Once in a while there is a book that really jumps out at me (and I’m a big reader, 2-3 books a fortnight!) and this is one of them. This book was so relevant and interesting that I was able to read it cover to cover in one sitting. Basically ‘Smart Martha’ is practical advice on incorporating more ‘Mary’ …
One of the most challenging elements of being a Catholic parent is that you want to raise your children in the faith. But how do you approach this with toddlers? I don’t profess to have all the answers but here are a few easy Bible craft activities you can do with just a few items …
We’ve all heard of budgie smugglers but if you’re a mum chances are you’re pretty adept at veggie smuggling even though you might not know it as such. Veggie smuggling, that is disguising vegetables so that your children will unknowingly eat them, is a common practice in many households. I don’t propose to know all …
In the last few months we announced to family and friends that we were having our fourth child. At present we have three children under six and our eldest is not yet at school though he will be next year. We knew the responses would be mixed, but we weren’t quite prepared for how significant …
There are some things that are inescapable when you become a mum. Fatigue, emotional and physical, become the norm rather than the exception and your time is no longer yours. But have you ever noticed that there are a number of things that unite all mums (and dads to a lesser degree) that people without …
A little while back Sarah H posted a great tutorial on making Jesse Tree ornaments here. And while I loved her set, something I have a lot of is fabric, not wood. With this in mind I created a felt ornament set that was true to Sarah’s original painted images. Because the designs are fairly simple and …
Young Catholic Mums is all about supporting mums. And celebrating Mother’s Day is a great way to make the mums in our own lives feel special and appreciated. But this year we’re inviting you to look outside your usual Mother’s Day plans and join with our mums in your area to celebrate your vocation, …
