Good morning to you all! It's finally sunny here, so I'm taking that as a very good sign, and the perfect start to our next episode of: Today I talk about spring craft projects and an exciting, upcoming craft-related journey (yay! Meetup?!) as well as my now annual tradition of a spring ballet. Never seen "Giselle" and curious about the story? Look no further, dear listener! All the dramatic, heart-stopping details are right here! :0 **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: Spring Book Club titles are up for a vote!The story of "Giselle"Finished Downton Abbey mystery crochet-along shawl! Are any of you headed to the theater this spring? Are you working on any spring or summer crafts? Did you vote in the book club poll?! Write in and let me know. :)

Morning all! Welcome to a wet and dreary, early springtime edition of: Today, now that the snow is finally melting :0 seeds of ideas for the upcoming summer season are swirling about in my head, so I gab on about those for a spell. There are a few audio upgrades to discuss, plus a summer writing series that I am teasing about, though not yet fully revealing. All this, and I complain just for a bit about how frustrating teaching can be at this point of the semester. ;-) Come 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:  I now have intro music for the audio version. This is exciting, yes?!  Planned, Not Scripted. New episode coming within the week!It's been nearly a year since I changed up the format of this blog to include video posts! I couldn't remember the dates while I was recording, but the first video post was May 12, 2015, and the first official Tea Time with Tiffany was published on May 21, 2015.I didn't talk specifically about the history of the video posts on this blog while I was recording, but while I was looking for the above links, I found this gem that is the foundation of why I changed things up here last year.  It made me smile to look back on that time. Although it was a tough stretch, the fruit has been so meaningful!If you have any ideas for me for the summer, whether about audio, video or writing topics, do write in! Do you have books or genres to suggest for the book club? Write in about those too! I'd also love to hear how your Easter season is going.

Well hello there, my friend! Time for this week's installment of: This week I talk about some ideas I have for sprucing up our Tea Times together, and finally get around to talking about the book club. If you're a reader and want to read along with me throughout the year, please do listen in, and then write in with your suggestions! **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. Items mentioned in this episode: Catholic Book Club. I've updated this page a bit to reflect what I discuss in the podcast, but I need your help to completely settle on how I'm going to approach this from here on out! Remember, we're in this together, so let me know what you think. :)Divine Mercy for Moms. This will be our spring book, and the first we'll approach from the new format we devise together. I already have a copy, and would LOVE it if you'll read along with me! I didn't think of this while I was recording, but what would you think about voting on future books so that we could pick out what we'll read together? Thoughts, thoughts! I need them. :) Write in with your bookish ideas, dear ones!

All! So nice to be with you on a special (rushy rushy! though not in terms of length ;-)) Holy Week edition of: Today I talk about adventures with my kids in a Palm Sunday procession, my experiences at the outset of Holy Week (Sacrament of Reconciliation! SUCH a good thing), and the religious handmade gifts I picked out for the kids' Easter baskets. I LOVE supporting handmade sellers, and all of my recommendations are below! **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. Items mentioned in this episode: 54 Day Rosary NovenaDivine Mercy NovenaPalm Sunday decor at my parish. Henry's St. Maximillian Kolbe doll and rosary: St. Luke's Brush on EtsyRosaries by Allison on EtsyAnne's St. Kateri necklace: Mary's Prayers on Etsy Saints for Girls: A First Book for Little Catholic GirlsLong show notes today, but that's a wrap! How is your Holy Week going? What are your Easter plans and traditions? Do you have any projects that you'd like to suggest to me for this upcoming spring and summer season, i.e. novenas or other prayer endeavors, podcast topics, blog topics, anything creative that comes into your brain that you'd like to collaborate on? Do write in and let me know!

Ooooohh, uh oh, this almost got to be another emotional (in a good way!) episode of: I really enjoyed this one. I talk basketball, mystery shawls revealed, new podcast euphoria, the blessing of friendship, and how I need help planning my reading schedule. ;-) View on, dear viewer! **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. Items mentioned in this episode: NCAA Tournament! Is your bracket filled out? ;-)My finished Downton Abbey Mystery Knit-Along shawl: My new podcast with Cristina, Planned Not Scripted! It's now also searchable in the iTunes store. Victory is ours. If you'd like to subscribe to Planned Not Scripted just via the feed url, check out this post.Rosaries by Allison on Etsy Book Club plans? I need help, friends. ;-) Let's brainstorm!Divine Mercy for Moms: Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina   What's going on with you, guys and gals? How's your Lent going? What are your Holy Week plans? How have online friendships impacted your life? Any reading plan suggestions? I'd love to hear all about it!!

