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Strawberry Popcorn!! A Valentine’s Day Treat

February 13, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun Leave a Comment

  There's a story (or two) behind this popcorn, but for TODAY I am sharing the recipe only. Tomorrow you get the stories behind it. I found a version of this recipe over at Pinterest—where else?—and made a double batch last Friday to share at our  Classically Catholic Memory co-op. Dare I say it was a hit? I do dare, cause it … [Read more...]

Building Family Bonds the Netflix Way

January 26, 2017 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Cultural Commentary, Family Fun 1 Comment

My January #StreamTeam Post Greetings, fellow Netflix fans! I'm trying something different this month, because for some reason I've been a bit too...preoccupied to watch all my shows. Forgive me, great Netflix execs! And it's not like I haven't wanted to, either, because how cool is this? As a certified member of the #StreamTeam, I have … [Read more...]

Making Memories, DAVANNI’S Restaurant Style

December 22, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Dans la Cuisine, Family Fun, Minnesota Me, My Boys, Reviews 3 Comments

  Being a frugal (i.e. dirt poor) blogger... I am always happy to review local restaurants in exchange for a gift card or three. This is to the advantage of both my family and...um....me.  My kids get snockered up on pizza & breadsticks... And I get to satisfy my overwhelming need to be … [Read more...]

On Giving Thanks for the Gilmore Girls: my Netflix in November Review

December 1, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Hearth & Home, Motherhood 3 Comments

Posted, as is this procrastinator’s way, on the FIRST day of December because...you know...the holidays.  Do you ever feel like the end of November is just one big appetizer for the whirlwind we call "The Holidays"? It's good to pace yourself, I'm finding. It's good to slow down. It's good to take breaks and watch shows on … [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...]

Is there Room on your Broom?

October 30, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Netflix 1 Comment

A Mini-Meditation on How to Have... It is Saturday evening as I type this. My children are hopped up on plenty of sugar, having gone to an All Saints' party hosted by People of Praise.  "Sticked up," was the phrase my 3-year-old used, meaning...I think...sticky from ingesting an excess of candy. 'Tis the season to be sticked up. 'Tis very … [Read more...]

Our New Family Favorite: ShineOnMe Safety Reflectors

October 5, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Fashion Savvy, Reviews 12 Comments

When sweet Eliana from ShineOnMe Safety Reflectors asked if we'd like to try out their product...   I said "Sure!" because how cute are they?      (The answer to that is "Very cute.") Cate, a high school sophomore, quickly claimed this fun fox reflector:     Whereas Rolo the Guinea … [Read more...]

Jack Nicklaus Ice Cream: a Review AND Giveaway

July 22, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Family Fun, Give-Aways, Reviews

~ This post is dedicated to sweet Colleen, to Wayne and to their Family  ~ Live well, laugh often, love much. ~   Updated at 11:00 p.m. on Sunday: We have a winner! Deb C., (Commenter Number 24), I will be in touch about sending you your gift card and coupons. Congratulations, and thank you everyone for participating!   First of … [Read more...]

A Trip to India…to France…to Jail.

June 1, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Just Me, Spiritual Growth 4 Comments

My #StreamTeam Post for the Month of May Alternately Titled: There's an ep for that!   Let's talk about traveling on a budget. Let's go to India. Let's have fun. Let's love.   Guys, I just watched two movies via Netflix and really truly loved them both. Coincidentally (or not), they were both about the Indian … [Read more...]

April Netflix #StreamTeam Review

April 30, 2016 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: #StreamTeam, Family Fun, Reviews 7 Comments

The “11th Hour” Edition Seriously. It's my April review and I'm writing it on April 30th? I have no shame, clearly, but don't want to tick off the good folks at headquarters, who keep sending me courteous but insistent emails. "Have we somehow missed your post?" No, you haven't missed my post, because I'm a great big blogging loser, and … [Read more...]

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