Don’t have time for a marriage retreat? Neither do we (so here’s an idea)

Don’t have time for a marriage retreat? Neither do we (so here’s an idea)

While running a family business and raising 8 children, it seems like life is always “too busy” for something like a marriage retreat. 

Even with just a few kids left at home, growing demands of the business, grandbabies wanting to visit (yay!), and daily life mean that a traditional weekend marriage retreat is probably not happening for us during this stage of life.

So this is what we are doing for our marriage this month.

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The Good News about a Very Bad Topic

The Good News about a Very Bad Topic

I’ve been procrastinating about writing this post for a couple months now.  It’s a distasteful topic, frankly.

Distasteful, but very important to address for our children.

I put it off so much that finally I was pushed to do it–and your family can benefit from my procrastination if YOU do NOT procrastinate. (I’ll explain what I mean, below.)

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PERFECT for after the Bible in a Year Podcast

PERFECT for after the Bible in a Year Podcast

Now that the Bible in a Year podcast is coming to a close, have you wondered what you are going to listen to next?

What if there was ANOTHER resource created by Jeff Cavins that could help you continue to grow in your knowledge of the Catholic faith?

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3 Uniquely Catholic Christmas Gifts

3 Uniquely Catholic Christmas Gifts

Wondering what to get those friends or family members who are tough to shop for?

Looking for a “uniquely Catholic gift”?

Here are my top three picks for Catholic gifts you probably haven’t heard of (and will want to get)! Seriously, these are the gifts that people will remember beyond just Christmas morning!

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Here are the Catholic Games you need for Christmas!

Here are the Catholic Games you need for Christmas!

We find that every Christmas season, games become a part of our family’s time together!

This past Thanksgiving, card games and board games were pulled out by kids of all ages. If your family is like ours, you are probably always looking for a few new games to add to your collection this Christmas!

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NEW: Pre-Reader Activity for Sunday Mass!

NEW: Pre-Reader Activity for Sunday Mass!

Did you know that we released NEW weekly Mass Prep activity pages?

These are PERFECT for pre-readers who want their own activity page to prepare for Sunday Mass!

Download this upcoming Sunday’s pre-reader activity page on today’s blog!

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Christmas Pudding Recipes for kids!

Christmas Pudding Recipes for kids!

The author of our newest picture book (about a Catholic family learning about and celebrating Advent) shares a her favorite Christmas pudding recipes!

This is a wonderful way to excite children to prepare for the coming of Christmas through fun and prayerful preparation during Advent!

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Rediscover the Rosary: An Introduction to the Rosary of Pope John Paul II

Rediscover the Rosary: An Introduction to the Rosary of Pope John Paul II

“Our family didn’t always pray the Rosary every day…however, after the Year of the Rosary, we have come to realize that we as a family can’t afford to skip our daily Rosary…and I am convinced that the world can’t afford to have Catholics skip our daily Rosaries either.”

Read more about how the writer of the “Rosary of Saint John Paul II” shares how daily Rosaries can:

–Transform the World
–Transform the Family
–Transform your life
–Transform your death

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