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Arby’s “Good Mood Food”: A Giveaway

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Food and Drink, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me 50 Comments

In October, a marketing representative from Arby’s restaurant asked if my family would like to sample their new kid’s meals.This was the response on the part of my kids:They had never been to an Arby’s, only because we have fallen into a nasty McHabit when it comes to eating at fast-food establishments.(I blame those dollar cheeseburgers.)Yet, when … [Read more...]

Charlotte’s Sac

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, My Girls 10 Comments

This is so cool!The girls and I were cleaning off the deck this afternoon—making ready for the Minnesota winter, dontcha know—when I flipped over a rug and saw a giant spider.“Kids, come quick!” I was so excited. “It’s a mommy spider and her egg sac!”The girls came over to take a look and just as quickly backed away.“Oh, for heaven’s sake,” I … [Read more...]

NiNi and Nana

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Minnesota Me, PrettyFunnyHappyReal, Toddler George 4 Comments

I thought about doing a {Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} post today because I’ve got a ton of fun photos from this past weekend in North Dakota. I thought about doing {PHFR}, and then that same line of thinking led to… “Nah.”Because I am busy today—busy busy BUSY, I tell you!—keeping my 2-year-old mister out of trouble. Lately George is fond of Elmer’s … [Read more...]

Halloween Ready!

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, Special Events 12 Comments

Costume Update: Yes, Cate was a bedbug! The inspiration came via Family Fun magazine; the antennae & wings, Party City; and the bathrobe, the floor of her closet.(Only kidding--it was wedged between her bed & the wall.)(Still kidding! She keeps it hanging neatly on her bedpost.)(Usually.)Can you guess what Cate is? … [Read more...]

It’s baaaaaack!

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Girls, odds and ends 3 Comments

Angela received a Leapster Explorer for Christmas last year. She loved it to pieces and then it heartlessly broke.Electronic toys will do that to you, won’t they? They are fickle friends for sure.Eventually (as in months later) our little blonde brownie received a replacement on her birthday. This was, of course, to her incredible and ecstatic … [Read more...]