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Picture a Christmas

2012-02-06T09:46:00.004-07:00

Yes I know Christmas is over but shouldn't that spirit last through the year?!? I have started a new blog to chronicle stories of those who are keeping the Spirit of Christmas all year long! Please email me your stories or the stories of those around you so I can add them! We all could use some Christmas Cheer the whole year through- so check it out!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-08T18:12:00.002-07:00

Soo, hows the new year going for you all? How many of you made new year resolutions? How many of you are still keeping them?? Well, I will say that the dessert I just made probably cancelled out my 'eat healthier' resolution! :) But we only live once right??

I hope to post a new to-do list for you guys this week!!

Have a great week!

Day 23

2011-12-23T11:23:00.000-07:00

Psalms 95:6-7

O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker.

For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To day if ye will hear his voice,

How do we 'worship' Christ?

Day 22

2011-12-22T11:28:00.000-07:00

Doctrine and Covenants 38:17-20

And I have made the earth rich, and behold it is my footstool, wherefore, again I will stand upon it.

And I hold forth and deign to give unto you greater riches, even a land of promise, a land flowing with milk and honey, upon which there shall be no curse when the Lord cometh;

And I will give it unto you for the land of your inheritance, if you seek it with all your hearts.

And this shall be my covenant with you, ye shall have it for the land of your inheritance, and for the inheritance of your children forever, while the earth shall stand, and ye shall possess it again in eternity, no more to pass away.

Drink some eggnog and enjoy the 'land of milk and honey' we live in.

Day 21

2011-12-21T11:15:00.000-07:00

Isaiah 1:18

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be aswhite as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Revelation 3:5

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

Make a snowflake to show your uniqueness.

Day 20

2011-12-20T10:56:00.000-07:00

John 6:28-35

Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?

Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.

For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.

Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.

And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

Jesus is the bread of life- make some gingerbread treats together.

Snowman Poop [with printable!]

2011-12-19T14:10:00.001-07:00

Hey guys! Ever heard of Snowman Poop???

It is only the coolest fun gift to give to your neighbors :)

Go grab some cheap holiday containers (I bought my at the Dollar Tree- 2 for a buck!)

and some hot chocolate and marshmallows.

Put the marshmallows in the containers with this note and off you go!

Click here to download

I hope you enjoy this festive treat!!

Day 19

2011-12-19T10:28:00.000-07:00

Isaiah 61:1-3

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

How can we serve a family this Christmas?

Day 18

2011-12-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

Luke 10: 38-42

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

How can we sit at the Savior's feet?

Day 17

2011-12-17T10:34:00.000-07:00

Psalms 66:1-2

Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands:

Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious.

Christmas bells ring to make a joyful noise.

How else do we make joyful noises?

Day 16

2011-12-16T11:11:00.000-07:00

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Day 15

2011-12-15T10:24:00.000-07:00

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Christ is the Light of the World.

Go for a drive to look at Christmas lights or have a candlelight snack.

Day 14

2011-12-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

Matthew 2:11

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Matthew 25:40

And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.

Why do we give gift at Christmas?

Day 13

2011-12-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Matthew 2: 1-2

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

Helaman 14:5

And behold, there shall a new star arise, such an one as ye never have beheld; and this also shall be a sign unto you.

3 Nephi 1:21

And it came to pass also that a new star did appear, according to the word.

How did the Wiseman know that Jesus had been born?

Day 12

2011-12-12T10:07:00.000-07:00

Luke 2 15:17

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Where did the shepherds after the angels left?

Day 11

2011-12-11T10:02:00.000-07:00

Luke 2: 13-14

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Who sang with the angels?

Sing some songs together as a family.

Day 10

2011-12-10T09:06:00.000-07:00

Day 10

Luke 2: 8-11

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Why were the shepherds told the news of Christ's birth?

Day 9

2011-12-09T09:02:00.000-07:00

Day 9

Luke 2:7

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Why was Jesus laid in a manger?

How can we make 'room' for Jesus in our lives?

Day 8

2011-12-08T08:59:00.000-07:00

Day 8

3 Nephi 1: 15-19

And it came to pass that the words which came unto Nephi were fulfilled, according as they had been spoken; for behold, at the going down of the sun there was no darkness; and the people began to be astonished because there was no darkness when the night came.

