There are so many wonderful Advent and Christmas books available for children. Every year I think "How can I possibly find more to add to our collection?" and every year I have no problem whatsoever, and usually end up with an ever growing wish list for the next...
Outside my window... we replaced our fall wreath with an evergreen wreath for Advent and Christmas.I am thinking... about this year's Christmas gifts for our children. I had hoped to have all the gifts purchased and wrapped before Advent began, but I wasn't...
In our home on December 6th, the feast of St. Nicholas, we have a family tradition of giving our children new slippers (when needed) filled with treats and chocolate gold coins, along with a new Christmas Picture Book to add to our collection. In the past I...
Our picture books are all wrapped, despite running out of the dark purple paper and having to finish up with light purple rather than making another trip to the store! There is one wrapped for each day of Advent, with the remaining books placed in additional...
We just finished making this fun Turkey Veggie Platter, which was much easier than baking our turkey! Now we are heading out to my parents home for our Thanksgiving Dinner, just as soon as I finish up the sweet potato casseroles. I have so very much...
Yesterday afternoon, as a little activity for our Colonial Life Unit Study, and with Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, the girls spent a little time in the kitchen making Edible Indian Corn. It was a great recipe for them to make (mostly on their own) and...
This year we are making Lap Books to go along with each of our six Unit Studies for American History. Our first Unit was based on New World Explorers. While the girls were busy working on their Kaya Lap Books, the boys were busy making their own Lap Books with...
Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life.This past spring I attended a fundraiser for a sweet girl in our town. I ended up having the highest bid on one of the silent auction items, a gift certificate to a newer local beauty salon & day spa!...
Resources:Kaya Boxed Set (and Audible Audio Version)Welcome to Kaya's World, 1764: Growing Up in a Native American HomelandKaya Mini DollKaya's Paper DollsFree Kaya Mini Books from Homeschool Share~ Front Cover ~ For the cover the girls each choose an...
This past Thursday we had our 3rd Little Flowers Girls' Club meeting for Wreath IV. I was very happy that all eight of the girls were able to make it this month, even though I wasn't able to put too much effort into preparing... Thankfully...
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.
