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Two New Board Books for the Christmas Book Basket

December 4, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 6 Comments

These two new children’s books published by Ignatius/Magnificat by well-known author/illustrator Maïte Roche make excellent Christmas gifts. (P.S., they’re good for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd atriums, too!)

Posted in: Authors, Family, Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Book Basket, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Children's Books, Christmas, Christmas Books, Ignatius Press, Maite Roche, The Lord's Prayer

Practice, Practice, Practice Harry Connick, Jr.

October 23, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

A little Friday fun thanks to Harry Connick, Jr.

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Practicing Catholic

Forming Intentional Friendships: #Edel15 Afterthoughts

July 16, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 27 Comments

Sometimes the best antidote for a bad day in the trenches of the domestic church is “incarnational time” with a good friend. Incarnational time, that’s what my friends and I call it, because friendships require spending time with another, in the flesh, sharing our gifts and who we are – our highs, lows, and mehs – with each another.

Posted in: Faith, Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catholic, Edel, Spiritual Friendships, Women

A Wannabe Runner, a Half Marathon and the Finish Line | 13.1 Random Thoughts

June 4, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 16 Comments

Did you know the first Wednesday in June is also known as National Running Day? Yeah, me neither. But Twitter told me, so I guess it’s a bona fide thing. If I had my act together, I would have written this post 24-hours earlier, giving me a chance to capitalize on the #NationalRunningDay social media chatter. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Dam to Dam, Des Moines, Half Marathon, Running

Wholesome Books for Grandma

June 1, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

I took to Facebook and asked for book recommendations for my 90-year-old iPad-using grandma. Here’s the response.

Posted in: Family, Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Book Recommendations, CatholicMom.com, Family

My Conversation with The Catholic Foodie

May 20, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt Leave a Comment

I recently chatted with Jeff Young for his radio program, The Catholic Foodie Show on Real Life Radio. The podcast is now available should you be interested in listening. Ways to Listen: Podcasts are radio shows to listen to at your convenience. You don’t need an iPod or smart phone to listen. Listen right here at the blog. Scroll down and listen via the SoundCloud … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: New Evangelization, Podcasts, Radio, Speaking

“All things seem possible in May” | May 18 Daybook

May 18, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

“The world’s favorite season is the spring. All things seem possible in May.” A daybook post full of possibilities, including finishing that half-marathon!

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Book Basket, Das Schmidt Haus, Daybook, May, Well-Read Mom, What We're Reading

Weekend Reads: Resources for Pregnancy and Infant Loss

May 15, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

In an ongoing effort to include more resources about pregnancy and infant loss here on the blog, this 7 Quick Takes post is a round-up of articles to ponder and websites to explore on that very subject. — 1 — From perhaps an unlikely source, here’s a post by Katherine Hobson over at NPR — People … [Read more…]

Posted in: 7 Quick Takes, Family, Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Miscarriage, Pregnancy and Infant Loss, Seven Quick Takes

Do-It-Yourself Poodle Skirts

May 8, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 10 Comments

I did it! Here are the details of the DIY inexpensive homemade poodle skirts made for the sock hop fundraiser in honor of Mary’s Meals.

Posted in: 7 Quick Takes, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Das Schmidt Haus, Jude, Lucy, Lydia, Mary's Meals

Putting the FUN into Fundraiser | A sock hop for Mary’s Meals

May 6, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 8 Comments

Some people just have a knack for putting the FUN into a fundraiser. This post is all about that. First, I highlight a bit about Mary’s Meals, the organization at the center of this fundraiser, next I share some details and photos of the sock hop, and finally I share some exciting news for Iowans related to Mary’s Meals.

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Charity, Des Moines, Iowa, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, Mary's Meals
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