Books

The Franciscan Mom Approves

May 4, 2012 By Sarah Reinhard 1 Comment

I’ve been following Barb at Franciscan Mom (formerly SFO Mom) since my early days of blogging. And I believe she’s been reading my stuff about that long, too.

So when she offered to be part of the Book Tour, I had a warm fuzzy moment.

And then, then she referenced something in her review that made me realize, yet again, how much I love her:

What I like best about Catholic Family Fun is that you don’t have to go all ”Clark W. Griswold“ on your family to incorporate the activities described in this book. Just build it in; don’t force it.

Have I mentioned lately that Christmas Vacation is one of my all-time favorite movies? Well, think what you will, but it is. I’m chuckling now at the thought of it, and maybe I’ll even watch it soon.

And the thought of Catholic Family Fun as in that league…well, maybe it’s something my publisher is frowning about, maybe it’s something I shouldn’t endorse, but I can’t help but think that if CFF makes you smile like that, together, then I’ve done my job.

Correction: the HOLY SPIRIT has done HIS job.

Look What’s on Kindle!

May 3, 2012 By Sarah Reinhard Leave a Comment

I couldn’t resist sharing…

If you’re interested in getting a copy of Catholic Family Fun: A Guide for the Adventurous, Overwhelmed, Creative, or Clueless on Kindle, you’re in luck!

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On the Tour Today

May 2, 2012 By Sarah Reinhard Leave a Comment

Today, on the Book Tour circuit:

I think my “fun quotient” just rose a few points. And what’s even cooler is that this is just the beginning. I have several more ideas to try, all thanks to Sarah’s great little book.

That’s from Ginny at Random Acts of Momness, and her “Ay, carumba” is now part of my lexicon when it comes to describing Catholic Family Fun.

Over at CatholicMom.com, Lisa Hendey (yes, the Lisa Hendey) shares this:

But don’t leave this book sitting on a shelf. It’s one that deserves a permanent spot on the kitchen counter. If used properly, it will probably be graced with fingerpaint smudges, muddy spots, and cookie dough. I plan to write the dates in our book when we do Sarah’s recommended activities, and to include a few notes on what we learned and special memories of the fun we enjoyed.

And don’t forget…

…we’re giving away a Kindle Touch and some copies of the book, so be sure to enter to win!

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Win a Kindle Touch and Catholic Family Fun!

May 1, 2012 By Sarah Reinhard Leave a Comment

Over at CatholicMom.com, there’s a contest that takes care of every mom I know: you can win a Kindle Touch, loaded with a copy of the just-released electronic version of Catholic Family Fun! There are a number of ways to enter, you can enter more than once if you qualify, and hey! We’re giving away some hard copies of CFF too!

Join the fun!

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May Fun

May 1, 2012 By Sarah Reinhard Leave a Comment

We interrupt normal posting with this news…

…you’ll want to check in at CatholicMom.com this morning, 6 AM PST, for an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT and a chance to win, win, win!

…if you want ANOTHER chance to win Catholic Family Fun, be sure to check out the giveaway at Books, Products, and More!

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What I want my kids to remember about growing up Catholic

April 30, 2012 By Sarah Reinhard 2 Comments

One of the best parts of this Book Tour is the chance to interact with some of my favorite people.

Yesterday, Karina Fabian invited me to share one thing I want my kids to remember about growing up Catholic, which had me stumped for quite a while, let me tell you. She also shared one of her favorite memories of me, which made me smile.

Dianna Kennedy of The Kennedy Adventures also shares her review of Catholic Family Fun as today’s stop on the Book Tour.

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Recommended for ANY family, says Jen Steed

April 28, 2012 By Sarah Reinhard Leave a Comment

Today’s Book Tour stop is with Jen Steed from Happy Little Homemaker. I was touched by the fact that Jen seems to be a mom who, like me, is pretty clueless about little kids.

Her review of Catholic Family Fun is honest and I had to share this little part:

I can’t tell you my favorite part. I love the ideas for fun with my kiddos. I also love the ideas for adding you faith into every activity. Neither my husband nor I were brought up that way and so feels strange to do.

OK, and I had to share THIS, too: