There is opposition in all things. If there wasn’t we wouldn’t know what joy is for we would never would have pain or sorrow to compare it with. I so wanted to write a wonderful post about all the joys of motherhood – for there are many. But I was too busy cleaning up after […]
Simple Pleasures: My heritage
After two weeks of being apart it is wonderful to have everyone back under one roof again! Bon Bon and Semisweet enjoyed a fun filled, walking packed trip to Barcelona courtesy of my parents. They saw many sights: cathedrals, the Mediterranean Sea Roman ruins, a medieval castle, the Montserrat Monastery, inside the monastery love the […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Lessons from Motherhood
This might surprise you. Growing up, I really didn’t like children all that much. Oh, I thought they were cute, etc. But I hated babysitting. I would much rather spend my time with older people. Then I got married and had children of my own. And {{gasp!}} I liked them! The more time I spent […]
Sewing Basics: Practice Sewing Lines on Fabric
Last week we covered sewing along lines drawn on paper with our sewing machine. This week is the same only you put a new needle in your machine and sew on fabric. I thought I’d show how I prepare the fabric for my beginning sewers to sew on. It’s hard to sew on just one […]
BYU Women’s Conference 2011: Sister Julie B. Beck
On Thursday I drove to Utah to pick up Bon Bon and Semisweet who were returning on Friday from their trip to Barcelona (more on that later). Mr. Ferrero Rocher stayed home with all the rest of the children and his sister came up to help. (Thank you!) Because I was alone on this trip […]
Simple Pleasures: Cousins Celebrating Easter
Saturday we had a cousins Easter party. There was sugar cookie decorating pin the tail on the bunny and of course….. the Egg Hunt! Having fun with cousins is definitely a simple pleasure. What brings you simple pleasure? © 2007-2011 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC […]
Some giveaway winners and Wordfull Wednesday Topic
Random.org picked these two lucky ladies to win the Lamb of God CD. Congratulations Cellista and Judi! Please e-mail me your addresses at chocolateonmycranium {at} live {dot} com and we’ll get the CD’s sent to you asap. The random winner from April’s Wordfull Wednesday participants is Carrie from One more thing. She wins this sweet […]
Sewing Basics: Sewing Along Lines
After having fun sewing all the different stitches our sewing machine can do we take a step back and learn to follow lines drawn on paper using the basic straight stitch on our machine. Do this with an old needle (or change the needle after doing this as paper will dull it) and NO THREAD. […]
An Easter Countdown: HE LIVES!!
We have had a wonderful blessed Easter! After speaking to my two oldest on skype first thing this morning (they are in Barcelona), we finished preparing for church. I snapped this picture of my children with their new dresses (and tie for the boy!) before getting in the van. Edited: Yes, I sewed all their […]
An Easter Countdown: Judgment
This activity goes along with day fifteen of The Living Christ: An Easter Countdown. Washington CD Temple Mural (click on picture to enlarge) Today’s activity was short and simple. We discussed the artwork chosen for the day, the mural at the Washington DC Temple. We looked at the faces and positions of the people in […]
An Easter Countdown: The Second Coming
This activity goes along with day fourteen of The Living Christ: An Easter Countdown. Sometimes talking about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, especially all the signs and calamities that will occur before, can be scary for younger children, and even teenagers as my husband found out when discussing this with the youth at a […]
An Easter Countdown: Testimony of the Apostles
This activity goes along with day thirteen of The Living Christ: An Easter Countdown. Our activity today involved listening to and watching videos of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles bear their “Special Witnesses of Christ.” If you click on the title next to each picture on that page it will open […]
An Easter Countdown: His Priesthood and Church are Restored
This activity goes along with day twelve of The Living Christ: An Easter Countdown. When Joseph was a missionary he used labeled cups to teach about the apostasy and restoration of the gospel. I have seen other versions but none as detailed as his. He still uses them to teach people! I know the youth […]
An Easter Countdown: His Other Sheep
This craft goes along with day eleven of The Living Christ: An Easter Countdown. I forgot to post this yesterday! So sorry. We just made simple salt dough sheep to hang as ornaments on our Easter tree. Salt Dough Recipe 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1/2 – 3/4 cup water Mix flour and salt […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Easter Memories
Fudge having fun with Easter eggs two years ago Growing up Easter was always a favorite holiday of mine. When I was little (under 6) my mother would throw Easter parties for my friends and cousins. I faintly remember running around the outside of our brick house looking for eggs. It was so much fun […]
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