Category Archives: Raising the Betts

A family podcast by Domenico Bettinelli and Melanie Bettinelli, who are raising five kids in the Boston area. They discuss marriage, homeschooling, Catholic faith, their adventures far and wide, cooking exotic dishes, exploring nature, engaging culture and more.

Blizzard Day

It's not just a snow day, but a blizzard day! Dom and Melanie hunker down as an historic blizzard hits and do some cozy cooking of pho broth ... Read more

Secrets to Joyful Relationships

What are the five secrets to joyful relationships in marriage, families, and with God? The Betts discuss the homily they heard this past week, ... Read more

Constitution

The Betts visit Dom's favorite place in Boston, the USS Constitution; get back into school; make a hot and hearty North African-inspired stew; ... Read more

Christ Brings Light

As they recover from illness, Dom and Melanie reflect on the events of the week, including a snowy walk in the woods; share a sweet and sour ... Read more

Plague House

The virus has finally hit the Bett house and while the symptoms are relatively mild, Dom and Melanie explain how it has had very bad timing. ... Read more

Bett the Halls

The Betts make up for lost time with all kinds of cooking for Christmas; have another water-related disaster with their Christmas tree; open ... Read more

Moving In

Twas the week before Christmas and the Betts were moving back into their home, plus the wonders of amaretto; gingerbread and fruitcake; a ... Read more

Betts Come Home

After more than two months, Dom and Melanie and their family finally move back into their repaired home, so they catch up on what's been ... Read more

Far From Home

The Betts give an update on their home situation; visit Plimoth Plantation and the Mayflower II; love Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings and discuss ... Read more

Betts in Plymouth

Continuing their podcasting-in-exile lifestyle, Dom and Melanie share their time in Plymouth while surviving a nor'easter power outage and sick ... Read more

Betts on Cape Cod

Their exile isn't over yet, but the Betts have been staying in borrowed and rented homes while their own home is being repaired. Meanwhile, ... Read more

Betts in Exile

This is a special episode in which Dom explains that RTB will be on hiatus for a few weeks because of water damage and mold growth in their ... Read more

That’s Not the Moon, That’s the Space Station

Inspired by SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission, Dom and Melanie discuss watching the liftoff and splashdown then stargazing and seeing the ISS pass ... Read more

Apple Season

Is apple-picking season the best season? Dom and Melanie make the case, talk about their favorite orchard, then discuss some new recipes, ... Read more

Blue Skies

The best New England season is beginning and the Betts are ready for it, including starting with homeschooling, getting out in the great ... Read more

Transitions

From summer to fall, it's a time of transition and Dom and Melanie are experiencing some of them. From long-delayed Scouting promotions to ... Read more

Exploring Cape Cod Canal

While the oldest kids are off at summer camp, Dom and Melanie lear nwhat it's like to have only two kids again; go camping themselves; make ... Read more

Summer Camp

It's a new phase for Dom and Melanie as their oldest kids go to sleep-away summer camp for the first time; they sneak in an anniversary ... Read more

Ice Cream for Solanus

Why did Dom and Melanie celebrate Bl. Solanus Casey with ice cream? Plus it's Melanie's birthday; Dom goes to an Episcopal service; great ... Read more

Wild Weather Canoe Camping

On a canoe trip, Dom and some of the kids get some wild weather, while Melanie and the other kids who stayed home lose a valued "friend". Plus ... Read more