For a little over a year I have been on a personal journey. I’ve realized this is the only real goal I want to carry forward in my life. Not because I don’t want to accomplish other things or better myself but because this one thing has the power and capacity to be the catalyst […]
Archives for October 2013
The Candy Bomber – a mini unti stdy
This time of year is so full of fun . . . and candy. Candy abounds! The shelves at the store are lined with brightly colored packages. Children are dreaming of how much they will get after they go trick-or-treating. In our neck of the woods everyone from doctor’s offices to banks are passing candy […]
Where Did Your Ancestors Live?
For today’s Establish a House post I want to tell you about an amazing new web app called RootsMapper that shows you the birthplaces of your ancestors. You log-in with your FamilySearch account and then sit back and watch the fireworks. Really! It starts with you and then depending on how many generations you choose […]
Consider the Blessings Book Review
My favorite season, of gratitude and giving, is almost upon us. I love reflecting upon the tender mercies the Lord bestows upon me and my family, especially those which at first glance do not seem to be blessings but later are evidenced to be small miracles of love. Oh, it makes my heart swell with […]
Meet Stephanie McKnight California 2013 Young Mother of the Year
This is part of a series introducing you to all the 2013 State Young Mothers of the Year from American Mothers, Inc. Read more of the series here. (Photo by Michelle Peterson Photography) Today I’d like to introduce you to the youngest state Young Mother of the Year for 2013, Stephanie McKnight from California. When […]
Anne of Green Gables/Avonlea Pinterest Board
Even though I shared the Anne of Green Gables package yesterday, I’m not done! Did you know I have a pinterest baord dedicated to Anne of Green Gables and Avonlea? Come have a look! © 2007-2012 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
Anne of Green Gables Party Package
I’ve quite enjoyed sharing some of what went into the Anne of Green Gables Party package we sent to my daughter for her birthday. There were several other goodies we included that I wanted share here. Let’s take a closer look and see. Confession: The Anne doll didn’t go. It’s mine. 🙂 But as you […]
Anne of Green Gables Pearl Bracelet Tutorial
Throughout the Anne of Green Gables series pearls make an appearance here and there. When Anne is dressing for her recitation at the White Sands Hotel she asks Diana, “Shall I put my pearl beads on?” asked Anne. “Matthew brought me a string from town last week, and I know he’d like to see them […]
Anne of Green Gables Cameo Brooch Tutorial
Marilla has a prized amethyst brooch which becomes lost. As Anne was the last one to handle the brooch she is accused of stealing it. Poor, poor Anne! Marilla doesn’t believe her when she tells the truth so Anne is confined to her room until she confesses. And what a confession Anne thinks up! “I […]
Anne of Green Gables Printables & a Journal Craft
All this week I’m sharing all things Anne. It started when I decided to get a birthday package together to send to Bon Bon at college. It has been so much fun creating crafts and gathering ideas for her and her roommates to do…all while having an Anne of Green Gables movie marathon of course! […]
Written on Our Hearts Review and Giveaway
Right now in seminary we are just getting to the chapters in 2 Nephi where Isaiah is quoted extensively. Anyone that has read Isaiah knows how hard it can be to understand and apply his words….unless you take one phrase at a time. As you begin to study a phrase here and a phrase there […]
Shockingly Living Life on the Edge
See this sweet little face?Ganache is such a funny boy. His is learning so much about the world around him. This is his latest discovery (taken with my phone). When you stick a knife in a toaster it provides a shock of electricity. Seriously who is supposed to be keeping an eye on him? Oh, […]
Why are Your Favorite Bloggers Mormon?
my 8th grade school picture Back in the eighth grade I walked into my homeroom class at the end of a school day to find the rest of the class discussing differences in religious beliefs. As soon as I walked in one friend saw me and asked the teacher, “What about Mormons? What do they […]
Haying is Done!
The weather cleared up enough that the teens (and two 12 year olds) were able to finish raking the rest of the hay and the men were able to bale it shortly after that. They are currently hauling the last five pivots of hay bales as I type this. Hooray! My sister-in-law took these pictures […]
The Romney Family Table
I firmly believe the kitchen can be a holy place. It is where we, as mothers (and some fathers), spend a great majority of our time preparing meals, baking goodies, doing dishes, and most importantly of all, enjoying the company of our family as we gather to cook and eat together. If you think about […]