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This is what the desktop background looks like for September. The only thing that is missing is Labor Day on the 2nd.
Enjoy!!
Make it a great one!!
Saturday, August 31, 2013
September Desktop Background
Friday, August 30, 2013
On the Web . . .
For the Mothers:
Uplifting Encouragement – A great blog helping woman realize the divinity of keeping house and fanning the hearth fires. Love it! So encouraging and peaceful to read.
Homeschool Ideas – Make Take Teach has great ideas for saving money and teaching the children
Fun, uplifting and encouraging – Homeschool Mosaics is a wonderful, encouraging, Homeschooling blog. The articles are timely, informative and basic.
A Voice for Women – BellaOnline is full of all kinds of articles for different facets and phases of your life. You choose to receive newsletters, participate in forums, etc. All kinds of topics are available: motherhood, LDS, Homeschooling, Cleaning, Cooking, crafts, jewelery making, etc.
Visiting Teaching Message – Always inspiring and timely. Septembers Message is already up!
Hometeaching Message – =]
No matter how busy and crazy life is, always make time for the important things in your life!
Make it a great one!!
Internet Safety
As a Mother, I believe in taking precautions and not taking for granted certain rights or obligations as a parent. This is doubly certain for the internet.
First, I just want to put out there that even your cell phones, tablets, game cubes, etc. can pose Internet hazards. It isn’t just the computer these days. I have heard of instances where children's’ friends bring their cell phones over and are sharing their “inappropriate things” with the Children in the bedroom or somewhere else off by themselves. I think our children are too priceless and important to allow them to fall victim to the pitfalls of the internet while they are in our care and keeping. They have all of their adult life to make their own life choices, let them understand the responsibility that comes with internet use. Give them direction and leadership so they don’t fall victim to the ugly side of the net. Covenant Eyes is a resource for Windows, Mac OS, Android, & iPhones, iPod, & iPads.
Online Safety Tips:
!) FAMILY COMPUTER – don’t allow anyone in the family to have access to the computer in bedrooms or private areas where they can be seen by everyone. I hate having the big ole computer desk in my family room – but, I want to make sure we are all aware of what we are all doing, at all times.
2) Limit Sites and Social Media – we are certainly aware of protecting our children's identity online. Filters are an excellent way of protecting your children from some real dangers.
3) Encouraging Productive Online Time: Education has it’s place in the internet and there are piles of free and priced offerings on the web to engage our children. You just need to make sure that the sites are safe and not inappropriate for YOUR children.
4) Communication: This is a big one – we have spoken to each of our children regarding what they should do if they DO come across inappropriate things on the internet/email/etc. They need to X out or shut the computer off. Then they need to come talk to us about what happened: ie what they were doing when it popped up (just so we know how to prevent it from happening again). We have told them that if they come talk to us right away we can discuss it and talk about it. If we come across it later, well, there will be consequences to hiding it.
5) Knowing passwords and Checking Accounts – This may seem like an invasion of privacy and a child’s rights – but, I know who I am ultimately accountable to for how and what I raise my children to be. It is a good idea to randomly check accounts and make sure what is going on.
6) Know what everyone is doing online and limiting access for certain amounts of time at certain times of the day. You can set parental controls that are password protected. Excellent for keeping your children safe even when you can’t be right on top of them.
7) Have a buddy system in place for younger children – if you can’t sit with them and help them then you need to ask an older sibling to help.
