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We miss snow. What can I say? We’re actually a family of strange people who really enjoy snow. Now, please keep in mind that we still very much like the mild winters here as we are able to do all kinds of outdoor activities without freezing. Since we won’t be having snow any time in the near future, we decided to make some gluten free snowy sugar cookies in addition to other frosted gluten free sugar cookies. We just used my easy gluten free drop sugar cookie recipe for this batch. We decided to use the multi-grain flour blend instead…

Paper Mache Christmas Tree

Posted in Holidays, and Homemaking

Our next project was a paper mache Christmas tree. I picked up these cardboard cones at Michaels very inexpensively after Thanksgiving. We then cut out shapes with our Cricut in 3 different sizes – 1″, 1 1/2″, and 2″. Munchkin chose to do triangles and I did stars. Using Mod Podge, we put on the various designs of paper shapes. I chose to do the 2″ shape on the bottom, the 1 1/2″ on the middle, and the 1″ on the top. Munchkin put hers on more randomly. (Notice the black garbage bag on the table. I learned from past…

Lego Train Meets Creative Child

Posted in Family, and Photography

What do you get when you combine a Lego train and a creative child? Why, a Lego roller coaster, of course. Well, that and several crash test dummies. lol! Our Lego train has become a fun Christmas tradition for our family. Prior to purchasing the Lego train, we had thought about getting a regular train set, but we felt that the Lego train would end up being the best idea for us. Munchkin enjoys designing new trains and track layouts each year. Usually, D jumps in and helps her out, so it’s a good bonding time for them as well. …

December 8, 2010

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Review: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

Posted in Reviews

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Daily Family Devotions for Advent by Nancy Guthrie From Back Cover: Draw nearer to God—and to each other—every day during Advent. How many Christmas mornings have you found your family gathered around the tree with presents beautifully wrapped and a scrumptious feast on the table—but with hearts that have not been prepared to truly take in the wonder of God’s becoming human? Not this year. Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room, a family Advent devotional from Bible teacher and mom Nancy Guthrie, is designed to bring your family together during a season that is…

Easy Bib Apron Pattern

Posted in Homemaking

Christmas usually means lots of baking and/or crafts, so you may like to have an extra apron or two on hand. This apron is very quick and easy to put together. It can easily be adjusted for different sizes. I’m not use to doing a tutorial for these types of sewing things, but I thought I would give it a try this time. Supplies: 2 large cloth napkins (or 2 18X18 pieces of fabric with edges finished) thread ribbon Directions: You’ll want to make sure everything has been washed and ironed. Ironing each step of the process will end in…

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