What I do with Old Scapulars
A problem peculiar to serious Catholics ... what do you DO with old scapulars? When the strings tear apart and the images of our Lady start hanging -- you can't just throw them out, you have to burn them or bury them. I suspect most moms of large families have a little pile in the corner of their top bureau drawer of these little patches of cloth embroidered with Christ and Our Lady. Well, here's what I started doing with them: sewing them on the backs of my boys' overalls. This allows me to combine my hatred of name brand dressing ("What? You mean I pay you to advertise YOUR product?") with a desire for covert evangelism. See, the scapulars LOOK like those ubiquitous OshKosh tags at first glance -- but then you look again... Also, I don't mind having the Blessed Mother and our Lord watching my boys' backs in an extra special way. :) For non-Catholics: a scapular is two scraps of wool cloth with an image of the Blessed Mother on it worn front and back ove...
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Children love any kind of little fort, don't they?
Love the green of the room beyond, too :)
We are so glad that you got your playstand!! We love ours. Thanks for making it happen! It has created a special atmosphere in our play area and I just keep hoping the children won't bang it up too much. That has been one eye opener for me with welcoming these little ones: the destruction of things in general! I think my children just don't get outside to play enough hours. The house takes a beating.
I would enjoy a little post on your blog with a picture of the purchaed playstands. It would be fun to see them all; being used/decorated.
I thought I would throw out the idea... feel free to ignore!
Warmly,
Sarah