Music, Memories, & Motherhood Guest Post by Mercy River {Giveaway}

March 8, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 34 Comments

I am so excited for our guest post today! The lovely ladies of Mercy River have released a new CD, Higher. It is wonderful, uplifting, harmonious, and joyful. To spread the word {their giving one away today!} and help you get to know them a bit better, I’ve asked them to write about the music […]

The Living Christ: Haydn – The Creation

March 8, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

“The composer, Haydn, after walking in the fields near his home one day, went back to his piano and began his mighty oratorio, The Creation. As he finished the last notes, he declared, “There it is; it is my response to the wondrous creations of God.” We live in a beautiful world, and like Haydn, […]

The Living Christ Easter Countdown: Creator

March 8, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Using salt dough the kids created their own earths. Salt Dough Recipe 1 cup flour 1/2 cup salt 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 cup water 1 TBSP oil a few drops of food coloring In a bowl stir together flour, salt ,and cream of tartar. Bring water, oil, and food coloring to a […]

The Living Christ Easter Countdown: Jehovah

March 8, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

{telling the story of Moses and the burning bush} Hebrews 11 contains a recounting of many stories of faith from the Old Testament. All these people had their faith centered in Jesus Christ, the Jehovah of the Old Testament. {the story of the boy Samuel being called by the Lord} We took turns reading the […]

Wordfull Wednesday: Where I’m From

March 6, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

{{be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post to see February’s Wordfull Wednesday winner}} Where I’m From I am from guitars strummingfrom music and singing.I am from the box elder tree in the front yard(where the box elder bugs wouldcrunch between my chin and neck)I am from Jolly’s Corner Drugstoreand front porch swingsfrom […]

Child’s Dishtowel Apron

March 6, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Ran out of time with the apron I wanted to post today {a child’s smock}. Instead I will point you to a child’s dishtowel apron tutorial I did last year. Easy and fun, great for boys and girls from 4 years up to teens! Next week there will be no tutorial because of the 170th […]

The Living Christ: A 30 Day Easter Countdown

March 5, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 48 Comments

A 30 day countdown to Easter utilizing The Living Christ: A Testimony of the Apostles. Each day includes a hymn or Primary song, scriptures to read, discussion questions, and activities.

Be Still by William Joseph {Giveaway}

March 4, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 43 Comments

Calm, serene, masterful, delicate, peaceful, simple, reverent. Those are the words that popped into my head as I listened to William Joseph’s new CD appropriately named, Be Still. It is a compilation of hymns and sacred songs arranged and performed in Joseph’s signature virtuoso style. It is perfect for a Sunday morning while getting ready […]

Family Proclamation Video Project Reminder

March 3, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Just a friendly reminder that we are gathering video submissions from men, women, and children throughout the world reading parts of The Family: A Proclamation to the World and then splicing them together to create a video about the Proclamation! We welcome submissions in your native language and Sign Language. Read more {and see a […]

GED vs. Homeschool Diploma

March 2, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

Q. What are your opinions on the GED vs. homeschool diploma vs. online high school diploma?A. I’ve researched this quite a bit, especially now that my older daughters are high school age and looking forward to college. There are a lot of factors to take into account for which is best for your situation. These […]

Hello March

March 1, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 20 Comments

I turn a new calendar page to find your days already filled with good things to come. A trip to Reno for some shopping and food storage replenishing A new niece expected to make her arrival anytime now A special regional meeting to listen to the General Relief Society, General Young Women, and General Primary […]

Gardening/Cleaning Apron Tutorial

February 28, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 27 Comments

Sometimes we just need an apron that has pockets. This apron has three large pockets perfect for holding cleaning or gardening supplies. It is made with sturdy material like denim, canvas, or home decor weight fabric.Pin It Supplies needed:1/2 yd 54/55″ wide fabric OR 3/4 yd 44/45″ wide fabric1/2 yd coordinating fabric (either width)2 packages […]

Behold….the humble towel

February 26, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

As I was folding yet another basket of laundry – kitchen towels to be exact – I began to wonder why we have so many but never seem to have enough. This creates a problem, you see. We are constantly using towels to dry hands, wipe down counters, dry pots and pans and mixing bowls. […]

Delightful Day

February 24, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

Again, no homeschool Q&A post this week. After being cooped up in the house all week with sick, coughing kids, the weather today turned out to be delightful and we took full advantage of it! Barefoot in the grass weather in February is a rare occurrence. Also having some fun with the Nov/Dec 2011 issue […]

The Family: A Proclamation to the World Video Project

February 23, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

Watch the video for a special announcement!Pin It We are already in the planning stages for this year’s Family Proclamation Celebration. One of our projects that we would like to do is gather video submissions from men, women, and children throughout the world reading parts of The Family: A Proclamation to the World and then […]