One of our local grocery stores (not one I usually frequent) has sadly gone out of business. All last week they were selling their entire stock for 30% off. Not too bad, but since their prices were usually high to begin with, I can’t say I was overly enthused with the “bargains.” Until this weekend. … [Read more…]
As you may remember, I try to ask the Lord to give me a word or a phrase that He wants me to hear at every Mass (thanks to Michael Dubriel, who suggested it in his book the How-To Book of the Mass. Please order a copy to help out his family!) This past Sunday, … [Read more…]
Christopher finished his MCP Phonics A book! Good job, dude! Action shots. Whoo hoo! Look at Thomas and Reilly studying away! More studying! What a whirlwind of activity!(and WHEN am I ever going to remember to get a new frame for that poster? Good grief…) Of course, the little ones want to homeschool as well… … [Read more…]
In a conversation with Christopher this evening… C: Are you ever going to have any more babies? Me: Well honey, that’s something that Jesus is going to have to decide. C: I’m not sure I want to have any more. Me: Really? Why? C: Well, I love my brothers and sisters and everything… and I’m … [Read more…]
Ever since I first ran across a recipe for homemade laundry detergent, I have been eager to try it. After all, homemade usually beats store-bought in so many different arenas, so perhaps this would be yet another example. However, I was frustrated early on because I couldn’t get the main ingredient ANYWHERE around here: Fels … [Read more…]
…that brings everything into perspective. I was going to write a tongue-in-cheek “oh woe is me” sort of posting, highlighting our month of illnesses which culminated in me being diagnosed with a kidney infection, mastitis, and sepsis (yes, all at the same time… long story, but I’m fine now) and the two little ones coming down … [Read more…]
Her husband, Michael Dubriel, passed away yesterday. I had the privilege of meeting both Amy and her husband at the Catholic blogger’s conference in Atlanta last year. I was able to thank Michael for writing the book The How To Book of the Mass, telling him how much it meant to my Bible study group. … [Read more…]
This is a question to any and all homeschooling moms reading this: How often, and how in-depth, do you plan your homeschooling lessons? I ask this as I am just finishing up my normal Sunday night routine: that is, I grab a hot cup of tea, and get out the MODG syllabus for 5th, 4th, … [Read more…]