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5 Things I Learned from My Dog | 5 Things with Fr. Bill Byrne

Fr. Bill Byrne shares the 5 Things he learned from his dog, Roo.

5 Fun Science Experiments for Kids (w/ Grover!) | #5facts

Our old pal Grover from Sesame Street stopped by the studio to conduct five fun science experiments you can do at home with everyday materials.

5 Reasons to Have the Devotion to the Sacred Heart | 5 Things with Fr. Bill Byrne

In this episode of 5 Things with Fr. Bill Byrne, Fr. Bill shares 5 Reasons to Have the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

EAT | 5 Homework Snacks Kids Can Make!!

Your kids can only eat so many pretzels. :). Here are 5 snacks, easy enough for kids to make, that will give them energy to finish their homework and won't leave them bouncing off the wall once it's done. 

Brown Paper Popcorn
Microwave 1/3 cup popcorn in a brown paper bag (folding down the corners of the bag so it doesn't open) for about 2.5 minutes. When popping slows down, remove. Be sure to monitor so nothing burns.

Semi-Homemade Pop Tarts
Unroll a can of crescent rolls, keeping them as rectangles. Pinch the seems closed. Spoon about 1 tablespoon jam in the center of rectangle, leaving about 1/4 inch empty along the edges. Place another rectangle on top and crimp edges with a fork. Bake at 425 for about 8-10 minutes.

Fruit Dip
Mix ¼ cup greek yogurt, ¼ cup almond butter, 1 tbsp honey, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp vanilla in a small bowl. Dip strawberries and apples!

Mug Cake
Mix 1 tbsp cocoa powder, 3 tbsp flour, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp sugar, 3 tsp coconut or vegetable oil, 3 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract and 1 tbsp kid-friendly protein powder in a bowl. Pour into a mug and microwave for 1-1.5 minutes.

5 Myths of Saints | 5 Things with Fr. Bill Byrne

In this episode of 5 Things with Fr. Bill Byrne, Fr. Bill shares 5 Myths of Saints.

DIY | Easy Handmade Valentines

Check out these simple and unique handmade valentines that are perfect for handing out on Valentines Day!