16 And there were many, who had not believed the words of the prophets, who fell to the earth and became as if they were dead, for they knew that the great plan of destruction which they had laid for those who believed in the words of the prophets had been frustrated; for the sign which had been given was already at hand.

17 And they began to know that the Son of God must shortly appear; yea, in fine, all the people upon the face of the whole earth from the west to the east, both in the land north and in the land south, were so exceedingly astonished that they fell to the earth.

18 For they knew that the prophets had testified of these things for many years, and that the sign which had been given was already at hand; and they began to fear because of their iniquity and their unbelief.

19 And it came to pass that there was no darkness in all that night, but it was as light as though it was mid-day. And it came to pass that the sun did rise in the morning again, according to its proper order; and they knew that it was the day that the Lord should be born, because of the sign which had been given.

Was Samuel's prophesy fulfilled?

Day 7

2011-12-07T08:52:00.000-07:00

Day 7

3 Nephi 1 :10-14

Now it came to pass that when Nephi, the son of Nephi, saw this wickedness of his people, his heart was exceedingly sorrowful.

And it came to pass that he went out and bowed himself down upon the earth, and cried mightily to his God in behalf of his people, yea, those who were about to be destroyed because of their faith in the tradition of their fathers.

And it came to pass that he cried mightily unto the Lord all that day; and behold, the voice of the Lord came unto him, saying:

Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets.

Behold, I come unto my own, to fulfil all things which I have made known unto the children of men from the foundation of the world, and to do the will, both of the Father and of the Son—of the Father because of me, and of the Son because of my flesh. And behold, the time is at hand, and this night shall the sign be given.

What did Nephi do?

What was the answer?

Day 5 & 6

2011-12-06T20:45:00.001-07:00

Day 5

Micah 5:2

But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

What does this scripture foretell about Bethlehem?

Luke 2:1. 3-6

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Day 6

3 Nephi 1:4-9

And it came to pass that in the commencement of the ninety and second year, behold, the prophecies of the prophets began to be fulfilled more fully; for there began to be greater signs and greater miracles wrought among the people.

But there were some who began to say that the time was past for the words to be fulfilled, which were spoken by Samuel, the Lamanite.

And they began to rejoice over their brethren, saying: Behold the time is past, and the words of Samuel are not fulfilled; therefore, your joy and your faith concerning this thing hath been vain.

And it came to pass that they did make a great uproar throughout the land; and the people who believed began to be very sorrowful, lest by any means those things which had been spoken might not come to pass.

But behold, they did watch steadfastly for that day and that night and that day which should be as one day as if there were no night, that they might know that their faith had not been vain.

Now it came to pass that there was a day set apart by the unbelievers, that all those who believed in those traditions should be put to death except the sign should come to pass, which had been given by Samuel the prophet.

What had happened in the 5 years since Samuel had prophesied?

Christmas Advent Day 3 & 4

2011-12-05T08:48:00.001-07:00

Day 3

Helaman 14: 2-7

And behold, he said unto them: Behold, I give unto you a sign; for five years more cometh, and behold, then cometh the Son of God to redeem all those who shall believe on his name.

And behold, this will I give unto you for a sign at the time of his coming; for behold, there shall be great lights in heaven, insomuch that in the night before he cometh there shall be no darkness, insomuch that it shall appear unto man as if it was day.

Therefore, there shall be one day and a night and a day, as if it were one day and there were no night; and this shall be unto you for a sign; for ye shall know of the rising of the sun and also of its setting; therefore they shall know of a surety that there shall be two days and a night; nevertheless the night shall not be darkened; and it shall be the night before he is born.

And behold, there shall a new star arise, such an one as ye never have beheld; and this also shall be a sign unto you.

And behold this is not all, there shall be many signs and wonders in heaven.

And it shall come to pass that ye shall all be amazed, and wonder, insomuch that ye shall fall to the earth.

What were some of the signs of Christ's birth show to those in the America's?

Day 4

Luke 1: 26-33

And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,

To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.

