Internet School of Medicine
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, September 02, 2010 8:28 PM
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
Go You!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, September 02, 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
September!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 9:10 PM
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
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 2:00 PM
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 ____________?
Share Your Thoughts
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, August 31, 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)
This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. That means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours!
Playing With Your Food
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, August 30, 2010 3:59 PM
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
Raise 'Em Right
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, August 30, 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)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
Please join us!
Little Girl Love
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Friday, August 27, 2010 8:21 PM
This week I had an awesome privilege: the chance to be present at the birth of my very first niece.
Only one of my siblings is married, and Bryan’s an only child, so my sister’s kids are (so far) my sole chance at aunt-hood. She has two boys already and I’d have loved another one just as much, but I am thrilled that Branwen had a girl instead.
(I’m already plotting matching Christmas dresses for our... READ MORE
Hello, Dolly!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, August 27, 2010 3:30 PM
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
Loving and Learning
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, August 27, 2010 7:01 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun:Homemaking)
Whether your children attend school or are homeschooled, this is the spot to ask questions about curricula, religious education, parent-teacher relationships, or academic concerns of any kind.
Please join us!
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