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About minndixiemom

I'm a Minnesota native with an Alabama heart, reflecting on the past while looking toward the future. My husband, David, and I landed in Huntsville in the late 90s through my former career in TV news. We have two amazing girls, Serina and Sophia, whom we are raising (or have raised... they're growing up!) with God's guidance and grace. Besides faith and family, my passions include writing, walking, mental health, and recovery. By day, I'm the Director of Development for North Alabama's largest community mental healthcare provider. Opinions are my own.

Mandisa and fellow Christian artists rock the house in Huntsville

Posted on November 26, 2013 by minndixiemom

2013 Tobymac Hits Deep Tour I lied. In September I swore I was done with concerts after my husband and I sat through a mildly miserable Taylor Swift show with our two young daughters. Swift’s talent and charm couldn’t compensate for our … Continue reading →

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Back in the race with the R-KIDS 5K

Posted on November 25, 2013 by minndixiemom

After running several 5Ks, a 10K, 15K and even a half marathon in 2012, I hadn’t participated in a single race this year. On Saturday, however, I threw caution, fear and insecurity to the wind and laced up for the … Continue reading →

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EB’s hunt for the perfect egg (and honorary CEO)

Posted on November 14, 2013 by minndixiemom

Why did the chicken cross the road? To show the possum how it’s done. Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Moving on to the meat of this post: What it takes to develop a better egg. The best egg. The Eggland’s Best … Continue reading →

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The Little Green Store: Monte Sano’s retail gem

Posted on October 29, 2013 by minndixiemom

Monte Sano is a popular destination for runners, walkers, bikers and families who want to hit the trails or picnic areas of the state park. Otherwise, it’s mostly a residential community, interspersed with a TV station, a fire station and … Continue reading →

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Eggland’s Best CEO: All cooped up

Posted on October 28, 2013 by minndixiemom

It’s time to let the cat out of the bag, or the chickens out of the coop. Remember that Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer contest that consumed me earlier this fall? It’s baaaaaack. And so is my best bud (see … Continue reading →

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My Daddy: The man, the life, the lutefisk

Posted on October 22, 2013 by minndixiemom

Something was off this month. I was sad, but didn’t know why. Then it hit me: October is the anniversary month of my father’s death. On 10/9/02, my dad passed from this world into the next. My mind missed the … Continue reading →

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Chopped

Posted on October 7, 2013 by minndixiemom

My hair was getting heavy and I was growing antsy. It’s a cycle of my life I’ve continued since I was 15, the year of my first “chop.” I grow my hair out for a few years, finally get it … Continue reading →

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Code Purple

Posted on October 2, 2013 by minndixiemom

School isn’t the same as it was when we were kids. Shocker, right? Growing up in the 70s and 80s, we had lots of textbooks and relied on pens, notebooks, chalkboards and old-fashioned typewriters. The only electronics we had were … Continue reading →

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Eggland’s Best CEO: The cluck is ticking

Posted on September 25, 2013 by minndixiemom

Time is running out. The cluck is ticking and Sept. 30 is the last day to vote in the Eggland’s Best CEO contest. In my original Eggland’s Best blog post, I assured Charlie Lanktree that, as one of the contest’s 12 … Continue reading →

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Taylor Swift: A ‘Red’ speck in the spotlight

Posted on September 22, 2013 by minndixiemom

After months of anticipation, we finally made it to the Taylor Swift “Red” concert in Nashville. We arrived at Bridgestone Arena Friday night ready to rock. Serina, 8, Sophia, 6, and their friend Abagail, 8, were wearing their freshly purchased Taylor … Continue reading →

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