We are busy getting ready for our vegetable garden planting. All of the plants have been purchased, and we just have a few things to do before planting. We are actually even doing a few things in pots, as well as several things in our small, raised bed garden (it is approximately 120 sq ft).I have ... Read More about Raised Bed Vegetable Garden with a Kiddie Swimming Pool
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Using Your Actions to Teach Kids about Priorities
I know that I have been writing about Noah's First Communion all week so far, but all of this made me think of something that works for me that I wanted to share. It is something that all parents can use, not just those who celebrate First Communion as well. In our home, we don't tend to have very ... Read More about Using Your Actions to Teach Kids about Priorities
First Communion Banner Examples
------ This is definitely the time of year when many Catholic parents are scrambling around to help their children put together their First Communion banners. I know this not only because of what time of year it is, but also because all but one of the top ten searches to reach my blog in the past ... Read More about First Communion Banner Examples
Our First Communion Party Menu (aka Way Too Much Food)
------ Seriously...there is a reason that I picked Martha as my confirmation name. I just tend to go overboard when planning food for parties and get togethers. And, so, with that warning, here is what we had: Baked Ham Sandwiches Deli Spiral Sandwiches (from Sam's Club) Meatballs (in the ... Read More about Our First Communion Party Menu (aka Way Too Much Food)
You mean I get to take Communion EVERY week?
I'll write more about this general topic, but I am please to announce that Noah, our eldest, and the child that we worried so much about communion for, because of his Autism (Asperger's Syndrome), has officially made his First Holy Communion! I still can get teary-eyed right now as I remember ... Read More about You mean I get to take Communion EVERY week?