And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Who came to tell Mary she would have a baby?

Christmas Advent Day Two

2011-12-02T16:50:00.001-07:00

I hope you are all ready for Day 2 of our Christmas Advent!

Isaiah 7: 14

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

and

Alma 7:10

And behold, he shall be born of Mary, at Jerusalem which is the land of our forefathers, she being a virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, who shall be overshadowed and conceive by the power of the Holy Ghost, and bring forth a son, yea, even the Son of God.

How did Isaiah and Alma know what would happen?

Why is it important that they did?

Christmas Advent Event!

2011-12-01T18:11:00.001-07:00

Hi! I am totally excited about the next 25 days! Christmas is more than just a day- it is a season to keep throughout the whole year! A line from my favorite movie

"Where you find LOVE it feels like Christmas!"

I have spent the last couple of years trying out different advents in search of the one for my family. I came to the conclusion that we all are looking for different things in our Christmas celebrations and I am going to share the one I have created with you.

I don't know if it will be completely the same next year- I am sure many will - but I am hoping that as time goes by I can adapt this to the needs of my family as they come.

I hope you enjoy it too!!

To begin- you need your calender!

What you will need:

Cardstock

Dew THIS Christmas Advent printable

Tape/glue

Garland/String/ Something to hang in up with

Directions:

Print out the calender on the cardstock. Cut out the envelopes on the solid lines and fold on the dotted so that the text is on the INSIDE of the envelope. Tape or glue shut (if you want this reusable you may want to go with the tape)

Next adhere the numbers to the envelopes- you can count up or countdown- your choice!! This year I decided to count up so I could keep track!

Now hang it up!! You are ready to go!!

You could hide them in your tree:

Or on a pretty garland:

I would LOVE to see what you decide to do with it!!!

**** UPDATE*** Day 16 has the numbers reversed- the scripture should be Isaiah 9:6****

Day One

(Twenty-Five)

John 3: 16

For God so loved the world , that he gave his only begotten Son , that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Why was Jesus Christ sent to earth?

Thanksgiving Day 4

2011-11-04T15:52:00.001-06:00

Today I am so thankful for modern medicine- especially ibprofen! My little guy has the flu today- completely no fun! As I am writing this he has been taking a nap for the last 4 hours!!!

He was cranky and ibuprofen helped him feel better- enough to get some good sleep.

i am looking forward to getting my little guy's smile back!!

What is on your list today?

Thanksgiving Day 3

2011-11-03T06:49:00.000-06:00

Today I am thankful for my wonderful husband. He works so hard to support our family and it is the little things he says and does that really make my day! He remembers anniversaries and birthdays- sometimes better than be and is the most patient person I have ever met! he is a great dad and loves nothing more that spending time with his family!

This December we will celebrate our 5 year anniversary and I am just so happy to be with my soul-mate for all eternity!

Love you Honey!

Thanksgiving Day 2

2011-11-02T09:15:00.001-06:00

Today I am grateful for my two little guys- Nathan and Ammon. They bring so much joy into my life- their precious smiles, forgiving natures and trusting hope remind me that I need to be more like them then I realize sometimes! Children are the best examples sometimes :) Here are some pics of my boys that I just want to share ;)

What are you thankful for today?

30 Days of Thankgiving!

2011-11-01T08:20:00.001-06:00

So here we are back again for the 30 Days of Thanksgiving! Each day I will post something that I am thankful for and maybe some fall craft and activities our family has been doing together- since family is the MOST important!!

To start this month- I am going to say that I am so thankful to be up and around today! Yesterday, my husband and I both were SUPER sick with the flu- not the throw up kind- the kind where you just ache and ache and just want to sleep. I feel a little bad that our kids missed our out on the Trick or Treating this year- but there is always next year :) And we had a special visit from the 'Great Pumpkin' that brought some candy so I am sure all is forgiven!

Thankfully our library had a little trick or treat last week so- they weren't completely deprived.

So why don't you join with me on this journey to record 30 days of blessings as we come to celebrate Thanksgiving. I have my children do it too- I can't wait to see what they come up with this year!

Oh and here is the printable I created last year for my kids to use- go ahead and print one for you!

