marysusy
Susy is a Catholic mom blogger and musician out to spread her personal witness to beauty on this life journey
Makeup Enthusiast Mama: My Top Summer 5
As a makeup enthusiast, I love to use the change in seasons to change up my look.
Even though I'm a big proponent of non-toxic makeup, I also know there are limitations on what they...
{SPONSORED} Trunk Club: A Mama Review #SDMBApproved
"What I love most about Trunk Club is that I have finally gotten rid of the dressing room drama and salespeople trying to upsell you. Without breaking the bank, I get a personal stylist...
Mama Thoughts as We Enter the Tween-Age Years…
Yes, I think I'm upon them now. The tween-age years. So these days, this is my undying mantra:
It really did sneak up on me. I didn't see how my sweet son would ever challenge...
Intentional Love in a Time of Crisis
Every generation has its own set of challenges. But there is a common theme; a question for us all as we traverse the pathways of life: to love, or to divide?
Why "divide" instead of...
Music for our Kids: A Mama Musician Perspective
With so much emphasis on sports these days, it's easy to understand the crowded soccer fields on the weekends, and the increasing demands of athletics for youth. Yet, I believe we often forget about...
“I Choose You” – a Valentine’s Day Reminder
I know: Valentine’s Day has its fair share of cynics. They say it’s all about greedy card companies that make us purchase cards, flowers and chocolates for their own profit. Plus, shouldn’t we be...
Holiday Aftermath—Now What? Life in the New Season
I have to admit, I'm kind of sad after New Year's Day. Most people take down their decorations. I know there are only a few days until Epiphany, which is when I will be...
This Mama’s Take on New Years Resolutions
Perhaps for some of you, by now, New Years resolutions have lost their sparkle because of their notorious fail rate. I'm sure we've all done it, and had the usual goals like losing weight,...
Thanksgiving Feast: How I Found True Joy in Family Gatherings!
We've seen the Thanksgiving "feel good" ads where families gather, full of joy and all smiles. They play football, laugh at the dinner table, play games. And I'm sure many us can relate. But...
The Mom Boss Dream: What This Mama Learned Selling Oils…
I'm sure many of you see it on your Insta-feed all the time: fellow mama friends living the Mom Boss dream. Perhaps they sell essential oils, makeup, or cute clothes for companies like Young...
Christian Mama Perspective: Is Halloween “Bad”?
The dark creepy decor of Halloween has sprung!
Smiling skeletons with spiders and pumpkins abound. The scary characters of horror movies stand precariously on neatly trimmed front lawns. There has also been a growing trend towards...
How I Remain Faithful Amidst Scandal
Recently, a friend of mine asked in earnest, without a hint of judgment or sarcasm, why I was still Catholic.
Although I have often faced challenges to my faith, I agree that these days it...
In + Around San Diego
San Diego’s Map of Christmas Lights (Provided by San Diego Family)
Going out with your family to see Christmas lights is a great way to bring your family together and bring bright smiles and cheer...
