Left Behind
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 10, 2010
At the end of a quick but mildly frustrating trip to Target this morning, I got to the car to discover an item had been left on the bottom of the cart.
The bleach that I tucked away while Henry and I were shopping went unnoticed by me or the clerk, and I unwittingly walked out of the store without paying for this $1.67 item.
I mention the price because as I stood there and stared with dismay at the... READ MORE
Trade in Your Old Baby Gear and Save
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Friday, February 05, 2010
If you need to replace an old crib, high chair, car seat, stroller, or play yard, the next few weeks are a great time to do it.
Between now and Saturday, February 20, Babies R Us will accept your old baby equipment and offer you 25% off a replacement item.
Get rid of your outdated equipment and get a discount on the new stuff ... sounds like a good deal to me.
Happy shopping!
God is Everywhere
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, January 19, 2010
My husband and older boys are going on a camping trip this weekend, the preparations for which have now become my full-time job.
I spent over two hours this morning looking for long john underwear in stores that are now prominently featuring bathing suits. Cold weather clothes were nowhere to be found.
But somehow I managed to squeeze blood from a turnip. I circled and double-backed and picked through... READ MORE
Support a Catholic Artist
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Isn’t this image of Our Lady beautiful? Every time I see it, it stops me in my tracks.
It’s a painting by the contemporary artist Cameron Smith. He has done a similar painting of the Sacred Heart that you can see at his blog.
The good news is that prints of these inspiring works are available for purchase. I can’t think of a lovelier addition to your home or a more thoughtful gift for any Catholic... READ MORE
Helpful Strangers
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, December 21, 2009
This morning I took the five boys out to do a little shopping. It would have been nice to have the shopping cart pictured here.
Each year, we draw names among the brothers to exchange “Secret Saint” gifts, and I brought them to the local sports emporium to pick out their presents for each other.
At one point, as I stood with one boy to look at an item, I saw Henry bolt. In the two seconds it took... READ MORE
Don't Want to Brave the Mall?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Some people have their Christmas shopping done, and those people should receive a hearty pat on the back.
But for those of us who haven’t yet finished, and who (like me) dread the thought of setting foot in a mall during this crazily busy time of year, never fear! There is another option.
Over at freeshippingday.com, they’ve gathered a list of online retailers - 678 in total - who will be offering free shipping promotions tomorrow, Thursday, December 17th.
Some of them will have minimum purchase requirements in order to qualify for free shipping, but the site says that more than half will offer free shipping on all purchases. With delivery by Christmas Eve, that’s a great deal for the mall-haters among us.
Hop over to freeshippingday.com to check it out! Maybe you can get your shopping finished tomorrow.
Secret Santa
Posted by Robyn Lee in Reviews on Monday, December 14, 2009
In a family of seven kids we didn’t have enough money to buy a present for each person so we would pick a name out of a hat for secret Santa.
I remember family shopping trips at the local mall. At the entrance of the mall, mom handed over a twenty dollar bill and a warning to meet back in the shoe department by 8:00.
Five brother-in-laws later, we still do secret Santa among the siblings, but instead... READ MORE
Faith-Filled Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Here’s a lovely faith-inspired gift idea for some lucky lady on your Christmas list:
This gold-plated pendant necklace is part of the Vatican Library Collection of Jewelry and Gifts.
This is just one of many items available through the new store at Catholic.net, an affiliate of Faith & Family.
Through a partnership with Aquinas and More Catholic Goods, the store at Catholic.net offers a wide variety... READ MORE
48 Go-To Family Games
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Tuesday, December 01, 2009
I want to thank everyone who offered family board game suggestions in my recent post about Family Fun Night.
I love getting recommendations from what other families have enjoyed and ... wow! What a great list we’ve compiled!
I went through all of the suggestions and put together a list with links. I think this makes a convenient collection of reader-recommended products—just in time for Christmas... READ MORE
Peace and Joy
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, November 23, 2009
This morning I loaded up two-year-old Henry to do our Thanksgiving shopping. We had to hit two stores—the mega-warehouse followed by our regular grocers.
By the time I neared the wholesale club, I could see the parking lot was already near-capacity. Only the very furthest spaces were still available and I started chiding myself for getting such a late start.
I took a deep breath and decided to say... READ MORE
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