Homeschool mom of 6, Gina Berrios absolutely loves the anticipation of Advent, and shares 7 ways that her family loves to celebrate life and Christmastime!
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The Gift of Homeschooling for Advent & Christmas
Jennifer Elia loves the gift that homeschooling brings her family, and explores 3 aspects of homeschooling that work perfectly with the Christmas season.
Read More »The Right Man for the Job: St. Juan Diego’s Humility
When Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego and requested a church in her honor, he was convinced that he was the wrong man. But he was the perfect candidate.
Read More »4 Easy Ways to Have a Simpler Christmas Season!
Breana English loves Christmas and Advent, but they frequently get busy! Here are her 4 favorite ways to slow down, and enjoy the season with the family. Advent and Christmas ...
Read More »3 Thoughts to Help You Say ‘Thank You’ More Often – No Matter What
Why do we forget to say thank you for all that God gives us? To only discover later, as Amy Pawlusiak reminds us, the actual benefit of the gift He gave us.
Read More »9 Extraordinary Reasons to Be Grateful for Homeschooling
Amanda Evinger, homeschooling mother of three (and with one on the way) and author, helps us reflect on why we can be grateful for homeschooling this year.
Read More »The Joy and Traditions of Saint Nicholas Day
Tired of all the hub-bub about Santa deciding who is naughty and nice? Jennifer Elia suggests the alternative of celebrating St. Nicholas, the real Santa!
Read More »How a Tiny Mouse Taught Me About Holy Detachment
Abby Sasscer shares her struggle with holy detachment and a lesson from a mouse that taught her to let go of what is good in order to embrace what is best.
Read More »The Secret to Homeschooling Around the Advent Wreath
Mary Donellan offers that the Advent wreath is the secret to keeping your family's Advent both simple and sacred during the chaos of the holiday season.
Read More »Fr. Constantine Belisarius – Time To Say Goodbye
John Clark reviews the final days of Father Constantine, concluding that Providence was to be thanked for granting John and many others such a good friend.
Read More »6 Easy Ways to Make This Your Most Fruitful Advent – Ever!
While the holiday rush builds around you, Jennifer Elia offers some practical tips to not only keep your sanity but to have your most fruitful Advent ever.
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