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2013 Patron Saints

by Filed Under: Family Night, New Year, Patron Saint

On the occasion of the New Year 1935 Saint Maria Faustina made this entry in her spiritual Diary:  "Jesus likes to intervene in the smallest details of our life. And He often fulfills secret wishes of mine that I sometimes hide from Him, although I know that from Him nothing can be hidden. There is a custom among us of drawing by lot on New Year’s Day, special patrons for ourselves for the whole year…”

~ Saint Maria Faustina

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We are trying to get an early start on 2013.  Dad initiated the saint selection for the family’s patron saint for 2013.  Then each of us took a moment for prayer before we allowed a saint to select us as our personal patron saint for the year.* 

We used the Saint’s Name Generator.

2013 Family Patron Saints

Here are our patron saints for 2013:

  • Family – St. Guy of Anderlecht – Feast: September 12
  • Dad – St. Paul the Apostle – Feast: June 29; January 25 (celebration of conversion)
  • Mom – St. Bernard Scammacca – Feast: February 16 (fitting since I am due with Baby G on Feb. 17)
  • Rose – St. George – Feast: April 23
  • Sparkles –  St. Charles Borromeo – November 5 (old) – November 4 (new)
  • Sweetie – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Feast: January 4

*Only those who receive or will receive Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist, selected a patron saint for the year.  The boys will focus on growing in devotion to their namesakes.

 

Family Patron Saints from 2010 I 2011 I 2012.

Christmas Giveaway Winners

by Filed Under: Giveaway, thirty-one

 

The Christmas giveaway and Outlet Sale is officially closed. 

15% of all profits (from my shop sales) will be donated to charities!

The winners are…

Lauren – Knit in My Womb

Melody – Blossoming JOY

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Winners must email me with their contact info by 12.31 to claim their prize.

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Thank you to all those who entered the giveaway, offered prayers, and/or words of encouragement.  To those that were unable to make a purchase, I completely understand that the non-essentials must be put on hold during times of need. Honestly, I wouldn’t be able to make any purchases if I was not a consultant since being a consultant leads to some great deals and pay.

I held an online party earlier this month and made $62. It’s not much but every bit helps. It broke down to about $31 per hour. (The hourly breakdown should increase once I get more familiar with inputting orders.) In addition, I earned $25 in product.  It’s been nice to get a jump start on organizing for the New Year.  It also comes in handy for gifts since I tend to get in more trouble by venturing into the brick and mortar stores.

In fact, I initially signed-up to get the consultant kit – $99 for over $300 worth of product.  My plan was to use the consultant set as gifts (13 items to be exact).  Instead, I fell in love with the items and found personal uses for the bags. 

I have never held a physical party and do not intend to.  I have sold additional bags by word of mouth, using the bags on a daily basis, and online parties.  This opportunity has been simple with no pressure or real risk!

You are invited, anytime, to contact me for more info or sign-up to be a consultant.

The current consultant info is listed below.

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CONSULTANT INFO

spring enrollment kit

New consultants will receive the spring enrollment kit* (above) for $99.   In addition, all new consultants who host their first party in January can double their Hostess credits (with any party over $500).  In other words, a new consultant has the possibility of receiving $180 in free product as the "Hostess" and a $125 commission (which in turn will cover the enrollment costs).

Contact me to find out how you can earn extra income, get great incentives, and more!

*The Spring Enrollment Kit features:
  • Cinch Sac in Punch Bowl
  • Keep-It Caddy in Turquoise Cross Pop
  • Large Utility Tote in Party Punch
  • Lil’ Expressions Mini Zipper Pouch in Natural w/ Grey
  • Organizing Utility Tote in Island Damask
  • Pocket-A-Tote in Turquoise Cross Pop
  • Retro Metro Bag in Lotsa Dots
  • Scarf in Pink Punch Bowl
  • Small Rosette Clip in Turquoise
  • Thermal Tote in Punch Bowl
  • Thermal Zipper Pouch in Island Damask
  • Timeless Wristlet in Party Punch
  • Top-A-Tote in Grey
  • Start-up business supplies

Childermas

by Filed Under: 12 December, 12 December Saints, Holy Innocents 2 Comments

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reposted & updated from 2010

HOLY INNOCENTS
Martyrs

Within the Octave of Christmas

DOUBLE, SECOND CLASS / PURPLE
There is mixed joy and sorrow in the feast of the innocent victims of the first persecution. The Church rejoices at the spiritual victory of the young witnesses to Christ. The purple vestments of the Mass denote the Church’s common grief with the mothers of Bethlehem, who saw their babies massacred by the jealousy of Herod.

Triumph of the Innocents, by William Holman Hunt, 1883-4

While it is easy to get lost in the nightmare of what happened to the Innocents, it’s to be remembered that they ultimately triumphed! They are Saints of God, as this painting by William Holman Hunt shows. The Innocents are seen with the Holy Family, in spirit, during the Family’s Flight to Egypt. ~ Fisheaters

RESOURCES:

Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, once You embraced and placed Your hands upon the little children who came to You, and said: “Suffer the little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven, and their angels always see the face of my Father!” Look now with fatherly eyes on the innocence of these children and their parents’ devotion, and bless them this day through our ministry. (The father signs the forehead of each child with the sign of the cross.) In Your grace and goodness let them advance continually, longing for You, loving You, fearing You, keeping Your commandments. Then they will surely come to their destined home, through You, Savior of the world. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. ~ Blessing of Children on Holy Innocents

May God bless you, and may He be the Guardian of your heart and mind —  In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.

