To help you start saving for your child’s college fund, I've rounded up a few apps and tips to help you out. You can see the pros and cons of each and see what will work best for your family situation and budget. Fabric This site was built by parents for parents. It offers many different investment options for families, including the very popular 529 educational savings plan. Designed for long-term saving, this plan allows you to save money as you are able and then withdraw Continue Reading
Surprising Revelations About 5 Beloved Catholic Saints
Through the ages, the saints of the Church have continued to inspire and fascinate the faithful. And we are always learning new things about them, as discoveries are made over time! Here are some newer revelations about five beloved Catholic saints: King Saint Erik of Sweden The patron of Sweden and beloved by the Swedes, King Erik IX was a tour-de-force in his native country, aiding the spread of Christianity, codifying laws and conquering the marauding Finns. His image is featured on Continue Reading
10 Small Resolutions You Can Actually Keep + a $100 Giveaway
If you've failed with New Year resolutions in the past because they were unrealistic or overwhelming, here are 10 "small" things you can try in 2024 that will actually end up making a big difference. #1 Don't Get Seconds No need to try a new, expensive or complicated diet. How about not going back for seconds at meals? In a competition with my husband a few years ago, I lost 15 pounds using this method. To ensure success, make sure you enjoy your one and only serving and eat slowly. Later Continue Reading
Sr. Mary Wilhelmina: “To Be Black is Nothing.”
Newly published by TAN, The Life of Sr. Mary Wilhelmina tells the story of the indomitable founder of the traditional Benedictine Sisters of Mary, whose body was found apparently incorrupt in May of 2023. The First Call An early vocation at the age of 17, Mary Elizabeth Lancaster was a descendant of black slaves from Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Faced with very few choices in terms of religious life due to her skin color, she joined the Oblate Sisters of Providence, a black order, in 1941. Continue Reading
Washing Tips: How to Keep Your Socks White
Who doesn't love a nice new pair of soft white socks? It's too bad that they get dingy so quickly! White socks, especially athletic socks, can be the hardest garments to keep looking nice. Here are some quick tips for restoring them (close to) to their former glory. Bleaching: If you want to be more cautious, color-safe bleach is specially formulated to be gentler on fabrics while still providing the whitening power of traditional bleach. Just follow the instructions on the Continue Reading
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