Ready for Round Two: Small Successes

by Dianna Kennedy on September 2, 2010

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1. Yay! We’ve made it through the first of the seasonal consignment sales, and I’m ready for round two next week. Many thanks to my husband for volunteering, watching the children while I tagged a million items, and for helping me lug all of our stuff over. I managed to actually make more than I spent!

2. Major scores of the consignment sale? Table and chairs for the boys for the kitchen – $15. THREE toy boxes, all under $15, and a train table for the boys for $35. Potential gift givers — yes, we will be requesting train stuff for Christmas!

3. Finished up helping my dear friend Leia prepare for her first consignment sale in a few weeks. I’ve really enjoyed our late night work/gab sessions, and am looking forward to hearing how she fares.

Join in with the women at Faith and Family Live — let’s all celebrate our successes!

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Respect your elders: Saints and Scripture Sunday

by Dianna Kennedy on August 29, 2010

Saints and Scripture Sunday

I was all set to talk more about the social teachings of our Catholic Church, but, while at work, I changed my mind.

Leviticus 19:32
Rise in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.

I was working in triage, and talked with a man who was caring for his elderly parents. The kindness, respect and love he showed for his father brought tears to my eyes. He was the oldest of six children, and it made me smile to watch the interaction between the two of them. It made me want to call my parents, kiss my grandmother, visit my in-laws, and hug my children, all in the same moment.

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Let this be a reminder to take the time to visit your older family members, send them a card, or give them a call. Mom and Granny, I love you, more than you know. Grandma and Grandpa Kennedy, thanks for raising such an amazing man. We love you, too.

St Augustine

This weekend marks the feast day of one of our most famous Catholic saints, Augustine. I’ve talked about his mother, St Monica before, as a model of motherhood and perseverance.

Saint Augustine certainly gave his mother plenty of reasons for grey hairs during his youth. Although he was one of the most intelligent men to have ever lived, he refused to become Christian until well into his thirties. After being baptized, he went on to become a priest, a bishop, and one of our most influential Catholic writers and saints.

Join in and link up to share your favorite saints or scripture this week! Make it a great one!

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First Day of School, Twin Style

August 26, 2010

I’ve been flipping back and forth between dreading this day, and thinking it couldn’t happen soon enough. The boys went off to ‘school’ for the first time on Tuesday, and it went off without a hitch. I had ordered the world’s most adorable backpacks from Skip Hop, but since I waited until the last minute, [...]

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Starting to declutter:Small Successes

August 26, 2010
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1. Thanks to the help of my amazing husband and wonderful grandmother, I got everything loaded and dropped off at the Little Treasures consignment sale. I wouldn’t even venture a guess at the number of items, but I’m feeling a lot lighter, now that this stuff is not cluttering up my house. Have you ever [...]

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Eleven Essential Tips for Selling Your Childrens Outgrown Clothing

August 25, 2010

Are you in the mood for decluttering your home? Kids have loads of clothes that no longer fit? Are you tripping over toys? Perhaps it’s time to consider selling at your local seasonal consignment sale. Have you shopped a consignment sale, but never attempted to sell your stuff? It can be a daunting task, but [...]

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