Whatever your internet family habits are, make sure your children are always safe from the ugly side of the world wide web. Educate yourself and then your children on all safety matters. I want to help them be effective, responsible adults and that includes helping them be accountable for their choices as children, youth and young adults. Sometimes, just helping children realize natural consequences to choices they make can help them be better equipped to be able to make better informed choices.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Cinnamon Dessert
Ingredients:
-2 cans Pillsbury butter crescent rolls
-2 (8oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
-1 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1/4 cup butter (melted)
-Cinnamon & sugar (I used about 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tbs cinnamon)
Instructions:
Unroll and spread 1 can crescent rolls on bottom of un-greased pan. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread mixture over crescent rolls. Unroll and spread remaining crescent rolls over mixture. Spread melted butter over the top and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Homemade Baby Wipes
Ingredients:
o Plastic container with a tight-fitting lid
o Thick, strong roll of white paper towels (thick, strong and soft and cloth like)
o Sharp serrated knife
o 2 cups water (you can use distilled)
o 2 tbsp. baby shampoo or baby wash
o 1 tbsp. baby oil, coconut oil or olive oil (your choice)
o (feel free to add one or two drops of essential oil to the mixture)
Instructions:
· Cut your paper towel roll in half and remove inner cardboard tube
· Mix the liquid ingredients together in your container
· Place one of the paper towel halves inside the container (top down)
· Place lid on container
· Wait about ten minutes and turn container over
· Let sit for another 10 minutes
· Once the paper towels are completely saturated – you can pull the first towel from the inside of the roll
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Sunday, August 25, 2013
Tender Mercies of the Lord
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Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Orange Dream Poke Cake
Ingredients:
1 box orange cake
1 small box orange Jell-O Gelatin
1 cup hot water
Make the cake according to box directions. When the cake has cooled, make holes throughout the cake with a wooden spoon handle and go all the way to the bottom of the cake..
Combine the box of orange Jell-O and hot water. Let cool, and then pour over the whole cake.
FROSTING
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. orange extract
1 tub Cool Whip, thawed
Directions:
Combine the pudding, milk, vanilla, and orange extract and mix until thick in about 1to 2 minutes. Fold in the thawed Cool Whip and beat on low until mixed well.
Frost the cake
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Sunday, August 18, 2013
You are never alone
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7 (ages: G12, G11, B8, G6, B5, B2, G1). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline!! Happy & Satisfied
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Softest Sugar Cookie
~*~SOFTEST SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE~*~ from Facebook ;)
This Recipe is a State Fair Blue Ribbon winner. This is an easy sugar cookie recipe, you don't have to roll it out, and the cookies are soft and chewy, unlike other sugar cookies.
Ingredients
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the creamed mixture until dough comes together. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in sugar. Place them on an unprepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottom is light brown. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Oatmeal Bread
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup oats
2 1/4 tsp yeast
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter (I prefer unsalted), softened
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 cups water (warmed to 90 degrees)
Directions:
1) Mix together 1 cup of the flour, the whole wheat flour, oats, yeast, and salt.
2) Stir in butter and honey – mix well
3) Add the water and stir until fully incorporated
4) Add remaining all purpose flour (1/2 cup at a time) until you have shaggy, cohesive dough that pulls away from the sides of the bowl. You do not need to use all of the flour – just enough to get to the right consistency.
5) Knead your dough until it is a smooth ball and springs back when gently pressed with a finger.
6) Place dough in large bowl (greased) and cover. Let rise for about an hour and a half (90 minutes).
7) When dough has risen, punch it down and form into loaf shape and place in your bread pan.
8) Cover and allow to rise for another 30 minutes
9) Back at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes.
10) Resist the urge to cut bread when it first comes out of oven. Let it cool COMPLETELY – then ENJOY!
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Moments that matter Most
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Friday, August 09, 2013
Homeschool Friday
“There is a beauty and clarity that comes from simplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions. Therefore, it is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.”
~ President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
The last few weeks we have been getting into our school rhythm. Some days are inevitably better than others. BUT, I do know that the days we read our scriptures as a family and the children complete their Spiritual Assignments, and Curtis & I do our Personal Study – things go better.
As we have gotten used to Curtis’ new work schedule this week, I have appreciated him being home in the evenings more. On the last shift he worked he left for work at 5:15 every evening. Now, he is leaving at 8:45. This is FANTASTIC because it gives us more time with him and he is able to participate in evening activities: cheerleading, tumbling, YW, Cub Scouts, family things, etc. This has been really good for us.
Some of the things that we are working on with the children is their Quarterly PPI’s (Personal Parental Interviews) so that we can discuss goals (spiritual, Educational, & even Character). We can find out what they need/want/wish in whatever aspect they want to share with us. It gives us quality time with that one child – which, in a family of 7 children at home, it is even more vital!! We just call them in to our bedroom and spend as much time as they want/need and talk to them. We start and end with prayer and try to focus solely on the needs of that particular child. So far it is successful. YAY!! Something else we are working on is the older three children reading in their scriptures DAILY and saying their prayers DAILY so the 2 older ones can count it toward their 7-14 goal for YW/YM’s. I have also included scripture mastery verses to memorize each week. I went through the Come Follow Me lessons (Sunday School) and found things that they can blog about each week. I also went to the youth Website of the Church and found videos and stories that can uplift them each week. For the younger ones, we have them listen/watch the FRIEND Scripture Story videos each day. I think it helps them, too.
