There’s a charming French tradition where heart-shaped cakes are given to single women on St. Catherine’s Day once they turn 25, as a little “encouragement in their search for love.” While our heart cake tradition started long before our oldest daughter was even...
All Saints Scavenger Hunt {Fourth Edition}
Back in 2012, my husband and I created an All Saints Scavenger Hunt {Printable Party Game!} for our annual All Saints Party. The following year we created a second version featuring sixteen additional saints with new clues. In 2015, we came up with...
Regina Martyrum Productions
Regina Martyrum Productions produces the finest works of Catholic audio theatre. With emphasis on the lives of the Saints, these products are edifying, and entertaining. Stories hold our attention, teach us morals, and can teach a moral lesson while...
On the Traditional Feast of Saint Jane
"If we patiently accept through love all that God allows to happen, then we will begin to taste even here on earth something of the delights the saints experience in heaven. But for this we must serve God willingly and lovingly, seeking to obey the Divine Will rather...
Saints Around the World :: St. Pio of Pietrelcina {Back-to-School Giveaway}
Have you seen the "Saints Around the World!" subscription boxes yet? Our family was recently sent one to review and not only was I impressed, but it was also a hit with our children!When our older children were younger I included so many more crafts and...
The Catholic Child and the Saints
My dear Child: The Saints are your Special Friends in Heaven. They are happy with God. They are most willing and most anxious to help you, and God is so good, He will hear their prayers for you. You must have your special friends in heaven before God, and you must...
Small Things With Great Love
"St. Teresa gave her life to the poorest of the poor,She brought the love of Christ to the easy to ignore, Chugga, chugga, choo, choo!She heard the call while on the train,the Missionaries of Charity would help to ease their pain."- Saints on the GoChai...
SaintCards on the Feast of St. George
"Look, Mom! I found St. George!" Happy Feast of St. George! Did you do anything special to celebrate?On top of schoolwork, our day was packed full with dentist appointments, orthodontist appointments, catching up at the office, and then golf and soccer practice,...
Soft Saints + Our Lady of Fatima Giveaway
Rose showing her baby sister her St. Therese Soft Saint DollRose still loves the St. Therese Soft Saint Doll that was handmade by my friend Ann-Marie over at Trendzilly (look at her back in 2015 with some of her favorite St. Therese dolls!) and...
My Little Doll Baby :: Four Weeks
Our little baby is four weeks old today! We just got back home from having her weight checked again. On the way to town I told our oldest daughter that I was pretty sure the baby had gained at least a half pound these past two weeks and that she probably weighs really...
Prayer of Mothers
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.