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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...]

One Day…One Good Habit…at a Time

July 13, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Honest Blogging, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 1 Comment

Part III of The VERY Hard Work of Lasting Change (You can read Part I here and Part II here.)   Sometimes you just have to choose, and it can be really hard to choose. That's when good habits come into play. They help you to do what's BEST to do. For example... Right now we are living in chaos. It's a happy chaos, for the most … [Read more...]

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I’m Margaret in Minnesota, and this is my mom's-eye perspective of a kid-heavy life. I love the Lord; I take lots of photos; and I try to always tell it like it is, from sex to depression and everything in between! I hope you enjoy your time here. ♥

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