There it was. A little bit dirty, somewhat wrinkled, but still unopened. On the outside written in green ink were the words “Open on your 25th birthday.” I held it in my hands rubbing the edges, remembering. Slowly, I turned it over, slid the edge of my pocketknife under the sealed flap and sliced open […]
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Flakes are Fun!
Mommytime posted on Mommy’s Martini yesterday about all the snow they’ve been getting but more importantly how she took the time to look closely at the snow and see the beauty of each individual snowflake. It reminded me of one of the funnest unit studies we’ve ever done – not on snow but on snowflakes. […]
Chewy Rocky Road Bars
Mmmm…..this bars are deadly. They make me sick every time, I eat so many of them. They are one of Semisweet’s favorite things to make. She even won $75 and grand champion at the county fair with these bad boys. Chewy Rocky Road Bars 1 1/2 cups finely crushed unsalted pretzels 3/4 cup butter or […]
I ♥ Faces Kids: Week #2 – Anything Goes
Miss Truffle Right now she’s my middle child – so wants to be one of the “big girls” but still wants to do all the “little kid” things too. Visit I ♥ Faces to view more entries in this week’s challenge. © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
I ♥ Faces Adults: Week #2 Anything Goes
At a family BBQ the men started telling jokes. I can never get this guy to smile for the camera so was pleased to at least get this shot of him laughing and laughing hard – hence the reddish face. Visit I ♥ Faces to see more entries for this week’s challenge. © 2007-2013 Chocolate […]
Church Hymns FHE
How well do you know the hymnbook? This family home evening lesson helps your family become familiar with the hymnbook as well as teaches the importance of singing hymns every day as a family. This lesson contains all the necessary visual aids. Just print, cut out, and give! Download the file here if your don’t […]
Doing a makeover
This blog will be getting a makeover this weekend. New colors, new header, new layout – the works. I hope I don’t mess anything up, cause I’m doing it the cheap-o way, by myself. 😀 Wish me luck! © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Winner of Skin MD Natural Lotion with SPF 15
Thanks to everyone who entered the Skin MD Natural Lotion giveaway. The winner, as chosen by Random.org, is Nancy Sabina. Congrats! © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Come Take a Walk With Me
Wednesday morning dawned cold and slightly foggy – perfect conditions for a light pogonip. ♦ pogonip ˈpä-gə-ˌnip noun a dense winter fog containing frozen particles that is formed in deep mountain valleys of the western United States. Origin: 1860–65, Americanism; < Shoshone paγɨnappɨh thunder cloud; cf. soγovaγɨnappɨh fog (with soγo- earth), yaγumpaγɨnappih fog (with yaγun- […]
Next Wordfull Wednesday Topic For January 21
“Wish Upon a Star“ I’m hoping our next Wordfull Wednesday topic will cause you to spread your wings a little. Remember when you were younger and did everything you could think of to cause your secret wish to come true? Rubbing lamps. Watching for falling stars. Pulling a wishbone. Now we are older, more realistic, […]
Skin MD Natural Review and Giveaway
We live in the arid deserts of Northern Nevada. The wind, extreme temperature changes, and lack of humidity really wreck havoc on our skin, particularly the hands because they are constantly washed. Each season presents a different challenge for keeping our skin from getting dry, cracked, and rough. We have tried everything from Vaseline Instensive […]
Personalized Notepads – A How To
WARNING – The following tutorial, if followed, can be very addicting. Proceed with caution! Supplies: Paper – any kind, scrap, colored, personalized, etc. Here I’m using some family photos printed at 40% opacity and a fun design for my grocery lists.Paper cutterHeavy Books, binder clips, or specially made clampPaintbrushThin Cardboard – old cereal boxes work […]
I ♥ Faces: Week #1
I ♥ Faces is a new site dedicated to gathering photographs of people’s faces. It’s my goal to participate every week. After all I have a lot of faces around here to keep me busy. ☺ THis week’s topic is “Anything Goes.” Here’s my kids’ entry: Cookie loves her teal shirt. Wears it day after […]
Fun With Music FHE
The next three family home evening lessons will all revolve around music. This one is short but fun. You will briefly discuss the influence of music in our lives and then sing your family’s favorite Primary songs or hymns using the visual aids to make it more fun. Download the file here if you don’t […]
Biscuits
We love breakfast food around here. Biscuits are a particular favorite. We love having them with butter and jam, or honey butter, or cheese sauce and strawberry jam, or sausage gravy, or even dipped in butter and cinnamon sugar before cooking. As you can see biscuits are extremely versatile. Here’s our favorite, tried and true […]