Two Cardinals, five bishops, and scores of Catholic leaders love Surprised by Truth 2 — you will, too! This collection of testimonies by people who've found new life in the Catholic Church is one of the most potent weapons for the Faith ever crafted! These authors...
"When I received this book as a gift from my husband, little did I know that soon we would both be fighting to read it! It is absolutely a hopeful, inspiring collection of 11 conversion stories. You will be touched, moved and motivated to evangelize, while furthering...
An extremely fun way to learn apologetics! We recommend assigning this book before your high-school student begins their Apologetics Religion course. This novel will engage you as you learn to explain the Faith alongside our story’s hero. Set on a horse-powered farm...
Each Faith and Life text is written by a different author and we especially love this grade. We set aside one day a week to discuss the chapter together after our child has read the chapter themselves. We have used the text to make mini-books or short essays on the...
The new book is a great resource for children during Eucharistic Adoration. The Children's Adoration Guidebook offers a variety of prayers and activities for children to use while visiting our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during Eucharistic Adoration. The Adoartion...
Written and compiled by Joan Stromberg Your favorite characters are back again! The author expands each character by backtracking their lives prior to their journey to America. We visit Mother Cabrini and Maria in Italy, Molly in County Roscommon, Ireland and Ming in...
There is much written about this beloved saint and many saint anthologies contain a brief synopsis of his life. He is the patron saint of Ireland and is most notably responsible for its conversion to Christianity....making Ireland become the land of “Saints and...
The St. Nicholas coins are back but in a BRAND NEW DIY kit to help your family celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas (December 6th), to give you "holy" treats for Stocking Stuffers on Christmas morning and to give you that special gift for friends, family and coworkers...
Taggerung is the 14th novel in the famous Redwall series written by Brian Jacques. Jacques outdoes himself in the stunning tale of a young otter who was kidnapped as a babe by a vermin clan to be their legendary warrior, the Taggerung. One day Tagg deserts the clan...
This book is one of the most brilliant novels ever written, a true literary masterpiece. It is the story of a young Russian student, Raskolnikov, who commits a murder in order to prove his greatness to himself. However, after committing the crime, Raskolnikov is...
4 simple steps to create your best year! 25+ years of homeschool experience compressed into 1 simple guide. Written by Paola Ciskanik
“The one who has hope lives differently.”
This awesome quote is emblazoned on a souvenir tote I still use that contains the latest baby blanket I am working on. They are for the local Birthright and the tote bag is my constant reminder as I pray and crochet.
There is more time these days for me to sit and crochet.
I bet you are finding more time too with the current “stay home” orders to get to some of these often overlooked activities accomplished.
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord is a beloved feast day for it is the day we rejoice in Mary’s YES! Celebrate with beautiful music and art.
In my recent post about discipline, I talked about where obedience comes from. This is the first step in achieving harmony in the home. Remember not perfect harmony, but a grace-filled harmony derived by a deep desire to share your LOVE of Christ and a thanksgiving for the children he has loaned, oh so briefly to you!
To continue, here are some very real axioms, practical tips, that have proved successful. I call them the Discipline Dozen!
“Did you do your Math today?” “Not yet mom, I got this!” “How about your essay on Henry V?” “Not a problem, will get it to you!” “When will you get it to me. I said I wanted it done last week. Don’t you remember?” “Yeah! But remember we went to that First Friday...
I taught a FREE webinar this past Friday, February 7th. It is called the 5 Keys to Reimagining School. This webinar is all about to gaining peace and clarity! Let's stop the mommy overwhelm together! I was invited to speak at the Refresh 2020...
Do you ever feel like Jonah? If I really am honest with myself, I know what God is asking me to do. But like Jonah I run the other way. I hide myself, escape by hopping aboard the boat of distraction and otherness. As a busy mom (and grandma) I have plenty to keep me...