Today I’m sharing our family’s liturgical board for the month of July with beautiful hymns for your family to learn and sing! I noticed there’s a lot of [devout] Catholic moms who think alike! Way before I knew anything about “liturgical living” or Catholic liturgical boards, as a trend, I remember when my twin girls were still young toddlers, I asked a dear friend of mine if she has her children memorize Bible verses and such for each of the seasons in the Church. She replied with “oh yes, and I have them say some ejaculatory prayers which I have posted around the house!” I was enamored with ..read more

These simple DIY Montessori activities can get your toddler interested in the season of Lent! Disclaimer: As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. I’m just a Montessori mom working on a budget I would like to begin with a disclaimer – my Montessori homeschool area is nowhere near the beautiful Pinterest-worthy images you find online. I – like many other moms – am working with a small budget, and am slowly trying to acquire Montessori materials that will give me the most bang for my buck! While these are just ideas to get you started in creating engaging materials for your todd ..read more

Christmas ends on January 6th…no wait, January 13th…NO, February 2nd! There’s more than one answer – read below to find out! My husband went out to run some errands for me the day before Christmas, and I’ve never heard him sound so down in the dumps. “It’s so sad – it’s the day before Christmas and everyone is taking down all the Christmas decorations. It’s not even Christmas Day and to the world Christmas is already over.” Sad to say – this is the common mistake spread by Protestantism. There is little to no concept of penitential preparation before Christmas – on the contrary, Christmas ..read more

Prepare your home this Advent and Christmas with these simple ideas for decor, children’s activities, prayers and liturgical rituals! ***Nota bene – while I do realize we are almost halfway through Advent, I know there are many moms like me who are scraping at the last minute trying to put their homes, kitchens and activities together for the seasons upon us! I hope these ideas could still be useful, and maybe my timing will improve on these blog posts *** Contrary to what we see around us this time of year – lights, celebrations, reindeer, and that large man with a white beard – Advent ..read more

Canning sausage patties provides quick, easy, and delicious meals within a few minutes. Cooked patties can be eaten right out of the jar.  If you are looking for a complete guide on how to can sausage patties, here it is. Whether you are looking for quick meals for later or need some freezer space available, pressure canning is a great way to preserve your fresh sausage and store it at room temperature. This is a clear winner of a recipe! What to do Before Canning Sausage Patties The first thing you need to do is get your sausage patties thawed out and jars washed in hot, soapy water. If ..read more

Homestead comfort food at it’s finest, Homemade Sausage Gravy is a rich blend of savory sausage, velvety gravy, and the warmth of a homemade touch. Learn to make this breakfast classic from scratch to elevate your morning to a whole new level.  More than just a breakfast staple, it is a culinary experience that brings the whole family together that can be great to use for special occasions, like Christmas morning. Homemade sausage gravy not only offers a superior flavor than a grocery store packet but also allows you to customize it to suit your taste preferences, making it the best saus ..read more

Water bath canning this pear jam recipe takes just a few simple ingredients but is a great way to preserve that wonderful pear taste.  In this step by step guide, we start with actually making the pear jam. Then we will go through the art of water bath canning, ensuring that your homemade pear jam remains fresh and flavorful for months to come. This is an easy pear jam recipe that is perfect for beginner canners.  Whether you have a pear tree in your backyard providing you with an abundance of pears, you are buying pears in bulk during pear season, or just buying pears from the groc ..read more

To see the full recipe, check out this blog post. The post Canning Hamburger Vegetable Soup Recipe appeared first on 1898 Mama ..read more

Learn all about canning ground beef so that you can have meat ready to go at a moment’s notice straight out of your pantry. Talk about convenience! If you have ever had a freezer door left open after the kids grab a popsicle, then you know how catastrophic it is to lose a freezer full of meat. Maybe you are just running out of freezer space. Or maybe you want food available to eat at a moment’s notice. Whatever the reason is, the next time you get bulk meat, you can take that raw ground beef and run it through a canning process to make it shelf-stable! This is not just for cow meat either. Gr ..read more

Pressure canning burrito in a jar makes for a quick homemade weeknight meal that is sure to please everyone. Use this tasty recipe on a warm tortilla topped with sour cream for lunch today! This recipe is NOT an approved canning recipe. If you don’t feel comfortable using a recipe that isn’t USDA approved, then this post is not for you.  Ways to Use Burrito in a Jar This is by far my favorite meal in a jar to use. I can get home from a late night of sports with the kids, warm this up in a large skillet for 5-6 minutes, and have dinner on the table so fast. The most common way we eat it is ..read more