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It’s that time of year when things really begin to ramp up. Christmas is around the corner, and before we know it, the Christmas rush will be upon us (if it isn’t already!). Too often, it’s a time when the pressure of getting stuff done takes priority over relationships. So this year, why not concentrate…
It’s that time of year. The holiday season. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are those which find most of us seeing all of those far-flung relatives that we visit only a few times each year. {Disclaimer: If you’re not familiar with my quirky sense of humor, read the first part of this article with…
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It’s Fall, Y’all! If you are fortunate, you live in an area where bright green leaves are now turning brilliant hues of reds, oranges, and yellows. Those fallen leaves will become a great habitat and provide food for small animals during the coming months. So why do trees’ leaves change colors and fall to the…
I love crafts, but I love them even more when the end result is beautiful and functional! Recently, my daughter Mary Grace and I set out to create some beautiful fall lanterns, and we were so happy with the results. So happy, in fact, that we wanted to share the full tutorial with you so…
I’m so excited to share this Gorgeous 3D Gingerbread House Paper Craft with you! Why? Because this craft idea fits so well with a tradition that my daughter and I have had for the past 10 years or so. My daughter’s 17th birthday is today. Years ago (when she was only 6 or 7 years…
One of the reasons I chose to homeschool was to allow my children to follow their individual interests and passions as well as to encourage them to grow in their strengths. We learned early that several of them excel at the fine arts. This is one of my weaknesses, except for dance, but I’ll leave…
Are you a November 1st Christmas decorator, or do you wait until after all of the Thanksgiving dishes have been cleared away? Whichever you are, we’re bringing you an adorable decorative craft that can brighten up your home from November until January (or longer, if you like!) These Adorable DIY Gnome Dolls are so much…
Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us! If you’re looking for a cute and simple craft to do with the kids, this Paper Bag Turkey Craft is for you! Sometimes crafts involve buying a ton of supplies, and just collecting everything you need to make them can be daunting. This craft, however, is made some basic…
Yesterday we looked at some ways to celebrate Christmas Eve, so of course today we’ll share some of the ways we celebrate on Christmas Day! If you’d like to share your family’s Christmas Day traditions, be sure to leave a comment telling us what you and your family like to do. You just might inspire…
This time of year is full of family traditions. From eating a big piece of Grandma’s pecan pie after a Thanksgiving feast, to Christmas caroling with your homeschool co-op, to attending mass on Christmas Eve, most families have a holiday tradition, or traditions, that they look forward to every year that makes the season extra…
We are so excited about this amazing list of totally free Fall Printables for Kids! Check them out! If you get a handful or two of these, you will be all set to celebrate the season in style! Free Fall Printables for Kids Fall Words 3-Part Cards This is a beautiful set of 24 fall…