Just click on the images and save to your computer- I put mine a dollar store frame and easy peasy :)

Hi!!!

2011-10-27T19:44:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!~ ( Do I have any readers left?) Sorry I have been a little AWOL lately! I have been doing a little of this

(I am the monster in the orange hat)

and a little of that

and you know how it goes.....

I am back and to add some fun I am offering all Etsy customers a great deal!

Use code GIVETHANKS and get 25% off your order plus (yes there is more!)

my Thanksgiving printables FREE!!!

Good till November 13

So head on over and check out my store and get some fun printables and bath paint for the holidays!!

New On Etsy!

2011-09-28T16:50:00.000-06:00

Check out my Etsy store for some fun for the whole family!!!

How about some fingerpaints?

Or some personalized tiles for your kids rooms??

or here

and of course the ADVENT CALENDERS!! That can be used all year long!!

Buy one of the starter kits today!!

Hoo Are You Tuesday's!

2011-09-13T10:08:00.000-06:00

Now I know that it has been a while since I did this but here I am!! :)

You can come on over and particpate at

Night Owl Crafting

1. Do you prefer sweet or salty foods?

TOTALLY SWEET!! I am not into chips and salty snacks but I have a really sweet tooth!

2. Name your 3 BEST personality traits!

I am very dependable (could be a bad trait too!), willing to help out with whatever, and committed.

3. Name your 3 worst personality traits!

no matter how hard I try I am just NOT very organized and it drives me CRAZY!, I need quite a bit of sleep or I am a true grouch (wish I could change that!) and I can be a bit stubborn at times.

4. Do you collect anything?

I collect Precious Moments- LOVE them and I also collect multi-colored frogs:)

5. What is your favorite season of the year?

I LOVE them all but I really enjoy Fall right now- the leaves changing and the smell of crisp mornings- YUM :)

So HOO ARE YOU??

Back to School Sale!!

2011-08-13T08:49:00.001-06:00

Getting ready for back to school?

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Order the Dew This All Year Countdown Starter Kit

and....

get the BACK TO SCHOOL COUNTDOWN for FREE!!!

Offer ends August 22, 2011!!

Good Luck with Back to School!!

As you can see....

2011-08-08T16:53:00.000-06:00

As you can see, I have been pretty absent from my blog for the past month.

With summer and all I have been doing lots of family time outside in the wonderful sun and then just spending family time when we finally come indoors.

After all the no stress of my blog I realized that while I love to check out blogs and such, I am pretty bad at keeping a consistent one myself. I didn't get into this for the money and it really is just more of a hobby. As hobbies go, sometimes you prioritize theme differently as time goes by.

So I am not deleting my blog and I am not going to give it up either- it just won't be so regular in it's postings. I hope that some of you stick along for the ride and enjoy coming back when I get a new recipe or craft posted.

It's been fun but I am working on my family now and for the moment there isn't time for both for me- I know there are the amazing women who do it all but I am just not that lucky!

Hope you all have a GREAT summer!!!

Hoo are You Tuesday!

2011-07-26T08:31:00.000-06:00

It's time for another week of Hoo Are You Tuesday hosted by

Today's questions:

1. Have you ever attended a professional sports game?

I got to attend a real Yankees game in Yankee Stadium on my honeymoon :) It was soo much fun!!

2. Have you ever been to a concert and if so which one was your

ultimate favorite performance?

I have been to a Diamond Rio Concert at the community college- I was so disappointed with the local turnout- it was free!!

3. Have you ever been to Disneyland or Disney World?

I have been to Disneyland twice (growing up in Southern Cali will do that ) I can't wait to take my kids someday- I already have a jar were I am saving my Mickey Money and I have the Disney Chase card :)

4. What is your favorite theme park?

Does Sea World Count? If not then I LOVE Disneyland!!

5. Do you have a favorite vacation spot?

I love to visit Sinks Canyon but when you live so close it really isn't a vaca spot. My favorite trip is to Logan, Ut- I LOVE that area!!!

So what are your answers??

Don't forget to stop on over and enter my UPrinting Giveaway that Ends TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT!!!!

A giveaway!!!

