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Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, September 02, 2010
Here are a few things I recommend you avoid, things I’ve learned the hard way and I’d love for you to side-step the pain.
1. Never try on your skinny jeans six weeks after giving birth. You feel skinny? That’s great! Back away from the jeans. This will not end well.
2. Never evaluate your life, your mothering skills, the state of your home, finances or marriage when you are having hormonal shifts.... READ MORE
September!
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
There is something so magical and downright inspirational about September. I know it’s all about beginnings—it has forever meant the start of school, a return to structure, a fresh start. I love September and find I always have a renewed sense of purpose as we make our way into Fall (that glorious, glorious season!).
In the midst of celebrating September 1 today, I found myself singing this little... READ MORE
Worth Having Around
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 31, 2010
I was tidying Isabel’s nursery today and realized, as I added books to her second book basket, that I have a weakness for books. I am practical about things and stuff and I can get rid of just about any other item around this house. But when it comes time to purge, rarely can I justify ditching a book.
(I sort of feel this way about shoes, too, but somehow I can rally and get rid of them here and there.)
What about you. How would you finish the following statement: You can never have too many ____________?
Playing With Your Food
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, August 30, 2010
I came across these clever plates today—Mr Food Face and friends. How brilliant!
That was my first thought, anyway. Then I thought about how this could backfire, images of the toddler crying because he doesn’t want to eat Mr. Food Face’s carrot-stick moustache or broccoli side-burns. Would this be too traumatic?
It’s worth the risk. I can absolutely see myself getting into the most creative of food... READ MORE
Hello, Dolly!
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, August 27, 2010
At the store recently, I grabbed a birthday gift for a niece—a tiny little Strawberry Shortcake doll.
I had these same dolls as a girl and when I sniffed the plastic case, a wave of memories washed over me. My sister and I had a nice little collection of “Strawberry Shortcakes,” and I remember my favorite being the Angel Food doll with her white hair and fresh scent.
I’m looking forward to more of... READ MORE
Choosing Favorites
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, August 26, 2010
In his general audience yesterday, Pope Benedict encouraged Catholics to have a devotion to a specific saint, asking that saint for intercession but also working to imitate his or her holy life.
According to Zenit, the Holy Father said that it is important “to have ‘travel companions’ on the journey of our Christian life: I am thinking of a spiritual director, a confessor, persons with whom we can... READ MORE
Sir Hubby
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, August 25, 2010
When Paul and I got married sixteen years ago, I counted on lots of romance—him bringing home flowers every so often, him carrying me through fields of poppies, perhaps the two of us enjoying some wildly romantic dancing in the kitchen while our supper simmered on the stove.
Fast-forward to the present and while some of these gestures have come to pass (and they are lovely gestures indeed) I continue... READ MORE
Wash Away Pounds
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
A new study shows that drinking two glasses of water before each meal is an effective way to curb your appetite and lose weight.
It’s certainly worth trying, I’d say.
More Than A Game
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, August 18, 2010
More than a Game from FOCUSNational on Vimeo.
FOCUS stands for Fellowship of Catholic University Students. They are doing great works of evangelization on college campuses.
HT: Jeff Cavins and see other FOCUS videos here.
Big Boy Bed
Faith and Family Live! | Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Last night was Henry’s second official night in the Big Boy Bed. He did pretty good, getting out of bed only a handful of times before settling in to sweet, sweet slumber.
This was our second attempt at the bed. The first was a few months before Isabel was born and I quickly realized that naptime was going to become an issue once the crib was gone. My pregnant self made an executive decision and back... READ MORE
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