Catholic Crafts and More for Kids
All Saints Day costumes don't have to be complicated, and they can be fun and easy to put together! This list of girl Saint costumes is organized by type of Saint, has a link to each Saint, and tell what kind of props to consider adding to your costume to symbolize that Saint. Here's a list of All Saints' Day costume ideas for girls to get you started. You can find all of my All Saints' Day … [Read more...]
This is a great tip for making Shamrocks from pipe cleaners! This picture really says it all: Just put 3 of your fingers together, and wrap the pipe cleaner around all of them, 1 at a time. Pull it off the tops of your fingers, and twist the 2 ends together to hold it. Trim the stem to your desired length. You're finished! Even if kids need some help, use their fingers to wrap … [Read more...]
They've been working on revamping Catholic Digest Magazine, and Danielle Bean wrote me to ask if I was interested in writing an article about celebrating St. Patrick's day. As it turns out I was totally interested! ;-) I've never written for a magazine before. It was interesting to be making St. Patrick's day treats around Thanksgiving- lol. Look- they even mentioned my article on the … [Read more...]
Catholic ABCs Preschool Curriculum: Exciting Update! The well-loved preschool curriculum, Catholic ABCs, has been converted to an online curriculum! The new program, which is a partnership with Angie Kauffman from Real Life at Home, was launched on August 8, 2022. It is a greatly expanded and improved version of the old Catholic ABCs book. Catholic ABCs is a hand-on curriculum … [Read more...]
So over the weekend I went to the national IHM conference, and I had such a great time! The vendors were awesome, I went to some very inspirational talks, and the people were great! I absolutely loved meeting people that I've only had the pleasure of talking to online. I went with my mother-in-law, and it really was more fun to go with someone (even though I ran into people I knew all … [Read more...]
With the National March for Life coming up in a few weeks, I've got pro-life stuff on the brain. I live in the DC area and would love to go to the march, but I always end up wimping out because I don't think I can handle my kids in the cold downtown all by myself. Still, we're going to be working on some pro-life crafts and such the week of the march, so I thought I would share some ideas with … [Read more...]
Hymns & Songs Immaculate Mary As I Kneel Before You Salve Regina Sing of Mary Hail Mary, Gentle Woman The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came Ave Maria Holy Is His Name (the Magnificat) Catholic Icing Resources How to Pray the Rosary with Kids Make a Rosary Book! How to Make a Rosary How to Draw Mary and Jesus (video) Recommended Books Mary, Mother … [Read more...]
Are you looking for a Catholic baby shower idea? Well, here's a baby shower I just threw for my sister-in-law! It was "Shower of Roses" themed, honoring St. Therese. "After my death, I will let fall a shower of roses" - St. Therese of Lisieux. So welcome to this "Baby Shower" of Roses! A baby shower was thrown in celebration of new life, and also in the theme of St. Therese! :-) The … [Read more...]
The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary is on August 15. FYI- Jesus Ascended into heaven. Mary was Assumed into heaven. Hence the "Ascension of Jesus" and the "Assumption of Mary". Guess Jesus could do it on his own, and Mary was abducted alien style. Ok, only kidding about the 'alien abduction' part. :-) You can find more August feast days to celebrate with kids here. Here are some ways … [Read more...]
By the end of the year, I will be an Aunt 3 more times! Yay! I wanted to make some Catholic baby gifts for the Mommies-to-Be, so I made these Catholic Novelty shirts: You can get plain white onesies in packs of 5 at Wal-Mart. I actually found these 2 at the Salvation Army. What you'll Need: Onesies Pencil Fabric Paint (assorted colors) Once you … [Read more...]
