Inspired by Emma and Elizabeth, I am hoping to work on my plan for our Spring Cleaning this weekend, and get started on Monday. My "to-do" list will probably look very similar to last year's, but since I'll be starting a bit earlier, and Easter is later this year,...

Ten Commandments Lap Book
Update: You can find our most recent Ten Commandments Lap Book, along with links to the printable documents I created here. Last month, Rascal made a Ten Commandments Lap Book, as he was preparing for his First Confession. The idea came from The Ultimate Lap Book...
WoW ~ Week 8
It's Wednesday, and time for me to report this weeks results. This past week, I only exercised twice, but I've been making healthier food choices and eating lots of lean protein, only whole grains (for the most part), lots of vegetables, some fruit, and staying away...

A Boy and his Tricycle
I know I posted a couple pictures of Snuggles in my Daybook, but I wanted to post a couple more favorites!! Yesterday we had a beautiful sunny day, until the rain hit, and Snuggles insisted on playing outside with his siblings. While we were out there, I started...

A Lenten Daybook ~ March 3, 2009
FOR TODAY: March 3, 2009 Outside my Window... it is quiet and peaceful after the rain we had last night. According to the forecast, it won't be long till the rain is back.I am thinking... I can't believe it is already March! Where did January and February go??I am...

Book Review: Saints at the Dinner Table
Last fall I signed up to be a book reviewer for The Catholic Company. Once they accepted my application, I was able to choose a book to review from a number of options.As most of you know from my posts here and at my other blog, I love finding cookbooks and recipes...

The Passion for Children
I know that I've mentioned it before, but my children *love* all of the Glory Story CD's that are put out by Catholic World Missions. The last couple years, my children have each gotten one of the CD's in their Easter Basket and we now all 10 CD's.One of our favorite...

Spreading a Little Love :: Pay it Forward
I recently agreed to take part in the Pay it Forward gift exchange... Not only will Regina be making me something, I get to spoil three of you with something handmade too! Okay, maybe I shouldn't say spoil you, since I can't knit or crochet, and I can barely sew, but...

Could you please…
... say a prayer for a dear friend of mine and her family? I just got off the phone with her, and she could really use all the prayers we can send. I am going to go and pray a rosary for them right now, but would you all mind adding a prayer (or two!) as well? Thank...

Lenten Adventure
I never did get a chance to sign up for the Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure, but since we had previously signed up for their Advent Adventure, we are getting the emails. My boys were so excited when I pulled up the videos and printed out the activities for this...
Prayer of Mothers
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.