Life Between Loads of Laundry
We feel very strongly about having big, special First Communion parties because we think that it is just one way that we show our kids that we think it’s one of the biggest, most special days of their lives. While we’ve done a variety of things as far as invitations have gone over the years, it was a decision that came up each time. I recently got to check out the invitation offerings from Communion Cards, as well as some {Read More}
Today’s post is sponsored, with special thanks, by Personal Creations, your source for beautiful and unique personalized gifts for First Communion as well as other special occasions. —– A special thanks also to my readers who have absolutely no interest in First Communion things. You’ve had to read quite a few posts about it lately, so I appreciate you hanging in there! Today’s post will be the last for a little while at least. This weekend, it was that time {Read More}
The idea of making a Rosary shape out of cupcakes is certainly not a new one. However, after seeing this set up at Molly’s Day of Reflection before First Communion, I just had to share this set up that made some pretty impressive uses of two chocolate molds. Here’s close up of the white chocolate molded centerpiece: And the cross cake with a chocolate molded piece on top of it: The kids loved seeing the setup, and loved eating the {Read More}
Store bought cakes can get expensive and sometimes can lack the personality that a homemade cake can have. Plus, it’s even more rewarding when people compliment the cake because you can just say, “Thank you!” rather than, “Yeah, the store did a great job on it.” First Communion cakes are no exception to this. There are so many options for making a cute, homemade First Communion cake, even if you feel like you’re challenged in the decorating arena. If you’re {Read More}
I’m thrilled to share that I have just finished up my newest project – the Holy Communion and Reconciliation Worksheet and Activity Packet! This packet is a 43 page eBook featuring worksheets and activities that are perfect for children preparing to receive these sacraments, those that have just recently received them for the first time, and other elementary aged students who are currently receiving Communion and Reconciliation. To read more about what is included in the packet or to purchase {Read More}
Last year, I was very pleased to be able to share with you about the wonderful Adaptive First Eucharist Kit from Loyola Press. Not only do I love the excitement of First Communion, but being the Mom of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome, I can understand the worries that come with having your child special needs working on these important sacraments. Going perfectly hand-in-hand with the Adaptive First Eucharist Kit is a new Adaptive Reconciliation Kit. (Reconciliation is the Sacrament {Read More}
Last year, I was excited to be able to offer free downloads of First Communion, Baptism, and Confirmation invitations (or announcements)! Not only did I have fun making them, but I was thrilled to hear from people that saved money because of them. Since last year’s invitations/announcements have been downloaded so many times, I thought it would be fun to make a new set of free downloadable invitations for this year. So, here’s another set of First Communion, Baptism, and {Read More}
It is once again time when I can share a new year’s worth of First Communion Banners. Each year, I am so impressed with the creativity of the children (and their parents), as well the extreme differences in the banners. There are colorful ones, and more mild. Very intricate (there’s one banner in here with a felt rendering of Jesus and a little First Communion Girl!) and extremely simple. (If you need to work on a banner and feel like {Read More}
I loved this feature last year, and am so excited to be able to share it again this year. I have a real heart for small businesses, and it thrills me to be able to be a platform for letting some shine. Supporting small businesses can be an amazing thing to do, and perfect for the next First Communion gift that you need to pick up! (Or, of course, just a little something for yourself or someone for another occasion.) {Read More}
~ 1 ~ In last week’s Quick Takes, I shared all about having to call the Fire Department about the burning smell in our house, as well as that we never did figure out what the smell was, well, not for almost 12 hours, that is. Then, we narrowed it down to our refrigerator and freezer that was running, but with a refrigerator temperature of 50 degrees and melted ice cream in the freezer. That meant that we had to {Read More}
