I googled “How to Raise Catholic Kids ” many times in the last two or three years. I’ve been focused on the desire for my children to know the Catholic faith and all it’s beauty. It is necessary for the parent to share their Christian Faith with the child for several reasons, but one I…
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Whoa! What a loaded question, right? We’ve all fought the battle at some point (unless you only had one child and that child was like our first). It’s not easy parenting little humans and this is one of the top questions people ask. I’ve met kids who only ate hotdogs or macaroni and cheese. There…
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It may not be common knowledge, but my husband and I are debating the option of homeschool. Though if you’ve ever talked to anyone who doesn’t know much about homeschooling you’ll often here the phrase, “but what about socialization?” It’s actually quite annoying to anyone who has chosen to homeschool their children. I am going…
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It might be hard to wrap your head around this concept, but I think by the end of this, you’ll understand where I am coming from. As a parent I make it known to our kids, that God only creates Good people in the world. “But what about the bad guys?” My response to the…
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Are you discerning about being a stay home Mom or Dad? This is not an easy option, and perhaps you believe it’s unattainable for you. Let’s talk about what needs to happen for you to be able to stay home with your kids. Let’s talk about the sacrifice, the benefits, and the calling of staying…
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I stopped sending my kids to preschool and I don’t think many people can grasp why. Of course as a Stay at Home Mom, I do have the option to keep my kids home, but I honestly think I’d choose Daycare over Preschool right now. My children had the best teachers, a beautiful school “family”,…
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This may be an unpopular opinion, but I suspect the decline in our culture’s morals has a lot to do with “Who is Raising Our Children.” Do you think I’m being prude or too religious? Read on to see REAL facts about the culture within the home today. I this post I will ask you…
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Life is short. I’ve been kicked back fiercely by this statement often enough that I’m finally realizing it’s time to take action. While I’ll never stop planning I won’t stop showing my love for my family, my friends, my loved ones, and more. Not only is our journey short, but it’s only done one time.…
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Note: There are links within this text that are affiliate links. St. Martha’s Lens will earn a small commission if you choose to purchase at no extra cost to you. You can read more about that in our disclosure. It’s just about time to update this picture, isn’t it? I have always done this photo…
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Yes, I am suggesting there is a perfect way to parent. Despite all the different parenting styles and the discipline techniques, I firmly believe there is a perfect way to parent. I have not always parenting the best way, but learning this ONE thing, set me on the path to perfect parenting. My Inspiration It’s…
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Are you losing your motivation? Does it feel like you’re banging your head against the wall? I get that feeling occasionally, it’s like I lack the desire to get up and actually show up to be the person I want to be. If I only feel that way once in awhile, then it’s not a…
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I’m just an average person, but lately I’ve been called Super Mom more times than I can count. I’ll admit it’s nice, but it’s mostly embarrassing. I am only doing what so many others would do in my situation. There’s nothing special to it. Maybe you’d like to know “How to be Super Mom” have…
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“No” is not a bad word, but it is definitely overused. There are other ways of telling your kids “No” without saying “No.” If you want to know how to get kids to listen, then you have to understand that kids need to know their boundaries. So how do I start? and What do I…
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If you’re a parent looking for a little peace of mind in your daily tasks of running kids around, and keeping up with the housework, and more, then this is the place for you. Creating a Daily Routine for your busy family is essential to keeping your sanity and preparing you for those times life…
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Are you expecting a baby and wondering how your toddler will react to splitting Mom and Dad’s time? Here’s a quick guide on how to bring home baby to a toddler so your family can live happily. Worrying over something like this is a legit concern,. However, after you’ve gone through it and realize how…
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“How to cloth diaper” was searched a half a million times when I first decided I had an inkling to do it. I studied and studied and truly felt a calling to do so. Though, I’m not certain anyone really took me seriously. If you’re looking to see if cloth diapering is for you, check…
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Even toddlers want to help around the house and be a part of the family unit. Let me show you what you need to encourage their help too. Here’s a short guide to help you figure out how to Get Your Toddlers to Help Set the Table and Clear the Table. This site contains affiliate…
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Read on to find out how to think before you speak. A few simple tools in your toolbox will make all the difference. With every new family gathering and work parties in your life comes the opportunity to wish you hadn’t said “that”. I’ve been there and am here to offer advice. Often I’ve mentioned…
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In this post you’ll find Advent activities for kids to do in your home. There is one Advent activity for each day of Advent. Getting your kids involved in waiting for Christmas will help them realize that waiting can be a beautiful thing. Advent is about to begin and as a Catholic mother I’m doing…
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If you’re in search of how to build your own Jesse Tree, this blog post is for you. You won’t believe how easy it is. Also included is a short history of one of Advent’s oldest tradition and some bible versus to help you understand each Jesse Tree Ornament. How to Build a Jesse…
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