Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Rosary Flip Book"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world!" ~ William Shakespeare Hand-painted IHS Candle from SaongJaiHappy Candlemas Day!
We filled our February Book Basket this afternoon and read a short story about Saint Brigid from Saints for Girls for today's feast. Happy feast of Saint Brigid!.: From the Archives :. Celebrating the Saints :: Saint Brigid of IrelandSaint Brigid's Hearty...
"Yet Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay and You our Potter: we are all the work of Your hand." ~ Isaiah 64:7We are three-quarters of the way through this week's Pro-Life Prints project! Today's Lesson 3 was all about "Helping Others." We discussed the...
Thank you all for the birthday wishes both here on the blog and over on Facebook and Instagram last week! My husband and I actually spent most of the day grocery shopping (Costco, Trader Joe's, Natural Grocers - first big shopping trip since before Christmas due to...
"I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! My very self you know." ~ Psalm 139:14Yesterday we started working through Pro-Life Prints, the brand new downloadable lesson plan and workbook from Culture of Life Studies. This...
This week I'm spending a little time each afternoon completing the brand new downloadable lesson plan and workbook from Culture of Life Studies: Pro-Life Prints with my little ones. It was created for Pre-K-2 but I included my 4th grader as well. This fun and...
I purchased this White House Cookie Kit for just a few dollars on clearance from Trader Joe's at the end of summer. I planned to incorporate it into our U.S. Elections Unit Study this school year and then completely forgot I had it up on the top shelf of the...
Beautiful birthday roses from my husband this morning!The girls baked and decorated this gorgeous and 100% AIP Raspberry Cake!(Update: They used this recipe from Autoimmune Wellness, substituting applesauce for the apple puree.) They also made AIP Raspberry Lemon...
The past few years we have been giving our children stacks of books on Christmas morning. This year, between the morning sickness and the virus I caught a couple weeks before Christmas, I never got around to ordering the last of the books. I had more than enough books...
January 6, 2017 - Epiphany of the LordAnd behold the star, which they had seen in the East, went before them, until it came and stood over where the Child was. And seeing the star they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. - Matt. II, 9, 10...
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.
