http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/author/Lisa en lisahendey@gmail.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-04T16:00:10+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/all_shapes_and_sizes Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/all_shapes_and_sizes#When:16:00:10Z Catholic families come in many different forms | I had to smile this week when I read Rachel’s lovely article entitled The Case for Large Families.  As the eldest of five children, I don’t need to be convinced by Rachel that a large family can be such a great cause for joy.  I count my two sisters and two brothers and … Just me 2009-07-04T16:00:10+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/fitness_and_finances Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/fitness_and_finances#When:21:09:27Z On this week's Faith & Family Live Cast we chat about both! | On today’s podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we discuss taking care of ourselves and our families physically and financially.  In our first segment, Danielle, Rebecca and I chat about finding time to make healthy eating and working out a priority in our … Family 2009-07-03T21:09:27+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/decent_exposure Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/decent_exposure#When:14:00:20Z Check out this great new program for teenage girls! | I’m happy to help spread the word, especially among my West Coast friends, about an upcoming event being held especially for young ladies.  Decent Exposure is a program for designed for teenage girls.  On their website, they share the following mission: “We believe magazines and television pressure girls to conform themselves … Family 2009-07-02T14:00:20+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/star_struck Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/star_struck#When:17:25:16Z Sarah Bauer shines her radiance. | I’m a self confessed Catholic music groupie.  While other people may be totally into Dave Matthews or Sheryl Crow, I’ll take Matt Maher and Sarah Bauer any day of the week!  So you can imagine my excitement this past weekend at being able to personally meet Sarah Bauer at the Catholic New Media Celebration.  Sarah’s … Just me 2009-07-01T17:25:16+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/cnmc_words_of_wisdom Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/cnmc_words_of_wisdom#When:18:00:29Z Enjoy Danielle Bean's terrific talk from Saturday. | As Danielle shared with you on Sunday, she and I were blessed to meet in person this week at the Catholic New Media Celebration organized by SQPN.com.  One of the thrills of the weekend for me was spending time in person with Mrs. Bean, who has long been one of my role models.  … Just me 2009-06-30T18:00:29+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/hitting_the_road Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/hitting_the_road#When:16:00:25Z Headed to San Antonio for networking, prayer, learning & fun. | Lucky me!  As you read this, I’m winging my way to San Antonio for this year’s Catholic New Media Celebration, hosted by the Star Quest Production Network.  Of the many things I’m looking forward to this weekend, probably one of the most exciting is that I get to meet Danielle … News 2009-06-25T16:00:25+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/its_not_about_the_scale Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/its_not_about_the_scale#When:14:00:40Z But seeing results helps provide motivation... | Last week, I shared with all of you that I had taken myself back to Weight Watchers as my birthday present to myself.  Those of you who have done WW in the past know that sick feeling that comes from falling “off program” and then having to go back at some point in the … Health 2009-06-24T14:00:40+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/win_the_meal_box Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/win_the_meal_box#When:09:00:55Z With great conversation prompters, your entire family will be winners! | A few weeks ago on the Faith & Family Live Cast, Danielle introduced you to The Meal Box, a product from Loyola Press designed to promote creative conversation and bring back the joy of the family meal.  Today over at CatholicMom.com, I am hosting the creators of this great product, … Family 2009-06-23T09:00:55+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/daddys_favorite Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/daddys_favorite#When:22:28:33Z A father's unconditional love never ceases... | I hope since we’re still within the octave of Father’s Day, you’ll permit me a tardy entry into this week’s wonderful posts featuring the fathers of our Faith & Family blogging team.  My entry is postponed because I was pondering the best way to share with you how absolutely crazy I am about my … Just me 2009-06-22T22:28:33+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/incredible_priests_video_contest Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/incredible_priests_video_contest#When:16:00:28Z Win a trip to Rome for your favorite priest! | Danielle and I are fortunate enough to be involved in a wonderful project as we kick off the Year for Priests.  We will be serving as judges in The Catholic Company’s Incredible Priests Incredible Stories Video Contest.  