2011-07-22T08:07:00.001-06:00

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Hoo are You Tuesday!

2011-07-12T15:56:00.000-06:00

Hey guys! Sorry I have been a little scarce!! I had finals last week, a trip to Laramie, WY and the start of a little mommy preschool with my 3 year old (more on that I PROMISE!) I hope you are all enjoying your summer!!

Here is my Hoo are You hosted by

1. Are you enjoying the summertime?

YES! I am finally done with school so I am totally in the HSM " What Time is It?" mode!

2. What activities have you done in the last week?

I completed finals, went to Laramie for my nephews baby blessing, went on a picnic in a national forest, and started a little mommy preschool for my oldest son!

3. What types of food do you tend to eat more of in the summer?

FRUIT!! Now that I can afford it, I can't get enough!!! Watermelon, strawberries, apples, hmmmmm

4. How much time are you spending outside?

As much as I can! We have been outside for a few hours everyday this last week- now that summer has finally come to Wyoming!

5. Is there any fun projects you are working on inside or outside your house?

I am trying to catch up my yearly digi- scrapbook :)

How is your summer going?

Hoo are You Tuesday!

2011-07-05T07:49:00.002-06:00

Hoo are You Tuesday!!!

1. How did you spend the 4th of July?

We went to the park and played, I got the boys room semi- cleaned :), played in the rain and went to my mom's for fireworks!! It was great!

2. What was a couple of your favorite things you ate for the 4th of July?

Fried Chicken and Root Beer Floats- YUM!

3. Did you watch fireworks?

We went to a big fireworks show on Saturday and then went to my moms for fireworks- my three year old is scared of fireworks. He doesn't scream but hides his little face the whole time!

4. What is your favorite firework?

I love flowers and the snappers! Sparklers where fun this year as I played with the settings on my camera and got some cool pics!

5. How hot was it where you were for the 4th?

Well, it got to the 90's and then down to the 50's! That is Wyoming for ya! :)

Hope you all had a safe and fun 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!!!

2011-07-04T12:28:00.002-06:00

Happy 4th of July!!!

Every year growing up, the 4th was a BIG deal!

My grandma put on a community play called

'Our Country 'Tis of Thee'

for all the kids and of course I got to be in it!!

Here is a brief run through- I love it!!

(I am the little girl on the right who says 'We can do it mister"- wasn't I cute! )

I still sing the songs every year and HAVE to have root bear floats- just my family traditions from childhood

What traditions do you have?

Have a happy and safe 4th of July!!

4th of July Jello!

2011-07-01T11:28:00.000-06:00

Today is July 1st!! I LOVE the 4th of July and so I have a few Red, White and Blue goodies to share with you the next few days :)

Today is red, white and blue jello- because come on- its just awesome!

I also have a really cool flag mold I bought from Kraft but I am sure you could do this in a 9 X 13 the layers just might be a little thinner :)

Flag Jello

4 cups boiling water

2 pkgs. (3 oz each) a blue jello

2 pkgs. (3 oz each) a red jello

3 cups cold water

1 pkg. (3 oz) lemon jello

1 tub (8oz) whipped topping

In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups boiling water with the blue jello. Mix until dissolved.

Repeat in separate bowl with red jello.

Then stir 1 1/2 cups cold water into each bowl and mix.

Spray flag mold (or pan) with non stick spray and pour red jello into it. Refrigerate 45 minutes until set but NOT FIRM.

Refrigerate blue jello in bowl.

After 20 minutes, dissolve lemon jello in 1 cup boiling water in bowl. Refrigerate 25 minutes until slightly thickened.

Whisk whipped topping into lemon jello

Spread over red layer in mold (or pan). Refrigerate 10 minutes until set but not firm. Pour blue jello on top.

(sorry no pics- missed it!)

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

To unmold- dip mold in warm water for about 15 seconds. Then gently pull mold away from jello. Place plate on top of mold and invert in one smooth motion. Gently shake to release jello from mold.

(I used a tin foil covered cookie sheet)

Decorate and serve!

I just love the layers!

and the white middle is not too sweet and oh so yummy!!

Hope you enjoy!!

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!

Check it out...

