2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for kids)
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Thursday, December 04, 2008
With a little bit of inspiration, Christmas shopping for kids can be a fun adventure.
Today, our bloggers share their winning ideas for
Gift Picks for Kids
Rebecca recommends:
* We purchased this Block Nativity Set for our littlest boys several years ago: one of our best toy purchases ever. They delight in getting it out of the Christmas closet each year, and play with it all through Advent... READ MORE
Real Life Hero
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, December 04, 2008
Apparently, my husband doesn’t think I cry enough.
How else to explain the fact that he suggested I watch this story about Louis Mulkey, the South Carolina basketball coach and firefighter who lost his life in the line of duty a little over a year ago?
The amazing story of his dedication to his team and their subsequent dedication to his memory is truly moving. Grab some Kleenex and see for yourself.
Advent Day 5
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Thursday, December 04, 2008
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God; all things were made through him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
-- John 1:1-5
Today’s task: Be still. Turn off the radio, the TV, and the iPod. Sit for 10 minutes and open your heart to God.
Today’s prayer: Begin the novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Today’s recipe: hot buttered rum
2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for teens)
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Shopping for teens this Christmas? Look no further!
Today, our bloggers share inspired ideas for
Gift Picks for Teens:
Rebecca recommends:
* For a bit of elegance without extravagance: Pashmina shawls from Peach Couture
* Cute hat & glove sets from Coldwater Creek.
* For big kids, do you know Glory Stories, the audio dramas of the lives of saints? My kids love them – and... READ MORE
Snow Boy
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, December 03, 2008
We’ve gotten a fair amount of snow over the past few days.
Daniel has been positively enchanted.
One of the most thrilling things about having kids, I have discovered, is the opportunity it affords us to see the “same ole” things in new light.
I saw only snow, but Daniel saw the best thing that ever happened to him.
After a painstaking twenty minutes getting his gear on, he flung himself into... READ MORE
Advent Day 4
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Watch therefore — for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning — lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. And what I say to you I say to all: Watch.
-- Mark 13:35-37
Today’s task: Be cheerful. Be happy in your work, especially if it’s tedious or nasty or thankless or difficult. Force your face to smile until the rest of you catches up.
Today’s prayer: Night Prayer
Today’s homemade gift suggestion: Christmas Cookies in a Jar
Today’s craft ideas: Advent wreath activities for kids
Today’s music: Behold the Lamb of God
2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for men)
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Don’t know what to get the men in your life? Don’t panic!
Today, we offer you our
Gift Picks for Men:
Rebecca recommends:
* If your man likes to cook, consider the cocorico roaster from Napa Style. I bought one for my uncle the amateur chef and he LOVES it. The design owes a bit to “beer can chicken,” so it’s not too girly.
* A brisk and invigorating read for any Catholic who wants to engage... READ MORE
Stop and Chat
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Welcome to Coffee Talk. If you are new, welcome! Here’s what Coffee talk is all about and we hope you’ll join us this week.
Has your Advent gotten off to a good start? What would you like to talk about today?
Advent Day 3
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, December 02, 2008
I give thanks to God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him with all speech and all knowledge — even as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you — so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ; who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
-- Corinthians 1:4-9
Today’s task: Pay attention. Make eye contact. Stop, look, and listen when someone (especially a small someone) speaks to you.
Today’s recipe: Russian Tea Cakes are easy, delicious cookies that freeze well (just roll in sugar once and do the second rolling when you thaw them). They make a great gift packed in a pretty tin with a pound of coffee.
Today’s fun: Plenty of pretty to print, see, and do at JanBrett.com
Today’s subtle suggestion: If you are planning Advent baking, a Mega Baking Sheet
2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for women)
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Monday, December 01, 2008
Stumped for ideas? Never fear! Faith and Family Live! bloggers offer inspired ideas for everyone on your list.
Today, our
Gift Picks for Women:
Rebecca recommends:
*My favorite book find this year: The Gift of Faith.
*Washable suede gloves in a variety of colors
*Support the Christians of the Holy Land by purchasing... READ MORE
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