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Misbehavior…or Mad Science?

by Filed Under: Keeping It Real, Minnesota Me, My Boys, Toddler George 9 Comments

Well, it’s happened. My two older sons have gone back to school after a four-week break. The reason they had such a long vacation, by the way and because I know you are aching to know, is because the last week of break is “project week”.Seven days devoted to industry. Not once did the boys stray from their assigned task—not once were they … [Read more...]

Back on Track

by Filed Under: Hearth & Home, Minnesota Me, My Boys 26 Comments

The “Got Teens?” EditionLast Friday I updated my Facebook status with: If I could bottle my teenager’s energy, it would be 100-proof.My favorite comment came from Theresa, who remarked, “I’ll take a case.”(Me too! But only if you add caffeine.)Would you believe that he and Jem are only now going back to school? Not today, mind you, today is a … [Read more...]

No Name Premium Meat and Seafood: A Review and a Giveaway!

by Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Reviews 33 Comments

Making an Ordinary Family Meal ExtraordinaryHappy feast of the Baptism of Our Lord! I don’t about you, but I’m going through a bit of liturgical withdrawal right now. Advent and Christmas are both so rich with meaning and feast days that our family celebrations came together almost effortlessly.Note that I said almost.Now we are returning to … [Read more...]

A Novena of Holy Communions: The Winners!

by Filed Under: Friends of the Heart, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

I loved reading the comments on Thursday’s giveaway about spiritual communions and how/why you make them. So beautiful! Thank you for sharing!And now, without further adieu, (that is to say, without any more adieu than you’ve already had to sit through), here are the winners of Father Lawrence Lovasik’s A Novena of Holy Communions:Lovey … [Read more...]

Our Friday Night

by Filed Under: Just Me, Minnesota Me, Motherhood 7 Comments

I’m standing at the computer reading.(If I stand, I can pretend that I’m not spending time standing at the computer, reading.)Felicity pokes a concerned head around the corner. “Mom, did you say NiNi could…”I go charging down the hallway to investigate, firsthand, the havoc that my 2-year-old’s wrought.I find…“Dat?” he says.“Oh, that,” I reply. … [Read more...]

Food for your Body, Food for your Soul: A Double Give-Away!

by Filed Under: Food and Drink, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth 47 Comments

Okay, so all that talk of dieting has made me hungry—hungry for good food (the kind that I can and should have) and hungry for the grace I need to be strong in spirit.The two go hand-in-hand, do they not?First, I was asked by a spokeswoman from No Name Premium Meat and Seafood to try their products in exchange for a review and giveaway.Lucky for … [Read more...]

Weigh-In Wednesday (Part II)

by Filed Under: Health & Wellness, Minnesota Me, Weigh-In Wednesday 28 Comments

The “What? It’s Christmas!” EditionSo here we go, then. Deep breath…I can do this…Up several pounds since the last weigh-in! You go, girl!(Or perhaps that should that be, “You grow, girl!”)This is disappointing but not that surprising, really, given that all bets are off over the course of the holidays. Did you not get the memo?So this is me … [Read more...]