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Our Super Simple Job Jars

In an effort to motivate our kids to do their daily chores, I have tried many charts and organizational ideas throughout my parenting years: sticker charts, expensive pre-made charts, written daily...

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Skillet Bread

This simple and versatile recipe is my go-to for a quick and easy accompaniment to soups and chili.It came from my dear old Daddy and has been a hit in our family for as long as I can...

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Thanksgiving Countdown Printable

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.   I love any day full of family, fun and food.  To make this day even better, though, we add in gratitude.  I am always trying to be more mindful of my blessings...

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Chunky Crochet Blanket pattern

I normally prefer knitting to crocheting but when the time comes to make a bulky afghan, I firmly believe that crochet is the way to go.  This pattern is very simple and perfect for beginners. (Or, in...

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Right Now

 Life moves quickly.  I don't want to forget the little details that fill our days right now.She:Is my right arm.  She is always willing to dive right in and help.  Whether it's cooking dinner, working...

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Three Cheap and Easy Costumes for Kids

I have a few requirements when we begin contemplating Halloween costumes each year:1) They  need to be reusable. I want to be able to throw them in the dress-up box and be able to use them for years to...

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Gratitude Journal

I have been itching to tell you about this journal for weeks now, and I'm so excited that it's finally ready to go out into the world!This is a hand-drawn guided journal.  Basically that means it's...

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The Story of Our Fixer Upper

All photos in this post are before photos.  Check the links to see the improvements we've made.A little over three years ago, Jason had the opportunity to make a career change which included relocation...

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Free Printable Family Home Evening Chart

Family Home Evening is an important part of our week.   We spend a lot of time together as a family, but we still try to set aside some time on Monday evenings to learn the gospel together, to bond as...

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6 Years Ago Today...

Six years ago...We brought a precious little bundle home from the hospital.We had no idea how long he'd stay, or when we'd have to say goodbye.We fell quickly in love and gave our whole hearts to the...

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5 Minute DIY Colonial Cap Dress-up {and Colonial America Study Resources}

We just finished a study of Colonial America.  As is often the case with our history studies, we needed to add simple homemade (and somewhat accurate) dress-ups to our collection.  Here is a very...

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Learning to Walk: A Lesson on God's Love

I recently read Linda K.  Burton's talk from the most recent LDS General Conference.  She compared our spiritual growth to the parable of the Ten Virgins.  Our testimonies grow "drop-by-drop" with each...

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What I'm Reading: November 2014

Everyone is BeautifulI loved that this book was a novel and shared ideas for self care and improving relationships.  It's a sweet love story and a finding -yourself-again-after-children story.Shadows...

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2015 LDS Primary Outline Theme and Scripture {Free Printable}

I am excited about the 2015 LDS Primary theme: I Know My Savior Lives.What an important message to teach our children!  I believe that nothing can help us through the trials of life more than a...

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"He is the half part of a blessed man..." New Print in the Shop!

"He is the half part of a blessed man,Left to be finished by such as she;And she a fair divided excellenceWhose fullness of perfection lies in him.Oh, two such sliver currents. when the join,Do glorify...

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Handmade Gift Exchange for Kids

I am delighted to invite you to participate in our First Annual Handmade Gift Exchange for Kids!We are going to do this exchange by family, so you will only have to ship one package.  I will do my best...

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How I'm Studying the General Conference Talks {aka My Sister is a Genius}

I really wish I could take all the credit for this idea, but it really belongs to my sister.  We were chatting one day about some design work I was in the middle of (she's one of my main sounding...

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Hand-Lettered Names of Christ Advent {free printable}

A couple of years ago I shared our Names of Christ advent ornaments.  Our family has so enjoyed that simple and meaningful tradition.This year I drew a simpler version for you.  All you need to do is...

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The Wedding is Over...Now What? Marriage Advice for Newlyweds

My little sister got married last week.  She is blissfully in love with an amazing guy and our entire family is thrilled that they found each other.  Attending their wedding and helping at the...

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Book Review: Walking with the Women of the New Testament

Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of working with Heather from Women in the Scriptures on an amazing project. Heather is a scripture scholar and her blog has long been an inspiration to...

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