I am participating in The 100 Day Project again this year. The basic idea of the project is that you choose one creative thing to do every day for 100 consecutive days. This time around I’ll be working on embroidery for 100 days. I have so many ideas for patterns (many of them from my sketchbooks) and I’m […]
I have been dreaming up a foolproof method to keep my kids engaged and quiet during LDS General Conference this weekend. Eight+ hours of sitting still and listening to uplifting speakers sounds like heaven to me, but it’s not quite as enjoyable for active, busy little people. Actually, truth be told, if I was actually able to sit still that […]
We witnessed with delight the miracle of crocuses in bloom peeking through the snow earlier this week. It feels like such a miracle to me every single year. Elijah was so taken with them that he checks on them multiple times a day. I find all early spring flowers completely delightful. They’re just such a welcome change after our long, […]
I look forward to LDS General Conference every six months. My heart is always uplifted and I walk away with renewed desire to be the best disciple of Christ, person, wife and mother I can be. Conference weekend is beautiful and uplifting and at the same time it’s often like trying to take a drink from a fire-hose. So many […]
As I have been studying the Old Testament this year, I’ve discovered many powerful verses of scripture. That has lead to a project to letter 100 scripture verses and I’ve found that after I spend time painting a verse each morning, the powerful words linger in my head and heart all day. I’ve been wanting to share these verses with […]
I look forward to sharing the books I’ve read every month. Reading is one of my very favorite things to do. It’s a way for me to both relax and connect with the world around me. I’m always looking for book recommendations! Please share what you’ve been reading lately in the comments. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas I […]
A couple of weeks ago I overheard a conversation between my 4 year old son, Elijah, and a Primary teacher at church. She asked him what his favorite color was, “Red.” he replied decisively. She asked what he wanted to be when he grew up and he immediately responded, “A King and a Dad.” She then asked what his […]
Journal to help you get the most out of LDS General Conference. Record your inspiration, ideas and next action steps and come back to them in a quiet moment to study more in depth. LDS General Conference is something that many, many people look forward to every six months. It’s definitely a highlight of the year for me. It’s an opportunity […]
You may live somewhere where spring is fast approaching. In our neck of the woods, we’re hunkering down in preparation for a huge winter storm (yay!) so this download is timed perfectly! I have always adored adding little illustrations to my journals. Even as a child I cut and pasted little magazine pictures into my journals, and then as a […]
I am always fascinated to read Day in the Life posts from other families and so I try to share one each year here on the blog on the off-chance you’re as interested in this stuff as I am. Here’s a peek into our typical day. Of course, there’s no such thing as typical. This is our routine and something […]