Monthly Archives: December 2014

Fried Chicken from, and a Video About “Laura”/Melissa Gilbert’s New Cookbook

I hope you all had a marvelous Christmas! Some other time I will have to recap our holiday. It’s been wonderful sleeping in, not to mention having all my kids home this year. This is the first time in three … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from the World’s Largest Nativity Scene Ever!

I hope wherever you are today, you take a moment to read Luke 2 and ponder what it means to you, despite your circumstances. It really is amazing that the greatest power of all, God the Father, shared the gift … Continue reading

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Take a Tour of the Duggars’ Home at Christmastime!

I love this brand-new video of the Duggars at Christmastime! It’s interesting that for once, they don’t have something massive in their huge home for their large family. Their Christmas tree is only about two feet tall, because the tree … Continue reading

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Countdown to Christmas 2 Days Left: Last Minute Homemade Gift Ideas!

In case you don’t have all your gifts ready, here are some last-minute gift ideas. You have one day left to buy materials and get crafting! First I have some girly ideas and then some guy ideas. Enjoy! Here’s one … Continue reading

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Countdown to Christmas 4 and 3 Days Left: the Star of Bethlehem and Messiah videos!

I missed posting yesterday something for my countdown to Christmas, so you get two goodies for one day today!  Here’s an interesting documentary about the Bethlehem star. I haven’t done enough research to say I agree with it, but I … Continue reading

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Countdown to Christmas 5 Days Left: Merry Christmas from the Duggars (and the Hughes)!

Photo Credit: Duggar Family blog As an extra treat I have another picture of the Duggars with some other people… Photo Credit: Adam Hughes of the Hughes Brothers Band Just who are these people with the Duggars? Can you believe it’s … Continue reading

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Countdown to Christmas 6 Days Left: Watch the Waltons’ Christmas Episode, the Homecoming

We watched Part 1 last Sunday night and the kids enjoyed it. I like the Waltons more than I did as a kid, they’ve grown on me, just like all good things have, like squash, spinach, and an early bedtime. … Continue reading

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Countdown to Christmas 7 Days Left: Make a Homemade Gift of Framed Art from LDS Church Magazines

I am going to put a few ideas here over the next week for Christmas gifts, both homemade and store-bought, in case anyone out there is like me and doesn’t have her gifts all ready. My first idea is taken … Continue reading

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Countdown to Christmas 8 Days Left: Listen to the Dramatized Christmas Carol

We have 8 days left till Christmas! Today’s countdown activity is to listen to the LDS Church’s dramatized version of the A Christmas Carol here. It’s so good to expose ourselves and our kids to classic literature. Our brains and hearts grow … Continue reading

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Countdown to Christmas 9 Days Left: Watch the Nativity Story Movie

A few years ago I remember my sister raving about this movie, which she watched with her in-laws on Christmas Eve in Florida. They were there being mission presidents and got to have their son (my sister’s husband) and his … Continue reading

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