Illuminated Ink is hosting an Easter Coloring Contest! I just downloaded and printed copies of the beautiful coloring page for my children. They are rounding up their favorite art supplies and can't wait to begin! Here's the link in case any of you would...
Since I just finished sharing the Alphabet Blocks that I made using the Saint Letters from Catholic Artworks, I thought now would be a good time to go back and share the tutorial for our All Saints' Day Banner!Last year, for our annual All Hallows' Eve/All Saints' Day...
One of the games I made last night, for our party this evening, is an All Saints Scavenger Hunt. Last year we used Charlotte's printable Search for the Saints, and the kids loved it, but I wanted to offer something a little different this year. I have printed 16 saint...
I thought it would be fun to play Bingo at Our Little Flowers Mother-Daughter Tea Party this year. Instead of using the All Saints Bingo Cards I made last year for the All Saints Party we hosted, I made Bingo Cards using all the Flowers and Gems from the four...
I have been asked by some of you to share my updated version of our original Summer Bingo. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to get to, but on top of not having any extra time online I was trying to figure out how to create a fillable pdf to share with you all...
In preparation for this year's All Hallows' Eve Party, I have been working on a few new games. This year, instead of organizing and/or attending a homeschool party, we will be hosting one at our home and inviting some of our close friends and family. It is going to be...
Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Mt. 16: 16Over the past four years, our boys have completed Years One and Two of the Blue Knights Boys' Club twice, first in a group that was led by all of the dads on a rotating basis, and...
Since the printable activities for St. Thérèse that I had linked to in the past are no longer available, I spent a little time last night creating some of our own. I uploaded them to share, if any of you are looking for any additional activities to celebrate...
The past couple years I have surprised my kids with Schultütes on their first day of school. Our first day of school is not until September 6th and I usually wait until the night before to make the Schultütes, but since this week is going to be extremely busy,...
You may have already seen this CUTE idea already, but when I ran across it for the first time last week, I knew I had to adapt them for our children, as an added treat to the Schultütes they receive on their first day of school. The idea was originally from 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.
