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Let’s Taco (Soup) about It! Happy Cinco de Mayo ♥

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Recipes, Special Events Leave a Comment

Taco Soup! Because we have an absurdly busy Saturday ahead of us and because tomorrow is an extra-fun holiday and because the sun is shining for the first time in what seems like a month of Saturdays... I have resurrected this recipe (Easter pun intended) from my cooking blog and am posting it here for your (equally busy?) consideration. Taco … [Read more...]

“I can do ALL things”: Advice (and Commiseration) for the Parents of High School Seniors

by Filed Under: Minnesota Me, My Girls, Special Events, Spiritual Growth 2 Comments

The little gal in the photo above? She will be graduating in one short month...   ...and suddenly we've entered the season of "lasts." The last choir concert, the last high school play, the last time Mom sneaks into her room to steal I mean, borrow a cute pair of earrings... How did she get here? How did I? Grace, more grace … [Read more...]

Around the Year with the von Trapp Family: Newly (re)Published, Vintage Truths….and 25% off for the Holidays!

by Filed Under: Family Fun, Living Liturgically, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 3 Comments

(Use discount code radio25 when ordering.) When asked to review the newly (re)published Around the Year with the von Trapp Family, I didn’t hesitate. Knowing Maria von Trapp (of Sound of Music fame), I knew the book would be beautifully written and full of vintage truths... ...and knowing Sophia Institute Press, I knew that the book itself … [Read more...]

Father’s Day for the Fearless Wife: Seven Things to Do for Your Husband

by Filed Under: Marriage, Special Events 1 Comment

When I asked my husband what he wanted for Father’s Day, he went into full curmudgeon mode and said, “Nothing! I don’t believe in supporting fake over-commercialized holidays.” Oh, how I love a man with principles! But respectfully? I disagree, and was incredibly pleased, to say the least, when he agreed to sneak away with me to a waterfront … [Read more...]

Mommy Bears, Moose Crossings and More: MCHEC 2018 and…Alaska?

by Filed Under: Homeschooling, Minnesota Me, Motherhood, Special Events 1 Comment

So what does a Catholic homeschool conference and Alaska have in common? Momma bears, first off, and lots of them! You really must not mess with a Catholic homeschooling momma. I know this because I am a Momma Bear Maximus and have ties to both the MCHEC conference and the Catholic homeschooling community in Alaska.   And … [Read more...]

Our Very Downton Abbey Christmas: Wayward Shepherds Notwithstanding

by Filed Under: Gratitude, Living Liturgically, Special Events 4 Comments

No animals were harmed in the writing of this Downton Abbey Christmas post. However, a Golden Retriever did scarf down 100's of spilled Reeses Puffs AND a digital thermometer was thoroughly torched.   Okay, so maybe not 100's. Still, the dog was pleased to be treated to such a junky snack and what's more, I let him 'cause I had a … [Read more...]

Boots in the House! A Brief Debriefing with More to Come

by Filed Under: Blogging, Motherhood, Special Events 3 Comments

He’s home. My newly-minted Marine is home, and what I want is to talk your ear off! You’ve got two ears, assumedly—it’s okay if I have one of them, right? Because I have at least five different blog posts that have been waiting less than patiently for this Marine mom to get home from the USMC graduation, which was last Friday (the 100th … [Read more...]