screen shot of Cookie & Fudge on lds.org a continuation of my personal study notes from last Sunday about Pres. Uchtdorf’s general conference talk “Of Things That Matter Most.” “Our second key relationship is with our families. Since “no other success can compensate for failure” here, we must place high priority on our families. We […]
Archives for March 2011
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I know, I know, everyone already has a chocolate chip cookie recipe. I just thought I’d share our favorite one to use. Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into cubes3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar 2 eggs1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour1 3/4 cups white flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking […]
Do you sometimes feel . . .
harried at the end of the day? Yeah, me too. At least yesterday was like that as evidenced by the photo. Consequently there is a delay for the learning style post for today. I might get it posted later this afternoon, but there are no guarantees on that. *************************** Voting is still going on for […]
Simple Pleasures: Water
Carrying this stainless steel water bottle around just makes me smile. What brings you simple pleasure? *************************** Voting is still going on for Best LDS Female Solo Blogger of 2010. If you haven’t done so already could you please go over and vote for me? Mine will say “Montserrat at Chocolate on my Cranium” THANKS […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Women From Our Past
Today’s Wordfull Wednesday we are sharing stories of women ancestors from our own family history. Today I am sharing the story of my great-great-great grandmother Ramona as told by my own grandmother, Yaya, in a book of family history stories she wrote for her grandchildren when we were small. Keep that in mind when you […]
Age Appropriate Chores/Skills
Think of some famous musician, sports player, or artist. How did they acquire the skills they have? Chances are for most of them it took work, lots and lots of dedicated work, learned sequentially and methodically, to achieve the level they are at now. The same lesson applies to us and to our children. Any […]
Home Improvements
Why is it after a big bout of sickness one feels like cleaning, decluttering and organizing? Whatever the reason that’s what we’ve been doing. I made a big huge list of all the home improvements needs and ideas I could think of to try and make our home run a little better. We’ve been slashing […]
Of Things That Matter Most Part A
This week during my personal study time I decided to study President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s general conference talk “Of Things That Matter Most.” I have studied it every day this week and I am still not done! It is just amazing how much is really there to gain from and apply to my personal life. […]
Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies
Pin ItShall I tell you our sad tale? One of the few disadvantages to living way out in the country is missing the sale of Girl Scout Cookies. Some years we happen to be in town, at the store, when the Girl Scouts are selling their wares. Most years however we miss out completely. Boo! […]
Simple Pleasures: Sledding
You know you’re a redneck if. . . . . .you go sledding by pulling an old satellite dish behind a pickup. What brings you simple pleasure? © 2007-2011 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Wordfull Wednesday Topic for March 9th
About seven years ago we did a unit study titled “Female Family History.” Thanks to my mother and Mr. FR’s aunt I was able to gather stories about many of my daughters’ women ancestors on both sides of the family. We created a timeline starting with the girls and then traveled back in time learning […]