I Went to Mass Giveaway Partners
Launching a children's book is so much fun. The last month has been filled with promotional activities for our first picture book, I Went to Mass: What Did I See? and I've been blessed to hear from so many friends and others that their kids are loving the book! I also...
Ideas for Family Prayer – Easy Reference Guide
Check out this helpful printable with simple ideas for family prayer.
NOW AVAILABLE: I Went to Mass: What Did I See?
Get your copy of the new Catholic picture book I Went to Mass: What Did I See? on Amazon or at TANBooks.com! Favorite images from the Mass fill the pages of this beautiful book, helping children learn, label, and love what they see in their own church. With the...
5 Resources to Protect Your Kids’ Purity
I think most Catholic parents would consider guarding their children's innocence and purity a top priority in family life today, given our current culture. This is definitely a primary intention of mine when praying for my kids (and I have separate pages in my prayer...
The Giant Catholic Children’s Book Giveaway!
14 days worth of giveaways, more than 60 books, 3 grand prize bundles…lots of excellent Catholic children’s book titles & recommendations to build your children’s home library!
5 Short & Simple Prayers to Pray When You’re Overwhelmed (or Anytime!)
Are you familiar with the term aspirations? They are short prayers or phrases that can be spoken aloud or in your heart throughout the day. Aspirations are one of my favorite ways to connect with God and constantly recall His presence in my life - in moments of joy...
7 Easy Ways to Celebrate Easter after Easter Sunday
"He is not here; he has risen..." - Luke 24:6 For the next 50 days, we celebrate the Easter season. Easter is the greatest of the solemnities, the highest feast of the Church year. On Easter we celebrate the fact that Christ has conquered death and opened the doors to...
What’s Working for Me This Year (And What’s Not)
We're well into a new year now, so I decided to spend some time reflecting on what's working in my life right now...and what's not...in hopes of sticking with the things that work, making changes to the things that don't, and trying to make this year an exceptionally...
My Favorite Thing to Do For Lent
During Lent, there is one spiritual activity that I look forward to most. Before Lent starts (though it's never too late to begin), I get out my calendar and I write the name of one family member, friend, coworker, neighbor, acquaintance, or someone I'm not too fond...
20 Lent Resources for the Whole Family
Here are a few of my favorite Lenten things for adults, kids, and the whole family. I feel like it goes without saying, but remember that Lent is not really about anything you "do" or read, buy or try. The aim during Lent is increased spiritual fervor, a re-focusing...