facebook.
Auntie Leila’s Pinterest.
Rosie’s Pinterest.
Sukie’s Pinterest.
Deirdre’s Pinterest.
Habou’s Pinterest.
Bridget’s Pinterest.
Habou’s Blog: Corner Art Studio.
Auntie Leila’s Ravelry.
Auntie Leila’s Instagram.
Rosie’s Instagram.
Sukie’s Instagram.
Bridget’s Instagram.
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