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Help with Homeschooling and Teaching the Faith

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Catholic Advent traditions
Advent

Catholic Advent Traditions

Here are 12 simple and meaningful Advent traditions for families with small children.

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November 9, 2025
Hallowtide

How to Talk About Death with Kids

We can discuss death with our children in a hopeful (and not scary!) way during the Hallowtide season.

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October 4, 2025
Books and Other Reviews

Saint Dominic and the Rosary

A new picture book by Shaun McAfee made Alex Resch and her family fall even more in love with the Rosary and the Saint who gave it to us.

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September 30, 2025
Liturgical Living

Easy Ideas for Celebrating Michaelmas

Simple and prayerful ideas for celebrating the Feast of the Archangels (Michaelmas).

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September 25, 2025
Liturgical Living

Easy Ways to Celebrate the Feast of St. Padre Pio

Read on for some easy ways to celebrate the Feast of St, Padre Pio.

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September 20, 2025
Books and Other Reviews

The Power of the Rosary

The Power of the Rosary The Power of the Rosary by Gabriel Castillo Published by Sophia Institute Press A couple of years ago, I participated in an Endow Women’s study on the Rosary. The history of how the Rosary was given to us by the Blessed Mother to St. Dominic

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September 16, 2025
Catholic Homeschool Resources

7 Simple Science Activities for the Feast of St. Januarius

Learn about volcanoes and the miraculous liquifying blood of St. Januarius with these 7 simple science activities.

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September 13, 2025
Liturgical Living

How to Observe the Fall Ember Days and Fasting Requirements

Learn about the Fall Ember Days and the Ember Days fasting requirements with my simple meal plan.

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September 11, 2025
Catholic Homeschool Resources

5 Science Lessons for the Feast of St. John Chrysostom

Check out these 5 simple science lessons about gold to celebrate the Feast of St. John Chrysostom, whose name means “golden mouthed.”

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September 9, 2025

Simple and Encouraging Tips for Living and Teaching the Catholic Faith in Your Domestic Church

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Hi, I'm Alexandra!

I am a wife and homeschooling mother who is passionate about Catholic homeschooling, choosing Liturgical Living, and homemaking. Here on my site you’ll find homeschool tips, how to homeschool all ages, how to create a homeschool schedule, and more.

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How to teach the faith at home using the bible, catechism, and liturgical living

Free Family Learning Science Activities

Here are some easy science lessons for you to try at home (or on the playground!). All of the experiments are great for family style learning.

Botany:
St. Joseph and the Lily Flower Dissection Activity

Electrons:
What is static electricity?

Organic Chemistry:
How do glowsticks work?

Chromatography:
why do leaves change color in the fall?

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