Simply create a short video (up to three minutes) sharing why your specific priest … Family 2009-06-20T16:00:28+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/sacred_jazz Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/sacred_jazz#When:14:00:34Z You have three chances to win great Catholic products on this week's podcast! | This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we share the soulful music of talented Catholic jazz artist Deanna Witkowski.  After enjoying our interview, be sure to click here for your chance to win one of five copies of Deanna’s … News 2009-06-20T14:00:34+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/the_stoning_of_soraya_m Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/the_stoning_of_soraya_m#When:20:00:45Z New film stars Jim Caviezel. | Due in theaters next week on June 26th is The Stoning of Soraya M., a film that had been touted by Catholic reviewers and leaders who have screened it.  Here’s the summary from the film’s website: From the filmmaker who produced “The Passion of the Christ” comes a powerful film, a modern-day parable, based on … Reviews 2009-06-19T20:00:45+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/mom_time_and_hospitality Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/mom_time_and_hospitality#When:21:06:25Z Today's podcast deals with making time for you and opening ours homes to others. | On today’s podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above) Danielle, Rebecca and I take a look at some of the ways in which we moms can carve out time to refresh and renew our spirits.  How do you balance time for your … News 2009-06-18T21:06:25+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/keeping_tabs_on_the_keyboard Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/keeping_tabs_on_the_keyboard#When:21:00:14Z How do you monitor time spent online? | I’m so excited about the launch of our wonderful new Faith & Family Connect online community.  I love being able to match all of the names and faces of our friends here.  Reading your stories, viewing your videos and enjoying your photos makes me feel even more a part of this family. But … Homemaking 2009-06-17T21:00:14+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/bountiful_birthday_blessings Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/bountiful_birthday_blessings#When:16:59:49Z Thanks for helping me to celebrate! | Well, I’m happy to report that after a day of being 46 years old, life is still pretty fabulous!  I’m not typically a big birthday celebrator (when it comes to my own birthday)... I’ve been known to tell my husband and friends, “Let’s not make a big deal out of it this year.”  I’ve … Just me 2009-06-16T16:59:49+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/thank_you_lord Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/thank_you_lord#When:16:00:00Z A lovely video from Catholic musician Donna Lee says it all! | This video by Catholic recording artist Donna Lee is a beautiful testimonial to the joy of a truly thankful heart.  Speaking about the inspiration behind the song, Donna shares, “(This is) a song that I wrote that was inspired by going to Lanciano, a city in Italy where they … Faith 2009-06-13T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/win_the_world Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/win_the_world#When:14:00:00Z Dave Durand helps us succeed without losing our souls in the process. | Our guest on this week’s podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above) is one of my favorite authors and motivational speakers, Dave Durand.  We discuss his latest book, Win the World (Without Losing Your Soul).  Dave, an expert on time management and personal productivity, … News 2009-06-13T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/no_laughing_matter Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/no_laughing_matter#When:16:00:00Z Are jokes at Mass appropriate? | Yesterday in my travels through the Catholic news headlines, I spotted one that caught my attention:  “No jokes at Mass: Aussie bishop”.  The article went on to quote Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Julian Porteous in his conversation with the Sydney Morning Herald. “A religious ceremony, for Catholics a Mass, is a sacred event, and therefore the … Faith 2009-06-12T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/sleeping_soundly_and_aging_gracefully Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/sleeping_soundly_and_aging_gracefully#When:20:35:00Z Are the two interconnected? Join us for this week's chat on the Faith & Family Live Cast. | This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Rachel, Arwen and I tackle two topics that hold great interest for moms everywhere:  sleep and aging. Sleep schedules, bedtime routines, curfews for teens … News 2009-06-11T20:35:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/catholic_mom_lawyer_rocker Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/catholic_mom_lawyer_rocker#When:15:00:00Z Meet a mom who's chasing her dreams and inspiring others along the way! | Billie Tarascio is not your average housewife.  This Catholic mom of three is also a lawyer, providing affordable legal representation to those in need.  And as if that weren’t enough, Billie is blossoming as a Catholic rocker with the launch of her debut CD, Send Me.  