Two years ago during Lent, I embarked on a forty bags in forty days project. The idea, which came from Faith and Family, was to rid one’s house of forty bags of excess material goods – ideally through giving items … Keep reading

As a “good” Catholic mom, I should be writing a post about the true meaning of Christmas.  I should be writing about how I am teaching my children about giving rather than taking.  I should write about spending more time … Keep reading

A huge thank you to Celine McCoy for sharing her amazingly creative (and yet easy and affordable) ideas for home Advent decorations. In this wonderful PDF file, Celine shares her directions for creating home made Advent banners and flags, and … Keep reading

“Housework, if you do it right, will kill you.” - Erma Bombeck Erma Bombeck is very much a name from my childhood. My mom used to read her books (I can still picture the cover of If Life is a Bowl … Keep reading

I do not enjoy housework. Not even a little bit. Just yesterday I was telling the young lady who lives next door to me that I wished I had a magic wand that I could simply wave and have a … Keep reading

Hey, it’s Smart Martha again with some thoughts about lightening your load, literally this time.  I mean, look at my desk.  Why do we keep collecting so much stuff?  And when we think we don’t have enough room for all … Keep reading

As the spring soccer season winds to a close, my husband and I must decide whether or not to allow our 7-year-old son to try out for an academy level soccer team, the level above recreational but just below select … Keep reading

When housework becomes drudgery, when single socks pile up on the ironing board, and when dirty countertops, floors, and toilets beckon me just once too often, I have a trick. I sing to Mary. That’s right, I sing to the … Keep reading

Spring has come at last! It is time to plant and tend a garden. Mary Gardens, gardens dedicated to our Blessed Mother, have been gaining popularity in recent years. How does one go about creating a Mary Garden? Many flowers … Keep reading

Last month a friend’s Facebook status read: If I had a blog or website about being a working mom, I’d call it, “You can’t eat off my floors.” I laughed really hard, because it’s completely true and it captured one … Keep reading