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Into the Deep Review
Finding just the right homeschool religion curriculum has been one of the biggest challenges for us over the years, but last year I stumbled upon a fantastic new resource- Into the Deep, an open-and-go Catholic homeschool religion program that is meaty without being...
Summer is for Reading
It's the middle of July, and I feel like we are finally hitting our summer rhythm, which, no surprise, includes a lot of reading. We've discovered some great books this summer, and I wanted to share with you some of our favorites. This post contains affiliate links....
2022 Homeschool Round Up
We are finishing our homeschool year this week, and on the whole it has been absolutely fantastic. Homeschooling with cousins has proven to be a perfect fit for our family. I've loved watching the kids grow closer, and I am cherishing the extra time with my nephews...
Commonly Used Words: A Spelling Dictionary for Young Writers
When G first started writing, she asked me to spell almost every single word. And while I loved supporting her burgeoning skills (and being able to decipher the words on the page), I felt like I was always spelling the same words over and over again. I wanted a tool...
What We’re Reading
It's been awhile since I've done a book round up, and we've been reading like crazy over here, so let me give you a few quick reviews of some that we have loved. This post contains affiliate links. See the bottom for m Books for the Kids This photo wasn't staged- they...
3 Tips for Praying Stations of the Cross with Kids
Sometimes parents ask me about praying the Stations of the Cross with young kids. They want to know how to approach something so violent, so painful, so, full of death, with their little ones.The crucifixion is central to being Catholic. There really is no shying away...
3 March Feast Days to Celebrate (that aren’t St. Patrick’s Day)
With a name like Colleen, it's reasonable to expect me to be all about St. Patrick's Day, and while I love a good corned beef sandwich (seriously, a taste of heaven) and think St. Pat's clover analogy for teaching the Trinity is brilliant, there are a few other feasts...
Stations of the Cross for Families
I love the Stations of the Cross. They are one of my very favorite Lenten traditions, but sometimes they can feel out of reach for families. A staple of Lent for many of us, Stations are often prayed in the evenings or smack dab in the middle of naptime, which can...
3 Reasons Lectio Divina is the perfect fit for your family prayer
I absolutely love praying lectio divina. It's simple, fruitful, and roots me more deeply in Christ. It's also the perfect form of prayer for family use. Here are 3 reasons why: 1. You'll learn what God's voice sounds like and be able to teach your children how to hear...
To the 44%
My husband and I often get asked if we’re done having kids, especially when we’re out with our wonderfully conspicuous four young children. When we respond that no, we aren’t “done,” some tell us we’re crazy, but most people want to know more. To some, we are akin to...