~ 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...]
For those of you who are not on Facebook…
...here are our photos from today, i.e. EASTER. (Aren't I considerate? :-) ) (Posting them both here AND there? ) Happy Easter, everyone! He is risen, indeed He is RISEN! … [Read more...]
Our “It’s Spring!” Screens chez Minnesota Me
I.e. What this #StreamTeam family has been watching on Netflix, even though it’s Lent and we should be screen-free. “Keeping It Real” Disclosure: I’m a member of the Netflix #StreamTeam which means that they pay for our streaming service in exchange for these monthly reviews. All opinions, however, are my own. The truth: In a perfect … [Read more...]
Our “Full House” is getting “Fuller”
(No, this is not a pregnancy announcement.) Growing up, I was not a fan of the TV show Full House, mainly because I was too busy being a college student (i.e. partying studying profusely) to watch TV. I did, however, have the D.J. Tanner hair down pat, as proven by my passport photo (circa 1986) : I'm surprised they let … [Read more...]
Who’s YOUR superhero?
:: A Valentine's Day Meditation (& Netflix Review) :: See those two little men in the photo above? I can tell you who their superhero is, no joking. It's me, Minnesota Mom. I'm the woman that rocks their world. Yes, seriously. (But don't tell them I told you.) * * * That said, I have to be very … [Read more...]
Giving the {Last Minute} Gift of…
C'mon, you had to know I would suggest it. For one thing, I'm on the Netflix #StreamTeam and am getting "reimbursed" for this endorsement. At this point, Netflix is the only sponsor of this blog, (which isn't bad, right?) and in exchange for my monthly reviews, my family was given a free year of Netflix streaming, (which we use ALL the … [Read more...]
Advent {Happy}
A bit of a mish-mash (as it were) of I was sick, Maggie's Quick Picks and how I haven't started shopping and couldn't care less. I. First off, wow. Have you or your kids gotten the flu virus yet? I noticed that something was wrong last Thursday when--this was my first clue--I had zero energy to get out of bed. Not even the promise of … [Read more...]
The Gift of Being…
Forgive me, will you, for taking a whole week to write this post? I've been dragging my feet about doing so because it means dealing with matters of the heart... ...and my heart is tender when it comes to these two. In my heart, I am still their little girl, and this little girl doesn't want to lose them. First, though, the … [Read more...]
Netflix in November
Alternately Titled: What to do when you're overbooked & overbusy and just need a minute for yourself? You put a movie on for the kids, of course! And then you watch one for yourself! (Note: This is a Netflix-sponsored post, but all the opinions are very much mine.) (Especially the ones about--ahem--my past … [Read more...]
Maggie’s Quick Picks: Our Sabbath Scripture Book by Family Formation
Lots to talk about this week! Before I get to my thoughts on some of the more horrific world events, I wanted to do a shout-out to God's thoughts in the form of this book. I've said it before. I'll say it again. My family really loves this book. We read it on the way to Mass, which means I have to speak VERY LOUDLY to reach all of the … [Read more...]
