Category Archives: Holidays

What Do You Get When You Cross an Egg and Plumber’s Tape?

Really cool Easter Eggs! Use plumber’s tape to make fun patterns on your eggs this season. We were just sitting down to decorate eggs today when I spotted the tape on the counter. We tried it out and made lots … Continue reading

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Incredible Strawberry Pie

It’s almost strawberry season! I love this time of year because I love strawberries! One of my favorite things to do with strawberries, besides eat them, is to make freezer jam. You can learn to do that easily too by … Continue reading

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The Week of Easter

Easter figurines with tomb, Resurrected Christ, Mary

To help our family think about the true meaning of Easter as it approached, my husband took the New Testament and listed the things that happened, starting on the Sunday before Easter until that day, including some scripture references. You may find this helpful as you reflect on the mission of the Savior this week. Continue reading

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Amazing Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Several years ago, my dear friends let me taste some chocolate fudge sauce their son, Nick, had made. One bite and I was a believer! When they told me what was in it, however, I was REALLY surprised! Since then, … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mousse

The most delicious homemade chocolate mousse ready in 3 simple steps…my mouth waters just thinking about it! Continue reading

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Free Give Away
Terry Top — A Towel your Hair will Love

Terry Top Hair Towel

Raise your hand if this is your post-shower routine: You grab the closest towel off the rack and after drying off your body, flip your hair upside down, wrap the towel around your hair, and let it balance precariously up … Continue reading

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Civil Duties

I am ashamed to admit this. I did not vote last night in the Republican Primaries. I wanted to, but I didn’t. Why? Because I am not registered to vote. At least not in our new city. Sure, we moved … Continue reading

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Cream Filled Cupcakes

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For something homemade, not the same as every day, but easy, you can make your own cream filled cupcakes and afterwards decorate them however you like. First, I just used a cake mix to make cupcakes. Then I used a … Continue reading

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An Easy, Healthy Birthday Treat!

Ah, the old “bring-a-birthday-treat-to-school” gig! You gotta love it, because your child feels so special to be honored by his or her classmates and everyone loves food! But why does it always have to be cupcakes and sugar? Can children … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day Book Recommendation
“Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch”

somebody loves you mr. hatch book cover

Mr. Hatch is a lonely man who keeps to himself. But when he receives a rather large valentine from an anonymous admirer, he realizes that he is loved, and his view of himself and those around him changes. He feels … Continue reading

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