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Stranger Things Season 2: A NETFLIX Give-Away

October 24, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Give-Aways, Netflix, Reviews 2 Comments

Disclosure: As a member of the Netflix Stream Team I receive special perks in exchange for my reviews & blog posts. As always, all opinions are my own!   For me to burn through three episodes of a series {with} my three teen-aged daughters on a {Friday} evening during the break? There have been stranger things. We are only … [Read more...]

Jack Nicklaus Ice Cream: a Review AND Giveaway

July 22, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Reviews

~ This post is dedicated to sweet Colleen, to Wayne and to their Family  ~ Live well, laugh often, love much. ~   Updated at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday: We have a winner! Deb C., (Commenter Number 24), I will be in touch about sending you your gift card and coupons. Congratulations, and thank you everyone for participating!   First of … [Read more...]

A Give-Away Winner and a {Why}

October 13, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Spiritual Growth 5 Comments

    First, THANK YOU for all your prayers on my birthday! I am confident that the recipient of all this grace will be blessed. ♥ Second, and without any further ado, (Is that possible?!), here is the winner of Teaching from Rest. Random.org selected Commenter 25...   ...which meant Commenter 26 … [Read more...]

A Birthday Give-Away, because I ♥ You

October 2, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Gratitude, Motherhood, Reviews, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 35 Comments

Today is my birthday. I am 49 years old. {That's okay. I don't mind if you gasp.} Once upon a time, I looked like this: Now, however, I look like this:     Okay, not really. That's just how I feel some days. Actually, I look like this: Saying goodbye to 48! (Photo credit: Felicity, who sighed and set … [Read more...]

Praying for Babies/Going to Plays

January 22, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Prayer Leave a Comment

I.e. The Winner of the Snowflake Give-Away {and} a Call to Prayer First off, the wiener of the Snowflake Give-away is... Erin! (Commenter Number 18) "I haven't been to the MIA in a very long time, this is a great reminder to check it out. I would love to take my niece to this show, she is a huge fan of live theater. Plus, as a new mom, I'd … [Read more...]

About that Give-Away…

January 21, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

The comments are trickling in on my give-away below, which makes me wonder if, indeed, all my readers are in Pittsburgh! In the off chance that I do have some locals reading, here are a couple of clarifications: 1. You get to pick the day(s) you can attend. The show runs until February 22nd, and the box office at Children's Theatre will work with … [Read more...]

“Snowflake”: Lovely, Lyrical, Simply Great

January 20, 2015 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 21 Comments

(a review and a give-away) (just for you) If you're local and want to plan a fun outing... I highly recommend going to see Snowflake. We did. See?  I know it's a blurry selfie and all, but that was us. I promise! I'm never sure about trips to the theater because, well, some of my kids can be a little squirmy. I can assure you that … [Read more...]

Netflix Giftcard Winner, Gratuitous Birthday Pix and TWO (!) Bonus Coping Mechanisms

December 22, 2014 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Give-Aways, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Special Events 3 Comments

There's something to be said for getting things done at the last moment, because the winner of my give-away was the very last person to respond: This means that Lisa is the winner!  Congratulations, Lisa! Please contact me with your mailing info, and enjoy watching all your favorite shows!! * * * On Saturday, we had a birthday … [Read more...]

Netflix Giveth

December 19, 2014 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Give-Aways, Health & Wellness, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 34 Comments

A December Give-Away (with a bonus coping mechanism thrown in at the end) Every now and then, my freelance work with Netflix means that a little treat shows up on my doorstep. I love that! This month, they sent me a goodie box for New Year's Eve (more on that in a week or so), and two complimentary gift cards for a year's subscription to their … [Read more...]

Hey, Sheila!

August 9, 2014 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 2 Comments

Did you see that you won the book give-away?! Please email me your address, my dear. ☺ … [Read more...]

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