Raising Saints & Martyrs

In the world of Catholicism there are divides, like in all the rest of Christianity. These divides range from dressing modestly versus choosing to dress any way society deems acceptable all the way over to the question of Papal validity among church goers (my readers can rest assured, I do not subscribe to Sedevacantism)....

"Mom! Copywork is so BORING!" That dreaded whining voice from the kitchen table...and, I mean, she isn't wrong. Copywork is boring. It is copying. How could it not be boring. As much as this sweet angel hates copywork, it is so needed. Why? Why should we be asking children to copy other people's work in the classroom?...

Each year homeschool moms and dads lose their minds trying to sort out what their children will use for school. Some parents struggle to come up with a plan, some struggle with a curriculum they like, and others go day-by-day and just let learning happen organically. We are not those last people. How I homeschool: I...

Let's talk Brownies today, shall we? Brownies is when the girls really get going, and really get out and do their outdoorsy thing... Brownie Awards Brownie Legacy Badges (skill building) First Aid Girl Scout Way Bugs Painting Snacks Fair Play Celebrating Community It's Your World Computer Expert My...

In Girl Scouts you have different levels for different ages, just like most other scouting groups.  Daisies Brownies Juniors Cadettes Seniors Ambassadors Let's talk Daisies today...These would be most closely associated with Lion Scouts (a pilot program for Kindergartners) and Tiger Scouts. Daisies begin...

Let's talk scouting for a moment. BSA has announced plans to allow girls to join the ranks of the Boy Scouts of America. I won't lie, I was very intrigued at the thought, at first. I love the thought of girls having the option to do whatever the boys get to do. Girls have long been begging for a "real" scouting opportunity...