http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/author/Danielle en danielle@daniellebean.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-05T11:00:40+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/he_marveled_at_their_unbelief Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/he_marveled_at_their_unbelief#When:11:00:40Z from today's Gospel | And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.” And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands upon a few sick people and healed them. And he marveled because of their unbelief. And he … Faith 2009-07-05T11:00:40+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/tips_tricks_for_your_home Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/tips_tricks_for_your_home#When:11:00:47Z Coffee Talk: Homemaking | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) I bet most of you are out enjoying parades and picnics today, but I’ll post the today’s homemaking coffee talk anyway ... Have a great craft idea? Want to share your favorite cleaning products? Have a super recipe … Homemaking 2009-07-04T11:00:47+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/the_joys_of_impractical_shoes Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/the_joys_of_impractical_shoes#When:14:00:38Z How I know he loves me | On our anniversary yesterday, Dan took me out shopping. He “owed” me some birthday presents from last month (he did not), he said and figured we might as well pick some things out together. I guess I thrill easily, because my man’s voluntary company on a shopping excursion made me giddy. And when I … Just me 2009-07-03T14:00:38+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/forming_hearts_and_minds1 Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/forming_hearts_and_minds1#When:11:00:03Z Coffee Talk: Education | (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! Family 2009-07-03T11:00:03+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/holy_nuns_happy_in_habits Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/holy_nuns_happy_in_habits#When:16:07:26Z Nashville Dominican Sisters' joy shines through | I challenge you to watch this video and not wind up with a big goofy grin on your face by the end. This kind of joy is positively infectious. HT: The Anchoress Faith 2009-07-02T16:07:26+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/your_better_half Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/your_better_half#When:11:00:31Z Coffee Talk: Marriage | (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! … Marriage 2009-07-02T11:00:31+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/rock_on_mom Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/rock_on_mom#When:10:00:31Z Small Successes vol. 24 | It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that. To participate, just write up a list of 3 of your recent Small Successes and post it on your blog along with the Small Successes … Family 2009-07-02T10:00:31+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/yours_mine_ours Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/yours_mine_ours#When:14:00:09Z Do you have your "own" money? | I was listening to a popular radio talk show in the car the other day and a particular caller caught my attention. It was a woman calling in to complain about the fights she always seemed to get in with her husband over money. The show’s host asked for a few details about the … Marriage 2009-07-01T14:00:09+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/temps_charts Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/temps_charts#When:11:00:56Z Coffee Talk: NFP | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) This weekly thread is a place where you can share your struggles, triumphs, links, resources, concerns, and questions about all things related to Natural Family Planning. Please join the conversation! Marriage 2009-07-01T11:00:56+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/are_you_connecting_with_us_yet Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/are_you_connecting_with_us_yet#When:19:30:25Z All that's missing is YOU! | We have over 300 members over at Faith & Family Connect, our new online social network just for Catholic moms. We’ve been sharing photos, questions, advice, and ideas. So far, our most popular group is one started by Lisa Hendey called “Heart, Mind, Body & Soul”—support and encouragement for women to take care of their … News 2009-06-30T19:30:25+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/theres_an_app_for_that Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/theres_an_app_for_that#When:14:00:46Z The iPhone ... Catholic style | Many thanks to Paul Camarata, the genius behind The SaintCast, for this Catholic version of the popular Apple commercial: Faith 2009-06-30T14:00:46+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/speak_up_now Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/speak_up_now#When:11:00:47Z Coffee Talk: Open Forum | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. that means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours! Family 2009-06-30T11:00:47+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/quick_and_easy_corn_bread Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/quick_and_easy_corn_bread#When:21:00:06Z one of my family's favorites | When I shared my family’s favorite recipe for corn bread on my blog a few years ago, I immediately drew criticism from some Southerners who told me no “real” recipe for corn bread calls for flour. Or sugar according to some. I tried their recipes using only corn meal and now I can confirm: I … Food 2009-06-29T21:00:06+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/your_most_important_job Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/your_most_important_job#When:11:00:15Z Coffee Talk: Parenting | (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. Please join us! Family 2009-06-29T11:00:15+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/what_weve_been_up_to Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/what_weve_been_up_to#When:21:30:36Z making real life connections in San Antonio | I am checking in here to report the following: Lisa Hendey is a real person. I know this because I finally had the opportunity to meet her in person this weekend at the Catholic New Media Celebration in San Antonio. I was not at all surprised to find out that Lisa is even … Just me 2009-06-28T21:30:36+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/overcome_with_amazement Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/overcome_with_amazement#When:11:00:01Z from today's Gospel | And when he had entered, he said to them, “Why do