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Ready to study the Catholic Saints for March? This collection of saints quotes makes it easy to learn more about these holy men and women. In our house, we use different ways to learn about Catholic saints. We read lots of Catholic books, and we’ve started to memorize saint quotes, too. Learning short passages like […]
Are you thinking about running a half marathon? This time of year, we see people running in the parks, on busy roads, or even in your neighborhood. Beginner and seasoned runners are dusting off their shoes and logging some miles for the spring races. Today, I’ll share my beginner best tips – hopefully, you can […]
We’re sharing our best super simple tips for nature study with toddlers and preschoolers today, with our friend Colleen Kessler. One of the things I love best about staying home to teach my little ones is that I get to see the wonder in their eyes as they discover new things. I get to hear […]
This summer, we’re heading into our 7th year of homeschooling with a classical curriculum. (let that sink in for just a minute) What started out as an experiment has been a complete paradigm shift. Homeschooling, especially with a classical approach, has paid off so very handsomely for our family, in ways I couldn’t have imagined. […]
This Lenten season, I’m keeping it simple. At home,I’m overwhelmed most days, barely having time to breathe. While lofty goals for Lent are admirable, I want to work on something I KNOW I can accomplish. I’ve got three things in mind, keeping in line with the prayer, fasting and almsgiving tenets of Lent. For fasting, […]