November 27, 2019
Episode 17: Keeping the JOY in Christmas
Ho, Ho, Ho. How’s your Christmas spirit, so far? Have you ever wondered where the joy goes, in the midst of all the busyness of managing your home, your children’s education, and the intensity of Advent? Bonnie Landry is here to tell us about Keeping the Joy in Christmas!
Find Bonnie’s workshop video series and Homeschooling Simplified booklets at OhThatsSimple.com.
Also: https://practicingmammal.com/resources-links and bonnielandry.ca
Recommended Books: Bonnie’s books on amazon: Homeschooling, simplified series Revolution of Mercy
Also mentioned: • Fontanini resign crèche figures (search online) • The Bride’s Tree Tradition: (see blog post at PracticingMammal.com)
O Night Divine blog, by Mary Ellen Barrett: https://maryellenb.typepad.com/o_night_divine/archives.html
O Radiant Dawn: 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath, by Lisa Hendey
Short Feature: Books and Blessings with A.J. Cattapan The Perfect Blindside, by Leslea Wahl
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
November 13, 2019
Episode 15: Inexpensive Ways to Create Beauty in the Home
There’s a very good reason so many of us love the do-it-yourself programs on TV. We want beautiful homes on a budget. But more importantly, we need sanctuaries of beauty for our families. Today’s guest, Noelle Mering, is here to talk about Inexpensive Ways to Create Beauty in the Home.
Find Noelle Mering Here: NoelleMering.com and TheologyofHome.com
Today’s Short Feature: The Time it Takes to Raise Entrepreneurs
Find Dan Louzonis here: https://www.einsteinblueprint.com/ and https://kidsgetrich.com
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
November 6, 2019
Episode 14: The Grace is Enough
Is your family too busy and stressed to enjoy your life together? Haley Stewart and her family were sick of the rat race, so they sold their house and signed on for a year-long internship on a sustainable farm. Stay tuned to find out how the simplicity of their new life set this family free to live the Gospel and rediscover joy.
Find Haley Stewart:
Her podcast: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/podcast/
Her blog: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/
Haley's book, "The Grace of Enough" https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Enough-Pursuing-Throwaway-Culture/dp/1594718172
Haley recommends, The Reed of God, by Caryll Houselander
Today's short feature is Chantal Howard's "From Ideal to Real"
Topic: The Jesus Prayer in the Closet
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
October 30, 2019
Episode 13: Inspiring Our Children to Love Literature
There’s nothing like a really good book, whether it’s a fictional story told well or great ideas from great minds. Today, we’re talking with a well-known Catholic scholar and homeschooling dad, Joseph Pearce, about Inspiring Your Children to Love Literature.
Find Joseph Pearce:
Joseph’s personal website: https://jpearce.co/
(No Short Feature Today)
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich
October 23, 2019
Episode 12: Why Should Our Kids Learn Debate, Public Speaking, and Drama?
Long ago, I pressured my shy, 12-year-old daughter into auditioning for our homeschool network’s junior production of Hamlet. Boy was she resistant. But she got a part, and I can honestly say the experience permanently enhanced her life--and mine. Today we’re talking with the delightful Kevin O’Brien about Why Your Kids Should Learn Speech, Debate, and Drama.
Find Kevin O'Brien at www.grunky.com or http://twinc-tv.blogspot.com/
Today's Short Feature: St. Magnus: The Last Viking
Find A.J. Cattapan at https://www.ajcattapan.com/ and https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/
Thank you to the following contributors who made this podcast possible:
Our Sponsor HomeschoolConnections.com
Homeschooling Saints Theme Music Composed by Taylor Kirkwood
Intro voice Dave Palmer radio personality and author of St. Thomas Aquinas for Everyone
Our host Lisa Mladinich