This post is probably one of my most-pinned of all time. I guess we are a people searching for ways to show Christ to our kids. But, because people were asking for more Lent cards, with more options (and yes, I've included blank ones in there, too!) I've decided to whip up a new batch. Ask and you shall receive. Click on this link to open the PDF, save and then print: Lent sacrifices for kids So, how do they ...

I ask myself this question every day. Every. Day. There was a time when I didn't think it was important, or I quickly answered 'yes' and moved on about my day. But, when I found myself sitting on the couch 15 months ago, crying my eyes out, that's when I realized I had forgotten to ask myself the question - and truthfully answer. Is it worth it? That 'it' can be any number of things. Is this sports practice schedule worth it? ...

We all expect our kids to be changed through a Catholic school education, right? But who knew I'd be changed, too? Earlier this week, I shared the biggest Catholic school myths. Trust me, I've heard every argument against Catholic school. Seen every statistic. Listened to every story-gone-wrong. I know this much is true: no educational path - home school, public school, charter school or private school - is perfect. They all have their faults. If there was one true educational ...

It's Catholic Schools Week, so I pray you'll indulge me. We've been Catholic school parents for more than a decade and with five kids currently enrolled, high school to kinder, we've learned a few things along the way. I think it's important to note that my husband and I are both products of the public school system (I'm the daughter of a public school teacher!) and we have many, many friends who are successful homeschoolers. This isn't meant to shame ...

Star Wars. The theme we loved so much we partied twice. Shortly after the first Star Wars shindig, John Paul said, "Wouldn't that be fun to do for mine?" Yes, yes it would. Honest point of planning though - doing a party for 100 was much easier than for 10. I think it was all those extra sets of hands. Ha! Last week, we hosted 10 twelve-year-old boys (plus two 14yo ones, Will and a buddy), along with our crew ...

Last week, I had two interactions with strangers that are still resonating with me. Which, of course, means it needs to be blogged, right? Let's start with Stranger #1, I'll call her Shelly. Gianna and I made a quick run to Party City for a few last-minute party things. The store was largely empty except for a few employees and a couple of shoppers. We putted around quickly, found what we needed and found the only open register. I sortof ...