Archives for 2011

Of Things That Matter Most Part B

March 13, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

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 […]

Chocolate Chip Cookies

March 12, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 3 Comments

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 . . .

March 10, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

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

March 10, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

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

March 8, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

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

March 8, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

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

March 7, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 18 Comments

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

March 6, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

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

March 5, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

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

March 2, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

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

March 2, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

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 […]

Keeping Home While Battling Sickness

February 28, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 13 Comments

Yesterday was a “start again” day. It was very basic but we are back on our routine. After nearly two weeks of non-stop sickness, our family has finally emerged victorious from battling the germs, bacteria, and viruses that waged war on our bodies. Well, actually on everyone else’s since I never got sick and still […]

Keeping A Journal

February 27, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

Do you ever wonder, as you go through your days, what a typical day was like for one of your ancestors? How early did they rise? What chores or work did they have to do? What was it like to read by candlelight in the evenings or have to heat water before washing? The only […]

Homeschooling and Sickness

February 25, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

Having good health has been a big blessing for our family. We rarely get sick! When we do it is usually a mild cold. No grounds for skipping school. This past week we finally got our due. Seven of the eight kiddos are out for the count! They have sore throats and achy bodies. Poor […]

Simple Pleasures: Old Book from a Cherished Friend

February 23, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

A couple of weeks ago Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s cousin came with his twin sons for a visit. He brought a gift from his wife. My favorite children’s book, Just David by Eleanor H. Porter. An original hardbound from 1916, the year it was first published. She found it an antique shop. The illustrations are lovely. […]