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Druthers

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me 8 Comments

Of all the interesting things I could think to do with $3,000, installing a new furnace is not one of them.Replacing my dingy kitchen linoleum and the worn out carpet in the family room? That would be a pleasure for me to tend to.Exchanging my unpredictable old stove with a brand new gas range? Totally fun, the stuff of dreams.Investing in another … [Read more...]

Beware the Purple Vegetable

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 9 Comments

I had a lot of fun at the Farmer’s Market yesterday and my family paid the price.“What’s this?” they asked suspiciously, as they sat down for dinner.“That’s breaded eggplant!” I responded happily. “Sometimes when you go to an Italian restaurant, you’ll see eggplant parmigiana on the menu. This is similar to that dish, although…”I stopped. No one … [Read more...]

Squeaky Clean

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, My Girls 5 Comments

Because I know that you’ve been losing sleep over whether I got Cate’s shirt clean or not, I present to you the following before & after:Before...and After!All I have to say is, thank goodness for OxiClean. An overnight soaking did the trick, (provided you don’t look too closely) and spared my daughter the wrath of Mom.Not really, though I’ll … [Read more...]

Labor Day, Quite Literally

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Hearth & Home, Homeschooling, Minnesota Me 8 Comments

So one of us is home working on our lesson plans and the rest of us are here.(At least Ellie the dog stayed behind to keep me company. She is currently lying under the desk, licking my legs and making me feel, um, loved.)Speaking of which.I love my husband. He's the best. I just wish that when I asked him if he'd take the kids someplace fun so that … [Read more...]

The Sweetest Thing

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Gratitude, Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 6 Comments

...about going away is coming home again.There was no shortage of open arms and sticky floors to greet me, I'll tell you. Even the dog was beside herself with lapping.We are needed and we are loved, us moms.I had much to do upon my return, not the least of which was convalescing. As such, I am behind on all things blogging...which I know you … [Read more...]

Surprised by the Truth

by Filed Under: Anecdotal, Hearth & Home, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

I think, “It’s pretty warm outside. I wonder if I should offer a cold beverage to the guy fixing our garage door.” I say, “How it’s going?”He thinks, “It’s about time she came out to check on me!”He says, “Pretty damn hot.”I think, “Oh my!”I say, “Would you like an ice water or a lemonade?”He replies, “Anything. Yes. That’d be great.”I go back … [Read more...]

Buried

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

This is a stuff and nonsense post. If you’re looking for a cadre of deep thoughts, do move on. This is just what we’ve been up to.Our Minnesota weather matches my mood today—storm clouds & high winds one minute, sunshiny skies & light breezes the next.I blame this guy.I know you already know all about him. He’s been on TV for what? At least … [Read more...]

Covering One’s Bases

by Filed Under: Felicity, Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, My Girls, Prayer 1 Comment

Or, in this case, one’s foundation!We’re having a bit of weather at present.Now, ordinarily the heavy rain and high winds would seem cozy; however, given the storms of a week and a half ago and the damage that they inflicted, we are instantly on guard at the sight of those dark clouds. We’ve done the drills; we’ve kept vigil in the basement. … [Read more...]