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 dully and has absolutely no fluff included. Level one, along with several … Read more
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. Please see the bottom of the page for … Read more
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 and niece. Since it’s the end of the … Read more
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 that would help her to … Read more
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 really are this … Read more
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 from it. But there are some things you … Read more
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 this month you don’t want to … Read more
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 make it hard for … Read more
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 it! Lectio is quite simply, praying … Read more
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 a circus act, but others are … Read more