"We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become." ~ St. Clare of AssisiInspired by these Simplified Nutter Butter Hearts, one of the girls spent some time making Nutter Butter Cookie Heart Valentines this past weekend in preparation for a St....
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...
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...
This evening, after Math and Science lessons with the tutor, the children borrowed the camera and kicked me out of the kitchen so they could decorate another birthday cake for me, just like they did last year! It was a full day for them so I baked the chocolate...
Let the deep organ swell the lay, In honor of this festive day. Let the harmonious choirs proclaim, Cecilia's ever blessed name.This afternoon, after getting home from Mass, the girls had so much fun making a simple and sweet treat for the feast of St....
IN THE DAYS when monsters and giants and fairy folk lived in England, a noble knight was riding across a plain... ~ Saint George and the DragonEven though it ended up being a two day project (we started the cookies yesterday, before I left for a night-out with...
"In a neat little villageall covered in snow,sleep apple-cheeked childrentheir hearts all aglow,dreaming of morning, when they will awake,hungry for cookies their mothers will bake."And so begins the story of The Christmas Cookies Sprinkle...
Back in November Debbie shared an article with me that was written by Iris Hammett in the 1940's titled "Cookie Cutters Tell the Story of Christmas." We have made Nativity Cookies and Starlight Cookies in the past, but I thought this story would be a fun...
I have so many pictures to post from this week, I hardly know where to start ! We have really been enjoying Christmas, spending time with extended family, a few fun outings, and lots of of time just relaxing (and very little time online). It's been so...
Yesterday, in preparation for today's feast of St. Nicholas, the children unwrapped The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale (a fun tale about generosity and the origin of the term 'baker's dozen') for us all to read together. After reading the book the we baked Saint...
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.
