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Cooking Chicken Tikka Masala on a Saturday Afternoon

November 4, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Food and Drink, Gratitude, Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me 8 Comments

When I grow up, I want a gourmet kitchen.When I get it, you can come visit me. We’ll drink a glass of wine while we chop veggies; we’ll listen to music; we’ll eat well.Doesn’t that sound delightful? It was! That is, it is!I speak from recent experience.We spent the evening with some dear friends last night, and talk about a stress buster. (I’m … [Read more...]

All Too Familiar

November 4, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Miscarriage, Prayer 1 Comment

I was so saddened to read that fellow Real Learning blogger and homeschooling mom, Bridget, (Our Magnum Opus), had lost her little one to miscarriage.This sort of thing rings close to my heart, and I ask that you offer up a prayer of consolation and encouragement for Bridget’s family today.Thank you, my friend. Have a blessed Sunday. … [Read more...]

The Apple of My Eye

November 3, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 12 Comments

It’s that time of the year again. It’s…November.November is here and with it, that two-month period known as “crunch time”. There are only three weeks to go until Thanksgiving— my family doesn’t even know where we’re going yet—and then immediately we launch into that bittersweet season full of both reverent beauty and lunatic shopping known to most … [Read more...]

Saints in the Making

November 1, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 8 Comments

Highlights from last evening include: 3-year-old Angela getting frustrated that we made her leave the house with an empty pumpkin. She thought that the big bowl of candy sitting by the door was for filling it before she left. Angela’s incredible surprise at the consequent play of events. As we moved from one neighbor to the next she kept … [Read more...]

Food for Thought

October 31, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events, Spiritual Growth Leave a Comment

...on this holy night.“John's Garden”(from the cd Million Year Mind by Peter Mayer)Farmer John wandered backAnd when he reached the pumpkin patch, began to speak.He said, “The weather's getting colder,Summer’s over and it’s almost Halloween.That’s the day, the reason you were raisedWhen everything about your life will change.You will have eyes to … [Read more...]

Happy All Hallows Eve!

October 31, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Minnesota Me, Special Events 3 Comments

For some excellent resources on how to keep the “hallow” in Halloween, you might want to consider:This website;This on-line article;Or this beautiful blog post.On a secular (but very fun) note, you will probably want to watch this movie:You will definitely be entranced.The spooky red eyes are optional.Have a blessed Halloween, everyone!Ad Jesum per … [Read more...]

Mom Humor

October 30, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Felicity, Minnesota Me, Motherhood Leave a Comment

I watched a couple of my friend’s children this afternoon while she took all of the older kids to Feed My Starving Children.Her two-year-old little man was most upset when his momma left him, and so I asked if he would like to watch Curious George while I fixed lunch.Indeed he would. Not only that, but he was quickly joined by his older brother and … [Read more...]

An Auspicious Anniversary

October 30, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Gratitude, Minnesota Me, The Dawg 4 Comments

One month ago yesterday, on the feast of the mighty Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, we brought home our puppy, Elody.(You’d better believe I noted the feast day. I need these guys to get me through this.)In honor, then, of the past 30 days, I have crafted a top ten list.Here it is.The Top Ten Reasons Why Having a Dog Makes Your Life … [Read more...]

“A Feast to Remember”

October 30, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Blogging, Food and Drink, Minnesota Me Leave a Comment

I cleaned my oven just in time.There’s a veritable feast going on at The Virtual Kitchen!Please stop by for some fantastic recipes, and don't forget to thank your fair hostess in passing.Thank you, Kristen!Image by Kristen. … [Read more...]

Foolish Pride

October 30, 2007 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me 10 Comments

Even if I get nothing else of merit done this week, (blogging notwithstanding), I will have cleaned my oven.Isn’t it pretty?Seven years living in this house and I have just now discovered the Auto-Clean feature. I should be embarrassed but I’m too proud. … [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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