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Thirteenth Day of Advent: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Share the story of Saint Juan Diego with your kids, and discuss ways they can increase their faith and obedience. Then chow down on some Mexican food. Try some Sopa de espinaca con codito (Translation: spinach soup with macaroni). Coloring Page Credit: Artwork by Waltzing Matilda; coloring by Madeline

Twelth Day of Advent

Purge your closet of clothes you no longer wear. But try to clear your wardrobe of more than just those stonewashed jeans you haven’t slipped into since Duran Duran dominated the airways, and pick some clothes that are fashionable and in good condition to donate to a charity. (True, 80s fashions seem to be makingRead the whole post >>

Eleventh Day of Advent

Like most families, we receive dozens of Christmas cards every year, many of which include beautiful images of the Nativity, glittery winter nights or rosy-cheeked Santas checking their lists. It always seemed like such a waste to throw this heap of sentiments and artwork away. So one year I decided to make placemats using aRead the whole post >>

Faith and Family LIVE! Cookie Swap

I live in a house full of cookie monsters, so I’m thrilled to be participating in the Faith and Family LIVE! Christmas Cookie Swap. Bloggers were invited to share their favorite recipe for cookies or other seasonal treats. We do a lot of baking around here. This Advent we’re cutting back on baking just becauseRead the whole post >>

Tenth Day of Advent

As the Advent candles remind us, Jesus is the Light of the World. How can we not be hopeful knowing that Jesus is present in our lives right here, right now even as we wait for his coming? During dinner tonight, ask each family member to share their hopes and dreams for the future.