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Around the Year with the von Trapp Family: Newly (re)Published, Vintage Truths….and 25% off for the Holidays!

December 16, 2018 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 3 Comments

(Use discount code radio25 when ordering.) When asked to review the newly (re)published Around the Year with the von Trapp Family, I didn’t hesitate. Knowing Maria von Trapp (of Sound of Music fame), I knew the book would be beautifully written and full of vintage truths... ...and knowing Sophia Institute Press, I knew that the book itself … [Read more...]

Ready, Set…Redemption! A Begin-Again Guide to Advent (Part II)

December 7, 2018 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Spiritual Growth 3 Comments

I fear I got a bit carried away last Friday. I was so happy to be blogging again that I lost track of the original intention—which was, a post on Advent preparation—and veered madly down the path of family updates. Forgive me. Part I was an appetizer—my begin-again at blogging after a 3-month hiatus. Part II, please God, is the meat and … [Read more...]

Our Very Downton Abbey Christmas: Wayward Shepherds Notwithstanding

January 1, 2018 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Special Events 4 Comments

Downton Abbey Christmas

No animals were harmed in the writing of this Downton Abbey Christmas post. However, a Golden Retriever did scarf down 100's of spilled Reeses Puffs AND a digital thermometer was thoroughly torched.   Okay, so maybe not 100's. Still, the dog was pleased to be treated to such a junky snack and what's more, I let him 'cause I had a … [Read more...]

Am I not your Mother? Our Lady of Guadalupe is Mine and YOURS ♥

December 12, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Living Liturgically, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

This post was originally published on 12/12/13.  I am sure you appreciate my recycling!   What do you love most about today's feast? Is it the beautiful, colorful, miraculous image? Is it the humility--the littleness--of Saint Juanito Diego? Or is it the very good excuse to eat good Mexican food? Pour me another margarita, … [Read more...]

God, I need You.

April 14, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Depression, Honest Blogging, Living Liturgically 4 Comments

I hit bottom on Holy Thursday and yet, today, I’m feeling joyful. Do you need me to go into all my obsessive-addictive failures? Probably not, because I’m sure you all have your own transgressions, unless—unless—you’re one of those perfectly penitential people I so admire. I am not perfectly penitential. In fact, I pretty much stink at … [Read more...]

A God Moment Morning for a Poor Miserable Mom

April 10, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Spiritual Growth 1 Comment

I had a God Moment this morning—greatly needed, believe you me, after the sad, self-pitying night before! I took this picture on my way to bed. Much like the random spoon lying on our book of poetry, I felt out of place in my own home, annoyed by the "selfish" behaviors of certain family members (while completely ignoring my own wooden beam) … [Read more...]

Love, Love, and more {Valentines Day} Love

February 14, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Spiritual Growth 3 Comments

Six of my six at-home kids are sick, falling like flies to the stomach flu. Poor sweeties. As I was setting out their Valentine's treats this morning, 16-year-old Cate smiled weakly. "Thank you for the puke ammo!" I laughed. This post will be heavier on photos than on words, I think, mainly because I've been taking pictures daily but … [Read more...]

Our Perfectly Imperfect Advent

December 15, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Motherhood, Spiritual Growth 1 Comment

At nightfall, weeping enters in, but with the dawn, rejoicing. — Psalm 30: 5-6   On Tuesday, I let the dog out early, and—gasp!—saw a supersized moon glowing low on the horizon. This is not the moon that I saw, by the way. I mean, it's the same moon but on a different day—i.e. yesterday—in a photo that I took on the way home … [Read more...]

Notes on the Feast

November 1, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Living Liturgically, Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

Do you know what I love about All Hallows' Eve? I love that it's followed by the feast of All Saints, and that we go from the super-fun (but ordinary) to the super-celestial and extraordinary! I love to think of ALL THOSE SAINTS: St. Margaret of Scotland & St. Josemaria Escriva; St. Teresa of Avila & Therese of Lisieux; St. John Bosco; … [Read more...]

For those of you who are not on Facebook…

March 27, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Spiritual Growth 3 Comments

...here are our photos from today, i.e. EASTER.     (Aren't I considerate? :-) ) (Posting them both here AND there? )   Happy Easter, everyone! He is risen, indeed He is RISEN!    … [Read more...]

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