Posts by Christine
Cranberry-Pineapple Jello Mold
Several years ago, my friend, Peggy, shared this cranberry-pineapple jello recipe with our local Catholic homeschool group. Since then, we have had it every year for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and sometimes New Year’s Day too. Cranberry-Pineapple Jello Ingredients: 1 lrg. Pkg. (6 oz) raspberry jello 1 small can (5-6 oz?) crushed pineapple, drained 1 small can…
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After hearing one of my children suggest that we make pumpkin pancakes, I found this recipe. I think that some of us might prefer pumpkin pancakes to our oatmeal pancakes. Pumpkin Pancakes Ingredients: 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons sugar 6 teaspoons baking powder 6 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2…
Read MoreFeeding a Large or Small Family on a Budget
A few years ago, I gave myself a grocery budget challenge. A week or so ago, I received the following from a dear friend: On my last trip to Winco, I was amazed at how expensive all the meats were. I was walking in circles trying to find some dinner meats that didn’t cost at…
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For All the Saints Artist Trading Card Swap Kimberlee and family are hosting another wonderful For All the Saints artist trading card swap. When I asked my children who would like to participate in the swap this time, my youngest daughter responded, “I do if I can.” Of course she can. I hope to participate…
Read MoreRest in Peace, Kim
It is with a heavy heart that I share that Kim died this morning. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for her. May Kim rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her. I will always remember Kim’s smiling face, sense of humor, zeal for life, and sharp wit. May Our Blessed…
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Each Friday, I hope to share things of interest that I have found online and elsewhere. If you would like to join me and share your finds, please leave a link to your blog post in my comments. I hope you like some of this week’s finds. Enjoy! Liturgical Calendar I was happy to see…
Read MoreSaints for November 2014 Calendar
I apologize for not posting saint pieces for September and October, and for posting November’s calendar pieces so late. Teaching seven children with a baby and toddler at my side is keeping me very busy. I wouldn’t have it any other way. November 2014 Calendar As usual, this month’s pieces were made using the calendar…
Read MoreSaints of the Americas
I found this picture from “The Communion of Saints” by the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Pinterest, and my husband cleaned it up a little bit for me. It would be so nice to have this picture as a poster. Happy All Saints Day!
Read MoreAll Hallows’ Eve
Lion for St. Mark, Eagle for St. John, and Fleur-de-Lis for Our Lady The children had fun carving pumpkins and trick or treating with their dad.
Read MoreBaked Pumpkin
A few years ago, as my husband carved a pumpkin, I wondered how we could use the pumpkin’s flesh. In doing so, I stumbled upon the recipe below (I wish that I had noted where I found it). Baked pumpkin (or pumpkin bake as we call it) is very easy to make. Kieran had so…
Read MoreIf it is Quiet
something’s going on… He fell asleep eating his first Oreo cookie. I assumed our little boy would eat his second Oreo cookie after he woke up. Instead, as I was teaching our baby boy’s brothers and sisters, and he was playing quietly at my feet, our baby boy found said Oreo cookie and proceeded to…
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