The joy of a Yankee swap December 16, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window When I mentioned that I was participating in two Yankee gift swaps this week, my family didn’t sound that enthusiastic.
An unexpected Christmas gift December 14, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Commentary, The Domestic Church Whether we have recognized how God is at work in our lives or missed some of the clues, Jesus will be waiting for us to come running to meet him in the manger on Christmas morning.
A visit from St. Nicholas and other highlights from our week December 11, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window This is always one of the busiest, most wonderful weeks for our family, so I have lots to share in 7 Quick Takes.
Find light in the darkness December 7, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window Sometimes God taps you gently on the shoulder.
Delightful lunches, holiday craft fairs, and other Advent fun December 5, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window There’s such beauty to the statement, “The chef prepares the salmon medium-well. Does that work for you?”
Discover joy on your Advent journey December 4, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window And there was so much grace. So much love. So much joy.
Jesus is with you this Advent season November 27, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Advent, Blog, Christmas, Commentary, Open Window That’s the beauty of Advent. No matter what we do to prepare, no matter what we take on for these weeks leading up to Christmas, Jesus awaits us.
Spaghetti pizza with a friend and Thanksgiving feasting November 26, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Luckily, there is no calorie-counting in blogs posted during Thanksgiving week because this post is packed with treats.
What’s for Thanksgiving dinner? Food debates November 24, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Here are some of the charged topics you might have to navigate during Thanksgiving dinner.
School bus worries, after-school treats, instant coffee, and more (7 Quick Takes) November 20, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window I hope your week went well. I’m looking back on ours and sharing 7 Quick Takes. ~1~ The school week opened with concerns about a school bus driver strike. I tried to arrange my work schedule so I wouldn’t be far from our sons’ school in case they were stranded there and needed a ride […]
The Miracle of Adoption November 15, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window It’s one of the great wonders of adoption. Nothing is bigger than love.
Cake, chocolate, coffee, and creative gifts November 13, 2021By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Our older son turned 14 this week. Every age so far has been my favorite, and 14 is really wonderful.
