The kids and I had so much fun putting together these simple homemade shrines for each of their rooms! This craft was so easy for them to do and put their own creative ideas into. We had most of the supplies around the house which made this Catholic craft even easier. Read on to learn how we completed this easy homemade shrine craft for kids! Homemade Macaroni Shrine Before we started in on our homemade…
The season is changing, the air is cooler, the leaves are turning and the sweaters are itching to make an appearance in our wardrobes again! This is such a beautiful time of the year in Ohio and autumn has always been my favorite time of the year. So let’s get cozy and creative with these fun fall Amazon finds! Fun Fall Finds on Amazon 1. 100% Pure Beeswax Taper Candles I love the warmth and…
One of the most fun things about fall is decorating! But sometimes keeping up with all the new fun trends can be costly and time-consuming. That is where printable fall wall art comes in! Updating your autumn decor has never been easier…you simple shop online, order, download, print and frame! Not sure where to start? Here are 5 fall wall art print ideas perfect for any home! 5 Fall Printable Wall Art Ideas The possibilities…
It is so important to celebrate our priests! They are such devote men who work tirelessly to lead their flock and that deserves serious recognition. There are endless reasons to honor our priestly fathers, especially on Father’s Day, ordination, birthdays, sacraments and major liturgical times. Whatever the reason, here is a great list of simple yet meaningful gift ideas for Catholic priests! Gift Ideas for Catholic Priests So what do you get a man who…
Spring is a season of renewal. The world around us becomes alive after the slowness and darkness of winter and that sparks a desire to renew and refresh our homes and our hearts! Many homemakers are beginning to plan their gardens, digging out spring wardrobes, prepping for Easter and planning a deep cleaning. This year, make cleaning easier with a simple and organized checklist…read on to learn more! Free Printable Spring Cleaning Checklists To simplify…
Have you ever browsed through Etsy and wondered what exactly printable wall art is? Or maybe you found the perfect print for your gallery wall but are unsure of how to print it yourself? Or maybe you really are itching to update your home decor, but are on a strict budget? If that’s the case, then I am here for you! Below I explain the 3 easy steps for downloading and printing Etsy Digital Downloads…
Each year then the Lenten season comes around, I long to help my children grow in a deeper relationship with the Lord and truly understand his suffering. Ash Wednesday always sneaks up on us and it feels like a rush for everyone to come up with something to give up or take on that seems meaningful. To help us to stay ahead of the game a bit, I compiled this list of 100+ things for…
Happy New Year friends! You all showed up in a big way last year and I have loved having you here! Here is a quick review of your top five favorite blog posts of 2023! Top 5 Favorite Blog Posts 1. Scriptural Advent Calendar: How-to & Free Printable Cards Your favorite blog post is my step-by-step on how we made our beloved Advent calendar. My children love getting this out each year! These plans include…
Our family tradition for the eve of the Feast of St. Nicholas (December 6) is we have our children write up their Christmas list to leave in their stocking for St. Nicholas to take with him when he comes through the night. This is the activity for the December 5th Advent calendar card and this year I created this free St. Nicholas letter printable that they can fill out to make it easier and fun…
Each year the feast of St. Nicholas seems to sneak right up on us after the Thanksgiving holiday! That leaves me scrambling for stocking stuffer ideas that my children will love! My children enjoy celebrating this feast day in part because it makes it really begin to feel like Christmas is approaching! Our St. Nicholas tradition has always been to lay out our stockings the night before his feast (Dec. 5) and slip in our…
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