"Remember you will die." That's what Memento Mori means in Latin and while it seems quite morbid at the onset, it can really be a beautiful phrase when you give it a chance. Many of us avoid thinking about death- death of ourselves or our loved ones. We push it out of our minds as… Continue reading Memento Mori
I recently finished homeschooling my second grade daughter this year, and one of the focuses in her social studies/geography curriculum was to identify the seven continents. We spent ample time learning new vocabulary words for each one's differing topography, climate, monuments, and habitats. Thanks to an idea put forth by Catholic Heritage Curricula's Explore the… Continue reading Continental Dinner
Hello again! It's been a while... Is it ironic, or coincidental, or poetic that the first time I want to broach the subject of mental health, it's May - Mental Health Awareness Month? I hear you, Jesus. I didn't intend to step away from my blog for so long, but this year of homeschooling (#newbie)… Continue reading Mental Health
The season of Advent is one of my favorite times of the year. It is an annual reminder to celebrate and appreciate what the coming of Christ embodies: hope, joy, love, and giving. It is the also the beginning of the new liturgical calendar in the Church, so Happy New Year! What I remind my… Continue reading Happy Advent! – Creating Memories While We Wait in Joyful Hope
The feast of All Saints Day is approaching (Nov 1), so I thought now was a great time to talk about saints and our family's new(ish) tradition. We are blessed to be a part of the communion of saints – which include those holy men and women who have gone before us, who have truly… Continue reading All Saints Day & Choosing Patron Saints (with Gift Guide)
I’m going to admit something that I’m not proud of... I’m not good at apologizing to my kids. For some, I know it comes easy, but it’s something I’ve struggled with as a parent. 😞 All my kiddos have grown up hearing that it’s ok to make mistakes - that’s how we grow and learn. They… Continue reading Apologizing to my Kids
September is the month when I pull out my basket of books on apples and Johnny Appleseed. We start to welcome in the fall season (even if the temperatures don't acknowledge it and there are wildfires blazing around us still here in northern California). The kiddos and I talk about the stages of an apple… Continue reading Johnny Appleseed & Other Apple Books for September
Here's another suuuuper easy craft that's great for kiddos' rooms - or even for the kiddos to make themselves! These wooden frames with heart-shaped cutouts are only 99 cents at Michaels Craft stores! You can't beat that. They also sell square frames with square cutouts for $1.50. While you're at the craft store, grab some… Continue reading Making Chalkboard Frames
Want to know a super easy trick to making a frame look more fun and personal? Wrap it in your favorite fabric! I'm going to show you how simple it is to do with step-by-step instructions below. This whole process took me about ten minutes. 😀 I have a few of these scattered throughout my… Continue reading Making Fabric-Covered Mats
Today, April 22nd, is Earth Day, and this year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of its inception. Earth Day is observed globally as a day to recognize the importance of protecting our planet and environment. Granted, that should be our desire every day of the year. 😉 I like to remind our children that God… Continue reading Earth Day – 50th Anniversary
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