by Leslie Sholly | Nov 21, 2017 | Catholicism, family, linkups
More than Christmas, more even than Easter, Advent is my very favorite liturgical season. Part of my affection for Advent stems from my beautiful memories of Catholic school celebrations, but I also love it for how simple it is to incorporate the celebration of this...
by Leslie Sholly | Jan 3, 2017 | review, sponsored, Uncategorized, us family guide
Before I even give my usual disclaimer let me tell you that I LOVE LOVE LOVE my crabpot tree! Yes, I received said tree for free in exchange for my honest review of it here, in my capacity as a blogger for National Family Guide. Â But it’s not even stretching the...
by Leslie Sholly | Dec 2, 2015 | Deep Thoughts, family, FIRE, Uncategorized
The following was written in Advent 2011 and posted at my friend Lacy’s blog.  That first post-fire Christmas still seems very close and this time of year still is a little painful for me. Traditions.  We all have them.  Children demand them—“We did that last...
by Leslie Sholly | Dec 4, 2012 | family, Parenting
That’s what they call some of the calendars in stores this time of year, and it irritates me. Â Of course, Advent doesn’t always correspond exactly to the dates on the calendar, but it’s an Advent Calendar all the same! I remember the first one I ever...