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Jun 23, 2018
Hunting Theme Birthday Party
Cute cake ideas, party favors and more for your lil' fella or fella-rette's hunting theme birthday party.
Jun 08, 2018
Free Easter Coloring Page
Easter coloring page of the Resurrection is free for you to print. Mary Magdalen and the other Mar came, to see the sepulchre. And behold there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and coming, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.
Jun 04, 2018
Peter Rabbit Party
Around our house, Peter Rabbit and the first years of life just go together. That's why a Peter Rabbit Party made it to our site. Celebrate not only with decorations, but also find appropriate food and fun for this party theme.
Jun 03, 2018
Free St. Joan of Arc Coloring Page
Bee-Jay now has a coloring page for her favorite saint: St. Joan of Arc! Print this free St. Joan of Arc coloring page here!
May 24, 2018
Catholic Lent Guide
Get your Catholic Lent questions answered with a host of ideas for implementing a fruitful lenten season. Projects, book recommendations, and videos all help encourage your family to make the most of this sacrificial season.
May 22, 2018
Crayola's 100 Super Tip Washable Markers
What a thrill when these Crayola Super Tip markers came in the mail this morning. We love coloring! And everyone who loves coloring knows that there is no greater joy than a fresh box of crayons or markers. So it should come as no surprise that this pack of 100...Yes! 100 markers! thrilled everyone, even DaMama.
7 Reasons To Color With Your Children (Re-Post)
1. Coloring Encourages Creativity
Children and adults like to plan and implement a color arrangement on a page. This creative process is especially fun for children. Which brings us to the next reason why you should color as a family.
2. Coloring Boosts Confidence
Children love showing their work off. They are very proud of their coloring choices and how their pages turn out. It is easy to accomplish a finished coloring page and putting that page up for display or sending it to a relative is a great way to boost children's confidence. Little ones especially like it when you help them color parts of their page. They just like being with you.
3. Coloring Is Relaxing.
Spending undistracted time with your children is another reason to take up coloring. It is relaxing for you as you can focus on one simple activity and put away your cares for a little while. It is good for them to have your attention. Get some nice markers or colored pencils and get serious about your own coloring page. Unwind, de-stress, and spend time with your kids.
4. Coloring Increases Focus And Attention Spans
Adults and children alike can increase their ability to focus and develop longer attention spans through coloring. There are so many distractions in life. Sitting down to one project from start to finish is very beneficial especially during the plugged-in age.
5. Coloring Is An Unplugged Activity
Coloring is very accessible and requires time away from electronics. It encourages eye-hand coordination and promotes interaction and conversation with other members of the family. A strong family spends most of their freetime engaged in unplugged activities.
6. Coloring Is Inexpensive And Portable
You can take coloring with you anywhere. It requires no plugs or chargers. Crayons and pages like these free coloring pages for Catholics are inexpensive to print off the internet.
7. Coloring Is For All
Coloring is for all ages and talent levels. It is a good way to spend time together as a family.
May 18, 2018
Industrious Family Saint Short Films
Our saint short films all on one page for your convenience and viewing pleasure.
May 11, 2018
The Homeschooling Journey Of A Retired Home School Mom
Are you ready for when the homeschooling journey ends? You have a homeschooling-mom-life now, but another season awaits you. Don’t miss this "aging with grace" expert's story.
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May 07, 2018
May Devotions For Families
This May devotions guide will help you plan and prepare your own May crowning and Marian procession complete with prayers and hymns.
Apr 21, 2018
St. Catherine of Siena Coloring Page
New St. Catherine of Siena Coloring Page! Like the prophet Jeremiah warning the Jews of their fall, St. Catherine was also sent by God to persuade the Pope to return to Rome.
Apr 17, 2018
How To Detail A Car
This step by step detail a car guide will lead you through the gratifying process of detailing your car with the help of your kiddos. Go from sour minivan smell to fresh new car smell in an hour or less. Save money, build character and enjoy a job well done!
Apr 16, 2018
The Ballad of the White Horse Book Summary
Christian civilization battles heathen lawlessness in Chesterton's epic poem. Read The Ballad of the White Horse book summary here!
