Lent 2015

[bobk]

I thought I'd start a new thread as Lent starts this week. In addition to food fasting, we're going to try an electronics fast. I've never done it before and I hope it works. All devices are going into a closet. I'm also going to delete all the apps from my phone except for email. The challenging part is that I'll still need my laptop and internet connection for work. I'm sure the kids will complain big time as well. Wish me luck!

[SoonerTexan]

In trying to be more organized about it this year:

As a family we are giving up eating out as often as possible. Our lives are just too busy to say it's never going to happen but at the very least we will stop the random dinners out.

I also want to do a short family prayer time at night

For me:

Sugar again and I'm going to focus on a daily prayer time.

N is considering giving up suckers...this is big. I'm not sure she has any clue what lent is!

[Curegirl]

Good luck bobk! I'm going to try to abstain from negative self talk and try to curb spending.

[Pollyanna]

Hey folks! Happy Ash Wednesday!! I forgot to post yesterday so I thought I'd do a quick drive by. I'm cutting back on social media so won't be around much except for Sundays. Take care all!!

ETA: I will read PMs though just in case anyone has any questions or concerns about the July conference.

[spaz]

I am giving up coffee...

[diggitydot]

I am giving up coffee...

Pretty sure this would usher in the apocalypse in our house.

[GrayMatterWife]

I abstain from chocolate every day and from meat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays.

[v-girl]

I'm giving up meat (poultry and mammals). I also plan to pray the rosary daily.