My Favorite Catholic Things! Oprah Winfrey Style

<p>Oprah gave away cars. I&#39;m giving you my honest list of the Catholic small businesses, books, podcasts, and services I actually use and love, just in time for Black Friday and Christmas gifting! </p><p><br></p><p>Nothing in this episode is sponsored, so every recommendation here is simply something I believe in. Before we get to the fun stuff, though, we start with giving, because this season should begin with generosity.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>- How Catholics are called to give of their time, talent, and treasure, even when money is tight</p><p>- How Mission Way Moving provides free emergency moves for domestic violence survivors and how you can sponsor a move this Giving Tuesday</p><p>- Catholic Christmas gift ideas for women, moms, and godchildren from small, ethical Catholic businesses</p><p>- Rosary bracelets for busy moms who struggle to pray a full rosary in one sitting</p><p>- Non-toxic perfume, cologne, and candles for women who get headaches from fragrance</p><p>- Clean Catholic fiction and memoirs that are fully in line with Church teaching</p><p>- Catholic personal finance advice that respects Church teaching on generous and responsible parenthood</p><p><br></p><p><strong>GIVE THIS SEASON</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.missionwaymoving.org/"><u>Mission Way Moving</u></a>: Free moves for people in crisis, including domestic violence survivors. The average move costs $2,000. Donate, give monthly, start a Giving Tuesday peer-to-peer team, or request a chapter in your area.</p><p><a href="http://missionwaymoving.org/"><u>missionwaymoving.org</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MARIE&#39;S FAVORITE THINGS</strong></p><p>Product-based businesses:</p><p>- Chews Life (rosary bracelets): <a href="https://chewslife.com/"><u>https://chewslife.com/</u></a></p><p>- Salt and Light by Sammy (non-toxic perfume, cologne, candles): <a href="https://saltandlightbysami.com/CATHOLICWOMAN"><u>https://saltandlightbysami.com/CATHOLICWOMAN</u></a> | Code CATHOLICWOMAN for 10% off</p><p>- Abundantly Yours (personalized chewable rosaries, embroidered sweatshirts, cup cozies): <a href="https://abundantlyyours.org/MARIE"><u>https://abundantlyyours.org/MARIE</u></a> </p><p>- Contemporary Saints (modest Catholic clothing): <a href="https://contemporarysaints.com/"><u>https://contemporarysaints.com/</u></a></p><p>- West Coast Catholic (home decor and lifestyle products): <a href="https://westcoastcatholic.co/"><u>https://westcoastcatholic.co/</u></a>|