Under the Big Top
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, March 18, 2010 9:38 PM
We are back from a very exciting, harrowing, grand adventure to The Circus. What a time!
Here’s the thought I had, during the nearly three hours we sat watching the cutting-edge flips and daring deeds: what has become of me?
Growing up, my family went to the circus fairly often. My parents brought us whenever it came to town; this was one of those “special things” we did as a family. I loved it and... READ MORE
~Sniffle~
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Thursday, March 18, 2010 8:14 PM
It’s an old video, but new to me, and I’m a sucker for it.
50-Degree Skiing?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, March 18, 2010 4:22 PM
My parents-in-law own a condo near one of Michigan’s best ski hills. Yes, I realize that’s like saying “one of Kansas’s best beaches,” and with just 500 vertical feet it is fairly unimpressive as a ski resort. It still has enough runs to keep us busy for a weekend, though, and we enjoy our visits each winter.
Generally we go up in January and in March. In January we’re lucky if the temperature is... READ MORE
Baby Blues and Blessings
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:32 PM
This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above) Danielle and I are joined by special guest and Senior Faith & Family writer Kate Wicker. Our conversation accompanies Kate’s wonderful article this week on the topic of Postpartum Depression.
Kate shares her personal experience with Postpartum Depression following the birth of her third daughter. She describes her symptoms,... READ MORE
Kick Your Kids Out
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Thursday, March 18, 2010 3:05 PM
I am a big fan of outdoor play for kids. Some winter months it’s not very practical here in New Hampshire, but I do my best to maintain a strict “Spend at least 60 minutes outdoors” policy for my kids, even in the cold weather.
We are fortunate in that we have a large yard and so they have no problem meeting my outdoor play quota (and lots more!) during nice weather in the spring, summer, and fall.... READ MORE
Small Stuff, Big Difference
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:01 AM
It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that.
To participate, just write up a list of 3 of your recent Small Successes and post it on your blog along with the Small Successes button (go here to get the code). You are not required to use the button, but please do link back to the main post... READ MORE
Just the Two of You
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, March 18, 2010 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have a marriage success story to share? Have a man/woman question? This weekly thread is the place to do it.
Come on in and join the conversation!
Bright Evenings or Dark Mornings?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:04 PM
I used to hate “spring forward.” Losing an entire hour of sleep was torturous!
(I don’t know why I didn’t just go to bed an hour earlier. Also, back then I had no idea what real sleep deprivation was.)
Once I became a stay-at-home mother, I developed more complex feelings about the time change. On the one hand, losing an hour of already-precious sleep time was no fun. On the other hand, waiting for... READ MORE
Which Cleaning Method Works Best?
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Homemaking on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 4:00 PM
Hey, Bags Ladies!
Come back! I didn’t mean it like that!
I mean all you participants in the 40 Bags, 40 Days challenge.
I thought you might be interested in Ditching 800 Pounds of Clutter.
The author, a columnist for the Wall Street Journal, realized her home hadn’t been seriously de-cluttered in two years and wondered if such a thing could be accomplished without taking time off from work.
So she divided her home into zones and tested three popular approaches (one of which is like the 40 bags method, which is what made me think of it).
Read her results at the link.
Corned Beef
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 2:00 PM
Just a quick bloggy poll as you take a break from your St. Pat’s Celebrations or preparations: how many of you are making corned beef and cabbage for dinner? Is this your family tradition? Any other good Irish fare on the menu?
In our fair city, St. Patrick’s Day is a huge celebration. There is a parade downtown (though the weather right now isn’t looking too friendly). If it doesn’t rain, we’ll go... READ MORE
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