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Danielle Bean

Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean, a mother of eight, is editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest and Faith & Family. She is author of My Cup of Tea, Mom to Mom, Day to Day, and most recently Small Steps for Catholic Moms. Though she once struggled to separate her life and her …
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Rachel Balducci

Rachel Balducci
Rachel Balducci is married to Paul and they are the parents of five lively boys and one precious baby girl. She is the author of How Do You Tuck In A Superhero?, and is a newspaper columnist for the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia. For the past four years, she has …
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Lisa Hendey

Lisa Hendey
Lisa Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the author of A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and The Handbook for Catholic Moms. Lisa is also enjoys speaking around the country, is employed as webmaster for her parish web sites and spends time on various …
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Arwen Mosher

Arwen Mosher
Arwen Mosher lives in southeastern Michigan with her husband Bryan and their 4-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, and twin boys born May 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in theology. She dreads laundry, craves sleep, loves to read novels and do logic puzzles, and can't live without tea. Her personal blog site …
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Rebecca Teti

Rebecca Teti
Rebecca Teti is married to Dennis and has four children (3 boys, 1 girl) who -- like yours no doubt -- are pious and kind, gorgeous, and can spin flax into gold. A Washington, DC, native, she converted to Catholicism while an undergrad at the U. Dallas, where she double-majored in …
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Robyn Lee

Robyn Lee
Robyn Lee is a 30-something, single lady, living in Connecticut in a small bungalow-style kit house built by her great uncle in the 1950s. She also conveniently lives next door to her sister, brother-in-law and six kids ... and two doors down are her parents. She received her undergraduate degree from …
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DariaSockey

DariaSockey
Daria Sockey is a freelance writer and veteran of the large family/homeschooling scene. She recently returned home from a three-year experiment in full time outside employment. (Hallelujah!) Daria authored several of the original Faith&Life Catechetical Series student texts (Ignatius Press), and is currently a Senior Writer for Faith&Family magazine. A latecomer …
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Guest Bloggers

Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd
Kate Lloyd is a rising senior, and a political science major at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in New Hampshire. While not in school, she lives in Whitehall PA, with her mom, dad, five sisters and little brother. She needs someone to write a piece about how it's possible to …
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Lynn Wehner

Lynn Wehner
As a wife and mother, writer and speaker, Lynn Wehner challenges others to see the blessings that flow when we struggle to say "Yes" to God’s call. Control freak extraordinaire, she is adept at informing God of her brilliant plans and then wondering why the heck they never turn out that …
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2008 Christmas Gift Guide (stocking stuffers)

Faith and Family Live! bloggers share their picks for stocking stuffers

Looking for small, inexpensive token gifts, hostess gifts, thank you gifts, or stocking stuffers? Look no further!

Today, our bloggers share their

Gift Picks for Stocking Stuffers

Rebecca recommends:

* Mini lotions from Avon at 99 cents each

* Bourbon fudge with walnuts or pecans from the Monks of Gethsemani Abbey

* Sampler pack of Mystic Monk Coffees

* Travel bottle toiletries set from TravelSmith... READ MORE 


2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for kids)

Faith and Family Live! bloggers share their picks for kids

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 & Christmas.... READ MORE 


2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for teens)

Faith and Family Live! bloggers bring you their picks for teens

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 for $15 or less.

* 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 frankly,... READ MORE 


2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for men)

Faith and Family Live! bloggers bring you their gift picks for men

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 the... READ MORE 


2008 Christmas Gift Guide (for women)

Faith and Family Live! bloggers bring you the good stuff

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. May just be the best contemporary book on the spiritual life I’ve ever read.

*Washable suede gloves in a variety of colors

*Support the Christians of the Holy Land by purchasing a beautiful... READ MORE 


Blacking Out?

Will you be heading out shopping today?

It’s likely that by the time you read this, some of you may already have had a full morning of shopping!

I have friends who make an annual ritual of rising at 4:00 AM, gathering for coffee, and heading out to the local shopping centers to hit the big sales on the day after Thanksgiving, also known as “Black Friday” in the retail industry.

I want to offer a reminder that as you find yourself shopping... READ MORE 


Five Things

Why wait until Thursday?

In these days leading up to Thanksgivng, do you think about all you have to be grateful for? Or are you thinking more about what you have left to do before your guests arrive?

Some years, I find the gratitude is overwhelming—sometimes I am aware of so many incredible gifts from God in my life.

But some years I have to remind myself, ever so gently, to get in that mindset—to take my focus off of all... READ MORE 


Baker’s Gift

super-sized cuteness

I was browsing through Amazon this morning when I came across this baking pan that makes an enormous cupcake.

And now, since I am obsessing about its awesomeness and its absolute perfection for a child’s birthday party, please consider picking one up for a creative baker on your Christmas list so that all my mental energies will not be completely wasted on frivolousness.


Godchild Gifts for Christmas

Get a great discount at Circle Press!

Do yourself a favor this year—shop for Christmas gifts for your Godchildren early. To make it even easier, consider these two new children’s titles from Circle Press.

Five Minutes With the Child Jesus and Mountain Miracle, written by Alvaro Correa, LC and illustrated by Gloria Lorenzo, are two Catholic-themed, magical stories of Christmastime children of all ages will enjoy.

In Five Minutes With the Child Jesus,... READ MORE 


40 Gifts Under $40

FAITH & FAMILY’S 2008 Christmas Gift Guide

Fabulous Christmas Gifts on a Budget


Faith & Family wants you to have your most relaxing Advent ever — to spend more time with family and preparing for the Christ Child’s coming — not fighting the crowds at the mall. We’ve found 40 fabulous gifts to please everyone on your list.

In this year’s guide, you’ll find new games, new music, new books, new gadgets, and lots more to love. Look no further... READ MORE 


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