2011-06-29T09:59:00.000-06:00

Hey Guys!! Today I will be guest posting over at While He Was Napping!!

So be sure to head on over and check it out!!

4th of July Tiles!

2011-06-28T21:12:00.000-06:00

Before we know it the 4th of July will be here!!

I have some 4th of July decor, games and treats coming right up this week so be sure to check back!

First up is the the some decor-

How about some 4th of July Tiles?

Click here to download

I LOVE red, white and blue!!!

I LOVE the 4th of July!!!

and

I LOVE the good 'ol USA!!!

What are your plans for this holiday weekend?

Hoo are You Tuesday!

2011-06-28T21:10:00.000-06:00

Its the 4th of July Questions this week!!!

1. Do you decorate for the 4th of July?

I am starting to get my home holiday decor going and the 4th is going to be big one day!!!

2. Do you you buy fireworks for the 4th of July?

No but I love to go watch them:) In a town about 20 min away a dentist puts on the BEST show every year!!! IT IS THE BEST!! Soo I am way excited for Saturday!!

3. How do you celebrate the 4th of July?

Growing up my grandma put on a huge community performance called "Our Country 'Tis of Thee' with 100-150 kids! It was a VERY big deal. There would be a community flag raising ceremony in the morning complete with donuts, the performance that night and homemade root beer floats (the root beer was homemade!) and a late night at my grandparents. Now that I have moved away and such I always make sure we still have root beer floats and I sing the songs from the program throughout the day- I actually hope to direct this production here in Wyoming for Memorial Day next year!

4. Do you have a family member that is serving our country?

Not right now, but my grandpa was retired military and was the director of China Lake Navel Base so I am very supportive of our troops and send them all the encouragement and love - to their families too!!

5. Do you dress in red, white, or blue on the fourth?

OF COURSE!!! I make the whole family- it is the least we can do :)

Fruit Pizza

2011-06-22T16:31:00.000-06:00

With all the yummy fruit coming into season- it's the best time to make Fruit Pizza!!

I made this for a brunch last weekend and came home with nada!

Guess, I'll be making this again really soon :)

Fruit Pizza

CRUST:

1 cup sugar

1 cup margarine, softened

1 egg

1/2 tsp. backing soda

1/8 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cream of tarter

2 cups flour

1 tsp. vanilla

FILLING

vanilla or banana pudding

milk

TOPPINGS

any fruit

Cream sugar and margarine. Add egg and mix well. Add dry ingredients and vanilla. Spread on pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Completely cool. Mix pudding and milk according to pie directions. Let set for 15 min in refrigerator. Spread on cooled crust. Top with cut fruit. Serve immediately or let set in refrigerator (the crust gets kinda smooshy and ooh so yummy!!)

Cream sugar and margarine.

Add egg and mix well.

Add dry ingredients and vanilla.

Spread on pizza pan or baking sheet.

Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Completely cool.

Mix pudding and milk according to pie directions. Let set for 15 min in refrigerator.

Spread on cooled crust.

Top with cut fruit. Serve immediately or let set in refrigerator!

YUMMY!!

Let me know how your versions go!!!

Father's Day Gift Idea

2011-06-15T04:34:00.002-06:00

Okay so I found this AMAZING idea from one of my favorite food sites-

Our Best Bites

The have created the cutest little cans for those special 'Pop's" in our lives :)

How cute are they!!!

Not only on the outside but on the inside!!

You can fill them with WHATEVER YOU WANT!!

and the best part...

They are REALLY EASY!!!

Click here to find out

I already have emptied 2 cans but we have 7 to go by Sunday- guess I better go open another one:)

We are also making these cute cards to attach!

Happy Father's Day

Hoo are You Tuesday!

2011-06-14T14:54:00.000-06:00

Another great week of

Hoo Are You???

Hosted by

1. What is you favorite summertime snack?

I LOVE watermelon, homemade slushies and of course ice cream (although for me that is a year around fav snack:)

2. Do you tan at all? (tanning bed, outside, spray, etc)

Just outside with my kiddos- major farmer tan going on :)

3. What is your favorite activity to do outside?

I like to swim, go for walks and just play outside- BBQ's are awesome and some real family time!

