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Exploring South Florida, Part II: Boating + Fishing + Beaching

May 27, 2016

(Beaching is definitely a word.) As I mentioned in my last post, I spent an extra week at school to complete the labs for my summer Environmental Science class. After adventuring in the Everglades, which was a total blast, we made another fun outing to the Rookery Bay National Estuary. There, we went boating onRead More

Exploring South Florida, Part I: The Everglades

May 23, 2016

After finals, I stayed at school for an extra week to complete the labs for my online summer class, Environmental Science. We spent the week exploring and adventuring in southern Florida, doing all kinds of exciting things ~ like taking nature walks, going on an airboat tour and a swamp buggy ride in the Everglades,Read More

How to Decide if You Should Transfer Colleges

May 17, 2016

Choosing the right college is an important decision in any young person’s life, and it’s one you want to make sure you get right. So what happens if you get it wrong and you want to transfer colleges? That’s what happened to me. Long story short, after high school, I went to what I thoughtRead More

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May 10, 2016

Hey everyone, and happy May! (Which my middle name ~ so it’s my lucky month!) I’m back from my unexpected 3-week blogging hiatus! My temporary absence from the blogosphere happened because as my semester came to a close, papers piled up and, of course, final exams came. So first things had to come first, whichRead More

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Best Tips for Buying and Breaking In Birkenstocks

April 18, 2016

I recently jumped on the Birkenstocks bandwagon and I’m so glad I did – I’d been dying to buy them for months! They’re comfortable, practical, and can be paired with just about any outfit. There are some ropes to learn, though, when it comes to finding the right pair of Birkenstocks for you and breakingRead More

On Being Broken

April 15, 2016

It was one of those dark nights when the tears were coming and they didn’t stop. They ran down my face in a seemingly endless stream of confusion and heartache. I felt like my heart was breaking, and I didn’t even really know why. Sometimes we feel broken. Because we are broken. We are fallenRead More

7 Websites Every College Student Should Use

April 11, 2016

When it comes to studying and writing papers, we college students could use all the help we can get. Thankfully, with technology and the internet at our fingertips (literally), it’s easy to find websites that can make our homework sessions more effective and efficient. I’ve compiled a list of my go-to websites for studying, researching,Read More

The Best Study Method to Boost Your Productivity

March 17, 2016

If you’re anything like me, you’re probably finding yourself in that mid-semester, unmotivated, I-don’t-want-to-do-anything slump. It’s just that time of the semester ~ spring fever is kicking in, we can almost taste the end of the year, and everyone is nearing their “so done” point. Which is particularly bad for me, since, as I’ve mentioned,Read More

Coffee Shop Drinks for Non-Coffee Drinkers

March 8, 2016

I absolutely love going to coffee shops, despite the fact that I intensely dislike coffee. Call me crazy, but no matter how spruced up it is, I just despise the bitter taste of coffee! But I’m a huge tea drinker – and luckily, coffee shops have plenty of amazing tea-related options! So if you’re aRead More

February Recap and March Goals

March 2, 2016

And just like that, it’s already March ~ so crazy! March is an exciting month though, because it includes the beginning of spring and, this year, Easter! For me personally, March is a big month because my thesis is due at the end of it… eeek! So on one hand, I’m looking forward to thisRead More

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Catholic wife, mama of two, and homemaker. Michigan native, thrift shopper, and tea drinker. Embracing and striving for authentic womanhood as God designed. Welcome to my little corner of the internet, where I share from my heart about wife life, mama life, and Catholic life. Pour a cup of tea and stay awhile!

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“The homemaker has the ultimate career. All othe “The homemaker has the ultimate career. All other careers exist for one purpose only - and that is to support the ultimate career.” • A beautiful quote about homemaking from one of my favorite authors, C.S. Lewis.

Fellow homemakers & mamas, we are not “just” homemakers or “just” stay-at-home moms. We have the most important job in the world: caring for our children & our homes, forming little souls, shaping the next generation, and most importantly, raising future saints. 