you make a tumult and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But he put them all outside, and took the child’s father and mother and those who were with him, and went in where the child was. Taking her … Faith 2009-06-28T11:00:01+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/help_for_your_housekeeping Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/help_for_your_housekeeping#When:11:00:48Z Coffee Talk: Homemaking | (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 … Homemaking 2009-06-27T11:00:48+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/have_food_will_travel Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/have_food_will_travel#When:14:00:18Z What's in your picnic basket? | Whether you do it at the beach, at the park, at the zoo, or in your own backyard, summertime is a great time for eating outdoors. I have such fond memories of the giant cooler my mom would fill with egg salad sandwiches and other treats (like Doritos!) for our family’s trips to the beach … Food 2009-06-26T14:00:18+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/school_daze1 Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/school_daze1#When:11:00:46Z Coffee Talk: Education | (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! Family 2009-06-26T11:00:46+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/rip_michael_jackson_farah_fawcett Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/rip_michael_jackson_farah_fawcett#When:22:52:06Z Let's remember to pray for the people behind celebrity news stories | After reading earlier today that actress Farrah Fawcett had died after a battle with cancer, I was shocked to read just moments ago that Michael Jackson, age 50, has also died today—apparently of heart failure. Speaking as someone who grew up in the Charlie’s Angels generation and since I … News 2009-06-25T22:52:06+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/does_your_teen_get_enough_rest Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/does_your_teen_get_enough_rest#When:14:00:01Z Sleep habits can affect concentration, moods, and even grades | Since ending our school year, I’ve noticed a new trend in my household: Some of the kids actually sleep in the morning. One recent morning, I found myself poking, prodding, and begging my almost 13-year-old son to get out of bed at 9:30 am. The irony was delicious. “Are you the … Health 2009-06-25T14:00:01+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/time_to_talk_couples Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/time_to_talk_couples#When:10:59:59Z Coffee Talk: Marriage | (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! … Marriage 2009-06-25T10:59:59+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/what_did_you_get_right_this_week Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/what_did_you_get_right_this_week#When:10:00:39Z Small Success vol. 23 | It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that. To participate, just write up a list of 3 of your recent Small Successes and post it on your blog along with the Small Successes … Family 2009-06-25T10:00:39+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/love_notes Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/love_notes#When:17:25:11Z | “Here,” said the grubby-faced boy as he tossed a single flower onto the desk where I was working. “I saw this in the field. You might as well have it.” Not much of a princely gesture. But then I haven’t exactly been a benevolent queen myself so far today. I’ll take it. Just me 2009-06-24T17:25:11+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/seasonal_savings_from_ignatius Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/seasonal_savings_from_ignatius#When:16:00:54Z | Hey Catholics, how is your Year of the Priest going so far? If you haven’t done much to recognize the new year yet, Ignatius has a special deal just for you: To celebrate this special Year of the Priest, Ignatius Press is making a number of special titles available that are dedicated to priests, all at 20% off. They … News 2009-06-24T16:00:54+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/avoiding_and_achieving1 Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/avoiding_and_achieving1#When:11:00:55Z Coffee Talk: NFP | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) This weekly thread is a place where you can share your struggles, triumphs, links, resources, concerns, and questions about all things related to Natural Family Planning. Please join the conversation! Marriage 2009-06-24T11:00:55+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/poster_paint_jesus Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/poster_paint_jesus#When:18:46:28Z Let's share our kids' creativity! | The rain has finally done us all in. When the kids suggested painting the other day, I couldn’t even muster up my usual protest about the mess. I just let them. And here’s what I had the pleasure of watching little Daniel create: It’s Jesus, he told me. And those are his outstretched arms. I … Just me 2009-06-23T18:46:28+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/my_clothesline_brings_me_closer_to_god Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/my_clothesline_brings_me_closer_to_god#When:15:30:52Z Confessions of a laundry geek | I am not much enamored with laundry. I would gratefully accept the help of a laundry fairy if there really were such a thing. (There isn’t, right? Don’t hold out on me here, moms.) In a family of ten, though, laundry is an everyday, ongoing process of washing drying, folding, and putting away. One of … Homemaking 2009-06-23T15:30:52+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/have_your_say Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/have_your_say#When:11:00:37Z Coffee talk: Open Forum | (Join each day’s Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Homemaking) This is the Open Forum Coffee Talk. that means ... anything goes. Ask a question, make a suggestion, share a story, offer some advice—the floor is yours! Family 2009-06-23T11:00:37+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/keeping_company_with_jesus_and_mary Danielle Bean http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/keeping_company_with_jesus_and_mary#When:16:00:54Z Karen Edmisten's new book is a gift for every Catholic | I’ve read plenty of Rosary books—way too deep ones and pathetically fluffy ones. I’ve prayed plenty of Rosaries—deeply devoted ones and shamefully distracted ones. Speaking from this place of cradle Catholic experience, I can tell you what I love most about Karen Edmisten’s newly-released book, The Rosary: Keeping Company with … Reviews 2009-06-22T16:00:54+00:00