This morning, I woke up to the playful running sounds of two dogs and the brisk feel of slightly wet beach air from an open window nearby.

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This month, to celebrate the fact that noted author Heidi Bratton has joined us as a columnist, we are giving away a set of Heidi’s tremendous Celebrate series of four board books.

A big thanks to friend and fellow podcaster Sean “The Duct Tape Guy” McGauhey for the following tip about a great upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebration. 

Today’s recipe is shared by Pat Padley, co-host of the terrific In Between Sunday’s podcast.

Today’s recipe is shared by Jeff Young, The Catholic Foodie, who says, “Excellent and simple recipe for banana bread.

Thanks to the beloved Deacon Tom Fox for sharing the following bit of inspiration for Moms everywhere

I have fallen in love with texting, especially as a great way to keep in touch with my beloved teenage sons, but this article is a great reminder that we need to continually fight the urge to multitask while driving.  For more information on the AT&T “It Can Wait” campaign, ..read more

My two favorite moments during last night’s Academy Awards show – Sandra Bullock’s speech thanking moms, and this commercial for the new iPad. 

I was very touched last night by Sandra Bullock’s remarks during her Academy Awards acceptance speech.  Her taking time to thank “the moms who take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from”

This article from the Catholic News Agency entitled Vatican paper looks at faith connection between saints and their mothers caught my attention today.

Today’s recipe is shared by Paul Camarata, host of The Saint Cast.

Today’s recipe is shared by Patrick Denny of the wonderful Verbum Domini podcast.  Patrick shares, “This is my FAVORITE low calorie (and meatless) recipe.  Believe it or not, it tastes fantastic.  Just don’t cook it down too “dry”.

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What a gift we have in today’s first reading from Jeremiah.  The imagery he uses is so beautifully aligned to our Lenten journey, from the desolation for the spiritual desert to the fullness of joy

Moms have been in the news this week.  Today I want to share too examples – one’s a great idea, and the other…well, I’m not so sure about that one!

Today’s meatless recipe was shared by Pat Gohn of the wonderful Among Women Podcast.  Pat shares, “This makes a great simple lunch, or side dish with soup, etc.”

Over at Faith & Family Live today, I have an update on new developments in the world of iPhone apps. I hope you’ll check out some of my new favorites, inlcuding Saint A Day from Pauline

Today’s meatless recipe was shared by Mary DeTurris Poust, author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to the Catholic Catechism,

One of the exciting things about launching The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul has been all of the opportunities to get out and meet wonderful moms!