Wash Away Pounds
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, August 24, 2010
A new study shows that drinking two glasses of water before each meal is an effective way to curb your appetite and lose weight.
It’s certainly worth trying, I’d say.
At-Home Bible Study With Fr. Mitch Pacwa
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, July 14, 2010
This looks like a terrific opportunity!
Homeschool Connections has announced a 6-week Bible study course adults can take ... without ever leaving home!
We are very excited to announce our newest venture, Aquinas Connections which now offers courses designed just for adults. Our first course is with none other than EWTN’s Mitch Pacwa.
This is an affordable option for anyone interested in learning more about Scripture—particularly the Gospels—from a renowned Biblical scholar. To get more information or register, check out the Homeschool Connections website.
Got Books?
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
We all know how great reading is, and here is another study supporting that thought: children who grow up in homes with lots of books go further in their educations than children with fewer books.
For years, educators have thought the strongest predictor of attaining high levels of education was having parents who were highly educated. But according to the findings, a good-sized book library is just... READ MORE
What to Do When You're Stressed
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, May 17, 2010
Listen up, girls. You’re mother is right. If you are feeling stressed, just calling home can make it all better. Or at least help calm you down, anyway.
I loved reading about this study that looked at how young girls, ages 7-12, reacted to interactions with their mothers during times of stress.
At least for young girls, talking on the phone with their mothers reduces a key stress hormone and also... READ MORE
Bible Study on the Cheap
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, October 19, 2009
Would you like to do a Bible study in your parish, in your kitchen or in your car?
Now is a great time to begin an individual or group study that will help you grow in faith and knowledge of the Scripture.
For a limited time, Ascension Press is offering a deep discount on its popular series of Bible study CDs featuring awesome teachers like Jeff Cavins and Steve Weidenkopf.
Each set includes 20-24... READ MORE
We Need Each Other
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Monday, November 17, 2008
I realized that I never followed up on my post last week about meeting with some other ladies to discuss Mulieris Dignitatem.
So here’s the scoop: I got my homework done, and it was so totally worth it.
We met for about 2.5 hours, it wasn’t at all boring, and the time went by very quickly. At the end of it, I came to the following conclusions:
- It’s important to take time to think about the value... READ MORE
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