Do you have a new reader in your house? It can be hard to find books to read that are easy but not boring. Thomas Nelson has written a daily devotional for children ages 4-8 (PreK-Second Grade), Devotions for Beginning Readers. Aimed at beginning readers, the words are particularly chosen for this age group both […] Read more…
Advent 2014 {with Magnificat Advent 2014 Companion iOS App Giveaway!}
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links; thank you for your support! Less is more. We’ve all heard it but until you have had. it. up. to. HERE. nothing changes. Well, I’ve decided to really pare down our Advent activities this year. Here is what we are going to keep. Advent Books We love […] Read more…
Apple Picture Books + a No-Filler Apple Pie Recipe! {Poppins Book Nook}
Isn’t it funny how often plans are derailed? When I discovered this month’s Poppins Book Nook theme was cooking, literal me wanted to jump straight to an actual children’s cookbook. We flipped through a World cookbook and they wanted NO part of it. Zany Apple Picture Books They wanted The Gingerbread Man. I […] Read more…
New Book for Sunday Read-Aloud – Jorge From Argentina {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher but was under no obligation to review it. This post contains affiliate links; thank you for your support! We are a family of readers. Even my 17 month old boy will grab a stack of books and plop himself into any available lap. Over the […] Read more…
December Saint Picture Book Club Unveiled!
On All Saints Day, I shared my plan to celebrate the Catholic liturgical year by reading a book each month. I’m so excited to share the first saint for the picture book club! St. Juan Diego St. Juan Diego’s feast day is December 9. I found two books that would be fabulous additions to your […] Read more…
3 Ways to Cultivate Gratitude for Busy Families
Science has suggested that people who are grateful are happier, according to Gretchen Rubin. Author of The Happiness Project & Happier at Home, Gretchen scheduled a gratitude project and it changed her outlook. Here are three easy ways to cultivate gratitude for YOUR busy family. A Gratitude Journal A simple gratitude journal is an […] Read more…
Kid-Friendly Washi Tape Advent Wreath {with Magnificat Advent 2014 app Giveaway!}
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support! A few years ago, I shared my easy, long-lasting ribbon wrapped advent candles. With a monkey man, I mean 1-1/2 year old BOY, I was looking for a better solution. Inspiration struck in the tape section of a closing Office Depot. Here is […] Read more…
Look Inside the Time of Jesus {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links; thanks for your support! My kids love exploring lift the flap books so when I was offered the chance to review a new lift the flap style book from Lion Books, Look […] Read more…
Schoolhouse Review Crew 2014 Year in Review & Favorites
Again, I have been totally blessed as a member of the schoolhouse review crew. This was my second year and my kids love to try new things & mix it up a bit. Like last year, we have tried things that we adored and others that didn’t work so well. Here is a review of […] Read more…
Thanksgiving Menu & Timeline
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support! Whether or not we stay home for Thanksgiving, we always make our own feast, too. I love to cook once & eat for a week! Here is our normal Thanksgiving menu — a mix of store-bought & homemade so I can be thankful & […] Read more…