These are just a few of the things that we are finding successful this year – what about you?
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Thursday, August 08, 2013
How to Remove 10 Common Household Stains
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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
The Hope of God’s Light
This is COOLidge 2nd Ward’s 4th Sunday Lesson for August.
By President Dieter F. Uchtdorf Second Counselor in the First Presidency
As we seek to increase our love for God and strive to love our neighbor, the light of the gospel will surround and uplift us.
Entrance to Enlightenment
I have a cherished painting in my office that is titled Entrance to Enlightenment. It was created by a friend of mine, the Danish artist Johan Benthin, who was the first stake president in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The painting shows a dark room with an open door from which light is shining. It is interesting to me that the light coming through the door does not illuminate the entire room—only the space immediately in front of the door.
To me, the darkness and light in this painting are a metaphor for life. It is part of our condition as mortal beings to sometimes feel as though we are surrounded by darkness. We might have lost a loved one; a child might have strayed; we might have received a troubling medical diagnosis; we might have employment challenges and be burdened by doubts or fears; or we might feel alone or unloved.
But even though we may feel lost in the midst of our current circumstances, God promises the hope of His light—He promises to illuminate the way before us and show us the way out of darkness.
A Room Filled with Darkness
I’d like to tell you about a woman who grew up in a room filled with darkness—I’ll call her Jane.
From the time Jane was three years old, she was repeatedly beaten, belittled, and abused. She was threatened and mocked. She awoke each morning not knowing if she would survive until the next day. The people who should have protected her were those who tortured her or allowed the abuse to continue.
In order to protect herself, Jane learned to stop feeling. She had no hope of rescue, so she hardened herself to the horror of her reality. There was no light in her world, so she became resigned to the darkness. With a numbness that can come only from constant and unrelenting contact with evil, she accepted the fact that any moment might be her last.
Then, at age 18, Jane discovered The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The joy and hope of the restored gospel penetrated her heart, and she accepted the invitation to be baptized. For the first time, light entered her life, and she saw a bright path before her. She left the darkness of her world and decided to attend school a great distance away from her abuser. At last she felt liberated from an environment of darkness and evil—free to enjoy the Savior’s sweet peace and miraculous healing.
However, years later, after her abuser had died, Jane was again troubled by the horrible events of her youth. Profound sadness and anger threatened to destroy the wonderful light she had found in the gospel. She realized that if she allowed that darkness to consume her, her tormentor would have a final victory.
She sought counseling and medical help and began to realize that, for her, the best path for healing was to understand and accept that darkness exists—but not to dwell there. For, as she now knew, light also exists—and that is where she chose to dwell.
Given her dark past, Jane could easily have become vindictive, venomous, or violent. But she didn’t. She resisted the temptation to spread the darkness, refusing to lash out in anger, hurt, or cynicism. Instead, she held fast to the hope that with God’s help she could be healed. She chose to radiate light and devote her life to helping others. This decision enabled her to leave the past behind and to step into a glorious, bright future.
She became a schoolteacher, and today, decades later, her love has influenced the lives of hundreds of children, helping them to know that they have worth, that they are important. She has become a tireless defender of the weak, the victimized, and the discouraged. She builds, strengthens, and inspires everyone around her.
Jane learned that healing comes when we move away from the darkness and walk toward the hope of a brighter light. It was in the practical application of faith, hope, and charity that she not only transformed her own life but forever blessed the lives of many, many others.
Light Cleaveth unto Light
There may be some among you who feel darkness encroaching upon you. You may feel burdened by worry, fear, or doubt. To you and to all of us, I repeat a wonderful and certain truth: God’s light is real. It is available to all! It gives life to all things.1 It has the power to soften the sting of the deepest wound. It can be a healing balm for the loneliness and sickness of our souls. In the furrows of despair, it can plant the seeds of a brighter hope. It can enlighten the deepest valleys of sorrow. It can illuminate the path before us and lead us through the darkest night into the promise of a new dawn.
