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Art of Home Making and Creative Crafts

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Everything from creating a lovely Christ-Centered Catholic Home, including cooking, crafts, money saving tips, sewing, knitting, crochet work and social etiquette.
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  1. Kathryn Ann
    Jul 22, '12 9:45 am
    Kathryn Ann
    Hi everyone!

    On the Homemaking side:
    We just bought a juicing machine and love it!
    Anyone else tried them yet? We're doing our best and using all organic fruits and vegetables. Recipes? Suggestions? Experiences to share?

    On the craft side: What are you all working on now? I'm still enjoying the Granny Squares crochet work when time allows.

    Last and most important: We all pause and say a prayer for all those affected by the recent tragedy in Aurora Colorado. For the victims, and their family and friends, I know you all join me in special prayers.

    Kathryn
  2. Kathryn Ann
    Jul 9, '12 11:11 am
    Kathryn Ann
    Hi! I've been traveling and hope to hear from all of you again soon. Is everyone enjoying the summer so far?
  3. Kathryn Ann
    Jun 11, '12 4:17 pm
    Kathryn Ann
    Any household organizing or cleaning tips this week? Favorite crock pot recipes? It's getting pretty warm here, and favorite salad recipes are welcome too!
    Blessings,
    Kathryn Ann

  4. Kathryn Ann
    May 28, '12 6:02 pm
    Kathryn Ann
    Hi everyone! Did you have a happy and blessed Memorial Day?

    Anyone do any home improvements or spring cleaning?

    Or did most of us just rest and remember how blessed we are to live in America, thanks to all our Veterans and those serving now?

    Blessings!


    Kathryn Ann
  5. Kathryn Ann
    May 25, '12 3:22 pm
    Kathryn Ann
    Irishmom2 and all our friends here, Have a safe and blessed Memorial Day. Yes, let's honor all those who gave their lives for our country! Enjoy a peaceful and pleasant day. As to the etiquette quiz: Here's the two differing approaches. Opinions welcome: And I like your sensible answer, IrishMom2. We all have our preferences for handling these situations, and the whole point is to relieve the poor guest of guilt!

    OLD SCHOOL I have experienced this situation growing up several times. When a guest would accidentally break a precious crystal glass at the table, it was actually thought that the best way to put the guest at ease was for the hostess to "accidentally" drop and break her own glass and say "Oh thank goodness, that's the end of that old crystal!"

    The point was that the feelings of the contrite guest are always more important than the crystal. Safely brush up both glasses, laugh and get on with the party. Life is too short to worry about material things. And remember our wise Greek brethren who sometimes at festive events will throw all their plates against the brick fireplace or stomp on them after use to show their unconcern with the material things and their love of joyful communing with family and friends.

    New School:     Immediately safely brush up the guests faux pas, and just act as if it's no problem.

    My Opinion: I prefer the old school way, as the New School way wouldn't relieve the guest of his or her guilt as the Old School Way.


    NEW ETIQUETTE QUESTION OF THE DAY? How long should the newly married lady OR the engaged lady take to answer / acknowledge a wedding gift after it comes in? Opinions?

    OLD SCHOOL ANSWER: ?
    NEW SCHOOL ANSWER:?


    AND ONE MORE FOR YOU:
    What is the very first thing we must always do after sitting down to the table at a restaurant or in our home? AND how many seconds should this take? Opinions?

    OLD SCHOOL ANSWER?
    NEW SCHOOL ANSWER?
  6. Irishmom2
    May 25, '12 3:15 am
    Irishmom2
    Sorry Kathryn Ann, I only know the Old School answer... And that would be when the person that broke it offers to pay for it, smile and say that is not necessary. (All the time hoping they will just take the time to find one on their own and replace it anyway. ) I am also interested in knowing what the New School has to say on that.
    Wishing everyone a pleasant weekend with their family. We don't usually do anything special here. We don't go in for the thought that Memorial day is the official start of summer. It really cheapens the real meaning of the day--honoring and remembering those that died for our country in battle. Our city has no memorial day parade or anything. The flag will be out though.
  7. Kathryn Ann
    May 24, '12 8:46 pm
    Kathryn Ann
    Ettiquette Quiz for the holiday: Sometime to muse about over the three day weekend!

