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Found: The Perfect Shoe

Rachel Raves: where Rachel shares her fashion finds

I’d like to give a brief shout-out to the much-appreciated birthday gift my husband got me this year – a pair of these amazing shoes: Chacos sandals!

I know, I know. Can shoes really be that amazing? Yes, they CAN.

I love these shoes for a variety of reasons, but since I’m guessing a good number of you may already have a glazed over look from these first few sentences, I’ll keep this brief.

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Gear Up for Summer Break

What to get for the kids when school is out.

Little Ones (ages 0-7)


Friends in High Places

If your children like praise and worship music, I can’t recommend this CD highly enough. It’s the best Catholic kids worship album I’ve heard, and it includes both familiar and original songs. With inspiring vocals and rousing instrumentals by Christ Music Kids, it will energize your entire family. The album would make the perfect accompaniment to a Vacation... READ MORE 



Get Closer to Your Kids … in the Kitchen

Introducing products to inspire your little chefs.

1. Basic Recipe

Teach the ABCs while you cut out cookies. Cookie cutters come with a lunchbox storage case. $29.95, from KingArthurFlour.com


2. Gizmo Upgrade

Rocket-flipped pancakes coming up! Nylon head is heat resistant to 400 degrees F. $5.99, from Williams-Sonoma.com


3. Showy Server

Colorful tongs are designed for safety with silicone tips and a twist lock. $12.95, fromWilliams-Sonoma.com


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One Twos & Threes

During the toddler years, milestones — like learning to walk, talk, potty train, imagine, play, and pray — seem like little miracles to parents. When Faith & Family asked me to take on the assignment of putting together this issue’s Toddler Guide, I was happy to do so, and I've spent the last year trying out products with the help of my personal tester — my own 2-year-old, Gemma. Enjoy these early... READ MORE 



Shopping with Boys

A positive shopping experience, which is nice

Today is baby Henry’s first birthday. Hooray, Henry!

Tonight we are celebrating with a cookout at the pool we frequent, and as part of our preparations this morning I loaded up the boys to go pick out a gift and a few more items for the party. As Henry is our fifth son, I had a very hard time figuring out what present to get him. Everything we considered, I could basically fast-forward several months... READ MORE 

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Budget Food Shopping

These big kids, they think they're so smart.

In an effort to stick to my family food budget, I have been going for longer stretches of time between grocery shopping trips. Shopping a couple of times a week wastes gas, time, and money, I have found. Shopping just once a week, though, requires a bit of planning. And some getting used to.

In the final days of the week before I go shopping, food choices get a little ... creative around here. And... READ MORE 



Buying for Baby

How much is too much?

A reader writes:

“I am 6 1/2 months pregnant with my first baby. This little girl is going to be the first grandchild on my side of the family and my parents are very happy and ready to buy EVERYTHING for their new and first granddaughter. I’m also excited about buying stuff, and yesterday we bought the bedding for the crib and we’ll paint the room and buy the furniture in the next couple of months.... READ MORE 



Save!

Bargains -- just for you

Every Faith & Family Live! reader is a winner! Even if you didn’t win a prize in our recent giveaway, you still qualify for discount online shopping—just for being you.

At LapbooksForCatholics.com, Faith & Family Live! readers can receive a 10% discount on all orders (through August 15) by using the code faithfam

At KushiesOnline.com Faith & Family Live! readers can get a 10% discount on any order... READ MORE 



Good Day

The other day, I brought along Raphael and Gabby when I went out to run a few errands.

When I had to wait in line at the gas station for a solid 20 minutes for the privilege of paying almost $4.00 per gallon, I was annoyed.

When my pint-sized companions fought over whose turn it was to sit in the front of the grocery cart, I was bothered.

When I loaded the groceries into the van, buckled the... READ MORE 

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Clean Slate

This morning, we are off to the grocery store.

I’ve been putting off shopping for as long as possible for a variety of reasons. For one thing, I prefer to go without the big boys, whom I love dearly despite the extra money they cost me when we shop together. As they are at a local basketball camp this week, the timing seems right. I’ve also put off going because I need to make a menu (a challenge... READ MORE 



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