+J.M.J.+ Here are some wonderful resources for both adults and children that we use during this season of preparing ourselves to welcome Jesus at His birth! A Manger for Jesus We purchased a little wooden crate at Hobby Lobby which we fill slowly with yarn "hay" throughout Advent. Whenever someone offers a sacrifice, does a [...]
Category: Family Life
A Day in the Life (3rd Trimester Weekday)
Returning to Normal Routines Postpartum
I feel like i have gone through the same few waves of recovery after each full-term birth, that eventually culminates in us finally returning to more normal routines postpartum. Here is what that has generally looked like for me, personally. I will come and update this after this next baby when things are fresher in [...]
Tips to Make Easy, Inexpensive All Saints Day Costumes
Our Catholic Homeschool 2nd Grade Curriculum
Here we are, beginning another school year. Philomena is in second grade, and we are so excited to dive in. I primarily use the classical Catholic curriculum Mother of Divine Grace School (MODG). It is a very beautiful, gentle curriculum with incredibly age-appropriate expectations. The entire program is wonderfully suited to growing families as well, [...]
Ideas to Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas (And Beyond)
+J.M.J.+ After a long Advent full of anticipation and preparation, our family is so ready for Christmas come December 25th! In trying to make our home and domestic church mirror our actual church, we celebrate the Christmas season with full force, trying to make each day special. I find it helpful to map out Christmas [...]
Taking Kids to Midnight Mass – Why We Do it and 9 Tips to Make it Easier
Our Catholic Homeschool First Grade Curriculum
Our Most Memorable Summer Getaway for Less than $115
+J.M.J.+ Incredible memories don't have to come with exorbitant price tags. I think Instagram posts showing families headed off to a beach vacation a few states away, or some big Disney Cruise can make us feel like a really memorable summer vacation has to be long, far away, and expensive. While these trips may make [...]
Why We Chose Mother of Divine Grace for Our Homeschool
+J.M.J.+ When you talk homeschooling, the first question usually asked is "What curriculum are you using?"Seton Home Study School is probably the most popular programs in the United States amongst Catholic homeschoolers. My mother used it for my entire education growing up, so when someone asks me the curriculum question now they are surprised I [...]