The winter weather can be harsh. Particularly here in the desert where the blowing winds and dry air deliver a double whammy to our skin and lips. To keep our chapped lips at bay our family goes through chapstick like, well, almost as fast as I go through a can of Stephen’s Belgian Dark Chocolate […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
Is there anything more comforting than a steaming bowl of delicious chicken noodle soup? Well, okay, other than a mug of hot cocoa? Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup 3 Chicken breasts, cubed, or 3 cups cooked chicken1 onion, diced3 carrots, sliced3 celery stalks, sliced2 cloves garlic, minced1 can corn or 2 cups fresh or frozen corn12 […]
Homemade Noodles
When I went away to college my parents made sure I had two things: a bread machine and a pasta machine. I grew up with the tradition of making homemade ravioli every Christmas day. We’d take turns rolling out the pasta dough on our pasta machine. Now I love to make homemade noodles, especially for […]
Doll Coffins
The girls knew Joseph was making them something for Christmas. When they asked him what he was doing he replied, “Making doll coffins.” He ended up making ten of these jewelry boxes. One for each of our six daughters (although only three got them for Christmas), one for me, and one for each of our […]
Reversible Handbag Scripture Case Tutorial
It’s finally here. The much awaited Reversible Handbag Tutorial! I just know you’ve all been holding your breath. These bags are much loved at our house. So much so that the girls gave some to cousins for Christmas. They also carry them to the store or church (they are perfect for scriptures!) every time we […]
Names of Christ Complete Unit Study
(painting by Minerva Teichert)I posted a partial list of this unit study already. Here is our complete list for this year. Christmas is one of my favorite teaching times of the year. The children sense the specialness of the season making them more attune to what I try to teach them about Christ and Christmas. […]
Names of Christ Unit Study
Edited: My complete study can be found here. Christmas is one of my favorite teaching times of the year. The children sense the specialness of the season making them more attune to what I try to teach them about Christ and Christmas. Our ‘normal’ school is abandoned for “Christmas School.” I love creating unit studies […]
Grandpa’s Advent Calendar
This advent calendar was made by my dad several years ago. He used wooden office supply drawers typically used for the top of desks, attached knobs to the fronts of each drawer and then numbered and decorated them to match our tastes. If you look closely you can see our brand. The first year Grandma […]
Scripture Flannel Board Stories
In 2007 I was asked to start a Family Home Evening Enrichment group at church. We met once a month and put together family home evening lessons. It was loads of fun but also loads of work. One of the projects I tackled was coloring most of the scripture flannel board stories that have been published […]
Pumpkin Pie Squares
We all have certain traditional food that is served every year around Thanksgiving. Here is one of ours. These Pumpkin Pie Squares take pumpkin pie to a whole new delicious level.Doesn’t that look yummy? Bon Bon made these for a dinner that the youth served to the elderly at church last night. She also made […]
Hot Orange Punch and Indian Corn
Believe it or not, on occasion I do like to drink something other than my daily cup of hot cocoa. This orange punch is one recipe I love to make. It is actually good hot or cold. I usually make one recipe and keep it in a pitcher in the fridge then heat some up […]
White Bread
I originally got this recipe when I was fourteen from my Young Women leader at church. It is almost no fail. I know it’s good when my single brothers-in-law request it constantly. Hungry farmers know what they like and what will keep them full for a long hard day of work. White Bread 1. In […]
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
This recipe works well for me. When done right the crust is very soft, the texture is fine, and it holds together well for sandwiches. As with all bread, practice makes perfect! Honey Whole Wheat Bread 4 TBSP Yeast 1 TBSP Sugar 2 1/2 cups warm water 2 cups milk 1 cup honey 2/3 cup […]
Thanksgiving Blessing Mix
Here’s a simple snack mix that can be put into cellophane gift bags and given as gifts to family and friends. I usually give them to people I visit throughout the month of November. Thanksgiving Blessing Mix Recipe: 2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks2 cups small pretzels (not the stick kind)1 cup candy corn1 cup […]
Whatcha Got Cookin’
This page is to hold all the links to the recipes I publish on the blog. BEVERAGES Hot Orange Punch Magic Chocolate Milkshakes Patriotic Drink BREADS Biscuits Breadsticks Buttermilk Rolls Chocolate Muffins Chocolate Pancakes Eggnog French Toast English Muffins French Bread Garlic Parmesan Knots Homemade Noodles Honey Whole Wheat Bread Hot Cakes {Buttermilk Pancakes} […]