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A First Friday Book Recommendation {and a Give-Away}

by Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Reviews, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 19 Comments

Update: With only 19 entrants, (what's up with that, you guys?), it was easy to do a hand-picked winner. I employ cute little reapers, don't you think? And the winner is... What do you know? It was the first brave soul that left a comment! Congratulations, Sheila!! Please send me your addy ASAP and your awesome new book will be on its … [Read more...]

Gloom, Bloom and a Give-Away Winner

by Filed Under: Depression, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Spiritual Growth, The Faith 11 Comments

"I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger. And then it hit me." Anonymous I am learning, in my advanced maternal age, not to party TOO hard on Mardi Gras. Madcap (and Made-up) Mardi Gras Revelers Why? You know why. Who wants to fast on a hangover? Revelery (as edited by Angela) Truly Scrumptious Plus no hair of … [Read more...]

Bull Run Coffee: A Review & Give-Away

by Filed Under: Excessive Caffeine Consumption, Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, Reviews 49 Comments

I am a big proponent of supporting small businesses, so for that reason, I was pleased--okay, ecstatic--when Brent from Bull Run Coffee offered to send me some coffee to review. Honestly, this has nothing to do with my getting free coffee. (She says, slurping down her second delicious cup of the day.) Bull Run Coffee is a family-owned, small … [Read more...]

Population Minnesota: +1!

by Filed Under: Give-Aways, Minnesota Me, New Baby 2 Comments

Hi! This is Charlotte from Waltzing Matilda hacking into Margaret's blog to announce the winner of the Minnesota Mom Baby Game... First of all, thank you to everyone who played! Your guesses made the last weeks of her pregnancy just fly by... right, Margaret? ; ) Secondly, Laurie, you won! I need you to send me an email (saluwhat @ gmail dot … [Read more...]

A Quiltie Give-Away & Mercy Covers Fundraiser

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

May I have your attention please? I would like to interrupt all this waiting-for-baby to ask a favor—a special favor. Won’t you please stop by Charlotte’s @ Waltzing Matilda for a chance to win one of these beautiful quilties? This is the one that she made for my baby-boy-on-the-way. It is already much loved by all & sundry. Even … [Read more...]