Modest Mommies: November 2012

Welcome to My Modest Blog!

I've always been a crafty person. I love the visual arts and just like to create things. I tend to stare at each item in awe when it is complete... thinking "I made this!?" Call me a hopeless romantic, but the old days had it right in many ways, including traditional homemaking. I've been hobby sewing and crafting since I was a little girl. But in recent years, I found it necessary to sew clothes for my girls to keep them modestly dressed. While nursing my babies, I began making nursing covers for myself and friends. I've also done furniture restoration, crocheting, baking, painting/drawing, photography and more. Enjoying these feminine crafts and other projects has made me want to share my ideas and talents.

I hope to provide you with great ideas and quality products that will "keep you covered!" Some items will be available at an Etsy Shop. Also enjoy my tips and examples on this blog!

Monday, November 26, 2012

Advent Stockings - Monday Motivation

Counting down to Christmas Day is a holiday tradition for many families, including mine! Come visit me at Homegrown Catholics to see how to make these stockings!

http://stbrigidsacademy.blogspot.com/2012/11/advent-stocking-tree.html

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Giving Our Christmas Away

National Collection Week Nov 12-19th!

Our family is giving our Christmas away! We've done this in years past, and wanted to share how we are doing it this year. This week is a huge opportunity for you to pack a shoe box, bring a smile to a child somewhere across the world, and bring them the message that Jesus is the greatest gift! Consider spending some or all of your gift money towards gifts for a needy child or family. Whether you support Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan's Purse) or take a name of your church's giving tree - just make the effort to GIVE! The blessings to a giving heart bring more joy than any present under your tree.

Veggie Tales pack a shoe box:

Kids Can Make A Difference video

How to pack a box: Click Here

"All About Me" coloring pages to include in the box:

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/images/occ_art/ColoringPages.pdf

Don't forget a personal letter & picture from you, and the label!

Drop off boxes at a local drop off center. Locations listed on the website.

"Give this Christmas Away" Music Video

Please comment on ModestMommies.blogspot.com how you are giving this Christmas!

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Thankful for a great year

It’s been one long year of crafting when I can, in between having a baby, homeschooling, obligations and family time. I’ve opened up shop, had a few customers, gave some special gifts, and I am excited to make some more! I won’t be posting much over the holidays, but you are always welcome to email or call me with custom orders. I’ll be posting items on Etsy as they become available.