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August marks the birthday of one of the most beloved and influential women in our Catholic Church. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta would celebrate her 103rd birthday this year. Gonxha (Agnes) Bojaxhiu was born August 27, 1910, in Yugoslavia, as the youngest of 3 children. Raised in the Church, at age 18, she joined the Loreto […]
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Netflix. Living in the South during the summer can be a parenting challenge. Even with my most creative ideas for water play for kids, the hottest part of the day can leave me stumped. When it’s too hot to ride bikes or scooters, my […]
Since we love beach books for kids around here, we’ve been busy making ocean themed crafts this summer. We’re making jellyfish crafts, octopus crafts, and even some beach pudding snacks! We recently read Commotion in the Ocean, and my kids were delighted by the colorful story of ocean life. This classic book from Giles Andreae […]
I’m blessed to live in an area with a vibrant Catholic population. I have a myriad of parishes from which to choose. Some are contemporary, while others are very traditional. Over the years, I’ve grown to love many of the churches that surround me. Here’s a list of my favorites. — 1 — St Francis […]
During the summer, we spend a lot of time away from home. While we’re at the park or pool, I need healthy snacks for my family that we can grab and go. Here are the healthy snacks for kids you’ll find in our pantry, fridge and lunchboxes. 1. Clif Bars My kids and I both […]