Barley and Carrot Soup
The other day, I checked Twelve Months of Monastery Soups out at the library. I’ve never bought a cookbook for myself before, but this one might just be going on my wish list. As I skimmed through the first few pages of the book, I noticed St. Antony’s Soup and I knew what we were having for…
Read MoreFirst Foods
For the past few weeks, this little boy has been grabbing at my food. Usually, I try to wait until my children are six months old before giving them “table foods”, but there was no stopping Kieran. On Tuesday, he cried for a little applesauce. Last night, he had some mashed banana. At one point,…
Read MoreNursing Cover
I used to sew on a regular basis, but then my favorite sewing machine got jammed and I couldn’t fix it. When I learned the cost of having it fixed, I put the machine away and lamented the fact that I had used it to stitch already glued on appliques onto aprons for a friend.…
Read MoreFall Daybook
Outside my window… It is dark and foggy, but I know that it is supposed to be a sunny day. I am listening to… the sound of silence all around me. The children are all still sleeping. I am wearing… my pajamas. Later today, I will be wearing a skirt, a sweater, these shoes, and…
Read MoreCatholic Embroidery Giveaway
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, Catholic Embroidery is giving away this San Damiano Cross afghan. This image is copyright Catholic Embroidery. If you would like a chance to win the afghan, visit Catholic Embroidery and comment on their post before October 13.
Read MoreFive Months Old
Wow, our little smiling boy is already five months old. He is becoming very active and enjoys playing with toys on the floor (usually on his tummy). His little personality is starting to emerge. He babbles a lot. Sometimes, it sounds like he is really trying to say something. May God bless him abundantly and…
Read MoreOctober Picture Book Basket
Angel in the Waters by Regina Doman, illustrated by Ben Hatke* The Angel’s Alphabet by Hilda Van Stockum Brother Francis and the Friendly Beasts by Margaret Hodges Catholic Children’s Treasure Box Books (1-10) by the Maryknoll Sisters (October 1 or 3)* We like books 11 through 20 too, but books 1 through 10 contain stories…
Read MoreA Homeschooling Family’s Friend
Little Women by Jessie Wilcox Smith Have I ever mentioned how much I like our library? It is one of the largest library systems in the nation and it contains an amazing collection of books. We use the library often for books and printing purposes. The library has been a wonderful asset to our family.…
Read MoreWhat We’ve Been Reading – Weeks 4 and 5
Preschool – Second Grade Read Alouds Aesop’s Fables for Children illustrated by Milo Winter Bible Stories for Little Children under the approbation of Cardinal McCloskey (excerpt here) A Book of Seasons by Alice and Martin Provensen Catholic Children’s Treasure Box Books by Maryknoll Sfisters A Child’s Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Tasha Tudor The Elephant’s Child…
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