This is “the Spirit of Jesus Christ,” which gives “light to every man that cometh into the world.”2
Nevertheless, spiritual light rarely comes to those who merely sit in darkness waiting for someone to flip a switch. It takes an act of faith to open our eyes to the Light of Christ. Spiritual light cannot be discerned by carnal eyes. Jesus Christ Himself taught, “I am the light which shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehendeth it not.”3 For “the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.”4
So how do we open our eyes to the hope of God’s light?
First, start where you are.
Isn’t it wonderful to know that we don’t have to be perfect to experience the blessings and gifts of our Heavenly Father? We don’t have to wait to cross the finish line to receive God’s blessings. In fact, the heavens begin to part and the blessings of heaven begin to distill upon us with the very first steps we take toward the light.
The perfect place to begin is exactly where you are right now. It doesn’t matter how unqualified you may think you are or how far behind others you may feel. The very moment you begin to seek your Heavenly Father, in that moment, the hope of His light will begin to awaken, enliven, and ennoble your soul.5 The darkness may not dissipate all at once, but as surely as night always gives way to dawn, the light will come.
Second, turn your heart toward the Lord.
Lift up your soul in prayer and explain to your Heavenly Father what you are feeling. Acknowledge your shortcomings. Pour out your heart and express your gratitude. Let Him know of the trials you are facing. Plead with Him in Christ’s name for strength and support. Ask that your ears may be opened, that you may hear His voice. Ask that your eyes may be opened, that you may see His light.
Third, walk in the light.
Your Heavenly Father knows that you will make mistakes. He knows that you will stumble—perhaps many times. This saddens Him, but He loves you. He does not wish to break your spirit. On the contrary, He desires that you rise up and become the person you were designed to be.
To that end, He sent His Son to this earth to illuminate the way and show us how to safely cross the stumbling blocks placed in our path. He has given us the gospel, which teaches the way of the disciple. It teaches us the things we must know, do, and be to walk in His light, following in the footsteps of His Beloved Son, our Savior.
Light Overcomes Darkness
Yes, we will make mistakes.
Yes, we will falter.
But as we seek to increase our love for God and strive to love our neighbor, the light of the gospel will surround and uplift us. The darkness will surely fade, because it cannot exist in the presence of light. As we draw near to God, He will draw near to us.6 And day by day, the hope of God’s light will grow within us, “brighter and brighter until the perfect day.”7
To all who feel they walk in darkness, I invite you to rely on this certain promise spoken by the Savior of mankind: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”8
A Light in Africa
Some years ago my wife, Harriet, and I had a memorable experience in which we saw this promise fulfilled. We were in West Africa, a beautiful part of the world where the Church is growing and the Latter-day Saints are delightful. However, West Africa also has many challenges. In particular, I was sorrowed by the poverty that I saw. In the cities there is high unemployment, and families often struggle to provide for their daily needs and for their safety. It broke my heart to know that many of our precious members of the Church live in such deprivation. But I also learned that these fine members help each other to lighten their heavy burdens.
We eventually arrived at one of our meetinghouses near a large city. But instead of finding a people burdened and absorbed by darkness, we discovered a joyful people who were radiating with light! The happiness they felt for the gospel was contagious and lifted our spirits. The love they expressed for us was humbling. Their smiles were genuine and infectious.
I remember wondering at the time if there could possibly be a happier people on the face of the planet. Even though these dear Saints were surrounded by difficulties and trials, they were filled with light!
The meeting began, and I started to speak. But soon the power went out in the building, and we were left in complete darkness.
For a while I could hardly see anyone in the congregation, but I could see and feel the brilliant and beautiful smiles of our Saints. Oh, how I loved being with these wonderful people!
The darkness in the chapel continued, and so I sat next to my wife and waited for the power to be restored. As we waited, something remarkable happened.
A few voices began singing one of the hymns of the Restoration. And then others joined in. And then more. Soon, a sweet and overwhelming chorus of voices filled the chapel.
These members of the Church did not need hymnbooks; they knew every word of every hymn they sang. And they sang one song after another with an energy and spirit that touched my soul.
Eventually, the lights sparked back on and bathed the room with light. Harriet and I looked at each other, our cheeks wet with tears.
In the midst of great darkness, these beautiful, wonderful Saints had filled this Church building and our souls with light.
It was a profoundly moving moment for us—one Harriet and I will never forget.
Come to the Light
Yes, from time to time our lives may seem to be touched by, or even wrapped in, darkness. Sometimes the night that surrounds us will appear oppressive, disheartening, and frightening.
