Happy St. Valentine's Day!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Monday, February 14, 2011
Mini Valentine M&Ms? Check.
Chocolate milk? Check.
Boxes of Spiderman and Tinkerbell Valentines ripped open and spread all over the dining room table? Check.
Paints and brushes and soaked-through papers and masterpieces spread all over the dining room table? Check.
Plan for baking cupcakes this afternoon and a late steak dinner for two with wine? Check.
I must admit, after two weeks of nearly non-stop... READ MORE
Valentine's Day Is Good for Your Health
Posted by Danielle Bean in Health on Friday, February 12, 2010
Here’s a bit of good news, just in time for the holiday this weekend:
Chocolate Lowers Risk of Stroke
A new review of recent research on chocolate and stroke risk found at least two large studies are suggestive of the health benefits of chocolate in lowering the risk of stroke. The results will be presented in April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Toronto. The first study... READ MORE
Sweet and Spiritual
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, February 11, 2010
On this week’s Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we are joined by Sarah Reinhard and Elizabeth Foss. We received our inspiration for this week’s show from listener feedback from friend of the show Mark S. In the first segment, we take up the topic of Valentine’s Day, sharing traditions (or in some cases “non-traditions”) in our homes and families. Sarah... READ MORE
Romance Abounds
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Over the past week, a nasty virus made its way through our family. The worst of its symptoms was a high fever accompanied by body aches and sometimes vomiting.
Last night, I saw the hours of 2 am, 3 am, 4 am, and 5 am as I rocked a feverish Daniel, wearing only a onesie, with a cool washcloth on his forehead. His fever would spike and cause him to throw up. He would cry and shake as I cradled him,... READ MORE
The Story of St. Valentine
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Saturday, February 14, 2009
Good thing we did our weekly chores yesterday afternoon.
Ambrose, who was assigned the job of tidying bookcases, was smart enough to pull this title from the stacks in anticipation of today’s feast.
If you and your children don’t know the story of St. Valentine, you owe it to yourselves to get your hands on a copy of Saint Valentine
In this short but satisfying read, the inspiring story of the martyred saint’s life and death is accompanied by gorgeous artwork—an enjoyable read for all ages.
Happy St. Valentine’s Day!
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