Last week while I was watching some nieces and nephews we decided to make some homemade paper. It was fun, easy, and the kids loved the mess! Supplies Needed:* Window Screening* Old Wooden Photo Frame* Staple Gun* Plastic Tub (large enough to immerse the frame)* Felt or Flannel Pieces* Blender* Old paper: newspaper, discarded printer […]
Apple Crisp Cups
Bon Bon wanted to make some kind of dessert involving apples. After looking through various cookbooks and searching recipes online she came up with this dessert on her own. Each individual cup has a light flaky crust thanks to the puff pastry. The presentation is lovely! Apple Crisp Cups Crumb Topping: 1/2 rolled oats1/2 cup […]
Multi Grain Pan Rolls
I haven’t made these delicious rolls in a while. For some reason I’ve been thinking about fall, even though it’s 100 degrees and muggy outside, and these rolls came to mind. They are very healthy, very filling, and oh-so-yummy. Initially made with three different grains: oatmeal, bulgur, and wheat, many times I substitute cooked seven-grain […]
Yummy Cereal Mix
Warning: This mix is very addictive. You canNOT stop with just one handful. It’s a great recipe to take to any get-together. Yummy Cereal Mix 1 box Corn Chex cereal1 box Golden Graham Cereal2 cups shredded coconut2 cups nuts – almonds, pecans, or walnuts3/4 cup butter1 cup sugar1 cup corn syrup In an extra large […]
Kool-Aid Play Dough
I’m watching three nephews and a niece today so we made four batches of Kool-Aid play dough to give the littles something new to do. The play dough is very easy to make and smells oh-so-yummy! To get different colors use different flavors of Kool-Aid. Kool-Aid Play Dough 1 cup flour1/2 cup salt3 Tbsp. oil1 […]
Mini S’mores & Donuts
Fudge and Cookie decided to have a ‘sweet’ tea party with their dolls today. On the menu: mini s’mores, mini powdered donuts, and mini chocolate donuts. These are so simple the little girls made them by themselves. Mini S’mores 10 Golden Grahams Cereal Squares5 mini marshmallows5 chocolate chips Place 5 Golden Graham Squares on a […]
Frog Eye Salad
Mormons are famous for having a variety of side dishes and weird salad combos served at their church gatherings. I love this one, named for the appearance of the small acini de pepe noodles and the green pistachio pudding. It is delicious! I seem to be craving it often during this pregnancy. Frog Eye Salad […]
Fresh Mozzarella Basil & Tomato Pasta Salad
This has to be one of my all-time favorite easy summer dinners. I love the fresh taste of homegrown tomatoes and basil mixed with fresh mozzarella cheese and pasta. Any pasta will work. I use whatever is on hand. This can be eaten hot or cold making it great for a dinner out on the […]
Things to Think About (and do)
* Mulling over this very insightful post about Technological Tools vs. Obsession by Meg at Once Upon a Time. LOVE Kathryn’s Finishing School for Ladies Posts. I am going to incorporate these into our schooling with my girls. So far Kathryn has posted about:Attitude of Femininity – CountenanceAttitude of Femininity – HealthAttitude of Femininity – […]
Harry Potter Madness
I have to start this post by retelling an incident that occurred two years ago while we tried to gather around the table for lunch. Just some precluding info we usually begin our prayers by saying “Dear Heavenly Father.” It all started when Mr. Ferrero Rocher called Cookie ‘Dumbledore.’ We were sitting down around the […]
Garden Chicken Dinner
Recipes that use the slow cooker (crockpot) are so nice for easy Sunday dinners. This one is a favorite. It truly is a one-pot meal. We serve it with fresh homemade bread. Garden Chicken Dinner 4 carrots, cut into 2-inch lengths1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup sliced celery2 cups cut green beans (or 1 15-oz can)4 […]
What Freedom Means to Me
Every year our local Lions Club hosts an essay contest for Junior and High School students on the topic “What Freedom Means to Me.” Bon Bon decided to enter. She sat at the computer for ten minutes and typed the following out. She won first place! We went to the Lions Club 4th of July […]
Patriotism FHE
Read about the prophecies Nephi made in the Book of Mormon concerning the choice land of America. Ideas on teaching patriotism to your children are also included in this family home evening lesson. For those who don’t have a Scribd account click here to download for free from 4shared. For some reason the lessons are […]
Preamble to the US Constitution FHE
Learn about the Preamble to the US Constitution in this family home evening lesson. Based on a family home evening supplement printed by the LDS Church to celebrate the Bicentennial of the Constitution in 1987. For some reason the lessons are printing really big, cutting some of the images off. The best way to avoid […]
Peanut Butter Blondies
I have a brother who harbors a soft spot for all things peanut butter. These bars are so delicious. They are pretty sweet and definitely calm the peanut butter craving. Peanut Butter Blondies 2/3 cup softened butter or margarine1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla1/3 […]
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