4. Do you recycle?

No :( I would if our complex had the bins!

5. How hot is it where you live today?

Its about 69- 80 depending on where you are standing :) Yesterday we had some awesome thunderstorms though!!

SO Hoo are You???

Make your Own Soda at HOME!!

2011-06-14T14:05:00.000-06:00

Ever thought about making you own soda from tap water???

Head over to Put a Little Umbrella In Your Drink and learn how to enter to win one!!!

Giveaway Winner!!!

2011-06-13T14:05:00.000-06:00

It is time to announce the winner of the Summer Daze Giveaway here at Dew This!!!

And the winning comment according to Random.org was.....

#21!

Lauren LaRae said...: I 'liked' your page on facebook!; Send me an email so I can send your Summer Vacation Countdown your way!!!; Thank you for everyone that participated!!; Check back for more summer time fun!!

Summer Daze Day 6!!

2011-06-11T01:50:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the final day of Summer Daze Giveaways, hosted by While He Was Napping! It’s been a fantastic week of amazing giveaways! Each day, from June 6-11, three new giveaways will open. Giveaways will be open for four days, so make sure you get your entries in before they close. You will need to visit the host blog to enter. Entry requirements vary per host. Make sure you get your entries into all the other giveaways, most of them are still open!

Today's giveaways are courtesy of:

Jayna @ Rock N Regalia has another great hair accessory for this summer. This one is perfection with a nautical theme. Who wouldn’t want to wear this adorable statement piece?

Melissa @ Kensington Cottage has a whole heap of burlap goodness up for grabs. What a gorgeous memo board! And that wreath would be perfect all year long! The flowers can be worn as hair clips or as a pin. AND… check out that $15 gift card to Target!

Tanya @ Sew Many Dreams has the perfect accessory for every diaper bag! A shopping cart cover! If you’ve ever watched in horror as your precious little one moved toward that cart handle, mouth agape and tongue just itching to taste that germ-ridden surface, you know that this would be a life-saver. One or two licks of the bacteria-infested handle may not be life or death, but it sure would make mommy a little less squeamish and grossed out!

These giveaways will close on Wednesday, June 14, so head over to these blogs and get your entries in for all of these fantastic prizes.

Summer Daze Day 5!

2011-06-10T01:49:00.000-06:00

Stephanie @ Luxe Boulevard has some more pretties for your sun-bleached tresses. These great fabric rosettes are perfect with their array of colors, lending to a fun and fancy-free look. The perfect look for a warm summer day.

Emily @ Insanity Rules isn’t just celebrating summer! With her year-round, seasonal word frames you can add some decor that will be perfect, no matter what the weather may be.

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims will help you get the perfect piece of stylish jewelry for the season. With a $20 gift certificate to Your Girlish Whims, her Etsy shop, you’ll have the perfect excuse to indulge in the some pearls. It is June, after all.

These giveaways will close on Tuesday, June 13, so head over to these blogs and get your entries in for all of these fantastic prizes. And come back for tomorrow’s giveaways!

Click here to enter my giveaway ENDS TODAY at MIDNIGHT!!!

Father’s Day Card

2011-06-09T17:14:00.002-06:00

* UPDATE- 'Checks' has been changed to 'Cheeks'!! Thanks for catching it! The pics have the former but the download is fixed!!

Father’s Day is upon us!!

A familiar song to LDS parents is “I am so glad when Daddy Comes Home- glad as I can be!”

I took this simple song and created a Father’s Day card- perfect for anyone!!!

What do you think?

Here it is open

It reads:

I’m so glad when DADDY comes home
Glad as I can be
CLAP my hands and
SHOUT for joy
then climb upon his knee
put my arms around his neck
HUG him tight like this
pat his checks and give him what?

A GREAT BIG KISS!!

you can click here to download the pieces!

I also made this one- same poem just different look

This one you can add the hands or just glue to some colored cardstock or construction paper

then add your personal touch inside!

Lots of fun right??

Click here to download this version

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!

Summer Daze Day 4!

