This is part of a series introducing you to all the 2013 State Young Mothers of the Year from American Mothers, Inc. Read more of the series here. I’m excited for you to meet Tamara Passey today! She is lovely, a great writer (see some of her work here) and has a blog. Tell us […]
Archives for August 2013
Busy
There is a lot going on around here! Though the blog has been somewhat quiet, behind the scenes it’s buzzing. First, I’ve been busy planning the annual Family Proclamation Celebration. Each year it just keeps getting better. More info on that coming next Tuesday. Please stay tuned! Next, my teen daughters and I were asked […]
You asked what?
Every once in a while I take a look at my blog’s Google analytics to see what people searched to land them on my blog. It can be pretty funny! Here are some of my favorites from this past month. Most are linked directly to the page the query sent them too. Others have a […]
Meet Kim Hoey Stevenson – Delaware’s 2013 Young Mother of the Year
This is part of a series introducing you to all the 2013 State Young Mothers of the Year from American Mothers, Inc. Read more of the series here. Kim is a delight. She is funny and makes you feel good when you are around her. She is a freelance writer who has written for Reuters, […]
Count Your Many Blessings Print
How about a little fun to start your Monday? Quick name a blessing you have noticed this past week! Download the print here. © 2007-2012 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Announcing Instagram Great Gram Day!
On Father’s Day as we sat around the table eating lunch Bon Bon, my oldest, asked her dad, “How did the Wadsworth’s get to be in Panaca [NV] anyway?” He was surprised by her question as we have talked about their ancestors a lot but he soon realized he had never related that story before. […]
Stubborn or Determined? Defining Your Child’s Attributes
Several years ago, I had reached a breaking point. I was pregnant with my fourth baby. My 2-year-old son was wreaking havoc on my sanity. I remember one morning beginning with him cracking all of the eggs onto the kitchen floor. As I cleaned it up, he dumped the oatmeal from breakfast out of the […]
Silly me
The organist for our church was gone fighting fires in Oregon yesterday so I substituted at the last minute. I was particularly pleased during the intermediate hymn as I played the prelude thinking, “I am doing pretty good for not having played this hymn for a while.” Two measures into the hymn I realized I […]
To read a book
A thunderstorm raging outside, a cozy spot to curl up, a big bag of peanut M&Ms, and a good book to read – those elements created a perfect day in my childhood. I love to read! I can thank both my parents for passing that love of reading on to my siblings and me. So […]
Tara Trobaugh – 2013 National Young Mother of the Year
This is the second in a series about the 2013 State Young Mothers of the Year from American Mothers, Inc. Come and like their facebook page! Tara Trobaugh in the 2013 National Young Mother of the Year. When you meet her you instantly fall in love with her cheerful and funny personality and sweet southern […]
The Best Kind of Story
While watching 17 Miracles for the umpteenth time my six year old informed me, “When I get married, I’m going to tell my wife to only buy true story movies. Those are the best kind to watch.” “Really? Even if people die and its sad?” “Mom, most of the people lived. That was a miracle! […]
Puerto Rico’s 2013 Young Mother of the Year
Did you know that Puerto Rico has the largest “state” organization for American Mothers? They love their moms! I’d like to introduce you to Camille Guardiola-Lozada. She is the mother of three children, one of whom has Autism. Camille missed the last day of the American Mothers’s convention, including the gala dinner, because she had […]