Ooohhh, it's an extra exciting installment this week of: A new podcast is in the air! Just a small teaser of what is to come. As well, a smorgasbord of updates on dance, the upcoming summer performance season, a family trip, an exciting visit, and much more! **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. Items mentioned in this episode: Exciting new podcast with Cristina debuting next week! Link and info to come. :0A few of the dance styles that I mentioned: Shaabi and Baladi, Saidi, Melaya Leff.  Forgot to mention (d'oh) that the St. Joseph Novena starts today!What's coming up for you this spring and summer, dear reader? How are your New Year's and Lenten resolutions going? Are you going to add anything new in now that Lent is past the halfway point? Do write in and tell us all about it!

Hi all! It's hard to believe that it's Thursday again, time for another episode of: Today I have a quick update on Lenten and podcasting efforts, and then it's on to our main topic of the day, which is living out your faith in the workplace  **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. Items mentioned in this episode: New podcast link hopefully soonish! ;-)My love of holy cards, and how they are a part of my office decor. Seeking your experiences with living out your faith in your particular workplace! So dear listener, have at it! What is your experience with faith at work? We'd love to hear from you.

Hi all! An updatey sort of episode today on the newest installment of: It's a week of updates, to be sure. Lent. New Year's resolutions/workout foibles and fun. A podcasting update with an exciting new purchase on it's way to me as I type. And what NOT to do when looking to book a Middle Eastern dancer for a party. #ugh  **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.  Items mentioned in this episode: Upcoming St. Joseph novena, his feast is March 19th. Want to join in?My very pleasant surprise with PiYo. I love this review here, written by a woman close in age to myself. She's using a DVD set rather than in-person instruction, but I think the sentiment applies to both. Super duper exciting podcasting adventures coming your way prior to Easter! :0I know that you all already know that belly dancing is family friendly and never to be portrayed in a scandalous fashion. It's just too bad that not everyone has received this memo. Next week we'll be chatting about living out our faith in the workplace. Bookmark your thoughts and experiences for next week's comments!How is your Lent going, dear reader? Do you have any suggestions for Easter basket gifts? Any new workout adventures relating to New Year's resolutions? Recommendations for things you'd like us to talk about in the upcoming podcast project? Do write in and let me know!

A Lenten weekday. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. ;-) But want the skinny? Do tune in for today's episode of: Today I talk about Lent, adventures in painful Pilates/yoga classes, and why today is special. Well, more to the point, why birthdays don't have to suck just because you keep getting older. ;-)  **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. Items mentioned in this episode: Lenten Mercy ChallengePiYo class, yikes! My cake, aw... Bullseye! *squeals* So dear listener, how is your Lent going?! ;-) Have any thoughts on birthdays? I'd love to hear from you. :-)

Ooohh, it's Thursday, which is quickly becoming my favorite day over here on this blog. :) Today I have a Lenten update, a fitness update, and a tale from my Library Research Methods course, which you would think would be boring, wouldn't you? ;-)  **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. Items mentioned in this episode: Zumba playlists. I've been Googling lists like this one and adding the songs I remember from my class or others that strike my fancy to a new playlist on my iPod. LOVE.Lenten Mercy ChallengeMy somewhat grouchy Ash WednesdayLenten reading list via the Catholic Book Club - Life From Our Land: The Search for a Simpler Life in a Complex World, by Marcus Grodi, and When You Suffer: Biblical Keys for Hope and Understanding, by Jeff Cavins. Do you have books to add to the Lenten reading list? Please do list below! Also, how is your Lent going? The campus minister here during Mass yesterday made that the point of his homily - that we should try and remember the faces we glimpse at Mass, so that when we see one another around campus, we can ask, "Hey, how's your Lent going?" :) I covet your comments, and as ever, I'm looking forward to talking to you again next week!