Religious Gifts for Him

So, I’ve been sick for a few months.  Not, like, sickness sick.  I’m going to be fine.  I mean “morning sickness,” but the kind that is with me every second of the day.  Most days (now that I’m 20 weeks) I only throw up once, but for several weeks I was throwing up five to…

As Annunciation Designs begins another year, I have been reflecting on our mission and our direction for this year. Our goal is to help your family find the Sacred in the midst of the ordinary.  For our products, this has meant creating items that are practical – items you use all the time – with…

Great news – The Wanderlust Catholic launches today!  As I’ve described this project to others, I’ve realized that a sample letter would make this idea come to life, so…here it is!  A little introduction to Bona, our world traveler, and a look at the hand-lettering and illustrations that will accompany each letter!  See more details and subscribe…

My husband and I have been married somewhere between six and seven years.  We met in college, with all its built in friendships.  We each moved twice between college and our wedding, and then we moved again soon after.  We found a parish we loved and made friends, but these friends happened to be of…

I’m not naturally great at giving gifts for special occasions. Sending an unexpected note – all over it. But picking the perfect gift for the Baptism of a loved one? I’ve had to learn that skill over time. I’d like to offer a few ideas if you, like me, aren’t sure what to wrap up…

I was given the opportunity to preview the film Pray: The Story of Patrick Peyton. I had not heard of Fr. Peyton, but I have definitely heard his memorable phrase ‘The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together.’ When I asked my husband to watch it with me, he remembered reading a book about Fr Peyton’s…