I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am a Christian, regardless of what some, who do not understand my faith, may say. I believe in Jesus Christ. I know He is my Savior. I have learned this truth from studying the Bible AND The Book of Mormon. The Book of […]
Because of Him
Because of Jesus Christ I know that death is not the end. We will all live again! As Easter Day nears and we celebrate that glorious resurrection, His resurrection, we are given hope. Hope that we can start anew each and every day. Hope that through His grace we can be renewed and made whole. […]
Here Is Hope
Easter Sunday will soon be here. Our Calvary’s Hill, Empty Tomb Garden has been growing for the last three weeks. A subtle reminder of what we are celebrating resting right there on the kitchen counter. Amid the chaos of dirty dishes and cooking messes tender green shoots skyward searching for the light that gives it […]
Easter Ideas from Around the Web
Just a roundup of ideas from around the web to celebrate Easter. Personal Study Easter Scripture Study – Gethsemane Scripture Chain from That Good PartEaster Scripture Study – Last Week of Christ’s Life from That Good Part The Last Hours of Christ’s Life Study Packet from The Red Headed Hostess Countdowns 8 Day Walk With […]
Easter Resurrection Puzzle {Giveaway}
One of our favorite Easter decorations is this Resurrection puzzle I bought a couple of years ago.I love how it is simple, focused on Christ, and tells the story of that miraculous Easter morning through the figures. Can you tell who they are? Though they weren’t all there at the same time each was at […]
Easter Activities that focus on the Savior
Easter is the last day of March this year. I LOVE Easter! I love celebrating the life of Jesus Christ, reflecting on the Atonement and glorious Resurrection, and teaching my children all about it. Here’s a peek at activities, crafts, and printables we do leading up to Easter all focused on the Savior. […]
Celebrate Easter All Week By Learning About The Last Week of Christ’s Life
Ever since my oldest was about 3 years old we have celebrated Easter all week leading up to Easter Sunday. This helps us celebrate the Easter season {much like the Christmas season} rather just Easter on one day. It also helps to keep the appropriate focus on Jesus Christ and His Atonement and Resurrection. “There […]
Palm Sunday Donkey Craft
“Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. And […]
Handprint Lilies
Make a pretty bouquet of lilies using your children’s hand prints. Trace their hands on white paper and cut out. Curl each finger out using a pencil to wrap the finger around. Wrap the hand around the top of a green plastic straw and secure it with tape. Add a yellow strip of paper, folded […]
Homemade Clay Oil Lamps
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. {Matthew 25:1-4} […]
Free Easter Printables
“He is not here: for He is risen, as he said” Oh, the hope those words have given down through the ages. The miracle of the empty tomb! I created this simple print in four colorways: green, teal, purple, and tan. Click on each color name to be taken to it’s download page. They are […]
The Living Christ: Calvary’s Hill or Empty Easter Tomb Garden Craft
As part of our Easter celebration every year we grow our own Calvary’s Hill or Empty Easter Tomb Garden. This is a really great craft to do with your kids! It’s perfect for springtime as well as a good decoration for Easter. It’s a special tradition to have. Gather the following supplies: a small 2 inch […]
The Living Christ: A 30 Day Easter Countdown
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.
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 […]
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 […]