February 24th, 2006

Got Cookies?

Lenten preparation and weekend baking: A perfect combination! Time to get the cookie baking (and subsequent eating) out of your system. Here’s a cozy, kid-friendly weekend project to help you along the way: Brown Sugar Cutouts.

And if that’s not enough for you, try the Banana Bread. The recipe makes two loaves- one for today and one for the freezer!

February 24th, 2006

Thought for Today

Be Fair. Be as sensitive to others’ wants, needs, preferences, and feelings as you are to your own. Weigh others’ work, efforts, and contributions as heavily as you weigh your own. Cut others as much slack as you cut yourself. Forgive others as easily as you forgive yourself. Accomodate others and excuse others as often as you accomodate and excuse yourself. Love others as Christ loves you.

February 23rd, 2006

Got Lent?

Less than a week to go, folks! Time to think LENT. I am gathering a list of online lenten resources for Catholic families at the top of my sidebar to the right. If you know of a gem I have missed, do let me know!

February 23rd, 2006

Overheard in the Living Room

Gang of Annoyingly Cheerful Barney Kids Singing on TV: It’s not so tough… To share your stuff…

Stephen: Yes it is.

February 23rd, 2006

Woo Hoo – Part Two!

Well, it’s official. And I am astonished. Over at the Catholic Blog Awards DanielleBean.com has won an award for Best Design, placed second in Most Humorous and placed third up against the almighty Amy and gigantic Julie in Best Blog by a Woman.

Of course the credit for Best Design goes to my generous, talented, and hard-working brothers Paul (who designed the site and manages all the nitty gritty

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February 22nd, 2006

Pro-Life Shopping

Two of my favorite things, babies and online shopping come together beautifully in my friend Christi’s new CafePress shop.

February 22nd, 2006

Well Worth the Wait

Here are Eamon’s Corny Jokes of the Week.

February 22nd, 2006

Bad Medicine

A bit of a cold has been making the rounds here at the Bean house. Kids and grown ups alike have succumbed to coughs, sniffles, and sore throats. Gabrielle has been making the most of her illness–she enjoys medication. In particular, she really likes bubble gum flavored liquid ibuprofen.

She likes it so very much, in fact, that one dose every 4 to 6 hours is not nearly enough. After

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