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St. Patrick: Who was he really?
I don’t think I really started to think about St. Patrick, the man until I got married to an Irish/German/American, and had kids. Growing up, St. Patrick’s Day was all about wearing green and drinking beer. Yet, if St. Patrick was alive today, I think he’d be heartbroken over what his name has come to…
The Ultimate Blog Par-tay & Book Giveaway
I’m taking a little time out from the normal blog routine to par-tay with the mommas as 5 Minutes for Mom and you’re all invited! If you’re here for the first time, WELCOME! Here’s a little bit… About me: I’m a 39 year-old (once and soon to be again homeschooling) mom to four high-spirited and…
Is Lent a Dead Tradition?
I grew up observing the season of Lent, often giving up candy or chocolate. One year I remember giving up bread! The idea was to give up something I loved…for Jesus. Even after I left the church of my youth I carried on the tradition. For one thing, it was a way I could curb…
Tell Them You Love Them for Valentine’s Day with Fruit Roll Ups!
What kid doesn’t love Fruit Roll Ups? And what mom would rather give her kids candy than this sweet yummy fruit leather? I don’t know of many! That’s why I was so excited to be chosen for this Fruit Roll Up Blog Tour just in time for Valentines Day! And I will be giving away…
A Very Jerky New Years!
This afternoon I decided to test out the new dehydrator I got for Christmas. Chris (13) really loves beef jerky so I thought I’d try it out. I mixed 2 lbs. of ground beef, squeezed it out through the handy little tube and plugged it in. It said to check it every hour, soaking up…
Christmas?
It’s hard to believe it’s over. It really didn’t feel like it began. Except for the Christmas caroling Christmas Eve and the shrimp I deveined, it didn’t feel like Christmas this year. We spent Christmas alone as usually and had our fun candle light family dinner playing the Minister’s cat afterward. Then we brought gifts…
A Gift From Above
(c) Gina Conroy October 25, 1990 I wrote this Christmas song over 15 years ago. Though you won’t be able to hear the tune over the internet, may the words reach down deep into your soul! A Gift From Above Little eyes full of compassion Little hands that would grow strong Little heart full of…
Remembering St. Nick
In my efforts to steer materialism away from December the 25th, and create new family traditions, I thought a great idea would be to give gifts on St. Nicholas Day. Only problem is, it always sneaks up on us and we miss it. I’m planning on a remembrance of St. Nicholas and his “spirit of…
Boo Mama’s Christmas Tour of Homes
Welcome to our humble home where Jesus is the reason, and not just for the season. We’ve had the boxes of decorations out since Thanksgiving weekend, but due to the boys’ play, we haven’t been home long enough to put it all up. We finished last weekend! So grab yourself a warm drink and make…