I have mentioned before that I use a few different planners each year... One for school work and plans, one for our out of the home appointments and schedule (which stays in my purse most of the time), and this Saints Calendar that resides on my desk next to the...
Since I prefer designing our own curriculum each year, rather than purchasing a boxed curriculum conveniently complete with lesson plans and syllabi, I usually try and create my own plans and checklists. Each year has been different. When the older boys were younger,...
This is the first time in a few years that we are not doing a 40 bags in 40 days challenge during Lent. Our home is slowly becoming more and more organized, and I have gotten so much better about getting rid of all the extra stuff year round. So, this year, my...
Subtitled: Storing and Organizing Hand-Me-Down ClothingAs I mentioned last week, my husband has been gone on a two week training session... His last day is today, and (since this particular training is only a few hours drive away) he will be home tonight! When he left...
Subtitled: Nesting Project #1 "It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~ Yesterday afternoon I made the long trip to Home Depot, and picked...
"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."~ 1 ~I was able to help my mom clean part of her attic this past Saturday! It was nice to spend some...
I am often asked how I keep track of the upcoming feast days, so I thought I would share with you all my favorite calendar and daily planner. My mother-in-law has been giving Hubby & I each a copy of the Saints Calendar & Daily Planner published by Tan for...
We completed the letter "S" on our Alphabet Path last week, and I do plan to post some pictures soon. This week we are taking another break and focusing on Spring Cleaning followed by a Spring Break next week for Holy Week! I'm sure glad I got such a...
I can't believe that it has been a month since we started the 40 Bags in 40 Days Challenge! (I started early so that we could be finished before Holy Week.) We actually have been able to make better progress than I thought we would and, after the 2 bags I...
A couple weeks ago, in one of my Daybook posts I mentioned that I was "looking forward to Lent and doing another 40 Bags of Stuff Challenge."Here are the details from the original handout on vocations and family faith formation from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati...
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.
