In just a couple of weeks, when you tell your kids the family is giving up screen time for Lent, you’re going to need something to offer them instead to stop the whining. Our go-to activity? Reading. For years, we’ve read books aloud, long past when my older ones could read for themselves. Of course,…
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We are so excited to announce that our new “Pray in the Dirt” Lenten activity guide and journal is being included in this year’s Catholic Mom Bundle for Lent. Here’s our unique link. This goes live 2/17/25, and ends 2/21/25. Grab it while you can! It’s an awesome value for our stuff plus 30 other…
Doing the bare minimum for your homeschool isn’t failure; it’s taking advantage of being able to prioritize. When is enough plenty for your household?
Print this Canva template flyer to help instruct RCIA students and anyone else who needs a concise explanation of how to observe Lent in the Catholic Church. Go to Canva Template. (Some Canva Pro elements)
Many times during the week, I find myself driving by the homeless men nearby my neighborhood. When I pick up my groceries from Sam’s club, I take a slow turn right over the homeless camp built in the sewer drainage during dry times. I’ve seen many of the same men over and over again for…
To go along with a meditation on the True Vine this Lent, follow these instructions for a kid-friendly craft. As I wrote up my modified version of the True Vine meditation from Level II of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for RCIA, I pondered how to incorporate a craft at home. I’m giving a “What…
This Lent, use the parable of the True Vine to remain in Christ through prayer and fasting, and watch as the Holy Spirit bears fruit in you in the form of giving alms. Lent is a time of preparation. We are getting ready for the annual celebration of the most important event in all of…
As my daughters and I decorated our 10-minute St. Valentine heart-shaped bags made out of paper plates, I realized that I hadn’t emphasized the Catholic nature of this feast day in the design of the craft. Images of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts swirled in my head. I knew there was also one for St….
For years, we planned light St. Valentine’s Day activities for our moms group. The kids were encouraged to bring Valentines to exchange, and there was some craft planned for them. I was the planner/prepper of the activities and crafts. Every single year, we didn’t make it. I have no idea what it looked like in…