My heart grieves for the many sorrows some of you face, for the painful loneliness and wearisome fears you may be experiencing.
Nevertheless, I bear witness that our living hope is in Christ Jesus! He is the true, pure, and powerful entrance to divine enlightenment.
I testify that with Christ, darkness cannot succeed. Darkness will not gain victory over the light of Christ.
I bear witness that darkness cannot stand before the brilliant light of the Son of the living God!
I invite each of you to open your heart to Him. Seek Him through study and prayer. Come to His Church, even The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Learn of Him and of His gospel, participate actively, help each other, and joyfully serve our God.
Brothers and sisters, even after the darkest night, the Savior of the world will lead you to a gradual, sweet, and bright dawn that will assuredly rise within you.
As you walk toward the hope of God’s light, you will discover the compassion, love, and goodness of a loving Heavenly Father, “in [whom there] is no darkness at all.”9 Of this I testify in the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.
What my Handout MAY look like :)
If you want a copy of the handout – email me and I will get it to you :)
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Monday, August 05, 2013
Welfare
Visiting Teaching Message
Prayerfully study this material and, as appropriate, discuss it with the sisters you visit. Use the questions to help you strengthen your sisters and to make Relief Society an active part of your own life. For more information, go to reliefsociety.lds.org.
Welfare
The purposes of Church welfare are to help members become self-reliant, to care for the poor and needy, and to give service. Welfare is central to the work of Relief Society. President Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, has taught:
“[The Lord] has from the beginning of time provided ways for His disciples to help. He has invited His children to consecrate their time, their means, and themselves to join with Him in serving others. …
“He has invited and commanded us to participate in His work to lift up those in need. We make a covenant to do that in the waters of baptism and in the holy temples of God. We renew the covenant on Sundays when we partake of the sacrament.”1
Under the direction of the bishop or branch president, local leaders assist with spiritual and temporal welfare. Opportunities to serve often begin with visiting teachers who seek inspiration to know how to respond to the needs of each sister they visit.
From the Scriptures
Luke 10:25–37; James 1:27; Mosiah 4:26; 18:8–11; Doctrine and Covenants 104:18
From Our History
On June 9, 1842, the Prophet Joseph Smith charged the sisters in Relief Society to “relieve the poor” and to “save souls.”2 These goals are still at the heart of Relief Society and are expressed in our motto, “Charity never faileth” (1 Corinthians 13:8).
Our fifth Relief Society general president, Emmeline B. Wells, and her counselors launched this motto in 1913 as a reminder of our founding principles: “We do declare it our purpose to … [hold] fast to the inspired teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith when he revealed the plan by which women were to be empowered through the calling of the priesthood to be grouped into suitable organizations for the purpose of ministering to the sick, assisting the needy, comforting the aged, warning the unwary, and succoring the orphans.”3
Today the Relief Society has a worldwide reach as sisters extend charity, the pure love of Christ, to their neighbors (see Moroni 7:46–47).
What Can I Do?
- How am I preparing to care for myself and for my family spiritually and temporally?
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How can I follow the Savior’s example as I help meet the needs of the sisters I watch over?
If you want a copy of the handout – email me :)
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Sunday, August 04, 2013
Have I done any good in the world today?
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About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother of 7 (ages: G12, G11, B8, G6, B5, B2, G1). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew and blogger at BellaOnline!! Happy & Satisfied
Friday, August 02, 2013
Chicken in a Biscuit
From Little Bitty Kitchen
She has pictures if you like a pictorial :)
INGREDIENTS
1 can refrigerator biscuits
1 C chicken breasts, cooked & cubed
1 C shredded cheddar cheese
1 Can cream of chicken soup
1 Can of milk (soup can size)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350. Warm soup & a can of milk on low. Take refrigerator biscuits, flatten and wrap a piece of chicken & shredded cheese in the biscuit, pinching it closed. Place in a greased 9x13 and pour soup over the biscuits. If you have leftover chicken pieces, place in the dish with the soup. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
On the Web. . .
Preschool to 2nd Grade:
Circle Time – Teach Preschool gives 10 tips to having a successful circle time. I thought this was a great idea for children of multiple ages.
Mystery Letters – Structured Play shares a great game for helping children with letter recognition.
