Mariana Inoue, the featured speaker at a recent Mornings for Moms, gave attendees a revealing look at the major social media platforms to better understand what social media is and what should be on our radar as moms.  Social media exists to collect data and therefore to have as many users as possible.  Thus, the algorithms used are specifically designed to be addictive. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to this tactic because they are still developing temperance.  Pare

On a bright Saturday morning in early December, some friends and I gathered for breakfast. It wasn’t just another meet-up—it was the birth of something new: Breakfast, Books, Sisterhood.  BBS is a quarterly get-together where we share our lives in conversation, and share our thoughts on a good Catholic book over breakfast.  The idea first came about after we met last September for breakfast to offer sisterly love and support to a friend who was grieving. The encouragement, su

In an atmosphere of relaxed conversation in her home, savoring hot chocolate and delicious “conchas,”  a Mexican sweet bread, Dora Olaiz shared her love for Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Dora frequently gives presentations on Our Lady’s apparitions in Mexico in 1531, and she is always happy to share her knowledge about them. The missionaries who arrived in Mexico after the conquest of Hernan Cortes in 1521 had only been able to convert a few people, and Juan Diego was among them. O

Introducing our NEW WIT Digital Newsletter from Walnut Grove Cultural Center! Welcome to our new, digital format so you can access the information most helpful to you as easily as possible. Inside, you will find uplifting articles and easy-to-find links to support your faith formation. We are excited to introduce you to the many wonderful local resources that Walnut Grove has to offer. We hope you enjoy this new format as we move into 2026 and beyond.

President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “nothing worth having comes easy”. Nothing can be truer when it comes to family life.  The family is the cradle of humanity, and what we experience there can have an immense impact on our social, mental, and spiritual development. For this reason, family life is an asset to society that is worth supporting, protecting, and promoting.  However, making this happen is not easy. Raising children to become well-adjusted, emotionally stable,

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How do we prepare our children to live in - and leaven - a post Christian world? We don't need to rehash "all the worries of the world." The best defense in the current cultural climate is a good offense . Hear practical, achievable recommendations to use with children of any age to help them not only keep the faith in an adverse environment but empower them to be a positive influence in an adverse environment. February 3, 2024 Guest Speaker: Julia Boles Watch the full vid

What does it mean to be a good hostess? What is the reason? Get ready to expand your talents and ideas as you learn how to prepare to receive and welcome your guests with grace, skills and virtues. September 16, 2023 Presented by Mrs. Dora Olaiz Photographers: Marisa Estabalaya, Marian Sun & Myrna Zambrano Graciousness In the Art Of Entertainment At Home Photo Gallery

The much-anticipated annual Mother-Daughter tea was, as the Brits say, a smashing success. The weather was gorgeously warm and only the Boles’ array of beautiful garden blooms could rival the variety of florals and fascinators worn by the mothers, daughters, and grandmothers in attendance. This year’s theme, “A Royal Afternoon,” brought English sophistication and flare to the activities and dress. The littlest attendees learned proper etiquette while serving tea and made lov

How to create a fun, vibrant and magnanimous f amily culture Saturday, March 25, 2023 Guest Speaker: Julia Boles Mother of nine and grandmother to eight, Julia shared best practices (and hard-learned lessons) for bringing up happy, helpful children - and discovering how to enjoy the process along the way! To learn more about Mornings for Mom visit www.walnutgrovecenter.org/mornings-for-moms Watch the full video at the Walnut Grove YouTube channel Photo Gallery - Photographer

Guest Blogger: Laura Zambrana With heart shaped cookies, cups full of warm coffee and plates of paella, families and friends of Walnut Grove gathered to celebrate the cooperators of Walnut Grove for the Annual Cooperators Appreciation Event. The Boles Family Home provided a welcoming and cheerful backdrop for great conversation, lots of fun for the kids and good food for all. The timing of the event added to the festive atmosphere – February 11th – the feast of our Lady of Lo

Help moms identify nutritious diets and discover the impact of one’s spiritual life as she delivers nourishing meals from her kitchen to the family dining table. Renewed Nutrition for the Family Photo Gallery Photographers: Josie Olaguera & Dora Olaiz In person Event GUEST SPEAKER: Lizzette Regueiro-Núñez WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2022 TIME: 10:00 a.m. - noon. Registration: 9:30 a.m. Olaiz Residence 700 Pinehurst Dr, Pasadena, CA 91106 Babysitting available Suggested Do

Walnut Grove Cultural Center Annual Mother, Daughter Tea Party