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Danielle Bean

Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean, a mother of eight, is editor-in-chief of Catholic Digest and Faith & Family. She is author of My Cup of Tea, Mom to Mom, Day to Day, and most recently Small Steps for Catholic Moms. Though she once struggled to separate her life and her …
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Rachel Balducci

Rachel Balducci
Rachel Balducci is married to Paul and they are the parents of five lively boys and one precious baby girl. She is the author of How Do You Tuck In A Superhero?, and is a newspaper columnist for the Diocese of Savannah, Georgia. For the past four years, she has …
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Lisa Hendey

Lisa Hendey
Lisa Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the author of A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms and The Handbook for Catholic Moms. Lisa is also enjoys speaking around the country, is employed as webmaster for her parish web sites and spends time on various …
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Arwen Mosher

Arwen Mosher
Arwen Mosher lives in southeastern Michigan with her husband Bryan and their 4-year-old daughter, 2-year-old son, and twin boys born May 2011. She has a bachelor's degree in theology. She dreads laundry, craves sleep, loves to read novels and do logic puzzles, and can't live without tea. Her personal blog site …
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Rebecca Teti

Rebecca Teti
Rebecca Teti is married to Dennis and has four children (3 boys, 1 girl) who -- like yours no doubt -- are pious and kind, gorgeous, and can spin flax into gold. A Washington, DC, native, she converted to Catholicism while an undergrad at the U. Dallas, where she double-majored in …
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Robyn Lee

Robyn Lee
Robyn Lee is a 30-something, single lady, living in Connecticut in a small bungalow-style kit house built by her great uncle in the 1950s. She also conveniently lives next door to her sister, brother-in-law and six kids ... and two doors down are her parents. She received her undergraduate degree from …
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DariaSockey

DariaSockey
Daria Sockey is a freelance writer and veteran of the large family/homeschooling scene. She recently returned home from a three-year experiment in full time outside employment. (Hallelujah!) Daria authored several of the original Faith&Life Catechetical Series student texts (Ignatius Press), and is currently a Senior Writer for Faith&Family magazine. A latecomer …
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Guest Bloggers

Kate Lloyd

Kate Lloyd
Kate Lloyd is a rising senior, and a political science major at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts in New Hampshire. While not in school, she lives in Whitehall PA, with her mom, dad, five sisters and little brother. She needs someone to write a piece about how it's possible to …
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Lynn Wehner

Lynn Wehner
As a wife and mother, writer and speaker, Lynn Wehner challenges others to see the blessings that flow when we struggle to say "Yes" to God’s call. Control freak extraordinaire, she is adept at informing God of her brilliant plans and then wondering why the heck they never turn out that …
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Did You Shop?

How "black" was your Friday?

I find myself having an unusual Thanksgiving celebration this week.  As I’ve mentioned, I’m in Cambridge celebrating with Eric while Greg and Adam remain at home working/going to school.  We had a terrific Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday thanks to the graciousness of one of Eric’s dorm mates and her family who hosted eight students (and one wayward Mom!).  Yesterday, we treated ourselves to an afternoon... READ MORE 


Gotta Love the Wellies

The history of keeping feet warm, dry and stylish!

Ever since I read Paddington Bear as a child I’ve dreamed of slipping a pair of Wellies (a.k.a. Wellington Boots) onto my feet. I recently checked out Paddington Bear from the library for my own little ones and the desire was rekindled. For any of you out there who are interested in the history of fashion, as I am, Google turned up some interesting facts:

“1817 was the year the wellington first made... READ MORE 


But It All Looks So Good!

Why dinnertime and the supermarket don't mix

We read it in magazines. We overhear it in waiting rooms. We get an earful about it over the holiday dinner table with extended family:
For goodness’ sake, whatever you do, NEVER EVER go to the grocery store on an empty stomach.

Well, this past weekend I found myself running an errand in the late afternoon, and before I knew it we were colliding with the dinner hour.

“Let’s just make a quick stop... READ MORE 


Cute & Cool Tees Make Great Gifts

some early Christmas shopping ideas

I realize Christmas is still about two months away but I’m determined to finish my shopping before Advent begins this year.

Will my determination trump my nature (my nature having a reputation for procrastination)? It’s highly unlikely but I’m giving it all I’ve got! Who’s with me?

While I was wandering the web in search of Christmas presents for friends and family I stumbled upon a website called... READ MORE 


Today's Exciting Topic: Laundry Hampers!

What kind works for your family?

You all know know this is the blog for anyone grappling with the meaning of life or the cleaning of laundry.

So today, let’s talk laundry. Specifically, laundry hampers.

I love my laundry hamper. Or I suppose I should say, I loved my laundry hamper. Because it’s certainly seen brighter days.

I have one of those cute, wooden, folding hampers with a linen bag that ties on. The exact model I have is... READ MORE 


S Is For Sweet

Time to Shop for Baby Fashions

Hi ladies!

Thank you so much for the many prayers before, during and after the birth of my little one! They meant the world to me! I’ve missed you guys and am so glad to be back! Having said that, I am just a tiny bit sleep-deprived so you will forgive me if my grammar, spelling, and/or clarity leaves something to be desired. Yawn…

Anyway, on to the fashion…

Since I’m currently living in the land... READ MORE 


Back to School Buying

When do you do it?

Marketing is out of control these days, right? Stores fill with Christmas merchandise in October, Valentine’s Day stuff in late December, and Easter stuff before Lent has even begun.

It’s so common that I don’t want to make a cliché out of myself by kvetching about it, so I usually keep my mouth shut.

However, I did a big eye-roll this year when I saw that our local big box stores had Back-to-School... READ MORE 


Summer Savings on Catholic Apparel

Take Advantage of a Special Offer

Great news! Everyone’s favorite retailer of Catholic goods and apparel—Catholic to the Max—is having a summer sale.

Just enter the code Summer10 at check out to receive 20% off your entire order ... Happy shopping!


Stockpiling vs. Hoarding

How fine is the line?

I am a minimalist by nature, so finding groceries on sale, while exciting, doesn’t normally compel me to stock up. Why do I need five bottles of ketchup, even if it’s a really good deal? One or two will do the trick.

Lately, however, I’ve been on a couponing kick. Now that I’m keeping track of grocery store prices, I find myself thinking more about getting the items we use at the best price possible.... READ MORE 


Sleepwear Options for Nursing Moms

Fashion Friday!

Hey ladies,

I’m hoping you can help me out today. I need to buy new nursing pajamas before the wee one arrives in September. There are so many lovely options available but I’ve found it can be hard to choose nursing pajamas from a picture alone (and unfortunately, there aren’t many options available in the stores in my area).

Here is what I’m hoping to find:

—pajamas that are modest enough to be... READ MORE 


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