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Every once in a while and totally unintentionally my brain spews out a good idea.

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Archives for 2009

Be Kind to Humankind

August 24, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

I want to be kind to everyone for that is right you see.So I say to myself remember this,Kindness begins with me! Did you know that the fourth week in August is “Be Kind to Humankind” week? While we strive to teach our children to be kind everyday to everyone they meet, I think it […]

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Knowledge FHE

August 23, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

This is a great lesson to start off the school year. The purpose of the lesson is to instill the importance of gaining all the knowledge that we can in this life. Put together by Jenn M. of my FHE Swap group. Knowledge © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 […]

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Multi Grain Pan Rolls

August 22, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

I haven’t made these delicious rolls in a while. For some reason I’ve been thinking about fall, even though it’s 100 degrees and muggy outside, and these rolls came to mind. They are very healthy, very filling, and oh-so-yummy. Initially made with three different grains: oatmeal, bulgur, and wheat, many times I substitute cooked seven-grain […]

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Guelita in Photos

August 20, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

I totally stole these from my cousin Allison’s blog. I am so glad she is scanning all these old photos and posting them so the whole family has access to them. They are such a treasure! These are all the Mexican side of my family. I just have to show off my beautiful grandmother. The […]

Filed Under: Genealogy, History Tagged With: there's no place like home

Pregnancy Induced Insomnia

August 19, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

It’s 11pm. I should be in bed. I’m exhausted, stressed, and maybe a little bit cranky. The girls all went to bed by 9:30 but Special Dark just barely faded away. He had a late nap. Mr. Ferrero Rocher is out with his brothers baling three pivots of hay. It has to be done when […]

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Pregnancy Enduced Remodeling

August 17, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Nothing like pregnancy hormones kicking in to make me want to remodel or redesign every room in the house. I tell myself it’s out of necessity, after all we do need to make room for the new baby which means getting rid of the office to use as another bedroom, which leads to rearranging the […]

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Pres. Monson’s Birthday FHE

August 16, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Did you know that Pres. Thomas S. Monson’s birthday is on Friday, August 21? This family home evening lesson is designed to help you learn a little more about our prophet and what he said would be his ideal birthday gift. Pres. Monson’s Birthday FHE There is also a wonderful free packet that can be […]

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Yummy Cereal Mix

August 15, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Warning: This mix is very addictive. You canNOT stop with just one handful. It’s a great recipe to take to any get-together. Yummy Cereal Mix 1 box Corn Chex cereal1 box Golden Graham Cereal2 cups shredded coconut2 cups nuts – almonds, pecans, or walnuts3/4 cup butter1 cup sugar1 cup corn syrup In an extra large […]

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William Joseph

August 13, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Have you heard of William Joseph yet? You haven’t? Well, you have now! Discovered by David Foster, who also introduced us to Josh Groban, Celine Dione, and Michael Buble, William Joseph is an extraordinary pianist. I am so excited to finally learn some piano pieces from his new album “Beyond.” The book will be arriving […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Music, Simple Pleasures

Kool-Aid Play Dough

August 13, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

I’m watching three nephews and a niece today so we made four batches of Kool-Aid play dough to give the littles something new to do. The play dough is very easy to make and smells oh-so-yummy! To get different colors use different flavors of Kool-Aid. Kool-Aid Play Dough 1 cup flour1/2 cup salt3 Tbsp. oil1 […]

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Ahh….much better!

August 11, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

I liked the blue teal and brown colors of the previous blog design, and the brown and red of my old design, but then I found this vintage children’s illustration and KNEW it was the perfect fit. I’m totally loving the feel of the blog now! If you’re reading in a feed reader come on […]

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More Homeschooling Resources

August 11, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Stumbled upon these resources I plan on using this year to enhance our homeschooling.The Charters of Freedom part of the National Archives Experience where you can download high resolution images of the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. The free Personal Finance course offered through BYU. With beginning, intermediate, and advanced […]

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Facelift in progress

August 10, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

I’ll be doing a face lift on the blog this week. Hopefully I won’t mess everything up too bad. =) The new look should make it easier to search through past posts and have more streamlined navigation menu links. I’m also redoing my signature at the bottom and the sidebars. So please bear with me […]

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Mini S’mores & Donuts

August 8, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Fudge and Cookie decided to have a ‘sweet’ tea party with their dolls today. On the menu: mini s’mores, mini powdered donuts, and mini chocolate donuts. These are so simple the little girls made them by themselves. Mini S’mores 10 Golden Grahams Cereal Squares5 mini marshmallows5 chocolate chips Place 5 Golden Graham Squares on a […]

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A Reading List for a Lifetime

August 7, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Copying this from MormonTimes before it gets lost in their archives.***************************************************** The late professor Arthur Henry King was often asked for a reading list of the world’s best books. “Professor King,” a student would no doubt ask him, “what are the books that I should read?” King prepared such a list for a BYU Honors […]

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