Category: Books & Homeschool
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10 Simple Advent Traditions
10 Advent Traditions Read one chapter from the Book of St. Luke everyday beginning December 1st. There are 24 books, so you will finish it all by Christmas. Create an Advent decoration (whether the Advent wreath, daily lighting of small votive candles, or the Paradeisl) to assist in your daily observance of this beautiful season […]
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Favorite Canning Recipes
Everyone knows that I don’t like to follow recipes when cooking and baking, but when it comes to canning, I absolutely never (let me repeat) never deviate from the recipe. There is a science to canning and I was just never that good at science. So, I leave that up to the experts, but here […]
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Book Review: Our Not-Quite-Holy Family
I’m always in the mood for a good parenting book, but if there’s one with a little wit and a lot of common-sense, that’s even better. I just finished a book that touches on an array of topics related to marriage, family life and children. Our Not-Quite-Holy Family: A Practical Guide for Catholic Parents is […]
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Gather Together: Recipes and Reflections
I have a soft spot for entertaining and cooking. The book Gather Together: Recipes and Reflections to Inspire Faith and Friendship Around the Table, written by Catherine Fowler Sample, brings together my two loves in one space. Each chapter focuses on a different theme, whether it be “Pioneering”, “A Time to Gather”, “A Time for […]
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Book Review: Bless Us, O Lord
If you are looking for a practical prayer book that is simplified for daily family use, Bless Us, O Lord is a great addition to your family’s resources.
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Book Review: Home in the Church by Jessica Ptomey
Do you know what warms my heart? What draws me in? A good book, but not just any good book – a book that embraces change. A book that shows a purpose, a struggle, but ultimately, a journey. This is exactly what Jessica Ptomey wrote about in her new book, Home in the Church: Living […]
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Homeschool Q and A
Join me in a Homeschool Question and Answer Session on Monday, July 13th at 2:00 pm on my Instagram (IGTV). I have been receiving many questions about our homeschool experience, our transition from a private Catholic school several years ago, and what curriculum(s) we love! Hope to see you there! http://www.instagram.com/dmheckenkamp
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Book Review: Giving Thanks and Letting Go by Danielle Bean
If you are in need of support or moments to contemplate your vocation as a mother, this beautiful vocation given by God, please pick up Danielle Bean’s book: Giving Thanks and Letting Go – Reflections on the Gift of Motherhood.
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