Baby Blues
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Thursday, December 04, 2008
I came across an interesting article today written by a woman who suffered from postpartum depression (PPD). After her experience, the author felt so strongly about that tumultuous time in her life that she now counsels other women through their own PPD.
One interesting part of the post was a chart that distinguishes between three types of “mood disorders” associated with giving birth. The list included... READ MORE
40 Gifts Under $40
Posted by Lori Hadacek Chaplin in Features on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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
Bonus Room
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Bonus Room on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
“I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11).
Joy is one of the 12 fruits of the Spirit — “perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1832).
At this time of year and all year long, the joy of Christ’s birth... READ MORE
The Dollar Store SANTA
Posted by Susie Lloyd in Back Porch on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
It was all there in a plastic, pastel paradise at the discount store, my one-stop Christmas shop. A Belle head with accessories for hairdressing, a set of Disney Princesses Mega Bloks, and a mystery pet that hatches from an egg. None of it was over 10 bucks.
So what was stopping me? In a word — yuck. Every year I gobble this stuff up and every year the kids love it. Yet every year I rack my brain... READ MORE
Christmas Giving
Posted by Tom and April Hoopes in Editor's Note on Friday, October 24, 2008
April: If you’re like me, you hate the times when you switch the channel to NPR to hear commercial-free news, and hear a plea for money instead.
You might not mind in this case. This editors’ note is one of those times where you tune in and hear about how much money an organization needs. But we won’t interrupt your normal content, and we suspect quite a few readers will welcome the chance to help... READ MORE
