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Danielle Bean
Danielle Bean, a mother of eight, is Editorial Director of 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 work, the two …
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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 is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com, a Catholic web site focusing on the Catholic faith, Catholic parenting and family life, and Catholic cultural topics. Most recently she has authored The Handbook for Catholic Moms. Lisa is also employed as webmaster for her parish web sites. …
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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 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 is a senior writer for Faith & Family magazine. She is a 30-something, single lady, living in Connecticut with her two cousins 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 …
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Hallie Lord
Hallie Lord married her dashing husband, Dan, in the fall of 2001 (the same year, coincidentally, that she joyfully converted to the Catholic faith). They now happily reside in the deep South with their two energetic boys and two very sassy girls. In her *ample* spare time, Hallie enjoys cheap wine, …
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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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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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Parenting Pointers
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, October 31, 2011 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
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Susie Homemakers, Check In Here
Posted by Danielle Bean in Homemaking on Saturday, October 29, 2011 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Our weekend forum is for discussing Homemaking. Have a great craft idea? Want to share your favorite cleaning products? Have a super recipe to share? Want to ask a question or share a strategy for meal planning, family schedules, laundry techniques, or any other household dilemma? This is the place to do it.
Come on in and join the conversation!
Have A Plan for the All Souls Octave
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, October 28, 2011 12:00 PM
Just a quick reminder—since Saturday is the typical parish Confession day—that not only Halloween & All Saints Day are upon us, but also All Souls’ Day, and an entire octave of days to release souls from Purgatory.
You’ll find a quick reminder of the hows, whys and wherefores at the link.
I was grateful for the advanced notice!
P.S. Fr. Z. indicates there that we’re to pray for the Holy Father’s “monthly intentions.” This is the first time I’ve run into that qualifier—I’ve always understood “Holy Father’s intentions,” generally—whatever they might be. From the point of view of intent and fulfillment of the indulgence, I’m certain it’s fine, since the latter includes the former. Just curious if that’s a new one on anyone else.
The Family That Slings Together
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Family on Friday, October 28, 2011 10:00 AM
Need a little exhilaration for a Friday? Here’s how one family spends its “quality time.”
Learn As We Go
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Friday, October 28, 2011 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Whether your children attend school or are homeschooled, this is the spot to ask questions about curricula, religious education, parent-teacher relationships, or academic concerns of any kind.
Please join us!
Reading Fun and Getting Ready for Advent
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:51 PM
This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Danielle, Sarah, and Rebecca get together for a virtual “book club” and share some recent titles they’ve been enjoying:
The #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
John Adams
Theophilos
The Soul Reader
Poor Banished Children
A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms
Our Faith & Family Feature Product this week is the wonderful Advent book Welcome Baby Jesus by our own Sarah Reinhard. Advent is a season almost forgotten by... READ MORE
Easy Costume Ideas
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:21 AM
[Because it might be helpful for panicking moms across the country, I’m re-running this post from a few years ago.]
It’s that time of year again. As the poll we have going in the sidebar indicates, in late October many Catholic moms find themselves preparing to celebrate Halloween, All Saints Day, or some combination of the two.
And that means COSTUMES.
Have you been sewing for weeks and now your little cherubs are decked out as perfect likenesses of St. Cecilia, St. Anthony, and Barney the dinosaur?... READ MORE
Couple Chat
Posted by Danielle Bean in Marriage on Thursday, October 27, 2011 7:00 AM
(Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking)
Struggling in your marriage? Have some relationship advice to share? Have a marriage success story to share? Have a man/woman question? This weekly thread is the place to do it.
Come on in and join the conversation!
