To Me, It's Not So Super
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Thursday, February 04, 2010
When I was at the grocery store on Monday, there were noticeably higher-than-usual amounts of things like soda and queso dip on sale. It puzzled me at first, but then I remembered that we were kicking off the week of preparation for the big game. The Super Bowl. The most-watched football game of the year.
(Probably. What do I know about it?)
Danielle invited you to post about the food you’re making... READ MORE
Seasonal Sipping
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Whether you’re entertaining or just celebrating with family, specialty drinks make any occasion feel like a celebration.
Here, just in time for Christmas and New Year’s, are some of my favorite recipes:
Mom’s Cocoa
In a medium saucepan, combine:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
dash of salt
1/3 cup water
Stir well over medium heat until boiling. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add:
4 cups... 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
Only 11 Days Till Advent
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Advent is coming! Advent is coming!
Don’t be like me and wait until the Saturday before to start looking for your wreath. Open up that box in the attic right now.
And save yourself the excitement of running all over town looking for purple candles this year. You can order a new set right now, while you are thinking of it. And while you’re at Aquinas and More, definitely check out their Advent page for all the resources you’ll need to make Advent a fruitful season for yourself and your family this year.
Lord of Miracles
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Friday, October 09, 2009
I was very happy to see the following video today posted by the Catholic News Agency discussing the history of the “Lord of Miracles” devotion and procession in Peru. Every year in our parish in Fresno, our Hispanic ministries host a procession in October to celebrate Our Lord of Miracles. I remember attending for the first time a few years ago, and being absolutely blown away by the throngs of people who flocked to our parish to participate in the procession. The singing, reverent prayers, and true devotion were absolutely amazing. I hope you enjoy watching this brief video and learning about the devotion. Does your parish or diocese host similar cultural celebrations that have a special “flair”?
All Dressed Up
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Friday, July 24, 2009
Tonight my husband and I are attending an adult costume party in honor of a friend’s birthday. I have been excited about this for weeks.
Growing up, I celebrated Halloween exactly one time. I went as Wonder Woman and the evening involved a traumatic event that included me feeling like I was suffocating in the plastic mask (these were the late 70s after all). After that, our family began celebrating... READ MORE
Firework Frenzy
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Happy Canada Day!
I practically grew up in Canada. My childhood home is less than a mile from the Canadian border.
Our wedding reception was held on the sixth floor of a building near the river that separates the US and Canada, and my younger brothers had fun proving to their disbelieving cousins that the buildings on the other side of the river actually were in a completely different country. ... READ MORE
School’s Out!
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Just me on Thursday, June 11, 2009
Today marked the close of the school year for St.Jerome’s Catholic School.
Finally! It’s hard to say who wishes harder for school to let out around here: me or my kids.
We always celebrate the accomplishments of the school year with some kind of treat. Sometimes it’s a stop at an ice cream parlor. Tonight it’s a pizza dinner and later we’ll take in a movie with some school chums.
There are even rumors that the now-liberated child chefs will be making french toast for breakfast tomorrow.
I guess I should go buy bread?
Do you do anything special to mark the end of an academic year? Or is just plopping into the sofa with an iced tea celebration enough?
Double Dose of Birthday
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Monday, June 08, 2009
I hope you all didn’t get too filled up on Rachel’s birthday cupcakes last Friday, because we aren’t done with the fun here yet.
Today just so happens to be Rebecca’s birthday ... and mine too!
Rebecca, we are so blessed to have you as part of our blogging family here at Faith and Family Live.
Your generous sharing of your intellect and wit, all with a healthy dose of humility and practicality, inspire all of us to serve our families and communities with greater passion and grow closer to Christ.
God bless you today and every day—It’s an honor to be turning 29 with you again this year!
(P.S. Guess what else? Lisa’s birthday is in a week!)
Party for a Princess
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, June 05, 2009
Rachel is not the only sweetie-pie celebrating a birthday today.
Our own Princess Gabrielle is turning six.
Now this is my child with the most ... complicated needs. For weeks now, she’s been keeping a running verbal list of all the things that she anticipates enjoying on her birthday.
A butterfly cake covered with M&Ms, balloons, flowers, doughnuts, ballet slippers, princess fairy wings, lip gloss,... READ MORE
