Before reading this post I recommend reading the previous posts in this series:Customizing Your Blog – Part 1 Gathering Patterns and ColorsCustomizing Your Blog – Part 2 HTML CodeCustomizing Your Blog – Part 3 FontsCustomizing Your Blog – Part 4 Creating a New Header ************************************************* I’ve written and rewritten this post countless times. It’s not […]
Crayon Roll Tutorial
I can hear my three oldest daughters laughing upstairs. Their laughter is heard above the humming of three sewing machines. They are gathered around our dining room table sewing crayon rolls to sell in my mother’s new children’s bookstore, The Purple Cow Bookstore, that will be opening in a couple of weeks in Tooele, UT. […]
The Tongue of Angels
At church today in Relief Society we discussed the impact that words have in our lives – speaking kindly about others, speaking gently to our children, expressing gratitude for service given to us, gossiping, crudeness, etc. Many thoughts whirled around in my head while our discussion was taking place. First, I thought of the many […]
Pretty Tote Tutorial
Here is my latest creation. We are loving the contrasting fabric at the top and the buttons. And it is so easy to make. Materials: (see photo 1)2 pieces coordinating fabric cut 9 x 22-24 inches ( I used the width of the fabric from selvage to selvage). Just make sure they are both the […]
By small and simple things
I have trouble with wanting to do too much. I have so many interests – photography, music, cooking, gardening, sewing, quilting, blogging, homeschooling – that I can’t seem to find the time to do them all. Then add in all the things I should be doing – reading scriptures, exercising, writing in my journal, spending […]
Reversible Handbag Scripture Case Tutorial
It’s finally here. The much awaited Reversible Handbag Tutorial! I just know you’ve all been holding your breath. These bags are much loved at our house. So much so that the girls gave some to cousins for Christmas. They also carry them to the store or church (they are perfect for scriptures!) every time we […]
Labels
Whether we like it or not our lives are full of labels. I’m not talking about the kind you find stuck on cans, jars, toys, etc. I mean the labels others create for you or you for others. Some are earned, respected. Other labels are slapped upon us meant to be derogatory.Reina. That’s the first […]
Deep Thinker
Fudge, (daughter #5), was quite perplexed on Sunday. She wanted to know how the first people got to be on the earth if they weren’t born. Fudge said, “All people are born, so Adam and Eve couldn’t have been the first because they had to be born from someone. But if they were the first […]
The Importance of Being Modest
I have six beautiful daughters. They are growing up so fast! I’m a little intimidated about raising them in a world where the likes of Britney Spears, J-Lo, and Madonna are flashed across magazine covers wearing clothing that degrades. THAT IS NOT WHAT I WANT FOR MY DAUGHTERS! Does modesty need to be a thing […]
Just David
For Woman to Woman Lei and Morning Glory decided we would review and share our thoughts on books; any fiction or mystery that you’ve read in the last 3 months is fine! Just David has been our family read-aloud for the last couple of weeks. It is a delightful, innocent type of book written by […]