Lack of sleep seems to be a theme this week, no? ;-) But alas, I'm always spontaneous with these posts, and that is definitely what is on my heart this week for... Today I talk about stress. Yes, I know, AGAIN. But such is life right now. ;-) And my new chaotic teaching schedule and how I'm managing it. Which is to say that my students probably think I'm a walking example of someone who is slowly losing her mind. Tune in for the deets! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Rosaries by Allison pumpkin spice rosary.Living with Christ prayer journal available via Amazon Prime this week. I Will Praise Your Name Forever, 2017 prayer journal from Word Among Us.How are you faring this first day of September, dear listener? Do you have suggestions for dealing with chaotic times of stress? I would love to hear them.

Good morning to you all! This week's edition definitely falls into the "stressed out" category, but the tea always helps, right? Today I talk about STRESS, managing stress, and praying to manage stress. ;-) I also talk about my upcoming teaching load, and my schedule plans for the blog this summer. Join me! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: This week's stressy post ;-) Divine Mercy ChapletLiving with Christ 2017 Prayer JournalSacred Reading 2017How do you manage stress? Are you changing up your prayer routine this fall? What's coming up on your schedule this fall? Do write in!

Hi all! I managed to catch my breath in time to record another happy edition of: In between when I recorded this and when I am putting it out, I was assigned a 16th section of a library lab for English Composition to teach. Given that I immediately wanted to cry, I figured it was better to focus on post-production of Tea Time. ;-) Today I talk about the evolving monster that is modern school supply lists, the St. Monica novena, and my happiness at being the designated scent fairy of my library. **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: St. Monica novenaInfamous bird feeder post. Read R-A-T. Original mention of Scentsy on Tea Time. Scentsy link and Facebook group What's going on with YOU dear reader and listener? What back-to-school monstrosities are you dealing with? ;-) I would love to hear from you!

Happy Tea Day everyone! It's a hot and muggy August edition of: Today I talk Back-to-School frenzy, upcoming novenas, and Olympic knitting. What on EARTH is that, you reasonably ask? Tune in to find out. :) **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: New episode of Planned Not Scripted is out! Some exciting announcements are in there.Live Google Hangout for the Late Summer Book Club will happen sometime later this month (hopefully). Date TBA!Sign up to pray the September novena to the archangels with us! You'll receive a "Secret Prayer Partner", and someone will receive your name and pray for YOU!August Catholic Mom piece is up! God Dwells in the Little Things.Ravellenic Games at Ravelry.com. Search for the Games in the Groups section once you become a member.Baby Surprise Jacket pattern.Spider Lattice Scarf crochet pattern. My in-progress scarf.How is your August going, dear reader? Do you have any fall novena or book suggestions? Write in and tell me all about it!

Always an eclectic mix here at Life of a Catholic Librarian, no? Today I discuss the new novena for August, my writing progress, a new endeavor with Catholic Mom, and my love of scented candles and wax. **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Tripod for smartphones. Festival dancing 2016 post.Shazam app to discover music titles.St. Jane Frances de Chantal novena.Catholic Mom Book Club for the fall, and Divine Mercy for Moms.My contributor page for Catholic Mom.Scentsy.What's going on with you, dear listener? Are you praying the novena? Do you have a novena suggestion for September? Going to participate in the Catholic Mom fall book club? Do you love fragranced wax as much as I do? I would love to hear from you!

oooo la la! We have a change of venue for this week's edition of: Indeed, I'm not at the office for this particular recording. I am at home, and waxing philosophical about life's challenges amidst a spell of spiritual dryness. Accompanied by a refreshing vodka tonic. Join me! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis.Divine Office app for Android, though I believe it is not currently available for sale while they work through a copyright issue.Liturgy of the Hours in print form, especially the Advent/Christmas volume. If you prefer to pray with a printed text rather than via an app, purchasing the volumes one at a time in used form is an easier way to absorb the cost, that's what I did when I purchased mine!Sacred Reading 2016. Looks like the 2017 version is also available already.Magnificat magazine.Have you ever experienced a spell of spiritual dryness? Changed up your daily prayer routine lately to something that's really working for you? I'd love to hear all about it!

Good day to you all! It's a fun, adventure-filled morning to discuss on: Today I give a Skype crisis update, and relay my teaching and writing (or lack thereof) foibles so far this summer. But come the fall...well, you'll have to listen and find out! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: The Summer Before the War, Planned Not Scripted Late Summer Book Club, July video edition.I Am Margaret Book 3, Liberation. St. Anne video and audio of her chaplet.Chaplets page for TONS of video and audio on a dozen different chaplets.St. Anne novena prayers.How is your summer going so far? Are you prepping anything fun for the fall? Do you have a morning prayer routine to share? I'd love to hear from you!

Good morning all! I hope you have your morning beverage for a humid mid-July edition of: Today I'm talking about troubleshooting some Skype misadventures, my upcoming Google Hangout on Air with Cristina that you can join (!), and how I organize my embarrassingly vast collection of chaplets and rosaries. Come join in the fun! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: Planned Not Scripted Late Summer Book Club. Event page for the Google Hangout on air TODAY (Thursday, July 14th), at noon EDT. Cristina and I will be discussing Part I of The Summer Before the War!Link for the rendered video!Watch at your leisure and leave comments over at Plannednotscripted.com. Happy feast of St. Kateri! My Chaplets page, which has about a dozen different video and downloadable audio recordings for you to pray along with. How do you organize your prayer beads, or books, or whatever else you tend to collect? This librarian would love to hear all about it!

Hello all, and welcome to a jam packed edition of: Today I talk about July novenas, my summer knit-along progress and holiday crafting list, some drama at our backyard bird feeder, and why I started (and keep on) blogging. Join me! **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: July novena page. Pray More Novenas, for monthly novena emails. Busy, crafty plans - The 0fficial Christmas in July 2016 post! The Sibley Guide to Birds Are you praying any summer novenas? Planning your Christmas crafting list, or otherwise crafting anything new this summer? Do you have bird feeder advice, please, I beg you. :0 And do you enjoy writing? What is your motivation in doing so? I'd love to hear from you!

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to a perky, book and prayer-filled edition of: Today I talk about my current reads (of which there are several), my Kindle Francis makes his debut appearance, and why I find praying for others so much easier than praying for myself. **To subscribe to the audio version of Tea Time with Tiffany, just search for it in iTunes or use this link to subscribe via Feedburner in your podcatcher of choice. Intro music is "Tea Ceremony" from PlayonLoop.com Items mentioned in this episode: PNS Late Summer Book Club. We're aiming to have the first 9 chapters read by the week of July 11th!Catholic Book Club most recent post on the conclusion of Church of Spies.I Am Margaret series, by Corinna Turner. I wrote reviews of books 1 and 2 (The original I Am Margaret, and The Three Most Wanted). I am embarking on books 3 and 4 now (Liberation and Bane's Eyes).DrawNames.com if you want to start your own Secret Santa prayer circle!What are you doing this weekend, dear listener? What are you reading? Do you have book suggestions for the fall installment of our book club? Do write in and let us know!