Happy Feast of Saint Philomena! I'm excited to celebrate by hosting a special giveaway in her honor. Last year, I reviewed the book My Name is Philomena: A Saint's Story which was written and beautifully illustrated by Fr. Peregrine Fletcher. To make this feast day...
When our daughter requested a Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party for her 7th birthday, I knew we were in for a sweet adventure. With bright colors, adorable decorations, fun party games, and lots of great friends, it turned out to be an incredible celebration! She...
"Good morning, my friend!" I had so much fun coming up with party plans and a menu and then making these Strawberry Shortcake Party Printables for our daughter's 7th birthday! Once I got started I got on a roll and just kept going with more and more ideas... I didn't...
My kids LOVE this bean dip recipe. I've made it probably a half dozen times this year and it never lasts long. We decided to call it Café Ole's Bean Dip for our recent Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party! Café Ole's Bean Dip - Party Size Ingredients: 2 - 16 ounce...
Our daughter had pretty elaborate hopes and wishes for her Strawberry Shortcake themed party for her 7th birthday! It was a fun distraction for me to come up with decorations, party games, and a menu, while trying to keep it fairly "simple" and asking for lots of help...
Another berry delicious and fun recipe we included in the birthday party menu was our Strawberry Shortcake's Creamy Cookie Dip inspired by Play Party Plan. Strawberry Shortcake's Creamy Cookie Dip Recipe Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese (softened at...
When life gives you crumbled cake, make Strawberry Shortcake Trifle! This was originally supposed to be a Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Cake, but when the cakes stubbornly stuck to my baking pans and fell apart I went to bed and decided to start over in the morning......
Looking for more Graduation Party Candy Buffet options? You're in luck! 🎓 Every spring and summer, my inbox gets flooded with requests for additional printables to sweeten up graduation celebrations! Everyone seems to want my 'Class Rings' sign, and a few others have...
Have you seen the brand new picture book from the author and illustrator of My Name is Philomena? The Snail and the King will be released tomorrow, March 19th, just in time for Easter! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of The Snail and the King, where Fr....
As Easter approaches once again, our family tradition of filling our children's Easter baskets with books continues. As a family with nine children spanning from preschool to young adults, finding the right books for each age group can be a daunting task but one I...
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.
