Feast of Saint John Bosco

Feast of Saint John Bosco

Today is the feast of Saint John Bosco. My boys asked if we could make bread since St. John was always giving "homemade bread" to the kids...Hum... SURE!!! Why not! So, I pulled out the bread maker, and after a quick lesson in math few ingredients and a push of the...

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Simply Lovely Soup

Simply Lovely Soup

Today Suzanne is hosting this weeks Loveliness Fair, Simply Lovely Soups, over at her blog Blueberry Cottage. Hop on over and check out what all the other mommas are making to keep their families warm this winter. I am looking forward to browsing through through the...

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I’ve always wanted to go to Boston…

It seems like everyone has been doing this little quiz, so I thought I would join in...You Are BostonBoth modern and old school, you never forget your roots.Well educated and a little snobby, you demand the best.And quite frankly, you think you are the best.Famous...

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Excellent Award…

Excellent Award…

Kathy at The Daily Grotto just sent this award my way. Thank you Kathy for nominating me, I am in such wonderful company! The rules: By accepting this Excellent Blog Award, you have to award it to 10 more people whose blogs you find Excellent Award worthy. You can...

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The Weather Forecast says:

The Weather Forecast says:

Hazardous Weather OutlookHeavy Snow WarningI'm not complaining, I love the snow! We still even have power, although, this type of weather usually always causes it to go out. And even then, a power outage is better than being stuck at Costco with a dead battery!This...

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Choices Meme

Choices Meme

Ruth just tagged me for another meme that Robynn (my sisters sister-in-law) started! Thanks for tagging me Ruth!Here I go... Let's see if I can be decisive for a change:(My choices are in bold italic type.)If you HAD to choose one or the other would you choose... Thai...

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Prayer of Mothers

Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.


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