One of the things that I like about this time of year is snuggling up with my children and reading picture books.  Each year, we read a lot of Christmas, Feast Day, and winter books. This year, some of the books are new to us, but most of them are old...

Nicholas of Myra movie I hope that everyone had a happy Feast of St. Nicholas! HT: Totus Tuus Family & Catholic Homeschool

On Sunday night, we chose patron saints for our family for the year.  I think that I first read about this tradition at Castle of the Immaculate. Our patron saints from oldest to youngest are: St. Boniface St. Elizabeth of Portugal St. Joan of Arc...

to read one thing today, read this: Living for Love as we prepare for Christmas.

I have had a few friends ask me about chores.  We cannot afford to pay someone to come into our house and help clean it.  Even if we could, I don't think that I would.  If my seven children were ten and under, I might seriously consider it.  A friend...