Category: Big Family Approved
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OLM: Advent Design
Looking for a great new shirt / sweatshirt to wear during the Advent season? Who isn’t? At Our Lady’s Mantle Shop we have released our 2024 Advent Sweatshirt and T-Shirt. Each of these shirts are produced by our Family Owned business, and shipped out to you with care. These are currently on a 28 day…
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Keeping your Family Catholic
I hear it a lot, and quite frankly its probably my biggest fear. Families that you think are on fire with the faith, their kids lose their faith upon entering the world. Why does this happen? How can we guard against such a thing? When Krista and I discuss our hopes, our dreams, and our…
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Theology Thursday: Daughterhood
Vocation: daughterhood Whenever I come to reflect on the concept of vocation, it always seems like something that is waiting for me in the distant future; perhaps less distant considering I will be married in a couple of months. However, spending time with my peers in the San Damiano Scholars program at Marian University, there…
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Managing Chores
Ah the dreaded chores and kids. I have talked to many parents over the past 20 years and gotten much insight. I promise you I have no magic solution to chores. I also know that many people will disagree with how we do chores and probably our reasoning behind it. Andy and I strongly believe…
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Groceries for a family of 13
Just a quick post about how we manage our weekly grocery trips and budget to keep our large Catholic family fed!
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4 Year Review: Ford Transit E350 XLT
Just a quick review of our 2019 Ford Transit E350 Passenger Ecoboost.