A few days back I happened upon my two oldest (4 and 3 years old) busy at work in my bathroom mixing some “Polyjuice Potion”.  They were quite proud of the pink lumpy concoction and offered it to me saying, “We made this for you, mommy.  Now you can turn it into whatever you like!” […]

Candy is a part of Easter around here, it just is.  Do I wish my kids liked candy less?  Yes.  Do I wish I liked candy less? Yes. But I grew up with Easter baskets brimming with candy and my kids are growing up the same way.  In fact, as we talk about the passion […]

Hello Friends! Well, it’s the season for religious crafting around here.  Holy Week with a brood of little ones means a little less time for quiet prayer and a few more (hopefully) meaningful crafts as a family.  For my children, at least, the crucifixion is a difficult thing to understand. And I’m not sure even […]

Even though I (sadly) don’t have a speck of Irish blood flowing in my veins, I do love St. Patrick’s Day.  I love dressing up, an excuse to drink beer on a weekday, and just all the Irish fun that comes with this feast day.  My mom shared this love with me since her beloved sister Mary‘s […]