For this week only, the North American Martyrs Workbook is available as part of the Catholic Mom Bundle, along with many more fabulous resources to help your family dive deeper into your faith. I am so excited today to share with you this post from guest author Bonnie Way. Bonnie writes over at The Koala … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. See the whole disclosure here. I first encountered St. Teresa of Avila when I was 18. A young college freshman, I found my home at Emory’s Catholic Center, where there was a vibrant, charismatic community. It was there I learned to pray, to listen, to understand what God’s voice sounded … Read more
Charlotte’s current favorite activity, or work as Montessori would call it, while the kids have their lessons is one that has engaged all three of my kids. I’m not sure what to call it, as it’s a DIY work and doesn’t really have a name, but it’s the perfect Montessori activity for practicing fine motor … Read more
I forgot to give G her meds this morning. The thought hit me like a ton of bricks, but not until we were already out the door for the day and at the kids’ cousins’ house for a play date. I steeled myself for what was to come. G has been on medication for her … Read more
We are an inter-generational household. Three and a half years ago, we moved my grandmother in with us. Mark and I both firmly believe in the sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death, and we believe that all people deserve to be loved and cared for with dignity. We have the means … Read more
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, and G studying the pilgrims sailing to America in Early American History, I’ve been preparing Thanksgiving activities for us for the next few weeks, and I thought I’d share the printables I’ve created. They’re ideal for kindergarten or first graders, though you can modify it for other ages. The … Read more
Resources We Love and Subjects We Tie In This post contains affiliate links. Click here for my full disclosure. It’s no secret that one of my favorite things about homeschooling is the flexibility it give us- with our schedule, with our family time, and with the kids’ interests. With G’s ADHD, she is able to … Read more
Happy All Saints Day Eve! If you’re reading this, you might be like me and need a simple, last-minute All Saints Day Craft. This one is my go-to every year. My kids love All Souls Day, but we haven’t really delved into All Saints Day very deeply. They have their favorite saints though, and so … Read more
This post contains affiliate links. Read the full policy here. Our local community was recently rocked by the deaths of two young boys in a tragic house fire, which made me think long and hard about fire safety. It also made me realize just how much assumed knowledge there is in the world, and how … Read more