October 27, 2008
October 27, 2008
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Mighty Mom Monday: “Eek! Mom, Not the Eyebrows!”

Happy Monday!  Every Monday is a happy Monday at EMN … thanks to Sarah (A.K.A. “Mighty Mom.”) Check out her blog at “My Wonderful Life” No MOM!!! Not my EYEBROWS!! So, Subvet was gone providing parkinglot security for the Saturday night Mass and as per the instructions he left, I fed the hooligans&hooliganette pizza for supper. Now, the boys performed their usual magic trick flawlessly, not a bit of pizza left to be found after 2.4 seconds. Sugars’ pizza, however, put up a fight. Apparently it did NOT want to be disappeared and, from the looks of things, fought tooth and nail against such treatment. […]
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October 22, 2008
October 22, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Real Caramel Apples

If you love picking fresh country apples in the fall … but hate unwrapping all those little caramels to cover ’em up, this recipe is for you! (Note: Do not double this recipe; make multiple batches instead.) In my last newsletter, I told the story of my first kiss, which I received when I was twelve at my family’s “Harvest Party,” over a pot of bubbling caramel for apples. (To subscribe to the newsletter, just drop me a note at hsaxton@christianword.com). So this “Real Caramel Apples” recipe has a special place in my heart. I make them almost every year for my little gobblins. I hope you […]
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October 20, 2008
October 20, 2008
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Mighty Mom Monday: Just Say “No” to Mommy Guilt!

As is our custom here at EMN, today’s post is from the hilarious life experience of Sarah, A.K.A. “Mighty Mom.” Be sure to check out her blog at “My Wonderful Life.” The number-one toughest thing about being a Mom is the colossal amount of GUILT that we carry.  I’m not talking about simple regret, about things that I just wish I’d done different … I’m talking about true, haunt-your-dreams, cry in your pillow guilt. Now, friends.  Here’s my advice to you: Just Say NO to Mommy Guilt! To help you gain perspective and win the battle, I’m gonna share with you things that I’ve felt […]
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October 19, 2008
October 19, 2008
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EMN Carnival: Last call for “Mom Stories”!

Tomorrow is the deadline for EMN Carnival posts with “Lessons my mom taught me” or other tributes to mothers (biological or adopted) who inspire you to be a better parent. All who submit their post to me by 10 p.m. tomorrow night win a chance at a $25 drawing … and if you have your EMN button on your site, I’ll throw in a copy of my book Let Nothing Trouble You for free! Send it to hsaxton@christianword.com. Blessings,  Heidi
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October 17, 2008
October 17, 2008
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Funny Friday: Dog Gone!

If you’re in need of a little chuckle today, I’d like to direct you over to my book website, where my husband recently posted this ecumenical rib-tickler. (Note, the cartoon has several frames … you have to wait for it.) Thanks, Deb Richardson, for sending it my way!
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October 15, 2008
October 15, 2008
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Wee Cook Wednesday: Southwestern Cowboy Pie

Are you always on the hunt for quick, kid-friendly recipes you can whip up at the end of a busy day? Welcome to Wee Cook Wednesdays! This will feature ready-set-eat recipes that the whole family will enjoy. For our inaugural effort, I’d like to share a recent favorite, which features “Newman’s Own Black Bean and Corn Salsa,” in honor of the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, who recently died at age 83. “Cowboy Pie” is like Shepherd’s Pie — only with a little kick in the ol’ giddyap. To make… Heidi’s Southwestern Cowboy Pie In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown 1 chopped onion in […]
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October 13, 2008
October 13, 2008
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Mighty Mom’s Silly Slimmers

OK, folks, let’s face it. As we get older we get wider. I don’t know why that happens, but it does. After 3 kids, a combined total of 19 weeks on bedrest, and 2 cesarean sections I got quite a bit wider. “Broad in the beam,” you might say. Yet, when on earth am I supposed to exercise?? I mean REALLY!!?? I had 3 kids under the age of 3 1/2. Sheesh. So, I started doing some very silly little things that would increase how often I used certain muscles throughout the day.
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October 11, 2008
October 11, 2008
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What Makes You Happy? A Painted Room…

Sometimes finding happiness takes a lot of hard work. This week at “Mommy Monsters,” I reflect on a quote Julie posted at “Happy Catholic” by Jim Elliot, the first husband of evangelical icon Elisabeth Elliot, on what it takes for a couple to be happy. To wit, the wife focuses on the 80% of her husband that she likes, rather than the 20% she wants to change. Last week, I took the same approach to my house. Inspired by my dear friends Katy and Todd, who “borrowed” my grandmother’s buffet and painted it a lovely shade of white (and replaced the wooden shelves with glass ones, and […]
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October 9, 2008
October 9, 2008
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Budget Better Recipes: Monkey Bread

Right now “BlogHer” is inviting women to share their cost-cutting grocery tips, and it inspired me to share one of my mother’s favorite recipes. When times were tough, Mom could feed a family of six (plus assorted strangers and friends) on less than $50 a week. Whenever she saw one of my bottomless-pit friends pulling in the driveway, she’d whip up a pan of biscuits — or pull out a loaf of her special pull-apart “Monkey Bread.” If you have a lot of left-over, about-to-turn milk on hand, this is a great way to use it up! Monkey Bread 4 cups milk, scalded (heated till bubbles […]
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