What I've Been Reading Lately: October 2017
This month is full of cozy, heartwarming reads, perfect for October. I only finished 4 books this month. But they were all simply amazing.The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery*Contented Sigh*This book...
View ArticleGeneral Conference Sketchnotes (October 2017)
I am a visual learner. I process things best when I draw little doodles to go along with the information I hear. Which is why my scripture journal looks like this:I've gained so much insight by...
View ArticleWhat I'm Into: October 2017
October is my favorite month, and this October has been among the best of the best. The weather has been perfect, Ethan's soccer season was awesome (and now it's over, glory hallelujah). We've had...
View ArticleLittle Lamb from Bethlehem: A Christ-Centered Tradition
I've been on a mission to focus our Christmas celebrations more fully on Christ. (Check out my Names of Christ Advent for one way we've been doing that over the past couple of years.) It's tough to...
View ArticleGratitude Journal Inserts
November is possibly my favorite month (Do I say that every month?). And Thanksgiving is definitely just about my favorite holiday. I love to spend time focusing on gratitude and intentionally...
View ArticleMy Favorite Journaling Supplies
I've been a journal keeper my entire life. I remember as a child writing in a floral fabric-covered journal that I had named Bobbi, because it was the 80s and that seemed like the hippest name there...
View ArticleWhat I've Been Reading Lately
After several slower months, this has been an excellent reading month for me! Here's what I've been reading lately. Check out Modern Mrs. Darcy for more Quick Lit reviews.The Golden GobletThis was a...
View Article#LightTheWorld
"Ye are the Light of the World" Matthew 5:14Mormon.org has put together another beautiful Light The World challenge for the approaching Christmas season. You'll be able to see more here when it...
View ArticleGreat Gifts for Kids (that you won't regret giving them after 5 minutes)
It's that time of year again! I absolutely love finding just the right gift for my loved ones. There is nothing better as a parent than seeing the face of your child light up in delight on Christmas...
View ArticleDIY Cross Stitch Christmas Ornaments
It's been a difficult year for our family. I've mentioned before that my Grandparents (my dad's parents) passed away within less than four months of each other. Two of my husband's Grandmas passed...
View ArticleChristmas Journal Inserts & Embellishments (FREE!)
I find a lot of joy through journaling. And I find a lot of joy from sharing things I've created with you. Today is the best of both worlds! A ton of free journaling printables for you!Generally I take...
View ArticleBoys Bedroom Update
We've been shuffling bedrooms around the past few weeks. It's been a little tricky to find an arrangement that would make everyone happy and allow us to have the space we need.Edith's bedroom for the...
View Article2018 LDS Youth and Primary Theme Coloring Pages
The themes for the LDS Youth and Primary are beautiful. I love that each year the lessons our children hear at church are focused on one central theme. No matter where you live, the same principles...
View ArticleWhat I've Been Reading: December 2017
Joining Modern Mrs. Darcy to share what I've been reading lately.The Reason I Jump by Naoki HigashidaThis book was absolutely fascinating. It's written by a 13 year old Japanese boy who has severe...
View ArticleHe is Risen! 15 Week Family Home Evening Plan
This idea has been kicking around in my mind for years, and I’m so happy to finally bring it to life. Here’s the idea: study one story of Christ’s life from His birth and ministry through His death...
View ArticleBooks we gave and received this Christmas
It's no secret that we are a bookish family. We spend a lot of time reading for both school and fun. And for every birthday and Christmas our kiddos receive at least one book. Here are the beautiful...
View Article2018 LDS Primary Music Flipcharts (+ All the Welcome Songs and all the...
Over the few years I've created many flipcharts to help LDS Primary children learn the words to our beautiful Primary Songs. I'm happy to have another update for you with flipcharts for all of the 2018...
View ArticleDecember Daily 2017
I participated in December Daily for the first time this year. For those who don't know, it's a fun memory keeping challenge, where you keep track of a memory or two per day from December 1-25. It's a...
View ArticleGoals 2018
I am not a fan of New Year's Resolutions. The idea that we can, with one sweep, change our entire lives is ridiculous. But GOALS are different. I look at goals as a list of projects to accomplish...
View Article"Currently" Journal Insert
I have always loved spending time writing in my journal. Even as a young girl, I wrote down all the important (and not so important) things that happened to me. It's cathartic for me to think back...
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