It is a privilege and a blessing to have such a job, one that God designed women for in a unique way. May God always give us the we need to do it well. 💕
New mamas, I know how hard the transition can be w New mamas, I know how hard the transition can be when you bring a new baby home. When you feel like you can’t get anything done anymore. Between feeding, changing, and holding the baby, oftentimes there’s no time (or energy) for anything else. And while caring for your baby is of course a worthy job, it doesn’t change the fact that there are things you need or want to do. 

I get it—I’ve been there and still am! But I’ve figured out some hacks along the way that I want to share with you.

So mamas, here are my top 8 tips to get things done, even with an infant in the mix!

1. Prioritize prayer over everything.
2. Make checklists.
3. Prioritize 1-2 tasks for the day.
4. Babywear.
5. Take advantage of small windows of opportunity.
6. Accept help.
7. Practice teamwork with your spouse.
8. Go easy on yourself.

Read all the details in my newest blog post! Link in bio. And always remember mamas, you’re doing a great job, and God chose YOU to be the mother of your baby! There is no greater mother for your baby than you! 💗

What are your best tips for keeping up with tasks after a baby? Let me know in the comments!
One of my favorite quotes about motherhood comes f One of my favorite quotes about motherhood comes from my favorite saint (and the namesake of my little babe featured in this video), St. Thérèse the Little Flower: “The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.” Her own mother is also a canonized saint, St. Zélie—so I know Thérèse spoke from firsthand experience! How beautiful that the love in our own motherly hearts is a reflection of God’s love for us! Let’s strive to live up to that reflection, and to follow St. Zélie’s example in our own motherhood and raise wonderful saints.
Hi, I’m Stephanie 👋🏻 Welcome if you’re n Hi, I’m Stephanie 👋🏻 Welcome if you’re new here, or welcome again if you’ve followed me before! I’m revamping & relaunching this account, as well as my blog (A Little Flower Grows) with a whole new sense of inspiration and mission ✨

A little bit about me:
• I’ve been married to my husband, Marcus, for a little over 4 years
• We now have two babies, Benedict (20 months) and Therese (6 months)
• I’m a full-time stay-at-home mom and homemaker, and it’s my dream job
• I’m a devout Roman Catholic
• We live in southeast Michigan where I grew up
• Check out my blog post to read more! (Link in bio)

I can’t wait to dive into this account and blog to bring you inspiring, encouraging content on womanhood & motherhood from an authentically Catholic perspective. 

Please feel free introduce yourself in the comments—I can’t wait to get to know you all!
Yesterday’s Memorial Day cake, baked by yours tr Yesterday’s Memorial Day cake, baked by yours truly 🇺🇸 Speaking of baking, did you catch last week’s blog post about my top 8 essential baking supplies?! Hop on over to read my list - from one beginner baker to another - of baking supplies that every beginner needs! Link in bio👩🏻‍🍳
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I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! 🙏🏻
New post on the blog today about my top 9 favorite New post on the blog today about my top 9 favorite, powerful novenas 🙏🏻 “Personally, I love novenas. As someone who appreciates schedules, I think it’s something about the nine-day structure that draws me to novenas. Plus I have found them to be extremely powerful and efficacious in my life for many an intention - not the least of which is the finding of my now spouse...” 💕 Continue reading #ontheblog ➡️ link in bio!
In 2016, I had the opportunity to spend time in Po In 2016, I had the opportunity to spend time in Poland for World Youth Day in Krakow, including visiting John Paul II’s hometown of Wadowice. What a blessed time it was - I’m still reaping the graces of that pilgrimage four years later. ——
I have soo much love for JP2. He was the pope of my childhood - the first papa from as far back as I can remember. I have so much appreciation for his Theology of the Body that first blew my mind in high school and that I was privileged to study more deeply in college. I love so many of his other writings too, and gosh I just love him in general.
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Happy heavenly birthday to an amazing man, pope, and saint. St. John Paul II, pray for us! 💕
Happy Mother’s Day to my mom! And to my grandma Happy Mother’s Day to my mom! And to my grandma and mother-in-law! Three mother figures that I am so blessed to call mine 💗 Thank you for all you do for us and for being the best. We love you all! 🥰
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