Christmas {p,h,f,r}

by Filed Under: {phfr}, Christmas, Picture Recap

 

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~

Every Thursday, here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!

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The girls and I helped with clean-up and set-up at our parish on Christmas Eve.

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Our happiness is found in Him, alone.  Dad and I give thanks for the stripping that He has allowed. We have been freed to seek Him first with limited attachments.  This year was no different, we had no budget for gifts.  Our eyes were solely on Him.  All were joyful and ready to celebrate His birth with humble surroundings. 

The good Lord was generous and blessed us through Dad’s parents.  They gave us cash during the week of Christmas.  It was enough to cover our monthly expenses and provide some modest gifts for the kids and loved ones.  DEO GRATIAS!

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Christkindl exchange.  Each sibling had a max of $5 that could be spent on their Christkindl.  Dad took them shopping.  The girls received yarn, on sale at JoAnns.  The boys received a box set of cars.  The total of the exchange was $21.

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Sweetie and Sparkles received a toy horse and couldn’t have been happier. (Costco – $9.98 ea)

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Dragonfly got a set of tractors from his Christkindls – all the kids. (Wal-Mart – $5)

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Papi was so excited with a simple dino book that I couldn’t capture a clear shot of him. (TJ Maxx – $3)PC250018

Rose got a plush robe. (Kohls – $20.  It was a bit more than we would have liked but it worked out.  Between her robe and 2 Fisher Price Nativity Sets ($13 ea), we earned $10 Kohl’s Cash)

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Dad received the one and only item he requested, gloves. (Costco – $12)

I was happy with my gift of a clean house pre-Christmas and a coupon for a guaranteed clean house for the remainder of the Christmas season.  In other words, I am exempt from cleaning until post-Baby G. (PRICELESS)

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The lengths we have to go through to get Papi in a picture.

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We left our home at 9:00 pm for Lessons & Carols and Midnight Mass.  It was a very long night – ALL FOR!!

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We look forward to keeping CHRIST in Christmas and continuing our celebrations for the entire duration of the Christmas season.  The Christmas season does not begin until the first Mass at Christmas Eve, and doesn’t end liturgically until the Octave of the Epiphany on January 14. It goes on in the spiritual sense until Candlemas on February 2, when all celebrations of Christ’s Childhood give way to Septuagesima and Lent.

Christmas Giveaway

by Filed Under: Giveaway, Organization, thirty-one 24 Comments

I have recently enlisted as an Independent Consultant for Thirty-One.  I fell in love with their product design and quality.  I’m thankful that I have the opportunity to make extra income to help my family (without leaving my home), give back to great causes, enjoy great products at discounted prices, and share such an opportunity with others.  ALL FOR!

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OUTLET SALE

Thirty-One is offering a pthirty-oneost-Christmas Day sale.  The Outlet store opens for shopping at 7am PST on Dec. 26 (Feast of St. Stephen)  and ends at 9am PST on Dec. 28 (Feast of the Holy Innocents). 

The sale includes favorite discontinued prints and products from previous Catalogs.  These products are perfect for any gift-giving occasion.

Shop early so you don’t miss out on the deals!

15% of all profits (from my shop sales) will be donated to charities!

You may leave your suggestion for charities for future donations.

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SHOP THE OUTLET SALE

How to shop the Outlet Sale:

Online:

  • visit me at https://www.mythirtyone.com/joyfilledfamily/
    • select the Outlet Sale advertisement

    Email & Phone:

  • Contact me via email to place your order or request a phone call. 

    gelfamily{at}att{dot}net

    Note:

  • Please be certain that Lena Flores (238738) is specified as your consultant before finalizing your purchase.  Thank you!

    For this sale, all sales are final. No returns or exchanges will be accepted. All styles are only available while supplies last. Thirty-One Gifts reserves the right to cancel or hold an order based on the product quantity or product availability.

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    GIVEAWAY

    I will be running my giveaway concurrently with the Thirty-One Outlet Sale.  The giveaway will start on Dec. 26 (Feast of St. Stephen) and end on Dec. 8 (Feast of the Holy Innocents).

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    The first winner will receive an Organizing Utility Tote (valued at $30). (The print may vary from that displayed in the pic above.)

    The runner-up will receive a mystery prize from the Thirty-one collection.

    All winners will be announced by Jan. 1 – Feast of the Circumcision.

    Enter the giveaway via the Rafflecopter widget below. 

    a Rafflecopter giveaway

     

     

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    CONSULTANT INFO

    spring enrollment kit

    New consultants will receive the spring enrollment kit* (above) for $99.   In addition, all new consultants who host their first party in January can double their Hostess credits (with any party over $500).  In other words, a new consultant has the possibility of receiving $180 in free product as the "Hostess" and a $125 commission (which in turn will cover the enrollment costs).

    Contact me to find out how you can earn extra income, get great incentives, and more!

    *The Spring Enrollment Kit features:
    • Cinch Sac in Punch Bowl
    • Keep-It Caddy in Turquoise Cross Pop
    • Large Utility Tote in Party Punch
    • Lil’ Expressions Mini Zipper Pouch in Natural w/ Grey
    • Organizing Utility Tote in Island Damask
    • Pocket-A-Tote in Turquoise Cross Pop
    • Retro Metro Bag in Lotsa Dots
    • Scarf in Pink Punch Bowl
    • Small Rosette Clip in Turquoise
    • Thermal Tote in Punch Bowl
    • Thermal Zipper Pouch in Island Damask
    • Timeless Wristlet in Party Punch
    • Top-A-Tote in Grey
    • Start-up business supplies

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