Comments for Danielle Bean

Comment on Lenten Pretzels by Remember that you are dust … | Andrews Family

Remember that you are dust … | Andrews Family — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:04:00 +0000

[...] Homemade Pretzels [...]

Comment on Give Us The Gist by Rhoda

Rhoda — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:35:58 +0000

The Gist is AWESOME – it’s so affirming to hear faithful, Catholic women sharing their lives so openly about really relevant topics! It’s WAY better than any other show geared towards women I know you recently talked about teens and faith–as a mom of an almost two year old, I would love to hear more about how to share the faith with younger kids. Also, any tips for having little ones at Mass are always welcome, or just encouragement for bringing kids to Mass. Another topic would be discerning what way your child will be educated–whether it’s homeschooling or public & private schools. It would be interesting to hear how other moms arrive to that decision and how it’s worked out for them. Lastly, maybe some fun ideas of what to do with kids during each season, but indoors and outdoors. Thanks again for all you do and keep up the great work, especially with the Gist!

Comment on Books by Children’s Books: January and February « Sometimes Martha Always Mary

Children’s Books: January and February « Sometimes Martha Always Mary — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:55:33 +0000

[...] First I read Danielle Bean’s My Cup of Tea. [...]

Comment on Quick Takes, Snowy Weekend by Pat Gohn

Pat Gohn — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:06:48 +0000

Great XC skiing in Jackson, NH! See here: http://www.jacksonxc.org/ I did it for many years with my youngest son while the older ones were at school. It was also a great ‘date” with hubby!

Downhill skiing, while pricey to buy into, was a most excellent way to share an activity with our teenagers, and going in the mid week when there were special discounts made it more affordable.

Hope you get to try it!

Comment on Quick Takes, Snowy Weekend by LuAnne

LuAnne — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:12:24 +0000

Can I encourage you? Get outdoors and enjoy the snow – cross country or downhill – skiing (or boarding) just makes winter so much more fun, and skiing may soon turn into a favorite family activity!

Comment on Quick Takes, Snowy Weekend by Isis

Isis — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:20:57 +0000

What a beautiful skit! I heard of this skit for the first time on her study based on the book by Holly Pierlot: A mother’s rule of life in the domestic church. I listened to the CDs while commuting to work.

Comment on Did You Miss The Gist? by NY Mom

NY Mom — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:22:28 +0000

One more little observation – The staging as it is has you all so far apart and in these oversized chairs that seem to overwhelm some of you. Is there a chance you could all sit a bit closer to one another? Danielle especially seems to be leaning uncomfortably in towards the others, but more from a lonely “hey – I’m waaay over here!” angle. In conversation you’re together, but visually you seem oddly, formally, stiffly apart, which conflicts with the shared intimacy and warmth that is natural to normal “mom” conversation.

Comment on I am almost keeping up with myself. by char knox

char knox — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:08:58 +0000

Hi,

I’ve read your book (My Cup of Tea). I loved it.

I have 5 kids. I love them so much. I”m a stay at home mom, from time to time I feel trapped. I don’t appreicate them as I should. I feel so much guilt.

Do you ever feel that way, and what do you do?

Char

Comment on Did You Miss The Gist? by NY Mom

NY Mom — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:27:51 +0000

I totally agree about the running animated screen behind you. When I watched the first show I actually thought you were experiencing technical difficulties because it never stopped!

It would be interesting to have your husbands guest host to get their input and perspective, but if they’re anything like my husband, they’d rather die than appear on TV.

In addition to Marie’s comment above about including women with smaller families, I’d like to also hear from older moms – those who may be grandmothers – who are now looking back from a longer perspective and body of experience. What they know now that they wished they did then, what turned out to be the best approach for them on various issues, etc. (I am “only” 53 but have both married children with kids and children of my own still in grade school who are living at home. The constant mental gear-shifting is both stimulating and overwhelming.) Including a wider range of ages and life experience would give the show a richer and broader dimension for more women. I do understand that the show is likely targeting a younger audience, but what a slightly older generation can add to that forum might be surprising!

Comment on I am almost keeping up with myself. by Margaret in Minnesota

Margaret in Minnesota — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:12:11 +0000

“Almost keeping up” with ourselves is good–very good! In fact, at this stage in the motherhood game, it’s probably even more than we could hope.

(that’s my pragmatic side talking)

(it comes out every six months or so)

Joining Arwen in praying for you–such a somber anniversary, yet look how God is using our teens–using YOU–to glorify Him despite it. Have fun, stay safe, and take lots of photos if you can!