2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for kids)
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Thursday, December 04, 2008 1:00 PM
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
2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for teens)
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 1:00 PM
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
2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for men)
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:00 PM
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
2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for women)
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Monday, December 01, 2008 2:00 PM
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
Sights and Smells of the Season
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 12:00 PM
I’m easy to please.
I have spent the past few days with a big ole’ grin on my face. Just because I’ve been baking bread, making pies, chopping cranberries, and planning turkey side dishes.
I love Thanksgiving. Mostly for the homey sights and smells it brings into my home.
When I add cranberries to my bread batter, I relish their redness. I revel in the sight of a freshly baked pie cooling on my kitchen counter. I savor the scent of corn bread and sage stuffing.
How about you? What are you planning to cook and bake today and tomorrow? Who is coming to visit or where are you going? What little things do you love about this time of year?
Waste Not
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 8:00 AM
Recently, in my hometown paper, food columnist Joan Obra wrote a fascinating column entitled “Rotten food in refrigerator adds up to too much waste”.
Sadly, Joan’s article is not online, but it left such an impact upon me that I wanted to share a few of her most important points with you here and get your ideas on the topic as well. Joan recommended that in advance of going out shopping for the... READ MORE
Un-Frugality
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Homemaking on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 6:57 PM
In case anyone’s been wondering how my laundry project turned out, I am officially declaring it a success. Today I emptied my laundry room floor of piles for the second week in a row, and I’m confident that I’ll be able to keep this up for the foreseeable future, barring any unexpected catastrophes.
(And yes, okay, the birth of our new baby in February is probably going to put a temporary crimp... READ MORE
Trashy Treasure
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:38 AM
Today, I offer you a lovely image for your weekend gazing pleasure: Behold, the glorious trash bag, as it sits awaiting its destiny at the dump, on my humble deck.
What’s so glorious about a trash bag, you ask?
Well. I have filled more than a few of these in recent days with broken Tonka trucks, miniature plastic shoes, random acts of styrofoam, and other unidentifiable substances found deep within bedroom closets and bottoms of toy boxes. Christmas is coming—no useless piece of junk is safe!
My policy about revealing the contents of these elegant sacks: Don’t ask, don’t tell.
Tell me that’s not glorious.
On-the-Go Gourmet
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Thursday, November 20, 2008 11:00 AM
Our oldest son began his basketball season yesterday. I’ve been a little out of practice since the soccer season ended, so I found myself unprepared for the dinnertime rush.
As I finished up afternoon projects and prepared to drive Eamon to the gym, I quickly realized that the spaghetti and meatballs I had planned for dinner would not be happening.
As I put on my shoes and grabbed my coat, the kids’ meal plan changed to chicken nuggets with ... goldfish crackers. I am not proud of this, but these are the kinds of things that sometimes must be done.
Five-year-old Gabrielle, however, was more than pleased with my culinary efforts.
“Wow, Mama!” she beamed as she feasted on goldfish. “I think you have finally come up with a dinner that everyone likes!”
Cleaning, Baby!
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Homemaking on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 10:00 AM
Life with one toddler and one in utero baby is many things by its nature. Fast-paced is not one of them.
My sister had her second child in July, and watching her deal with two kids has made me realize: I have a limited amount of time during which my life is going to be as simple as it is now. I should take advantage of it.
During the first months of my pregnancy I took advantage of it by spending... READ MORE
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