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BY Danielle


Sensational Smoothies

When it comes to making healthy snacks, on-the-go breakfasts, and summertime treats, a blender is this mom’s best friend. Even my pickiest kids who prefer sugary snacks to fresh fruit and yogurt will get in line when I offer them a “smoothie.” The most mom-friendly thing about a smoothie is that you get to decide what goes in it. You really can’t go wrong... READ MORE 



Kids Live Here

Two ways to look at a mess

I have been thinking lately about housework and we women who avoid it, let it pile up, feel stressed about it, look for shortcuts to handle it, and ignore it until we find ourselves shouting at it and all around it, and I have all too often come to this conclusion:

We are a bunch of whiny babies.

Whiny babies can be loosely defined as — persons who refuse to accept reality quietly.

By refusing to... READ MORE 



Now Available

Autumn issue hits mailboxes!

The September/October 2008 issue of Faith & Family is hot off the presses!

Its contents will be available online for all beginning September 1. Soon, though, this current content will be restricted to subscribers only. Don’t risk missing out—subscribe today to get Faith & Family delivered to your mailbox. This issue includes:

-- a gorgeous review of Crawdad Creek and other nature-inspired titles... READ MORE 



Listen In!

Tune in for a chat with our Faith and Family Live Blogging Team

In a special “extra” episode of Catholic Moments (click here to listen), I chat with our wonderful bloggers from Faith and Family Live - Danielle Bean, Rebecca Teti and Arwen Mosher.

Our conversation ranges from Back to School, to getting everything done around our homes (or not!), to how to share the faith with and catechize our children in our homes. Since we missed out on having Rachel join us, we’ll have to get together again soon and would love your ideas for topics! Share your feedback at 206-339-9272, comment here on the blog or email lisa@catholicmom.com.

Links for This Episode:
Ignatius Press Faith and Life Religion Series
Music by Jenny Klement “Be There”

Click here to listen to Catholic Moments #68

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Homemaking Compromise

In which I learn to let go, and it turns out okay

I used to grocery shop with Camilla during the day, and I hated every second of it.  I’d never enjoyed the task of grocery shopping, but once I added the job of keeping a little one happy on the trip, it turned grocery-shopping day into my most dreaded day of the week, by far.

Still, I kept at it for months, and this is why: my mom always did it.  She grocery shopped by herself with kids in tow,... READ MORE 



Un-Frugality

Is saving money always worth it?

In case anyone’s been wondering how my laundry project turned out, I am officially declaring it a success.  Today I emptied my laundry room floor of piles for the second week in a row, and I’m confident that I’ll be able to keep this up for the foreseeable future, barring any unexpected catastrophes.

(And yes, okay, the birth of our new baby in February is probably going to put a temporary crimp... READ MORE 



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Faith & Family Live!

P1030783 Our daily blog is where everyday moms offer one another inspiration, support, and encouragement in Catholic living. Any mom grappling with the meaning of life or the cleaning of laundry is welcome here. Meet our bloggers, check out our magazine, learn more about our mission and consider supporting us, and come on in! READ MORE

 
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