The "To Don't" List
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Thursday, February 16, 2012
About once a month I find myself taking stock of my overburdened “to do” list and marveling at the number of “antiques” I have on the list—items that seem to get rolled over month after month without ever being accomplished. Perhaps it’s the optimist in me who believes that some day I will actually place a check mark next to them and cross them off the list. She’s the same dreamer who believes that... READ MORE
Happy Moms & Working Moms
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, September 15, 2011
On this week’s episode of the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Rebecca, Sarah and I chat about the joys and challenges of motherhood. In our first segment we take up Rebecca’s recent “Happy Mothers” post about moms, our perfectionism, and our happiness. Is motherhood your highest calling? How can the kinds of friends you have influence the way you feel... READ MORE
What's In Your Freezer?
Posted by DariaSockey in Food on Friday, August 12, 2011
I’ve had emails from some of you reminding me that Culinary Wednesday didn’t appear last week, and in a nice way adding, get with it, lady.
Sorry about that, friends.
I was out of town and my optimistic plan of posting from the road didn’t happen. Then when I thought I’d sent the following post to Danielle, I’d mistakenly sent an older one. So, here is what should have appeared on Wednesday, and... READ MORE
Google+ or Minus?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Monday, July 11, 2011
How many of our Faith & Family friends have already jumped on board the newest social networking fad, Google+? I’ve seen a few of you there, and it’s likely that you’re among my “mom” or “Catholic geek” circles if we’ve connected at Google’s newest playground.
I jumped in with both feet in late June and have been dabbling with the tool a bit each day since then. For those who haven’t yet used Google+... READ MORE
How to Say Morning Prayer in Only 2 1/2 Hours
Posted by DariaSockey in Faith on Thursday, May 19, 2011
“How does a busy parent find time to pray the Divine Office?” the radio host asked me a few weeks back.
“It’s not that hard if you’re motivated,” I replied. “Just choose one of the liturgical hours, and link it to some other event on your schedule. Like, as soon as the kids leave for school, you do morning prayer. Or right after dinner, while the kids clear the table and start the dishes, you go sit... READ MORE
3 Ways To Survive Baseball Season
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Monday, May 16, 2011
I’ve been getting some baseball email from newbie baseball moms. They go something like this:
“Are these people serious???”
and
“How am I supposed to get anything done with this crazy schedule???”
and
“This is INSANE!!!!”
To which I reply: “Yes, they are serious” and “No, you will not get anything done and you just need to make your peace with that” and “Yes, it is insane, but it can be a little bit... READ MORE
Mixed Marriages and Busy Blessings
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Friday, April 29, 2011
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Kate Wicker, Lynn Wehner and I enjoy a great conversation on two important topics. In our first segment, we look at families who share love but have different faith backgrounds. Kate recommends the following helpful books:
The Secret Diary of Elisabeth Leseur: The Woman Whose Goodness Changed Her Husband from Atheist to Priest... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Are You a Naysayer?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, March 11, 2011
This week, I found myself in a protracted business meeting that caused my blood pressure to rise as the minutes ticked by. The cause of my frustration? A “no person”.
In my family, we were taught to “always err on the side of generosity” by two parents who said “yes” to requests as frequently as possible and practical. I think this predisposed me to being a “yes” person. Admittedly, this gets... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Crazy, Busy
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, September 10, 2010
How is it already Friday? As a busy working mom, I’m looking at my “to do” list for this week and realizing that even though the week is almost over, I’ve barely made it through any of the items on my list.
I’ve decided to cut myself a break though, since it seems that this week was even more crazy than usual. I’m attributing that to Labor Day, and to the fact that a four day work week means cramming... READ MORE
New Schedules and Classic Manners
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, September 09, 2010
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Rachel Elizabeth and I discuss the relief of returning to a schedule with the start of the school year. We discuss the return to school, the start of extracurricular activities and the joy of having a pattern to our days. Do you look forward to the rhythm of the school year, or do you dread getting back... READ MORE
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