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New Articles of Faith Coloring Book in the shop!

Sometimes I have an idea and I know exactly how I want it to turn out.  And sometimes I need to mull things over for a while before finally something clicks and I know just what I want to do. This...

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2016-2017 Homeschool Plans

A new baby will be joining our family at any moment. In fact, for a few hours today I thought she might be on her way already.  But contractions have stopped for now, and I'm hoping she'll hang on for...

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Our Medieval History Reading List

At long last, our list of history read alouds for the year is complete!  I spent the summer researching and carefully selecting the books we'll read in Morning Time this year, using several book lists...

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LDS Baptism Study Journal

I'm here with an announcement today: New in the shop!  LDS Baptism Study Journal! I am so excited to offer you this baptism study journal.  I put this together with my 7 year old son in mind. I wanted...

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Edith Hope

Our little miracle arrived early Monday morning and her birth could not have gone more smoothly. It was an amazing, painful, incredible experience and one I am so grateful I was blessed to have.  Her...

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Giant Granny Square Crochet Blanket

Remember the beautiful Sky Blanket that I began in January this year? Somehow I completely dropped the ball on that project.  I wasn't working on it every day, just listing on a page in my bullet...

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Free Gratitude Coloring Page

I have a crush on November. This time of year holds so many of my favorite things: sweater weather and pumpkins, hot chocolate and falling leaves.  I love the crisp air and dark, cozy evenings. But my...

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Master List of LDS Primary Song Flipcharts

Over the past couple of years I've created many flipcharts to help LDS Primary children learn the words to our beautiful Primary Songs. I have finally gathered them all into one place to make the full...

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A Peek Into My Sketchbook

I had a blog post all ready to share with you today about what I've been creating in my sketchbook lately. I vividly remember saving it and even scheduling it to post this morning at 6am.  I remember...

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Quick Lit: What I've Been Reading Lately

Since I took a blogging break after the arrival of our little Edith, it's been quite a while since I've done a book post! Sit back and relax, I've got 19 books to tell you about.  I'm going to keep it...

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Printable Christmas Hymns Coloring Book!

I'm delighted to share a new coloring book with you today!  This is a Christmas Hymns themed book, just in time for you to enjoy as a family this holiday season. It includes 16 pages to color, and all...

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Countdown to Christmas Coloring Page

One of my kids' favorite things to do as we approach a birthday, holiday or trip (or really just anything they're looking forward to) is to create a countdown.  Whether it's marked by a paper ring that...

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What I've Learned Lately

I'm joining Emily P Freeman to share what I've learned lately.  We've been in full-blown survival mode for the past couple of months-- since the arrival of our miracle, Edith. So this installment of...

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Rainbow Baby Quilt

In the last stages of my pregnancy with Edith, I was having severe problems with carpal tunnel and couldn't work very long on my usual projects of choice. I could only handle knitting and intricate...

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What I've Been Reading Lately, the Reading Slump Edition

I'm not sure whether it's been caused by sleepless nights with a newborn or the busy-ness of the season, but I've found myself in a reading slump lately.  While I've got plenty of ideas of books to...

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Maker Gift Guide

Do you have an artist or maker in your life? You'd like to buy them a gift, but don't really know what they'd like?  Here's a list of my tried and true suggestions.  These are things I use day in and...

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Our Christmas Break Morning Time Plans

While we are technically on a school break for the next couple of weeks, we still have an unofficial Morning Time routine.  We love sitting down together in the mornings to read just for fun and my...

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Simple Thank You Cards

In the days leading up to Christmas, I try to have a fun activity planned for each day.  It helps build up the anticipation, while also releasing a little of the excitement that threatens to overwhelm...

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Cross Stitch Initials Ornaments

One of my favorite traditions at Christmas time is to make an ornament for each of my children.  Originally we purchased ornaments each year, but over the last couple of years I've switched to giving...

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2017 LDS Primary Music Flipcharts

I am happy once again to be able to share flip charts for the LDS Primary Program songs this year.I use these to introduce the songs to the kids in my primary and to help them remember the words for...

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