Sight Words – Hands on As We Grow has great tips and resources. This particular one is about Sight Words.
Shape Posters – Teachers Pay Teachers has a lot of FREE downloadable resources that teachers put together. Membership is free, although there is a lot of price oriented content.
Teaching Sight Words –Make Take Teach has phenomenal resources for small ‘groups’ aka FAMILIES!! :) This one is on teaching sight words.
Coloring Rice for projects – My Honey’s Place shares DIY projects, Recipes and AMAZING Information. :) This one is one coloring rice for projects.
- earlyreading.com- At this site there are three series to download (series 1, series 2, and series 3)
- progressivephonics.com- There are also three levels to download (beginner, intermediate, and advanced)
- freephoneticreaders.com- There are short vowel books and long vowel books. These have great illustrations you child can color.
- starfall.com- This is a popular program and all the readers are online, with animations. There are also worksheets you can download and print out for further practice
The Prairie Primer–This unit study curriculum based on all of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books is supposedly intended for grades 3-6, but can work for older or younger students as well. It is awesome!
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
3rd Grade to 5th Grade
Division Lapbook - Homeschool Share has resources for all kinds of educational things. This one is a Division Lapbook.
Teaching Adjectives – Write a ‘boring’ adjective (walk, cry, good, short, fun, little, fast) on the bottom of a paint strip. Have the child/children look up the word in a thesaurus (if they need too) and write more colorful adjectives above their word. (got this idea off of Pinterest)
War Math Card Game – Another Teachers pay Teachers resource. This one has a $3 download cost. Directions are on the page – you might be able to adapt it to fit your needs.
10 Ways to Practice Multiplication Facts – Teaching with Simplicity shared this post on Multiplication Facts.
I AM Poem – One Extra Degree Shares this FREEBIE.
Homemade Butter – Living Well Spending Less – the adventure of find the GOOD LIFE on a budget - shares this recipe that can make buttermilk, as well! :) Great Science/Homemaking Project!
Books that Shape Homeschool – Blog, She Wrote gives us the inside scoop as to what shaped their homeschool via BOOKS they have read.
Homeschool Curriculum Planning – The Crafty Classroom shares her homemade curriculum planning sheet and some clever ideas on saving money.
Teaching "Another Point of View" – This is a cute book that can help your children see ‘the OTHER point of view’ in a story. (Or create one of their own.)
Math Games – Education.com has some great resources for Math game.
6th Grade to High School
LDS Youth – Great online resource for the older children
Homemade Butter – Living Well Spending Less – the adventure of find the GOOD LIFE on a budget - shares this recipe that can make buttermilk, as well! :) Great Science/Homemaking Project!
Sewing for Beginners - HubPages shares 18 different projects for beginners. Great for teaching our Daughters (& Sons) some sewing and stitchery!!
Learn to Sew with Sewing School – Curriculum Choice shares her preferred Sewing Curriculum for her children.
Guggenheim – Making Art projects
Writing Prompts – A fun way to look at art and point of view.
General Homeschooling Ideas:
FREE Homeschool Resources – Kirsten Joy Awake shares some free resources that she loves. (one is FREE Phonics Readers)
Homeschool Mission Statement – Blessed Beyond Doubt has some great tips for making your year successful!! (I know what we are doing for FHE on Monday!! :)
Homemade Wendy’s Frosty
Ingredients:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip
1/2 gallon chocolate milk
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients FIRST, then pour it into the ice cream maker. Mix for 20 to 30 minutes until it reaches frozen perfection, pour in a big glass, insert straw and drink!
LOW-CALORIE VERSION:
Ingredients
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 2 tablespoons low calorie (sugar-free) chocolate instant pudding
• 2 tablespoons Cool Whip Free
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ice cubes
Directions:
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Make it a great one!!
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Homemade Wendy’s Frosty
Ingredients:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip
1/2 gallon chocolate milk
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients FIRST, then pour it into the ice cream maker. Mix for 20 to 30 minutes until it reaches frozen perfection, pour in a big glass, insert straw and drink!
LOW-CALORIE VERSION:
Ingredients
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 2 tablespoons low calorie (sugar-free) chocolate instant pudding
• 2 tablespoons Cool Whip Free
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 8 ice cubes
Directions:
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Make it a great one!!
