The Living Christ: Calvary’s Hill or Empty Easter Tomb Garden Craft

March 18, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 19 Comments

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 […]

Relief Society Printables

March 14, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Pin ItI just love this quote from Lucy Mack Smith, mother of Joseph Smith. She was frail and aging when she rose and addressed the sisters in an early Relief Society Meeting on March 24, 1842. I couldn’t decide on one colorway I liked so I created six different 8×10 prints. All are included in […]

Names of Christ Study Booklet {Printable}

March 10, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 21 Comments

Pin It Usually we do a Names of Christ unit study at Christmastime. This year I decided to incorporate it into our countdown to Easter. I designed this little booklet for my children (the younger ones) to use as we study. {The older ones are using these books from the Redheaded Hostess.} There is a […]

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.

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 […]

Reversible Ruffle Half Apron

February 21, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 30 Comments

{Sorry this is up so late today! It takes longer to edit and upload pictures for the tutorial than it does to sew two of these aprons!} I love reversible aprons! Half aprons are definitely easier to make as reversible aprons. This one has a ruffle detail on the bottom to add a feminine touch.Pin […]

Homemade English muffins

February 18, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

Semisweet and Bon Bon made several batches of these the other day. They were oh, so yummy! These are far superior to anything you can buy, so it really is worth the extra effort of making them. Pin It Homemade English Muffins 2 1/2 cups flour, plus extra for dusting1 tsp. quick rising yeast1 tsp […]

Simple Reversible Half Apron Tutorial

February 13, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 31 Comments

Pin ItThe first apron in our apron tutorial series is a basic half-apron. It is simple to sew even for beginning sewers. It is also reversible but without a waistband. Make sure to read the variation that can also be done with this apron after the basic tutorial.Supplies: {this will actually make two half aprons}3/4 […]

Pumpkin Patch Muffins

February 4, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

My family loves these! Packed with vitamin rich pumpkin they are a good choice for snacks.Pin It Pumpkin Patch Muffins 1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup melted butter2 eggs2 cups flour2 tsp. baking poweder1/2 tsp. salt Preheat oven to 375. Fill 12 muffin cups with paper liners or spray with cooking spray. […]

Love Printables {free}

January 30, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

{heart garland tutorial} With all the Valentine’s prints popping up here and there and everywhere I thought I’d do something a bit different and make prints from quotes about love for our fellow man. Clicking on each print will take you to the download page. Each is a high quality 8×10 jpeg file. Pin It […]

Spudnuts

January 28, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

Old-fashioned homemade goodness! Pin It Spudnuts 1 cup water1 cup shortening1 cup sugar2 cups mashed potatoes2 tsp. salt3 cups water6 eggs, slightly beaten2 TBSP yeast2 TBSP lemon juice1/4 tsp. grated lemon rind12 cups flour (plus two more cups)3/4 cups dry milkoil for frying Place the 1 cup water in a large pan and heat. Add […]

Young Women Personal Progress Book Holders

January 24, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 67 Comments

My cute little niece has been making these as gifts for all the girl cousins who are in the Young Women organization at church. They hold a Personal Progress booklet and journal, a pen or pencil, and a For the Strength of Youth pamphlet. I haven’t seen them before and thought they were a novel […]

Creamy White Chili

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

Perfect to eat on a cold, snowy day. Pin ItCreamy White Chili 1 pound chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 medium onion, chopped1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder1 TBSP. vegetable oil2 15 oz. cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth2 small cans green chilies1 tsp. salt1 tsp. ground cumin1 tsp. […]

Printable Perpetual Calendar – thankful scripture verses

January 5, 2012 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 14 Comments

Is January 6th to late to post a printable perpetual calendar? I didn’t think so. Perpetual calendars are great for just keeping track of birthdays, anniversaries, and other special dates without having to transfer those to a new calendar each year. While these can be used in the traditional way, I created these two perpetual […]

A Very Merry Christmas

December 24, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

May your day be full of gratitude and wonder and awe at the miraculous birth that took place over 2,000 years ago. May your Christmas be shared with those whom you love and those whom God loves, even the less fortunate and the forgotten. Here’s wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas. See you […]