Truly Rich Recommendations: The Jesse Tree by Mano Amiga moms

When my friend and fellow Catholic mom / pro-lifer / breastfeeding advocate Buding asked me to blog about their livelihood project for mothers, namely the Jesse Tree by Mano Amiga moms, I didn't hesitate at all. Actually I was meaning to  buy ourselves a kit to add to our planned Advent activities for the year.  … Continue reading Truly Rich Recommendations: The Jesse Tree by Mano Amiga moms

DIY Printable Nativity Scene

My mom and I have been talking about setting up the family CHRISTmas tree with the kids in the household and  plan to get around to it sometime this week. We were also talking about having the older kids and preschooler kids make a nativity scene that we could display somewhere in the house. I … Continue reading DIY Printable Nativity Scene

1st Sunday of Advent – Happy New Year!

I rejoiced because they said to me, “We will go up to the house of the LORD.” (Psalm 122:1) For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed; 12 the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then throw off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light (Romans … Continue reading 1st Sunday of Advent – Happy New Year!