It has been a crazy week…moving Emily off to University 5 hours away and sending Adam off to his first day of Kindergarten this morning…and 3 kids in between!
…because you need a close-up of this guy…
Catholic University CarePack
August 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Today we are moving Emily into University, 4.5 hours away! (Yes, in Canada…we use the word University…the way Americans use the word College)
While there is no shortage of things to do, plan or pack, I’ve been distracting myself this week by compiling her first University Care Package. This is the first time we’ve sent a kid off to live away from home, so I’m learning as I go and I reserve the right to make additions to this initial Catholic Care Package (like Tiny Saints!)…and will likely send many more care packages in the months and years to come!
20 Years Married
August 18, 2014 by 2 Comments
Things have been on turbo a little bit lately, with a family trip to Chicago, CMN Catholic conference, and lots of decade celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries in our family (more about this soon!) This weekend we finally celebrated our 20th Anniversary (officially a few weeks ago) with an intimate gathering of our immediate family including my parents and brother, and two of our favorite priests, Fr Roger and Fr Leslie.
Feast Day Fun: St Anne & St Joachim
July 25, 2014 by 2 Comments
Feast Day Crafts and Activities
Excerpts from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families , various posts at Equipping Catholic Families and our Saint Scripts Craft Kits (Series ONE and TWO).
St Anne and St Joachim are the parents of Mary, and consequently the Grandparents of Jesus!
Feast Day Fun: St Christopher
July 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Although sometimes relegated to legend, St Christopher remains the patron saint of travelers. Legends recall St Christopher helping people (including the Christ Child) cross a raging stream. The name Christopher means “Christ-Bearer”.
Do you have a Pope Shelf?
June 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
In honor of St Anthony’s Feast Day on Friday, I was thinking about re-presenting the St Anthony Box craft from A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families.
The idea behind this craft is to honor St Anthony as the patron of lost items. Many people say a quick prayer to St Anthony, asking for his help to find something that is lost. When the object is found, a Hail Mary is said for the souls in Purgatory and a donation is often made in St Anthony’s name, to the poor.
Count your Blessings Box and Book
February 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
I’ve been thinking about some activities to put in place, in time for Lent this year.
Lent is 40 Days long (plus Sundays) and in addition to different sacrifices we can make this year, we would like to add something thoughtful and happy to our daily routine.
Craft Kit Giveaway for Inspired Family Dinners!
February 15, 2014 by 27 Comments
NEW Craft Kit Giveaway, in cahoots with the Inspired Family Dinners giveaway of $800 in cookware and cookbooks!
This Inspired Family Dinners Giveaway, sponsored by Favado and $5 Dinners ends February 23rd….and so does the
Catholic Conversation Pieces with SAINTS and SACRAMENTS!
February 13, 2014 by 3 Comments
Conversation Pieces is a packed craft kit of full color templates, illustrated with Kelly Comics and offering inviting prompts for meaningful and fun table talk! The CATHOLIC Edition includes Kelly SAINTS and Sacrament prompts as well, along with the popular Sacrament Celebration Toppers, for recording Sacrament dates and celebrating year after year!
How are you jumping into 2014?
January 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
Need some ideas to jump into the new year 2014?
1. Did you pick a Patron Saint for the New Year? I used the Saint Generator at Conversion Diary and received St Raymon Nonnatus…and I received St John Gualbert in the 2014 Patron Saint for the Year Devotion at A Catholic Life.
