I’ve been reading some wonderful insights on the story of Christ’s birth this week. Today I’d like to share the links to Donna B. Nielsen’s “Notes on the Nativity” posts. Donna is the author of Beloved Bridegroom, a book detailing Jewish marriage customs at the time of Jesus Christ which helps us better understand Christ’s […]
December 21: Wise Men
One of the many Christmas Nativity scenes we received as a wedding gift. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
December 14: Entertain
Purchased from Arts of the Heart, this nativity puzzle has been a HUGE hit with the littles. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
The Christmas Spirit
How are your Christmas preparations coming? Are you stressed yet? Where is your focus? Mary’s Heart by Liz Lemon Swindle Christ: The Real Gift of Christmas is a wonderful resource to help you and your family focus on Jesus Christ. It has coloring pages for the littles, music, videos, and ideas for a more worshipful […]
It’s All About the Baby – Christmas CD Giveaway!!!
*****THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***** Regular readers of my blog know how much I enjoy giving handmade, either by me or made by someone else. The time involved in creating, knowing someone chose to use their time to produce something for you is priceless. Today I’ve got a special treat for you, a different kind […]
Chenille Stick Snowflakes
The advent calendar activity for Thursday was to make these easy chenille stick snowflakes. Here’s the five year old, Cookie, demonstrating how to make them. Step 1: Cut 6 white or silver chenille sticks in half. Step 2: Gather all but one stick together in a bunch. Wrap the one around the middle of the […]
The Symbols of Christmas
“Christmas is such a joyful time of year. The spirit of brotherly kindness and charity is more evident in the hearts of men. We feel a greater desire to serve and give to others. Unfortunately, the true meaning of Christmas and what we, as Christians, celebrate can easily be lost because of all the commercialism […]
Printable Advent Calendar
I meant to post this earlier but a sweet little Hershey baby had other plans. She thought mother should hold her all morning. It was so nice to have an excuse to snuggle on the couch. 🙂 I fancy advent calendars of all types. We have a big one my father made from desk organizer […]
My Gratitude List Day 30
Day 30: Mi Amor. 15 years of marriage, 8 children, 5 houses, and two farms later and we’re still madly in love. He’s my complement in every way. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 29
Day 29: First Smiles. Love those big toothless grins when babies realize they can “talk” back through facial expressions and coos. © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 28
Day 28: The Smell of Pine Nuts Roasting. Around this time of year raw pine nuts start showing up in bulk at the local grocery stores for about $10 a pound. Way to expensive for the amount we eat around here. It’s much more fun to go up in the mountains, find a good pinion […]
My Gratitude List Day 27
Day 27: My Mother. Thirty-two years ago today she brought me into this world. She has taught me so much about being happy, serving others, being self-less. She’s the perfect example of a mother. Someday, I hope to be just like her. I love you, Mom! © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights […]
My Gratitude List Day 26
Day 26: Mornings. The sun filtering in greeting the new day with fresh prospects of special moments yet to be experienced. May you enjoy the simple pleasures of this Thanksgiving Day! © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved
My Gratitude List Day 25
Day 25. Birth days and birthdays. A celebration of new life. A celebration of a long life well lived. Happy 90th Birthday, Guelito! Here’s to your laughter, your kindness, your example, your love. (Thanks to my cousin, Allison, for scanning and taking the photos of Guelito in this post!) © 2007-2009 Chocolate on my Cranium, […]
My Gratitude List Day 24
Day 24: Sleeping Babies. There something so sweet & innocent about a sleeping baby. Here Hershey is snuggled up with Semisweet. Don’t you just want to lean over and smooch that cheek a little? And look! She’s got the long eyelashes that every single one of the rest of the children have. Hurrah! © 2007-2009 […]
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