It happened more than 19 years ago in the Lone Star State, just days after I had delivered my fourth child. It had been another crazy morning trying to feed the baby, do three girls’ hair, prepare sack lunches, and get my older two outside to catch the bus. The phone was ringing and I…
Archives for January 2014
Valentine Oreo Suckers
I remember the first time I gave these Oreo suckers out for Valentines. I was in junior high and all of the sudden I became everyone’s friend. I took a bag full of them and handed them out to friends and teachers, and eventually some people that just asked. They were such a hit!…
Plan of Salvation {FREE PRINTABLE}
Eighteen of the most exciting and challenging months of my life were spent on an LDS mission in California. In some form or another, I think about those months almost every day. Just this morning I was showing my baby boy a picture of the day I entered the MTC, and I thought about how…
Hot Fudge Valentine
Apparently, this hot fudge sauce has been in the family for decades. Unfortunately, I only discovered it last year. (Tragic, I know.) I’m pretty sure it will be a regular part of my life from here on out. What’s to love about this little recipe? There’s a good chance you already have everything you need…
Bible Bowl
Are you ready for a fun and easy Family Home Evening that combines football, two competitive teams, and something delicious? It’s time for the BIBLE BOWL! Here’s what you’ll need:
Homemade Sweet Granola
This recipe is kind of like those irresistible Greek sirens whose job it was to lure sailors to dangerous reefs . It will call to you whether you are folding laundry, cleaning your bathroom, or balancing your budget. It should come with one of those “don’t try this at home (while you are alone)”…
Missionary Mail: Conversation Hearts
Did you know that those cute conversation heart candies have been around for more than a century?! They got their start around the time of the Civil War, but are now updated every year. The most popular new sayings are “Tweet Me”, “Text Me”, and “You Rock.” We made our own version of Missionary Conversation…
Four Boredom Busters for Days Off School
Oh, what do you do in the winter time, when all the world is white? These months of January-March provide a few days off from school here and there. But the winter can sometimes make doing things hard if the weather is bad or you don’t want to spend money. So, what do you…