Whosover dies wearing this Scapular shall not suffer eternal fire. Scapular promise given to St. Simon Stock, July 16, 1251I, the Mother of Grace, shall descend on the Saturday after their death and whomsoever I shall find in Purgatory, I shall...
Celebrating the Saints :: Sts. Louis & Zélie Martin
Today is the very first time we celebrate the feast of Sts. Louis & Zélie Martin as canonized saints! Our family has had two jam-packed days, since I arrived back home from my wonderful trip to Colorado late Sunday night, with driver's ed classes for our oldest...
{pretty, happy, funny, real} Instagram Recap
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life with Like Mother, Like Daughter. ~{pretty}My schedule has been way too full lately, but at least I have a gorgeous new planner (August 2016-July 2017) to continue keeping track of it all! I have been using this...
Celebrating the 4th of July
.: 4th of July Handprint Flags :. I love art projects that double as keepsakes! This was such a fun and easy craft. I posted more here:4th of July Handprint Flags.: Star Spangled Berry Cake :. We celebrated with a simple BBQ at home. I made some salad,...
4th of July Handprint Flag
This 4th of July Handprint Flag made such a fun and easy craft to celebrate Independence Day! I pulled out some red and blue tempera paint and white card stock, showed the little ones how to paint one hand with the paint, and then let the older girls take over helping...
Molly McIntire :: An American Girl Birthday Party
I'm determined to eventually catch up on all the past birthday posts that haven't made it onto the blog yet... With the 4th of July coming up tomorrow, I thought it'd be the perfect time to finish up this post and finally share Twinkle Toes' 12th birthday party from...
Bargain Priced Books :: Saint Magnus The Last Viking
The Kindle edition of "Saint Magnus, The Last Viking" is currently FREE over at Amazon!Come back in time 900 years, to the fierce and desolate Northern lands, where Norsemen ruled with ax and sword. A dying king, a shocking death-wish, his heirs divided with an...
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.