Little Boy Mischief
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
One day when Camilla was around a year old, a friend and I changed our babies in tandem. Her little boy is the same age as Camilla, and I remember feeling a tiny bit smug watching her struggle to fix the closures on his diaper as he tried to crawl away. Why doesn’t she just make him lie still? I thought. My daughter cooperated sweetly while I changed her, and I felt pretty sure it was because I’d... READ MORE
Too-Thin Model Sparks Controversy
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Oh my goodness, this is ridiculous. And sad.
When I read about the controversy surrounding a recent ultra-thin model in a Ralph Lauren ad, I figured it was more of the same old thing—fashion models that are dangerously thin is hardly news any more.
But when I clicked the link to see the photo, I laughed out loud.
Can this possibly be real? If it is, we are looking at a seriously unhealthy human being.... READ MORE
Boys and Pink
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, August 31, 2009
When we had Camilla, it felt like we’d waited forever for her. We didn’t know when we’d be blessed with another child, and we were determined to thoroughly enjoy having our little girl.
So we bought a pink stroller.
It’s actually mostly gray with pink accents (see the picture above). We knew we wanted that particular model, and we didn’t like the only other color in stock when we bought it. In... READ MORE
She'll Learn to Braid It Herself
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, July 29, 2009
My daughter loves gummy bears, and my sister has been known to use this to her advantage.
Specifically, Branwen will bribe Camilla with a gummy bear so that she will let my sister braid her hair. Every time this happens, I chuckle.
Camilla will be three in October and her bouncy blond curls barely touch her neck. They are just long enough to coax into ponytails. It’s crazy to even try to braid... READ MORE
Just for the Fun of It
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Friday, July 17, 2009
Part of the fun we’ve been having here while the kids and I are visiting my sister in Connecticut has been ... creative baking!
I love to make fun cookies and cupcakes, but the truth is, I never seem to have much time for it anymore.
When I first saw this recipe for adorable watermelon cookies last month, I decided I would make them for the Fourth of July ... didn’t happen.
So then I decided I would... READ MORE
Decent Exposure
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Family on Thursday, July 02, 2009
I’m happy to help spread the word, especially among my West Coast friends, about an upcoming event being held especially for young ladies.
Decent Exposure is a program for designed for teenage girls. On their website, they share the following mission:
“We believe magazines and television pressure girls to conform themselves to unrealistic images of women, teaching girls to mask their true beauty. Inspired by fashion icons such as Audrey Hepburn, we realize that true beauty is timeless and transcends trendy fads that may come and go. The formation classes culminate in a fashion show styled by Katelyn Rose of SuddenlyDarling.com.”
Learn more about Decent Exposure, including details for their July 11th Fashion show at their website.
Spa Treats on the Cheap
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I’m not an extravagant mom. I’ve never been to one of those fancy spas where they scrub your body with papaya and slather your face with cocoa cream.
But I have always been a sucker for homemade spa treatments you can replicate at home. I can remember kneeling beside the tub in my parents’ house as a teenager, rinsing my hair with strong tea ... to make it shine, of course.
So imagine my delight when... READ MORE
Friends Forever Girls
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Saturday, June 06, 2009
I’m happy to share with you the good news about Friends Forever Girls, a new family of dolls designed specifically by a Catholic Mom, Kristi Necochea. Kristi shares, “Three years ago I set out to create the Friends Forever Girls, a collection of dolls and books that along with the Butterfly Promises, promote a positive message to young girls. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Rich, and 3 amazing... READ MORE
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
Super Modest
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, March 30, 2009
She gained popularity as the White Power Ranger, but Jessica Rey wants to be known for something else—a woman committed to modesty and chastity.
Read this interesting acticle about how one actress is using her faith to encourage girls and young women to stand for what is right, and live a life of faith no matter where their career might take them.
