Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:58:06 -0800WeeblyFri, 21 Dec 2012 19:54:00 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2012/12/continue-the-christmas-challenge.htmlHere are all the rest of the Egg-Blogs to date:


http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/21/christmas-egg-blog-his-ways-are-not-our-ways/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/19/christmas-egg-blog-god-speaks/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/19/christmas-egg-blog-gift-of-prayer/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/17/christmas-egg-blog-go-tell-it-on-the-mountain/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/16/christmas-egg-blog-the-grinch-who-couldnt-steal-christmas/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/15/christmas-egg-blog-suffering/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/14/christmas-egg-blog-pray-with-cookies/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/14/confess-to-one-another-whatever-you-loose-on-earth-is-loosed-in-heaven/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/12/christmas-egg-blog-smile-when-your-heart-is-breaking/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/11/christmas-egg-blog-give-it-away/
]]>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:05:58 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2012/12/more-christmas-egg-blog-tasks.htmlMore tasks on the Christmas Egg-blog for you to deepen your relationship with Christ while you prepare for Christmas.
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/05/christmas-egg-blog-give-like-santa/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/06/for-give/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/07/christmas-egg-blog-when-joy-is-hard-to-find/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/08/mary-our-mother/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/10/christmas-egg-blog-prepare-by-going-into-the-desert/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/10/christmas-egg-blog-believe-in-miracles/]]>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:53:06 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2012/12/christmas-egg-blog.htmlhttp://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/04/gift-giving/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/11/21/prepare-the-way-of-the-lord/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/02/love-thy-neighbor/
http://rosien.blog.com/2012/12/03/11/

Join us everyday this Advent with the Christmas Egg-Blog.  It is a new challenge to prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord!


]]>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:56:14 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2012/07/money-matters.htmlToday's task is to look for ways to save as a family!

"He that is inclined to Mercy shall be blessed; for of his bread he hath given the poor." Proverbs 22:9

During these tough times, we have had to look over our finances as many families have had to do.  We have found a few ways to save that might help you.  In today's task, I encourage you to look at finances as a way to team building experience.  Invite family members to sit down and consider what can be changed, given up or modified to save a few dollars:

* Shop for groceries at a discount grocery store.  Save-a-lot, Pricerite, Aldi's can cut your grocery bill in half.

* Review your cell phone plans and apply for any discounts.  I received a discount because of my employer that I didn't know I qualified for.

* Ask to have late fees removed from credit card bills.  Most companies will do it without question if it is the first late fee charged to you.  Others are willing to reduce or remove the fees if you explain why the bill was late.  A phone call can save you $ 25-35.00.

* Review where the money is going.  Make a budget, keeep a log.  We do this on vacation and as a result we can count on what our costs will be each year (almost to the penny).  Many people are unaware that those 4 trips for milk are actually costing them a fortune because they impulse buy when they get to the store.  I have found that I save money by running into the more expensive local store for milk, as they do not have as many attractive displays and I only buy the milk I came for.  Keeping track helps you see exactly where the money is going.

* Give help to the needy.  When we are generous to others, the good Lord sees and is generous to us.  We have always found that when we give away from our want, God always provides what we needs.  God bless you.]]>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:01:56 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2012/02/a-new-day-in-my-marriage1.htmlWed, 01 Feb 2012 16:01:52 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2012/02/a-new-day-in-my-marriage.html" Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another." Zehariah 7:9

Today's task:  Show kindness to your spouse in a time of disagreement.

The past few weeks have been really hard.  My husband and I have hit a parenting issue with out 19 year-old son that we strongly disagree on.  We both believe we have the better solution and it has caused major friction in the marriage. 

Yesterday, I made a conscious effort to change things.  I reminded myself that although we disagree, our end-game is that we both love our son and want him to do well.  The methods are different, the intent the same.

Then, I decided to show my hubby love, even though I was angry.  I made his favorite dinner and spent some quality time with him in the evening.  It helped me to live this verse and to put us back into each other's good graces.  I still disagree with him, but I am letting him take the lead and being loving while doing it.  It is a challenge. Blessings. ]]>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:30:32 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2011/11/team-retreat.htmlToday's Task:  Have family members write down what their "perfect" day would look like.  Compare notes and plan a family day that incorporates as many of these ideas as possible.

"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad." Psalm 118:24

Most families love spending time together.  The trick is making that time special and enjoyable for all members.  This task can help uncover what family members really like to do: Mom likes morning Mass, Dad likes to play football with the kids, the kids like to have a fire and roast marshmellows.... 

Working together helps our teams create "fun times" and great memories. ]]>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:43:59 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2011/10/getting-through-the-day1.htmlWed, 12 Oct 2011 12:43:55 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2011/10/getting-through-the-day.htmlI have been behind on the tasks.  I apologize dear readers, but the Lord has decided to present some new opportunities for overcoming difficulties and team-building in our family lately.

My husband has been struggling with a serious issue regarding his spinal stability and weakness in his  leg muscles.  He has been undergoing tests and may be facing his second spinal surgery in two years.  (Your prayers are coveted.)  On top of that, our daughter with special needs has hit a new (and very difficult) phase in her development and that is proving to be a challenge too.  Maybe I need to go back and read my own books!! LOL

Anyway, life does work like that.  If we can view these struggles as new opportunities we may learn something from each challenge and even grow in unity as a family.

For today's task:  Try to look at a difficulty in your own life and view it as an opportunity.

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 ]]>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:02:57 GMThttp://www.catholicfamilybootcamp.com/2/post/2011/09/forgivenesswhat-a-gift1.html