I am always on the lookout for bargain priced books to add to our collection... I absolutely *LOVE* Amazon, but my second favorite place is BookCloseouts.com. Book Closeouts is constantly offering millions of titles in new condition at *amazing* blowout prices, many...
A couple weeks ago I pulled out all of our Christmas picture books and ordered a few new ones to add to our collection this year! My plan was to wrap them up and read one each day during the Advent and Christmas season. Well, I never did have a chance to find purple...
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, I am finally pulling out our books about Thanksgiving as well as ordering a few from our library.The books we will be reading during these next couple weeks include:Cranberry ThanksgivingI wished we owned this book, but...
Today Catholic Cuisine will be hosting its first From Thy Bounty Fair, with the theme of First Holy Communions.I am so excited to see all the posts, especially since our oldest will be receiving his First Holy Communion on the 31st of this month, at his Godfather's...
We are still working our way through The Chronicles of Narnia during our afternoon read-a-loud time. Today we listened to disc 1 of The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The audio CD's have been such a help, especially with the current bugs that are making their way through...
I just love hearing my boys yell, "MOM, the mail is here!!!"This is what arrived today:In an attempt to become more creative, I ordered a couple books that sounded wonderful: Crafty Catholic Kids and The Creative Family. (Plus, to get that Free Super Saver Shipping, I...
My girls, enjoying Red Butterfly on this rainy day.
I do, and I LOVE it!! It is absolutely AMAZING... At least for a household of home schooling book lovers like us!I signed up last Fall, and have been very pleased with the club.It is absolutely free to sign up, and if you post 10 books (hardcovers too) you...
Is it morning ALREADY?!?!Yes, mornings are more often than not my least favorite time of the day. That said, I am really looking forward to reading all the discussion on this second chapter of Mitten Strings For God, titled Morning.Reading this chapter made me realize...
The kids have been absolutely loving listening to the Chronicles of Narnia! I am so glad that I purchased this unabridged set of audio books last Christmas. The narrators are just wonderful and they have really been capturing my kids attention, as well as my own!The...
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.
