This year, we decided to try a little chicken pumpkin carving experiment after seeing it online, giving one of our small pumpkins to the chickens to see how they’d do! Our 17 year old cut a little starter face and let them have at it, and soon enough, they were...
This delightful autumn-inspired Leaf Man Craft sparks creativity and brings the beauty of nature into your crafting adventures! 🍂 My little girls and I love visiting bookstores! We recently returned from another delightful trip and couldn't resist bringing home the...
"That was some of the best oatmeal I've ever had!""Just eat it! It's worse if you take small bites."There were mixed reviews on this morning's breakfast, but for the most part it was a hit!Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Served with Whipped Cream and Maple...
I haven't posted an update on The Autoimmune Protocol :: My Journey Towards Better Health & Weight Loss with the AIP Diet in a long time... It was a rough summer! I started seeing a new doctor last spring and let him convince me to try a couple...
"And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow." - G.K. Chesterton Outside my window...Hockey season is coming up! The boys have been sorting through all their gear and getting ready. So has their...
Folkmanis Puppet Sequoia Wildlife Set • Mini Barn Owl Finger Puppet This week we jumped ahead to the "Fall is Here!" theme in the Little Saints Preschool Program. I pulled out all of our fall themed picture books (and favorite fall puppets!) and then...
“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life. ~{pretty}Out for a beautiful fall walk on Sunday afternoon."Well, it sure looks like the devil spat on those blackberries!"Still smiling 5 miles later! {happy}Photo Credit: Marc Salvatore - Used...
This past Saturday Rascal's godparents, who just came back from a trip to Germany, decided to host an Oktoberfest/Costume Party. They served German wursts, German potato salad and sauerkraut. Everyone was asked to bring a German food or dessert to share,...
One of the themes we studied Along the Alphabet Path for the letter "B" was Blessings. And what a perfect fall time theme, with Thanksgiving right around the corner! At first I was going to have him get started making this year's Thankful Tree, but since 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.
