Hair Today
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Up until about a week ago, my dear sweet one-year-old daughter wore a precious hair bow without protest. I would pop the giant accoutrement into her bangs and off we’d go, no fuss no muss.
Lately, I am sad to report, Isabel will have none of it. The minute I insert the grosgrain accessory, she yanks it out. We try again: I put it in, she pulls it out. Repeat, repeat, repeat.
“No, no,” I explain, “it’s... READ MORE
Shawls From Across the World
Posted by DariaSockey in Just me on Monday, May 09, 2011
Our joy this Easter was considerably increased by the presence of my oldest son, William, who is naval intelligence specialist.
He recently completed an assignment in Afghanistan, where he served as an adjunct instructor, teaching Afghani soldiers of various tribal affiliations how to gather and interpret information. William spent much of his free time in the green zone market place, with two excellent... READ MORE
Pretty Baskets Full of Love
Posted by AGroup in Homemaking on Friday, July 02, 2010
As I was savoring my sweet treats this week the thought occurred to me that I would like to start a gift basket closet.
No, not for me, though don’t think for a minute I’m above it.
Rather, I want to create a gift basket closet that resembles those gift closets that I’ve heard some of you super organized gals possess. You know: the ones that hold oodles of presents already wrapped for those unexpected... READ MORE
Win Some Lovely Loveliness
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Some lucky reader here at Faith & Family is going to win a $30 credit at Bridal Jewelry for You!
Catherine Beigel runs this gorgeous jewelry business through an online shop at Etsy:
She started Bridal Jewelry for You in the fall of 2009 after making jewelry and selling at assorted craft fairs around our area for over 3 years. She did her first set of bridal party jewelry in the spring of 2009 and... READ MORE
Just One Small Thing
Posted by AGroup in Just me on Friday, May 21, 2010
I never cease to be amazed how much it invigorates me when I have the time and energy to start my day with a long shower, do my hair, apply my makeup, and slip on a snappy outfit—but, let’s face it, here in the real world that’s not always possible.
There have been days when all I’ve been able to accomplish is to quickly brush my teeth and throw on something that doesn’t alert the world to the fact... READ MORE
Beauty on Budget
Posted by AGroup in Just me on Friday, February 26, 2010
One of my most cherished memories from my adolescence is the seasonal trip to the Clinique counter that my mother and I would make together.
I don’t remember why Clinique became our cosmetic company of choice, though I continue to be happy with their products to this day. I imagine my Mom had identified it as her favorite at some point and so naturally I adopted it as my own, as well.
My mother always... READ MORE
Let's Get Frivolous
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Thursday, October 29, 2009
You know how sometimes you are on the phone with your sister or your best friend and you can’t wait for your husband to leave the room so that you won’t have to watch him roll his eyes while you squeal, “I just found the awesomest lip color!”?
You don’t? Okay then, please skip this post.
And if you’re a man, you can mosey right along as well.
Because ... well, because I just found the awesomest lip... 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
Pick the Pink
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, March 26, 2009
I am working in the kitchen when I hear 5-year-old Gabrielle’s voice coming from the next room.
She is drawing. And singing. Princess songs, of course.
“We are so happyyyyyyyyy .... We are so prettyyyyyyyyyyyy .... Togetherrrrrrrrrr, in a beautiful woooooooorld!”
It seems Gabby is always singing. Her little girl voice is part of the everyday background noise that I tend to take for granted around... READ MORE
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