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The Legend of the Dogwood Tree ~ Crafts and Cards
Every house I’ve ever lived in (5 of them) was blessed to have a dogwood tree in the yard! So I’ve had a love of dogwoods even when I was...
Apr 17, 2012
First Communion Banner {Number 3}
I thought some of you might like to see the banners my kids made the year they received their First Communion. My 3rd born, Jacob, made...
Apr 12, 2012
First Communion Banner {Number 2}
I thought some of you might like to see the banners that my kids had done for their First Communion. This banner was designed and created...
Apr 12, 2012
First Communion Banner {Number 1}
I thought some of you might like to see the banners that my kids had done for their First Communion. This banner is one that was done by...
Apr 12, 2012
Easter Triduum Craft ~ Spinning Paper Plate
Here is a craft that I thought up and did with my younger kids as a quick fun afternoon project. It’s a fun craft to explain the Easter...
Apr 6, 2012
Holy Thursday ~ Eating the Lamb ~ Our New Tradition!
Okay, I’m not a professional chef, but I can cook a nice filling meal for my family of 11 people! I can’t make a fancy Passover/Holy...
Apr 5, 2012
He has Risen: Easter Egg Stuffers or Cupcake Toppers {printable}
Since kids need a constant reminder of what Easter is truly about I like to give them a reminder each time they find one of those fun...
Apr 4, 2012
How to Braid a Palm on Palm Sunday
Okay here is my very first Catholic Inspired video!! My husband was shocked that I did this! I hate being videotaped, but my typical...
Apr 1, 2012
Pictures of Our Lent / Holy Week / Easter Cross
To make our cross we used a few old wood pieces we had laying around our house. With our house under constant remodel, finding wood is...
Mar 31, 2012
Make a Paper Crown of Thorns!
Here’s a simple Crown of Thorns. It’s perfect for decorating during Lent or if your kids or RE class is performing a passion play. It’s...
Mar 29, 2012
Make a Paper Palm for Palm Sunday!
Here’s a simple idea to make for the kids if they are doing a skit of Our Lord entering Jerusalem or use it to decorate your home for...
Mar 29, 2012
Robins and Your Value to God Bible Verse ~ Craft
Happy Spring! It’s a beautiful time of year! The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing! I just saw a robin a few weeks ago and...
Mar 25, 2012
The Need for Catholic Decor and a Link-up!
Years ago there was an old tradition of hanging a Crucifix in every room of your home. Sadly, today that tradition has died out for many...
Mar 20, 2012
St. Joseph ~ Picture of the Carpenter on Wood ~ Craft
This is a fun and easy craft project for all ages! It makes a nice addition to any altar, room, shelf, or wall. In this simple activity,...
Mar 11, 2012
The Trinity is Like a Shamrock ~ Fun Pepper Stamping
Here’s an activity I was able to squeeze in on a morning when my older kids were out and I was alone with my younger “bored” kiddos. My...
Mar 9, 2012
St. Patrick's Day Art Project, Coloring Page or Bulletin Board!
Here are a few ideas for St. Patrick Day: An Art Project: My 2nd graders and up enjoyed this. Materials: Printable “Mini” St Patrick –...
Mar 5, 2012
Transfiguration of Jesus ~ Craft
This simple activity is for celebrating the Transfiguration of Jesus. This “sun-catcher” is meant to resemble the gleaming white light...
Mar 3, 2012
Penance Printable Cupcake Toppers or Stickers
I have two kiddos receiving their First Penance and First Communion this year! (Plus one receiving her Confirmation! It’s a busy year!)...
Feb 27, 2012
Book Meme: My 3 Favorite Religious Books
Mary over at The Beautiful Gate has tagged me for a book meme! Thanks, Mary! So I need to share my 3 favorite r eligious books: Okay, I...
Feb 25, 2012
Fire Safety Books for Kids to Illustrate
I created a Fire Safety book for my 3 oldest kids a few years ago, and I dug this file out of “moth-balls” for my two third-graders. When...
Feb 23, 2012
Our Lenten Prayer List ~ A Chain of People!
One of the things our family is doing this year for Lent is to pray for a person or group of people each day. Together we created the...
Feb 21, 2012
Liebster Blog Award ~ Favorite Blog Award
Noreen at “ Rosary Mom ” has graciously given me the Liebster Blog Award! Noreen is such a sweet lady, who is always ready to hand out a...
Feb 12, 2012
Fill Your Heart with Virtue ~ Ring Toss Game
This ring toss game would be a great game for an All Saints Day party or St. Valentine’s day!! This is a good game for big and little...
Feb 11, 2012
Our Lady of Lourdes ~ Chocolate Grotto
I made this for my kids so we could celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes feast day (Feb 11). It’s made with a paper picture of Our Lady of...
Feb 10, 2012
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