Book Giveaway Winners!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, March 22, 2010
Congratulations to our two winners in the To Save a Thousand Souls book giveaway.
Heather Shipley: as the mother of three boys I would love a copy
Blandina Yangilmau: I would love to read this book. Where can I can buy the book? Please put me on your list of giveaway.
Please check your email for instructions on how to send us your shipping information. Thank you all for your interest in this book!
To Save A Thousand Souls
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, March 15, 2010
A few years ago, our parish was graced with one of the most dynamic priests I had ever met. Fr. Brett had such a contagious love for Jesus that just being around him made me want to be holy, to do better, to be better.
Fr. Brett didn’t stay long at our parish—he was soon offered a position at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary to help with priestly formation. While I was sad to see him go, I couldn’t think... READ MORE
Thank You!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Sunday, March 14, 2010
Just a quick note of thanks to all you who entered the book giveaway hosted by the wonderful people here at Faith and Family. I just wanted you to know I’ve read each and every comment and you are all so sweet and supportive!
Thanks!
New Arrival
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 03, 2010
I was quite excited when the FedEx man stopped by my house today—to drop off a copy of my book
The book officially comes out April 1, so I had been wondering how soon I would get an advance copy. When I saw the truck slowing down I wondered if this was the moment and it was a little surreal to discover it was.
It’s been a very fun afternoon flipping through the book (I got just the one copy) and watching loved ones do the same. My husband is currently in our room reading, and I think the highlight was hearing my nine-year-old tell me he just *had* to bring this to school tomorrow. A very exciting time indeed.
Don't Give Up Chocolate for Lent
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A few months ago, I was honored to be asked to review a copy of Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat by Br. Michael Gaitley, MIC.
I get a lot of books in the mail, and many of them are spiritual ones. But in many years not one of them has spoken to my heart the way that this book has.
Brother Michael has a rare gift for speaking to simple souls and encouraging them to draw closer... READ MORE
We're Giving Away Copies of Lisa's Book
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Tuesday, February 09, 2010
UPDATE: Giveaway over, comments closed.
I am so thrilled for Lisa Hendey this week as she officially launches her first book, The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul.
Arwen and I enjoyed chatting with Lisa about the book in last week’s podcast and as I said then—I LOVE this book. Because I LOVE Lisa. And this book is the embodiment of all the wonderful things Lisa... READ MORE
Birthday Baking is the Best
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Monday, November 23, 2009
Hard to believe that ten years ago today, I spent the morning doing my very best not to curse at a well-intentioned nurse who continually offered me a “birthing ball.”
No thank you, Ma’am ... No, really, I don’t want it ... Please, no ... NO BALL! GO AWAY! NO BALL!
It got pretty ugly.
But birthing ball or no birthing ball, the end result of that labor of love was well worth every bit it cost me.... READ MORE
Enter to Win This Beautiful Rosary Bracelet
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Lucky you!
In honor of October, the month of the Rosary, Suzanne at Garland of Roses is offering two terrific prizes for two lucky winners here at Faith & Family Live. The prizes are:
1) a Rosary bracelet (pictured here and described below)
2) a copy of The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary
Suzanne shares that her mission is to bring others closer... READ MORE
Life!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, January 22, 2009
Tonight, my six-year-old was sitting on his baby brother’s red trike. He was looking down, focused on the book he was reading aloud to me as I worked on a project in the dining room.
As my boy read, he slowly, slowly pedaled forward, unaware that he had progressed all the way from the middle of the kitchen to the side of the dining room table.
“Look out, look out!” I cried. But it was too late.
My son looked up from his book to discover he was now in the dining room and that he had pedaled the trike right into the mess I was cleaning up—which was, I’m sad to report, a big pile of his older brother’s puke.
He burst into tears, my boy, but not because I had startled him or because his shoes were now covered with sick. He was sad because he had gotten the wheels of Baby Henry’s little trike covered with that nastiness.
The moment was sweet and disgusting all at the same time.
Good Book
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Reviews on Monday, January 12, 2009
Boys Adrift, by Leonard Sax
If you haven’t heard of this book and you have boys in your life, it’s worth picking up. I’m just a few chapters... READ MORE