I … Reviews 2009-06-10T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/land_of_the_lost_a_loser Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/land_of_the_lost_a_loser#When:18:30:00Z If you're tempted by this "blast from the past", stick with the original. | Some of my favorite childhood television memories took place during the 70’s (yes, I’m that old!), sprawled across the avocado green shag carpeting watching classics like The Brady Bunch, The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman.  Saturday mornings meant “Land of the Lost” and hanging … Reviews 2009-06-09T18:30:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/halo_day Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/halo_day#When:17:00:00Z Meet three Catholic moms who have written childrens books and enter to win Catholic marriage books! | This week on the podcast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we feature three special books from Halo Publishing International and their wonderful authors.  In I am a Vivor Leona Ashley writes about her daughter Abigail who has survived and … News 2009-06-06T17:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/friends_forever_girls Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/friends_forever_girls#When:14:00:00Z Your chance to win a lovely doll for your favorite girl! | I’m happy to share with you the good news about Friends Forever Girls, a new family of dolls designed specifically by a Catholic Mom, Kristi Necochea.  Kristi shares, “Three years ago I set out to create the Friends Forever Girls, a collection of dolls and books that along with … News 2009-06-06T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/catholic_reality_tv Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/catholic_reality_tv#When:15:00:00Z Would you open your home to the cameras? | Step aside Jon & Kate, there’s a new Reality TV show hitting the airwaves this month.  Catholic TV has launched the pilot episode of “House+Home”—a Catholic reality TV show taking viewers into Catholic homes with Catholic families.  The first episode introduces us to the Richard Family: “The pilot episode of “House+Home” includes … Family 2009-06-05T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/a_dad_in_the_house Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/a_dad_in_the_house#When:20:34:00Z Listen in for a Dad's perspective on this week's Podcast! | This week on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), Danielle and I are joined by guest podcaster Matt Archbold, guest blogger here and the one of the great brains behind the wonderfully witty CreativeMinorityReport.com.  Our topics this week are perfect … News 2009-06-04T20:34:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/depression_busters_for_new_moms Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/depression_busters_for_new_moms#When:14:00:00Z What are your strategies for dealing with the "baby blues"? | I remember distinctly the morning of January 3, 1992.  That was the day, circled in red on my calendar, when I was supposed to return to my full time career as a hospital recruitment manager.  Instead, a series of decisions and circumstances found me embracing “stay at home mom” status … Health 2009-06-03T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/swim_season_begins Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/swim_season_begins#When:18:00:01Z Please review drowning prevention information today! | Swim season has begun in earnest around our home.  This weekend, we celebrated Adam’s 8th grade graduation with two days of family, food and splashes!  On Sunday, my brother Patrick II and his son Patrick III arrived, suits in hand, and spent the afternoon enjoying our pool.  This was Patrick III’s first time back … Health 2009-06-02T18:00:01+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/a_conversation_with_the_deacons Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/a_conversation_with_the_deacons#When:15:00:00Z Learn more about the Permanent Diaconate on this week's podcast. | I’m fortunate enough to count as good friends two men who have committed their lives to serving our Church through the Permanent Diaconate.  Many of you are familiar with my good friend and fellow podcaster, Deacon Tom Fox.  Deacon Tom and his wife Dee are frequent visitors here at Faith … News 2009-05-30T15:00:00+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/dear_incoming_kindergarten_mom Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/dear_incoming_kindergarten_mom#When:16:00:01Z A letter from an graduating Eighth Grade mom. | Dear Incoming Kindergarten Mom, I hope this note finds you happily celebrating your son or daughter’s preschool graduation with a construction paper mortarboard and cookies and milk!  As my youngest will be graduating from our local Catholic school tomorrow, I am preparing to say goodbye to a world I’ve known and loved … Just me 2009-05-29T16:00:01+00:00 http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/summer_learning_and_mary_moments Lisa Hendey http://www.faithandfamilylive.com/blog/summer_learning_and_mary_moments#When:18:58:01Z Join us as we discuss these topics and more on this week's podcast. | This week, on the Faith & Family Live Cast (click here to listen or click on the player above), we get filled in on Henry’s recovery and Arwen’s family trip to Michigan.  With the weather changing and school years drawing to an end, Rachel, Arwen and I … News 2009-05-28T18:58:01+00:00