August’s Wordfull Wednesday Winner

September 2, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Do you see this lovely plate?Remember when I wrote about our “You Are Special Days”? This plate is even more chic than the red plate we use. It is also going to our lucky randomly drawn winner from all those who participated in Wordfull Wednesday last month. I think it is an appropriate prize considering […]

“No Poo” and Laundry too

September 1, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 13 Comments

I didn’t intend to write a post about my “no poo” experiment but I received a few questions when I mentioned it in my Au Naturale post a couple of days ago. My skin type is really oily – so is my hair. I would try skipping a day washing my hair but it just […]

Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy FHE

August 31, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 16 Comments

This is a really fun family home evening lesson for the whole family, old and young. The original lesson can be found at LDSSplash. I added to it just a little. Download the file here: Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy PDF Here’s the lesson plan: Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy Opening Song: I am a […]

Scones with Honey Butter

August 30, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

My mom makes these almost every time we visit. They are fast, easy, and oh so yummy. Scones 1 pkg yeast (1 TBSP) dissolved in 1 cup warm water1 TBSP. butter1 TBSP Sugar1 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp. salt1 1/4 cups milk4 – 4 1/2 cups flour Scald milk. Melt butter in milk. In a […]

Organized Homeschool

August 29, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

One more weekend to go before we start school! Packages have been arriving all week. The girls have been oohing and aahing over their new schoolbooks and workbooks. I’ve been busy making copies, tearing apart their new workbooks, and organizing the coming school year. It has been a blast! We don’t do well with a […]

Au naturale

August 27, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

Have you ever stopped to read what is really in some of the food you eat? How about all the stuff in your shampoo, laundry detergent, or even your toothpaste? Or do you even want to know? 🙂 Growing up we drank a lot of pop (soda for those in different parts of the country). […]

Sisterly Love

August 27, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

I just had to show this picture of Bon Bon and Brownie taken last year in April right after they both got braces. At the end of the day after ups and downs, disagreements or not, all the girls end up showing sisterly love for each other. I hope the camaraderie will continue throughout their […]

Next Wordfull Wednesday Topic

August 27, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 1 Comment

I bet you thought I’d forgotten about posting the topic for next week’s Wordfull Wednesday! Well, truth is I almost did. This morning was spent in town running errands and dropping off entries for the county fair this weekend. We spent the afternoon cleaning the pigsty schoolroom getting it all ready for school to start […]

Pocket sized

August 26, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

Show Me the Money!

August 26, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 12 Comments

Do you pay your kids an allowance or do they get paid for doing extra jobs around the house? My kids get paid for doing extra jobs that we’ve agreed on ahead of time and the older girls get paid for babysitting. We don’t give them an allowance but they each have a savings account […]

I’ve got my eye on you

August 25, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

I get a kick out of seeing how people end up here at the blog. Statcounter has been great at helping me keep track of the comings and goings of visitors. You didn’t know you were being watched did you? Oh, yes, I’ve got my eye on you! One trend I’ve noticed over the past […]

Book of Mormon Fun FHE

August 24, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

This family home evening lesson is really a fun one! At least it was for our family. It came from one of the online Family Home Evening Swaps that I’ve participated in. Full credit goes to Beth G. for putting it all together. I’m just passing it along to you all. There are a lot […]

Orange Mouth Contest Winner!

August 23, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 10 Comments

Watch the video to see who the winner is and how those orange mouths came to be. Hurray! Now you need to e-mail me so I have your e-mail address and can forward it on to Sarah Jane who is generously providing the prize. Thanks to all of you who participated. And for those curious […]

Mexican Haystacks

August 22, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 5 Comments

This is similar to a taco salad but with a different taste to it. The girls first had this a few weeks ago when they went to Fallon and stayed with Grandma while Mr. Ferrero Rocher and I spent the day in Reno. They raved about it and we’ve had it two more times since […]

Homeschool Decisions 2008 Part II

August 21, 2008 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 13 Comments

Last week I wrote about our homeschooling dilemma with the options that we have before us. After much pondering and prayer we’ve finally decided what will be best for us and the kids this year. Hallelujah! There’s nothing like getting an answer after so much work. Thanks for all your encouragement, help, and suggestions. Every […]