What I read: This week, I read Dreaming Spies by Laurie King. My library's eBook lending system only had the later books available, so I started at book 13 (which so happens to be one of her best apparently) The series is about a young woman named Mary Russell who is married to the great… Continue reading Weekly Recap (Feb. 7, 2020)
Author: Clinging to the Little Way
I am a Catholic mother trying to stay on the Path to Holiness and inspire others to come along on the journey.
Frugal February 2020
This year, my family will once again be participating in the Frugal February Challenge. Every year we enjoy doing this challenge as a way to reboot our frugal practices. No matter how long you have been living a financially responsible life, bad habits can begin to form over time and control over your spending can… Continue reading Frugal February 2020
Goal Updates for Week 5
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (40 miles down and 460 to go) I completed nine miles this week by walking and doing Bodyfit by Amy workout videos on YouTube. 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables every day I did this for six days this week. I have discovered that baby spinach has… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 5
Weekly Recap (Feb. 1, 2020)
What I read: I am about 80% done with the third book in The Passage trilogy (according to my kindle) This installment is the most depressing and weirdest one yet....but I am pushing through once more because I want to see if the author manages to tie up all of the many, many loose ends.… Continue reading Weekly Recap (Feb. 1, 2020)
Goal Updates for Week 4
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (31 miles down and 469 to go) I felt a lot better this week, so we made it back to the gym. 2. Eat at least five fruits/vegetables every day I did much better on this goal for the week as well. I ate five fruits and… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 4
Learning with Pinterest-Chinese New Year Edition
**Since it is the Chinese New Year, here is a fun Learning with Pinterest lesson we did a few years back. Enjoy! We love learning about other countries' cultural traditions and celebrations, so this year we decided to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Luckily, the library had lots of cute books on the subject… Continue reading Learning with Pinterest-Chinese New Year Edition
Weekly Recap (1/25/2020)
What I read: I have been reading the second book in The Passage trilogy this week. I feel somewhat conflicted with this series. Each book is really long and jumps back and forth between all the different characters in the series (and sometimes the future/past as well) I like the plot okay, but I really… Continue reading Weekly Recap (1/25/2020)
Saving Money the Easy Way (Part two)
I hear people all the time saying that it takes too much work to save money and that they would much rather buy what they want when they want it rather than seeking the best deals on items. This got me thinking about if there was any truth in that and if so, have I… Continue reading Saving Money the Easy Way (Part two)
Goal Updates for Week 3
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (21 miles down and 479 to go) This week, I made my kids go and walk at the mall with me for 30 minutes because we were getting a little stir crazy from being stuck at home all week. The other miles were completed doing a few… Continue reading Goal Updates for Week 3
Weekly Recap (1/18/2020)
What I read: This week I have been reading The Passage by Justin Cronin. I tried to watch the tv series with my husband a few months ago, but I just never really got into it for some reason. But......after hearing about it on the What Should I Read Next? podcast, my curiosity was peaked.… Continue reading Weekly Recap (1/18/2020)
Clinging to the Little Way 