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Every once in a while and totally unintentionally my brain spews out a good idea.

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A Simple Thank You Card (Free Printables!)

December 11, 2016 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} Leave a Comment

Three different types of thank you notes for your family to use. Created by Melissa Esplin

Have you ever received a simple thank you card? It’s kind of amazing the power those words have on you. You feel noticed, loved, and appreciated. As part of the #LIGHTtheWORLD Christmas initiative, Melissa Esplin, who does wonders with calligraphy, created three simple but beautiful Thank You cards for you and your children to use. A […]

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Thanksgiving for 60+ People

December 4, 2016 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

At the beginning of November my mother-in-law called and asked if we could host the big Wadsworth Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year. Now that our new addition is done and the living room was expanded earlier this year we have room! Wadsworth gatherings are HUGE. Joseph is one of 10 kids and this […]

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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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Thanksgiving Day Fun

December 3, 2013 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Thanksgiving was spent with Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s side of the family. We had a total of 56 there and that’s with two siblings and their families missing! Mr. FR’s sister brought this donkey head which people had fun with.Junior Mint was being cute while his Uncle B was holding him so I had to get […]

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Living Eucharisteo

October 31, 2013 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

For a little over a year I have been on a personal journey. I’ve realized this is the only real goal I want to carry forward in my life. Not because I don’t want to accomplish other things or better myself but because this one thing has the power and capacity to be the catalyst […]

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Give Thanks – Eucharisteo

November 21, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

For a little over a year I have been on a personal journey. I’ve realized this is the only real goal I want to carry forward in my life. Not because I don’t want to accomplish other things or better myself but because this one thing has the power and capacity to be the catalyst […]

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Throw Your Family a Surprise Party

November 12, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Sometime this week I want you to throw your family a surprise party. There is very little preparation you need to do. You can definitely go all out and make it a huge grand affair but with this surprise party, simple is better. First, print off the following banner {click on the image}. Punch two […]

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Eight November Thankful Activities

November 5, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

There have been several thankful activities I have shared on this blog in the past. I thought rounding them up in one post with links to all would be helpful. All links will open in a new window. The activities span a range of ages from toddler to adult. Thanks & Giving Trees /  What’s […]

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A Thanks & Giving Countdown

November 3, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 13 Comments

Sometimes children just need a little help in thinking of what they are thankful for and what they can do to serve others around them. This Thanks & Giving Countdown helps even the littlest ones! There is something to be thankful for and a small act of service involving that “thing” on each slip of […]

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Thanks & Giving Lists

October 29, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

Thanks and Giving lists

For over a dozen years our family has had the tradition of doing Thanks and Giving Trees counting down to Thanksgiving. Sunlight filtering through the blinds Every day in November we write something we are thankful for and also some service we have performed for others. This focus on blessings received and giving has helped […]

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Thanksgiving Blessing Mix

October 15, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Tis the season for for a little giving! This Thanksgiving Blessing Mix is something we love to give to family and friends every year. Each item in the mix represents part of the Thanksgiving story. Bugles – Shaped like a cornucopia, a Horn of Plenty, a symbol of our abundance. Pretzels – Arms folded in […]

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Indian Corn Bead Craft

October 12, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

With Thanksgiving and other Autumn festivities coming soon I thought I’d share this very simple craft for youngsters to make. It can be used to help decorate the kids’ table at your next Thanksgiving dinner! Supplies: Tri-beads in red, orange, brown, yellow, purples, and greens Green Chenille Sticks Dried corn husk or raffia Fold one […]

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Thanksgiving 2011

November 26, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

Scenes from the last two days. We had a very enjoyable Thanksgiving, spending it with Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s side of the family. There were 48 people there! The next day we took the kids up to the mountains to get a real Christmas tree. The first time in about 8 years that we’ve done that. […]

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What’s Your Favorite Blessing Game

November 13, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

Our Heavenly Father has blessed us with everything we have in life, both spiritually and temporally.  Counting our blessings helps us to realize just how much He loves us. What if you had to choose between two blessings? Would you chose the color red or the color yellow? Scriptures or your family? The purpose of […]

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Thanksgiving Silhouettes

November 28, 2010 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

Thanksgiving, when celebrated with Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s side of the family is never a small affair. We had 42 people for dinner with three families missing. One was sick with the flu, another went to St. George, UT, and another stayed in Washington. Aside from spending time with family, I look forward to the delicious […]

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Hello, I'm Montserrat. I'm a farmer's wife, mother of eleven, homeschooler, chocoholic, music lover, and like to play a good game of Scrabble. You can read more about me here. . .

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