Recognize, Remember, and Give Thanks
First Presidency Message
Recognize, Remember, and Give Thanks
By President Henry B. Eyring
First Counselor in the First Presidency
Recognize, Remember, and Give Thanks
God asks that we give thanks to Him for whatever blessings we receive from Him. It is easy for us to become mechanical in our prayers of gratitude, often repeating the same words but without the intent to give our thanks as a gift of the heart to God. We are to “give thanks … in the Spirit” (D&C 46:32) so we can feel real gratitude for what God has given us.
How can we remember even a part of all God has done for us? The Apostle John recorded what the Savior taught us about a gift of remembrance that comes through the gift of the Holy Ghost: “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you” (John 14:26).
The Holy Ghost brings back memories of what God has taught us. And one of the ways God teaches us is with His blessings; and so, if we choose to exercise faith, the Holy Ghost will bring God’s kindnesses to our remembrance.
You could test that in prayer today. You could follow the command “Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things” (D&C 59:7).
President Ezra Taft Benson (1899–1994) suggested that prayer creates time to do that. He said: “The Prophet Joseph said at one time that one of the greatest sins of which the Latter-day Saints would be guilty is the sin of ingratitude. I presume most of us have not thought of that as a great sin. There is a great tendency for us in our prayers and in our pleadings with the Lord to ask for additional blessings. But sometimes I feel we need to devote more of our prayers to expressions of gratitude and thanksgiving for blessings already received. We enjoy so much.”1
You could have such an experience with the gift of the Holy Ghost today. You could begin a private prayer with thanks. You could start to count your blessings and then pause for a moment. If you exercise faith, with the gift of the Holy Ghost, you will find that memories of other blessings will flood into your mind. If you begin to express gratitude for each of them, your prayer may take a little longer than usual. Remembrance will come, and so will gratitude.
You could try the same thing as you write an entry in your journal. The Holy Ghost has helped people with that since the beginning of time. You remember that the book of Moses says, “And a book of remembrance was kept, in the which was recorded, in the language of Adam, for it was given unto as many as called upon God to write by the spirit of inspiration” (Moses 6:5).
President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985) described that process of inspired writing: “Those who keep a book of remembrance are more likely to keep the Lord in remembrance in their daily lives. Journals are a way of counting our blessings and of leaving an inventory of these blessings for our posterity.”2
As you start to write, you could ask yourself, “How did God bless me and those I love today?” If you do that often enough and with faith, you will find yourself remembering blessings. And sometimes you will have gifts brought to your mind that you failed to notice during the day but that you will then know were a touch of God’s hand in your life.
I pray that we may make a continuing effort in faith to recognize, remember, and give thanks for what our Heavenly Father and our Savior have done and are doing to open the way home to Them.
Teaching from this Message
In his message, President Eyring invites us to remember Heavenly Father’s kindnesses in our prayers. Discuss with those you teach how praying with gratitude can help us recognize God’s hand in our lives. Consider kneeling to pray with those you teach and suggest to whoever says the prayer that he or she express only thanks.
You could also study the importance of gratitude by reading these verses in addition to the verses that President Eyring mentioned: Psalm 100; Mosiah 2:19–22; Alma 26:8; 34:38; Doctrine and Covenants 59:21; 78:19; 136:28.
Youth
Take Inventory
President Eyring quotes President Spencer W. Kimball (1895–1985) as saying that “journals are a way of counting our blessings and of leaving an inventory of these blessings for our posterity.” In general conference in October 2012, President Thomas S. Monson gave his testimony of journal writing. He shared some experiences from his life, adding, “My daily journal, kept over all these years, has helped provide some specifics which I most likely would not otherwise be able to recount.” He counseled, “Take an inventory of your life and look specifically for the blessings, large and small, you have received” (“Consider the Blessings,” Ensign, Nov. 2012, 86). Work at following the counsel of these prophets and set goals to write in your journal.
Children
Many Ways to Say Thank You
“All over the world at the end of day,
Heav’nly Father’s children kneel down and pray,
Each saying thank you in his own special way.”
(“Children All Over the World,” Children’s Songbook, 16.)
Match the different ways of saying thank you with the countries of the world where those languages are spoken. Some of these languages are spoken in more than one country!
(click to view larger)Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Homeschooling Mother of 7 (ages: G13, G12, B10, G7, B6, B3, G2). Stepmom of 2. Mother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!
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