... I am planning on reading this new book to my children!It was a Christmas gift from my Mother-in-law and it is BEAUTIFUL!!I also just finished printing out Charlotte's lovely coloring pages, and would like to serve some sort of treat. We'll see how it goes... For...
I've been making Christmas lists for awhile now, ever since I found out this baby was due on Christmas. Most of them have just been in a notebook on my nightstand, so I haven't blogged much about them. I was asked by a few of you to share my lists this year, and...
Ever since Twinkle Toes pulled out Over in the Meadow, to point out the Honeybees during "H" Week, my children have been singing this song. They were so excited when I ran across this music video with the same illustrations as their book.... Over in the meadow,In a...
My latest book to review for The Catholic Company is the Miracle of Me by Amy B. Pederson. Since we are expecting another little miracle this coming Christmas, I was very excited to recieve this book and, hopefully, share it with my children. The book is...
I mentioned last week, in my American History post, that I wished we had the Discover America State by State Series available at our library. After Lisa suggested (in the comments) using Inter-library loan, I looked into that possibility only to find that our library...
I was very excited to see that Sophia Press republished the wonderful book for children, Golden Legend of Young Saints, which was originally published in 1960, filled with stories from the childhoods of many inspiring saints!In the opening paragraph the author, Henri...
I just had the privilege of reading, for review, a lovely book titled Olivia and the Little Way by Nancy Carabio Belanger. It is a beautiful story, and even though it is written for children ages 8-13, I found it very engaging... Once I started reading, I had a hard...
Last fall I signed up to be a book reviewer for The Catholic Company. Once they accepted my application, I was able to choose a book to review from a number of options.As most of you know from my posts here and at my other blog, I love finding cookbooks and recipes...
I know I posted about this last month, but as my orders arrive I am just amazed at how great a deal this really is, so I thought I would post it one more time for any of you that were too busy to read blogs over Christmas.Amazon has been offering a whole bunch of...
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.
