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Archives for 2014

Amazing Hairstyles: From Easy to Elegant {book review}

November 17, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Yesterday morning while everyone else was getting ready for church I played with my girls’ hair.  They all have long(ish) hair, though some have stick straight hair while a couple inherited some very ringlet curly hair. When my first daughter was born one of the first things my husband remembers me saying is, “I can’t wait […]

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A Christ Centered Christmas {Review & Giveaway}

November 13, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 32 Comments

I love celebrating Christmas! I love decorating my home with all the assorted Nativity sets I have collected over the years. Our family enjoys our various traditions of studying the Names of Christ throughout December, having a scripture advent countdown, and doing Christmas school. Last year I came across a wonderful book called, A Christ-Centered […]

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Grateful in any Circumstance

November 10, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of what you already have.

Years ago my sister-in-law stitched a saying that I love, It goes along with one of my favorite scriptures, “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” (Philippians 4:11) We have been blessed with so much! I firmly believe ingratitude and discontentment […]

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Nominate a Mother!

November 7, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

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American Mothers is an organization dedicated to honoring, educating and serving mothers at home, at work and in the world. Though it officially began in 1935 its roots go all the way to the Civil War when Anna Reeves Jarvis sought to heal the wounds created by the conflict by gathering mothers from both sides […]

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The Miracles of Gratitude

November 5, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God’s love. Thomas S. Monson

Several years ago as I listened to President Thomas S. Monson in General Conference a new thought came into my mind that for some reason had never occurred to me before. It is in the acknowledgement of blessings that miracles occur. Here’s what he said, My brothers and sisters, do we remember to give thanks […]

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Ahhh, November

November 3, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.

November, one of my favorite months, is finally here! I love the crisp, cool mornings, the frost on the windows, the tango it dances with winter and autumn, cinnamon scents, hot chocolate, and all things pumpkin. I especially love it for the wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving. Keeping a gratitude journal has been one of the […]

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Wreckage and Ruin

October 29, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 37 Comments

Wreckage and Ruin – those are the newest nicknames for the two youngest boys. Which one is which depends on the day. Things that survived all previous eight children without nary a scratch are now being systematically destroyed. I like that they are good buddies and all but please, oh, please why do they feed […]

Filed Under: Family Life, latest, Motherhood Tagged With: Ganache, Junior Mint

Life on the Flying W Farm

October 28, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Life at the Flying W Farm

Long time readers know of my love for the talented Young family and the varied ways they inspire others through painting, photography, and literary publications. Prints of some of Elspeth’s Women in the Bible paintings grace my daughters’ walls. I have subscribed to The Storybook Home Journal for several years and utilize it in my homeschool. […]

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Faith in God Study Journal {Giveaway}

October 26, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 13 Comments

Faith in God study guide for girls

Faith in God is a wonderful program in our church for children 8-11. There is a program for boys and one for girls. They each do activities in three areas: developing talents, serving others, and learning and living the gospel to help them develop greater faith in God. Heidi from A Lively Hope has created […]

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The Miracles of Jesus {Book Review}

October 26, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

The Miracles of Jesus by Eric D. Huntsman

The time has come where I really must write the review for this book. I have been putting it off. Why? Because I can’t seem to find the right words to describe the beautiful and sacred feeling I had when reading it.  It has truly touched me in a profound way. The Miracles of Jesus […]

Filed Under: latest, Library, My Faith Tagged With: Jesus Christ, miracles

Saints and Soldiers: The Void {Giveaway}

October 24, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

Saints and Soldiers: The Void

Saints and Soldiers is a collection of WWII movies, all independent of one another but all sharing messages of hope in the goodness of humankind. The third movie to be released is called Saints and Soldiers: The Void. Germany, May 1945, the twilight of WWII. On a final mission deep in the Harz mountains a […]

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I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked

October 23, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 3 Comments

I walked today where Jesus walked as I went about doing my work as a mother

I walked today where Jesus walked. Though my weary feet do not walk the desert Judean paths He traversed, they do walk a path of service. I am reminded of this as I pass by The Living Christ hanging in our hallway. Some of the words echo in my ears, “He walked the roads of […]

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Using Everyday Objects to Teach Gospel Principles

October 20, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

On Sunday I taught the 12-13 year old Sunday School class. It was one of the best lessons ever. And it wasn’t because of me. Those youth are sharp and smart and they think about things. The lesson was on how Jesus Christ used everyday objects and experiences to teach people in parables. He would […]

Filed Under: latest, My Faith Tagged With: gospel, Sunday School, teaching

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies

October 17, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Chocolate peanut butter banana smoothies

A favorite snack to eat at our house is chocolate peanut butter banana smoothies. I think it is made every day, usually a couple of times, so there is enough to feed the hungry masses that are always present here. They are super simple to make with a recipe that is very easy to remember. […]

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A Refuge From the Storm by Boyd K. Packer {Book Review}

October 17, 2014 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

refuge from the storm boyd k packer

Boyd K. Packer is currently the president of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles. He is a mighty spiritual giant who has not shied away from teaching and warning specifically about the family and the priesthood. A Refuge From the Storm: The Priesthood, the Family, the Church is a compilation of past talks given by President […]

Filed Under: latest, Library Tagged With: Boyd K. Packer, Family

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