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One Day Left: An Incentive

October 9, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, The Faith Leave a Comment

“Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who grew up with the rosary, a convert who came to it late as I did or merely a curious onlooker, I hope this book can act as a primer, a reference and a source of support. It comes to you not from an expert but simply from a fellow traveler. Think of me as your friend on the journey, offering to share the best … [Read more...]

And the winner is…

June 24, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me 4 Comments

According to RANDOM.ORG, the winner of Making Music Praying Twice (The Easter/Pentecost Edition) is...Sarah!Please contact me so that I may get your songbook and CD in the mail, Sarah.* * * * * * *Thank you, everyone, for participating! It was great fun to read your thoughts on this subject. Guess what, though? There’s more! John and Kate Daneluk, … [Read more...]

Making Music Praying Twice

June 23, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Reviews 55 Comments

Subtitled: Out of the Frying Pan and into the Pot…and How We are SurvivingOn Sunday night I smiled to realize something: Directly following our crazy-busy weekend was…two full weeks of swim camp.* I smiled because what else can I do but deal with it? That is, after all, what we busy moms do best.Now then. Because we have a half hour of drive time … [Read more...]

And the winner is…

June 17, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 6 Comments

Wow! If I’d had any idea that the response to this giveaway was going to be so positive, I would have purchased a book for everyone.But then I’d be broke.*And my husband would close down this blog.But you’d have your cookbooks so it wouldn’t matter.Ahem. The winner of the 125th Anniversary cookbook is… Ouiz!Congratulations, Ouiz! Please email me … [Read more...]

Give-Away Update!

June 17, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

The cookbook giveaway is now closed. The winner will be announced later this morning.Thank you for joining in!AMDG, … [Read more...]

A Big, Big Day for (St.) Anthony

June 16, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, New Baby, The Faith 93 Comments

I have mentioned once or twice before that I am (originally) from the great state of North Dakota. Have you been? Why not? You should. It’s great.Trust me. I make the trip as often as I can……and still it’s not enough.You know.That is why when my husband made plans to take the kids camping this past weekend—giving me a “get out of this camping trip … [Read more...]

And the winner is…

May 28, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, New Baby 17 Comments

I apologize for the delay in announcing the winner of my blog lottery. Perhaps, though, she knows who she is already? : )Cheryl was the closest in her estimation, having guessed a baby boy born on May 24th at 9 p.m. Please email me your address, Cheryl, so I can send you your copy of The Rosary: Keeping Company with Jesus and Mary.Because of the … [Read more...]

My Little “Margie Face”

February 18, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 6 Comments

This little baby......grew up to be this little girl:When I brought her home from the hospital, my mother took one look and said, “Now that’s a little ‘Margie Face.’” (Margie—hard g—meaning me.) Well, she would know.It’s true that many people think Cate and I look alike, and certainly she’s me all over the place in terms of her goofy, sanguine … [Read more...]

This one’s for Shivaun!

February 17, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Memes, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 41 Comments

I saw a photo meme over at Corinne’s blog and decided to play. Why? Because I’m big with child and breathless, of course. It’s better to not overexert myself with too much originality.Here are the rules, then:1. Choose the 4th folder where you store pictures on your computer.2. Select the 4th picture in the folder, and post it on your blog.3. … [Read more...]

And the Winner is…

February 12, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

Margaret Mary!We did not plan to pick my namesake, I promise. (Just ask Cate.)Please email me with your address, Margaret Mary, and I'll ship this book off to you in a jiffy.And to all the rest of you, thanks for participating! That was fun--much more fun than just tossing it into the bag marked "donations."All for the Greater Glory of God, … [Read more...]

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