Have You Pre-Planned?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, March 25, 2011
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Yesterday, we said goodbye to my grandfather at his funeral mass and burial. Today, my Daddy and I took a “driving tour” of my parents’ hometown (and my birthplace), Fort Wayne, Indiana.
We drove past my both my mom and dad’s childhood homes, their elementary schools and parishes, and also visited my maternal grandparents’ grave sites. Our final stop was at my grandpa’s grave, where his body now rests... READ MORE
Pretty Planners for 2011
Posted by AGroup in Reviews on Friday, January 07, 2011
Happy New Year! I hope you’re all having the merriest of Christmases!
In honor of this brand new year, I thought I’d highlight three lovely day planners that I’ve run across lately. After all, who doesn’t covet a fresh planner (with no mistakes in it) this time of year?
First up? Michele Quigley’s gorgeous Family Centered Press Daily Planners. Available in clear coils or with 3-holes punched, you... READ MORE
When "Being Prepared" Goes Haywire
Posted by Lynn Wehner in Homemaking on Monday, November 29, 2010
So last week, I ordered two boxes of Advent candles on-line. Figured I’d be prepared for both this year and next. Good planning keeps you organized, you know.
But then I realized they wouldn’t arrive in time for Sunday, so I bought a box at a local Catholic book/gift store. I was ready.
Then came time to set the table for Thanksgiving dinner. I opened the drawer to pull out some candles, and guess... READ MORE
No-Stress Guide to Hosting Thanksgiving
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Monday, November 22, 2010
(I wrote this post last year, but since I have gotten a couple of panicked emails already this year, I figure it’s time to re-run it ...)
Are you hosting a Thanksgiving gathering at your house this year? If so, I am here to tell you this:
Breathe. Relax. You can do this. It’s going to be just lovely.
We’ll be hosting Dan’s dad at our house this year. I am sad that my sister and her wonderfully big... READ MORE
On Not Diving
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Monday, October 18, 2010
My daughter is cautious to a degree that often frustrates me. She freezes if she senses that something might be uncomfortable or hard or scary. Even if we know she’ll enjoy something, we still have to coax her to try it. Nearly always we’re right and she loves it. That doesn’t mean she trusts us unthinkingly the next time. She’s less hyper-cautious than she used to be but progress is slow.
I watch... READ MORE
Scheduling Summer
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Homemaking on Friday, June 18, 2010
Yesterday, here in San Francisco, I had the amazing opportunity to spend a few hours with fellow Catholic Mom authors Ginny Moyer, Christine Watkins and Julie Paavola. We spent about three hours meeting, laughing, planning and praying together at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in the heart of the city. Our time together was fruitful, both because of what we learned from each other and the bonds of... READ MORE
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