Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand

February 23, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

Can you have too much of a good thing? Depends I guess. I have a problem with wanting to do too many “good things.” So much so that those which are most needful are sometimes neglected. Over the past several months, starting back in November I think, I’ve been going through a metamorphosis. I realized […]

Birthdays are GREAT FHE

February 22, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

This is a SUPER fun family home evening lesson about why birthdays are so special. All the illustrations for the game and stories are included. Thanks to Christine W from my FHE Swap who put this lesson together. Download the file here if you don’t have a Scribd account: Happy Birthday pdf file For some […]

Triple Chocolate Brownies

February 21, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

This “mix of mixes” is convenient and quick to make. The result is a pan of very rich, fudgy brownies. This is an easy recipe that my younger children like to make “all by themselves.”Pin It Triple Chocolate Brownies 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding1 package (18.25 oz) chocolate cake mix2 cups semisweet chocolate […]

Pass a napkin, I’m drooling again

February 19, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

I don’t usually watch television but today was an unusual day. I happened to get the last three segments of Martha Stewart on the Fine Living Channel. Oi! How about a spiffy little cardboard range for cooking and baking complete with CD stove top burners. Or an oober cute Felt Cherry Pie to bake inside […]

I ♥ Faces Kids: Week 6 Wonder

February 18, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

This was a hard category! Here’s the best I could come up with for kids. I didn’t have time to take any photos this week and so had to dig through my archives. Visit I ♥ Faces to find more photos about “Wonder.” © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved

Wordfull Wednesday: Love for Self

February 17, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 23 Comments

Motherhood is a demanding calling. Not only are we the nose and bottom wipers, we are also the cooks, the taxi drivers, the educators, the listening ear, the encourager, the maid, and countless other “labels.” With all the demands put on us caring for our family’s and other’s needs it is all too easy to […]

Oh that’s good, no that’s bad

February 16, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 17 Comments

Whew! What a weekend we’ve had filled with ups, downs, and sideways. It reminds me of the children’s book “That’s Good! That’s Bad!” For the most part it was good with several bads thrown in to remind us to appreciate the goods. We took the kids to Fallon Friday evening. (That’s good! No that’s bad!) […]

Hearts Full of Love FHE

February 15, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

The family home evening lesson this week is very simple but you’ll be reading several scriptures, singing a few songs, and even telling why you love each other! Download the file here if your don’t have a Scribd account: Hearts Full of Love pdf file Hearts Full of LOVE Publish at Scribd or explore others: […]

Chocolate Dreams

February 13, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

The ganache filling for these cookies are heavenly, especially when eaten hot, straight from the oven. Chocolate Dreams Cookies:3/4 cup salted butter, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed2 large egg yols1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups flour Chocolate Filling:1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips In a medium bowl […]

Next Wordfull Wednesday Topic for February 18

February 11, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

The topic for next week’s Wordfull Wednesday is “Love for Self.” This will probably be a hard topic to write about. It usually is for most women and mothers. We are so busy doing that we forget sometimes to refill our cups before they become empty. In Matthew 22: 37-40 Jesus tells us that the […]

I ♥ Faces Adults: Week 5 Silly

February 11, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 21 Comments

We were out looking at snowflakes today with the magnifying lens when I got the idea to take this silly picture for this week’s adult category. It was so hard to get a decent shot because I either didn’t focus the camera right or I didn’t hold the magnifying lens correctly. The kids said if […]

Don’t agonize, organize

February 10, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

Remember my word for 2009? My goal this week is to CREATE a more organized home. There is a whole list of HUGE projects that have needed attention for some time. I decided this was the week to tackle the majority of them. Yesterday the girls and I used the divide and conquer method to […]

I ♥ Faces Kids: Week 5 Silly

February 8, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 20 Comments

After a half hour of trying to get a good picture of the kids during the last light of the day the baby had had ENOUGH! So I told the girls to make a silly face and this is what I got. This is pretty much how our life is around here anyway. See more […]

The Great Commandment FHE

February 8, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 3 Comments

This lesson helps family members better understand why Love is the greatest commandment given us by God. It is based off Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin’s October 2007 General Conference talk. This is another lesson I received through my Family Home Evening swap group. For some reason the lessons are printing really big, cutting some of […]

Mexican Corn Chowder

February 6, 2009 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

This is the perfect soup to warm you up on a cold winter evening. Wonderful flavors combine for a delicious bowl of comfort food. Make sure to pass the hot pepper sauce around for personal adjustment of the spiciness. Mexican Corn Chowder * 2 cups cooked chicken* 1/2 c cooked onions* 1-2 cloves garlic – […]