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Maggie’s Quick Pick

March 27, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews Leave a Comment

So that second cup of caffeine just isn’t cutting it.I guarantee you that Chris Rice’s Smellin’ Coffee will! (Scroll down to hear a sampling.)The recommendation for this awesome tune comes via the ever awesome Matilda, who suggested it back when Go Light Your World was bein’ talked about.You can’t go wrong with either song, actually.Every little … [Read more...]

Jumping on the Bean Wagon

March 20, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews Leave a Comment

So I was going to write a negative review just to shake things up a bit, but being an honest type, I couldn’t. I have read this beautiful little gem of a book and it is excellent.Having said that, though, I cannot recommend that you buy a copy.I recommend that you buy three.One to keep for yourself, of course.One for your friend.And one for that … [Read more...]

A Bit of This, A Bit of That

January 14, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Reviews 5 Comments

....sent your way with love this Sunday! I had no idea my review made such an impression! Fancy Nancy is number 4 on the New York Times Best Seller list. (Huge wink to be inserted here.) A copy of my baptismal certificate arrived, to my delight! Now isn’t this sweet: I was just a wee 1-week-old baby when I was baptized! Hmm, the date did … [Read more...]

Feeling Fancy?

January 9, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews 6 Comments

Read Fancy Nancy!My 6-year-old daughter was given this book for Christmas, and both she and her four-year-old sister just love it. Proof of their affection: they carry the book with them from room to room and know most of it by heart.That is because Fancy Nancy speaks directly to the heart of a little girl's fancies. This book is heavy on all … [Read more...]

A Must-See Movie

December 17, 2006 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Reviews 6 Comments

...is The Pursuit of Happyness.Humor, courage, hubris and faith. Will Smith has all that, as well as a depth I've never seen in him before.And I like Will Smith.Two thumbs up.Go go go. … [Read more...]

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