Wordfull Wednesday topic for February 9

February 2, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

(image credit) February is known for being the month of “love.” It is also a month where such famous people as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and Charles Dickens were born. They each accomplished great things in their life that have an impact on all of us today. While what we do day-in […]

Homemaking Skills: Where do I start?

February 1, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

Okay, you’ve decided you want to teach your children some homemaking skills. GREAT! But where do you start? It’s like saying I want to eat the whole chocolate cake. GREAT! How do I do it? Bite by manageable bite. To accomplish anything in a meaningful way we must have a plan. Start off big and […]

What I do when it’s cold

January 31, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 11 Comments

Okay, that was obvious. And so was that. But I also do this…. Scour the heirloom seed catalogs, circling what I want to try when the weather finally warms up. Our growing season is short here. There is a danger of frost until June 15th! And the first fall frost is usually towards the […]

The Childhood of Jesus

January 30, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 4 Comments

In preparing to teach this lesson to the 11 year old children I decided to do further reading and studying for my own benefit. The following are quotes from various articles for you to ponder and think on. Mary “As there is only one Christ, so there is only one Mary. And as the Father […]

Garlic Parmesan Knots

January 29, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

We ate at a local pizzeria this past Wednesday to celebrate Semisweet’s 14th birthday. These garlic parmesan knots were ordered as an appetizer. They were so good we decided to try and replicate them here at home. I think I like our version much better! Garlic Parmesan Knots 1/2 batch buttermilk roll dough1 cup grated […]

Homeschooling: Where to Start With Young Children

January 28, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 14 Comments

Wendy said… I just have struggled to start. I’m not exactly where to start or how to find the right fit for our family. Without knowing where to start seems very overwhelming. So I haven’t even started the cycle. I just avoid it. 😀 My boys are little yet. So my question is where do […]

Simple Pleasures: Storybook Home Journal

January 27, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 9 Comments

Over a year ago I was on a quest. I wanted to share with a friend a talk given at the 2000 BYU Women’s Conference about the simple things we can do to make a home. I searched and searched but with no luck. The only way to share the talk, “Who Sweeps a Room,” […]

Winner of the Elspeth Young Prints

January 26, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 2 Comments

Thanks to everyone who left a comment about their favorite artists. It was fun to learn about ones I had never heard of before (Amy Hintze) and see some of my other favorites mentioned (Minerva Teichert). And now the winner of two Elspeth Young prints of her choice is…. Kinsey! Kinsey comes from a family […]

Wordfull Wednesday: My Favorite Childhood Book

January 26, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 12 Comments

As I sit to write this I am surprised that I can’t think of a single book that I absolutely LOVED as a child. Can you believe that? Me? The one who learned to read at three and hasn’t put a book down since? Oh, there are books I remember reading like Little Bear, Dr. […]

The ART of Making a Home

January 25, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 13 Comments

Being a homemaker is a hard job! Despite the spin the world puts on it, we do not lounge on the couch all day watching TV. We are not lazy burdens who do nothing while our husbands go out and work. Building a family involves both husband and wife working at their different and distinct […]

Wherein I BEG for Your Help

January 23, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 20 Comments

I need your help! In February, Heart of the Matter is hosting a 10 Days of Homeschooling Blog Hop. This hop is a bit different in that they have asked just 16 homeschool bloggers, each with a different focus on homeschooling, to write 10 posts each about our area of ‘expertise.’ The posts will run […]

Trusting God

January 22, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 7 Comments

This week I’ve been studying the General Conference talk by Pres. Henry B. Eyring, “Trust in God, Then Go and Do.” As I have pondered on his message I have learned a little more about myself and the areas I need to work on to truly develop trust in God.*How do we come to trust […]

Tangy Meatballs

January 22, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 6 Comments

This is one of the easiest, tastiest recipes we’ve ever tried. Don’t be put off by the ingredients for the sauce. They really do go well together! Tangy Meatballs Meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef1 lb. sausage1 egg1/2 cup bread crumbs (for added flavor we use crushed croutons) Combine meat, egg, and bread crumbs. Form into […]

The Homeschool Cycle

January 21, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 8 Comments

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from studying science, or history for that matter, it’s “Everything runs on a cycle.” In science we learn about the water cycle, the carbon cycle, the cell cycle, etc. Our years are based on seasons that cycle through one after another. History also repeats itself. This is best shown […]

Simple Pleasures: Paintings by Elspeth Young

January 20, 2011 by Montserrat {Cranial Hiccups} 38 Comments

Simple Pleasures: Sharing those simple things that bring a touch of pleasure and delight to me and my family. Our homes, the time we spend there, the atmosphere, the moods, have a big influence on our lives. It is in the home that our children form most of their habits and ideas. One of the […]