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Apr 12, 2018
How To Arrange Flowers
Get stunning results when you learn how to arrange flowers with these 5 tips and techniques. Save money decorating for parties and gifting lovely fresh flower arrangements to your friends and neighbors.
Mar 15, 2018
Free St Joseph Coloring Page
We now have a St. Joseph coloring page honoring the "lover of silence and comrade of angels." Print it here!
Mar 09, 2018
St. Patrick Coloring Page
We now have a St. Patrick coloring page. He passed into Ireland where he devoted himself to the salvation of the barbarians. Print it here!
Mar 02, 2018
Free St. Isabelle of France Coloring Page
I was thumbing through the Drinking with the Saints for a saint to draw. I was inspired to make a St. Isabelle of France coloring page. Print it here!
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Mar 01, 2018
Chores For Children: A How To
Besides keeping an orderly home, chores for children teach responsibility and self discipline. Following a schedule will allow you to nag less and will make chores more fun for all!
Feb 09, 2018
Free St George Coloring Page
We now have a St. George coloring page. Children will love to color the brave saint as he crushes heresy underfoot.
Feb 08, 2018
Create A Homeschool Schedule
Learn how to create a homeschool schedule, ordering your day that is laser focused on the hours dedicated to homeschooling.
Feb 01, 2018
Family Scottish Party Ideas
Host an Americanized version of a Burns night with these family Scottish party ideas for the menu as well as Scottish dinner party entertainment, a unique idea for an adult birthday party.
Jan 26, 2018
Get Your Life In Order
Get your life in order with these 3 basic steps. Eliminate stress, find time for the things you love but can't find the time for, be more productive and efficient. Accomplish all this by making a daily schedule and sticking to it.
Jan 19, 2018
Free Emma And Mr Knightly Coloring Page
This printable Emma and Mr. Knightly coloring page shows the little spat between Emma and her neighbor and friend Mr. Knightly. Download or print here.
Jan 16, 2018
Free Emma Coloring Page
Attention Jane Austen fans, we now have Jane Austen coloring pages! See our first, an Emma coloring page picturing Emma as she dreams of Box Hill.
Jan 12, 2018
Juicing On A Budget For A Crowd
High yield fruits and vegetables are the route to go when juicing on a budget, especially when you are juicing for a family. Try these tips and recipes.
Jan 11, 2018
Free Blessed Imelda Coloring Page
Print and color this Blessed Imelda coloring page, a great tool for reinforcing First Holy Communion preperaton.
Jan 09, 2018
Free Coloring Pages For Catholics
Make your coloring time more meaningful with printable coloring pages. Our free coloring pages for Catholics, range from the Feast of Christ the King to All Saints Day.
Dec 27, 2017
GAPS Gluten Free Christmas Cookies
Attention GAPS adherents! Satisfy your Christmas cookie craving with these 4 gluten free Christmas cookies adapted for GAPS families.
Dec 22, 2017
By What Authority?
By What Authority? leaves the reader with a fond memory of characters and examples they gave. Read the complete book summary here!
Dec 20, 2017
13 Most Beloved Christmas Movies For Catholic Families
Helping you prepare your family members’ hearts for Christ’s coming at Christmas, this list of the 13 best Christmas movies are all sure to inspire in an entertaining way.
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Dec 16, 2017
Abominable And The Traditional Priest
I am working on a top 10 list of Christmas movies for you and wanted to share this memory.
During Epiphany, our parish priest and three seminarians traveled over 200 miles to bless our home for several years.
One time after the blessing, Father said, "I saw something upstairs. Would you mind if I went and got it to show to the seminarians?"
I thought it must be something pious he found in one of the children's bedrooms. Boy, was I wrong!
He brought down a two foot indoor/outdoor light up Abominable from Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
It was great! He loved it because it reminded him of his childhood and he wanted to share the joy it brought him with the other men. The following year we sent him a Christmas card with Abominable on it.
I bet you can guess one of the movies that made my list. ;)
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