    What does one do when a guest accidentally breaks a precious crystal glass at your table?
    Need
    Old School Answer
    and
    New, Updated Answer
  8. Kathryn Ann
    May 24, '12 8:41 pm
    Kathryn Ann
    Hi, elarson3 and Anne72,

    Isn't is often miraculous the way Grandchildren bring us all together?

    Everyone here please have a safe and happy holiday! What are your plans, everyone? Cookout? BBQ, or just plain rest?
  9. elarson3
    May 23, '12 12:51 am
    elarson3
    Dear Anne72,

    My sister is expecting No 12 this June. My parents had 9 and so are very proud and understanding. However, her MIL was initially not so warm to a large family. In time, though my sis has won her inlaws over. She also is a stay at home-schooling mom. Some of her kids have some minor LD so they don't exactly excel at their school work and sis's MIL is a school teacher. I am sure that makes it a bit extra hard for things. However, I think as the MIL saw what a wonderful family they have despite all the imperfections (sis was never a great house keeper), she has become quite proud of her little grand-flock. I think she's also seen the contrast between my sis's family and my sis's sib inlaws somewhat materialistic world views.

    I have a slightly different story. My husband is an only child of the typical 1.8 kid type of extended family. We only have 4 (actually 5 but lost our first), but I am in school. My inlaws started off with the expected better limit-your family counseling, but MIL has warmed up to the blessing of many grandkids. FIL is rather aloof in general. My own mother struggles with me being a working mom (despite her insistence I finish college before marriage). So I think no matter what way you have it, there' s always bound to be conflict between your way and their ways.

    I think in time your families will be appreciative of the wonderful grandchildren you have blessed them with.

    not sure if that helps, but God Bless
  10. Kathryn Ann
    May 20, '12 7:54 pm
    Kathryn Ann
    The picture I just added is of the famous painting "Song of the Angels" by Adolphe Bouguereau.

    As I noted in the album "Home Sweet Home," I saw the original painting at one of the Getty museums in CA., as it was on loan from Forest Lawn. People were in awe of it, not only for the size, but for its sweeping beauty and approachability. It was breathtaking!

    I'm reminded of how The Blessed Virgin Mary was the Ark Bearer of Christ Himself, His first earthly home! In this painting we see such rich, striking symbolism: The Dear Babe's Feet are crossed, and we know with sorrow that those Feet will one day lead Him on a dangerous path, where he will walk, and stumble, and rise again to bear a heavy cross. So heavy is His cross that someone will have to take it the remainder of the way. He will give His life for us on a lonely place called Golgotha.

    We see crimson both at the sleeve of Mary, Mother of God, cradling the Saviour in her arms as He sleeps. We see her heel, which shall bruise the serpent, is also crimson. The Scarlet Thread of Redemption, Christ slain (and later Resurrected) before the foundation of the world is a message alive and beautiful here. But just for the moment, angels sing and play to the Young Child.

    His Mother's eyes are not quite closed. Her eyes were not closed at the foot of the Cross either. Does she sense the coming danger? Or does she finally succumb to the music and rest, the Song of the Angels impossible to yield to just for now?

    How can we all womb love in a world full of danger and distress?

    Can we follow Her example of courage?

    Her sorrow may come, but Her Joy in Jesus Himself shall never fail.

    And so, let us rest for a moment in the knowledge that God the Father has the world in His Hands, and that He has prepared for us "Joy unspeakable and full of Glory." Christ's Glory, And we are Christ's! Christ in us, the hope of Glory.

    Is this not the true meaning of "home?" The heart is home, and from the heart comes love, safety, hope. These precious gifts will assure our children the foundation they will need as they go out into the world.
    Love and prayers,
    Kathryn Ann



   

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