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{England Trip} Part 5: Surrounded by Beauty

July 2, 2015

Thank you to everyone who’s been keeping up with my England trip posts! I hope you’ve enjoyed them and that they’ve given you a taste of the wonder, excitement, and joy the trip brought me. I now give you the last post in this series ~ and I’ve saved the best for last: my favoriteRead More

{England Trip} Part 4: Ruins + Countryside

June 27, 2015

It’s time for me to share with you some of my favorite parts of my whole trip! In this post, I’m going to tell you about our visit to the ruins of Glastonbury Abbey, and to White Horse Hill in Uffington, both of which are interesting historical sites and are absolutely stunning. First up, hereRead More

{England Trip} Part 3: Highlights of London

June 23, 2015

it was a rainy English day crossing Millennium Bridge Our first time in London was a day-trip from Oxford on a chilly, rainy day (in typical England fashion) which we spent sightseeing at different tourist attractions. We visited Westminster Abbey, toured the Churchill War Rooms, and saw Big Ben + the Houses of Parliament. ThenRead More

{England Trip} Part 2: Shakespeare, Tolkien, + a Palace

June 16, 2015

During our stay in Oxford, we took a day trip to the adorable town of Stratford-upon-Avon, home to Shakespeare’s birthplace as well as his grave. There we toured his Birthplace (pictured in the first four photos above), and then visited Holy Trinity Church, where his grave is located (pictured in the last four photos). SinceRead More

{England Trip} Part I: Oxford

June 11, 2015

We stayed in Oxford for six nights, during which time we were able to explore, sight-see, shop, and experience the wonderful university city + its culture. We climbed the tower of the Church of St. Mary the Virgin and took in the breathtaking views. We attended a beautiful Evensong at New College. We were ledRead More

Catching Up after England!

June 8, 2015

Hey everyone! You may have noticed my absence from the blogosphere for the last two weeks… I promise I have a really good excuse for that. If you follow my Instagram, you already know (thanks to my obsessive Instagramming) that I just went on a trip to England! I had the opportunity to visit thisRead More

An Open Letter to High School Graduates

May 23, 2015

It’s high school graduation season, and as I watched my old high school’s graduating class don their red caps + gowns and receive their diplomas, I marveled at how it was possible that these kids were already graduating. At how it could be that it’s already been two years since I graduated. At how crazyRead More

Summer 2015 Bucket List

May 15, 2015

Now that I’m done with school and back home, I’m really excited get into the full swing of summer. In anticipation of the great summer ahead, I’ve compiled my Summer 2015 Bucket List. Nothing too crazy or exciting. Just some things, both general and specific, that I’d like to accomplish or work on…Survive oral surgery.HaveRead More

{Midweek Musings} Catching Up

May 13, 2015

Hello, friends! Long time no talk! I apologize for my month-long absence from the blogosphere. My last few weeks of school were pretty intense, and as such, I needed to put first things first… which unfortunately meant neglecting the blogging world, including both reading and writing, for a while. In my last weeks of school,Read More

{Midweek Musings} Easter Wednesday Edition

April 9, 2015

HAPPY EASTER!!!! I’ve been a little absent from the blogosphere for the past week or so. But with good excuse! For me, the past week consisted of traveling home for Easter break, visiting friends from my old college, spending time with family and friends, and, of course, the Triduum and Easter. It was a busyRead 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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