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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hooray! It’s summer! Time to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and warmer temperatures! How do my kids stay cool while playing outdoors in the heat and humidity? It’s all about water play! For the next five days, as part of the iHomeschool Network’s Summer Hopscotch, I’ll be sharing five fun water play ideas for […]
As a homeschooling family, our schedule is pretty flexible. If one of our children shows an interest in a particular subject or sport, we’re able to spend time to explore it further. Right now, Rachel is obsessed with horses and horseback riding, along with books about horses. Last year, we bought a Groupon for riding […]