2011-06-09T01:47:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the Summer Daze Giveaways, hosted by While He Was Napping! It’s a fantastic week of amazing giveaways! Each day, from June 6-11, three new giveaways will open. Giveaways will be open for four days, so make sure you get your entries in before they close. You will need to visit the host blog to enter. Entry requirements vary per host.

Today's giveaways are courtesy of:

Natalie @ Nat Mac's Knick Knacks has an incredible summer tote bag that would be perfect for a trip to the beach, the zoo, or even the park. The flower embellishment gives the perfect whimsical finishing touch to an already pleasant afternoon in the summer sun.

Suze @ Time Well Spent is giving away a personalized name plaque and hair bow holder. Perfect for all those cute, summery hair accessories!

Brenda @ A Creative Nest has a darling custom made, hand crocheted dress that encompasses all that is summer. With a flower embellishment giving it a sweet, girly touch.

These giveaways will close on Monday, June 12, so head over to these blogs and get your entries in for all of these fantastic prizes. And come back for tomorrow’s giveaways!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway! Ends tomorrow!! Click here to enter!!

Summer Daze Day 3!

2011-06-08T01:45:00.000-06:00

Today's giveaways are courtesy of:

Bethany @ Sweet Bee Buzzings has an awesome little goody package for your kiddos. If you’ve got any road trips planned this summer, this is definitely the giveaway for you! Prize is complete with a cute little color books and crayons!

Kim @ Kim's Kandy Kreations has a sweet treat for you. One dozen delicious, personalized whirly pops to be exact. Head over and get your name in for these cute, sweet, handmade delights.

Krista @ While He Was Napping has a set of two handcrafted, personalized luggage tags and a summer subway art tote bag. Perfect for the best part of summer: Vacation! These tags are one of a kind and easy to spot. No more waiting and hoping that bag really is yours. The tote is perfect for day trips and the distressed look lends a hand to a relaxed summer outing.

These giveaways will close on Sunday, June 12, so head over to these blogs and get your entries in for both of these fantastic prizes. And come back for tomorrow’s giveaways!

And don't forget to enter my giveaway!! Click here to enter!!

Hoo are You Tuesday!

2011-06-07T08:18:00.000-06:00

Here are this week's questions!

1. How often do you wash your vehicle?

Not very often :( my poor car!!!

2. When riding in a car with someone who usually drives, them or you?

It depends but when its my car with my kids then I drive

3. How many states have you traveled to or through?

16!!!- Love it!

4. What kind of music do you listen to the most?

Well I go back and forth between pop and classical/soundtracky stuff

5. Do you prefer the window down or air conditioning?

Air conditioning so the air doesn't blow my kids out the car:)

What are your answers??

Summer Daze Day 2!

2011-06-07T08:13:00.000-06:00

TUESDAY’S GIVAWAYS:
Welcome to day two of the Summer Daze Giveaways, hosted by While He Was Napping! It’s a fantastic week of amazing giveaways! Each day, from June 6-11, three new giveaways will open. Giveaways will be open for four days, so make sure you get your entries in before they close. You will need to visit the host blog to enter. Entry requirements vary per host.

Let's get this party started! Today's giveaways are courtesy of:

Ashley @ Ashley Creations has this adorable little hair clip up for grabs. The colors are amazing and perfect for summer! It’s like lime sorbet, raspberries and lemonade. What little princess wouldn’t want this?

Kelly @ Make It Sparkly Mama has a whimsical, single strand bracelet that you can personalize. Customizable with birthstones or crystals of your choice. This bracelet features oval alphabet beads. It is personalized with 6 Swarovski birthstone crystals on each strand.

Shawna @ A Very Dandoislion Life has some more cute hair clips! How gorgeous are these babies? And the colors are divine. These would be so easy to dress up or dress down. Perfect for that summer BBQ, cocktail party or wedding.

These giveaways will close on Saturday, June 11, so head over to these blogs and get your entries in for both of these fantastic prizes. And come back for tomorrow’s giveaways!

It's Summer Daze Giveaway Time!!

2011-06-06T09:31:00.000-06:00

Welcome to the Summer Daze Giveaways, hosted by While He Was Napping! It'll be a fantastic week of amazing giveaways! What better way to get all ready for summer than with a chance at some really cool, free stuff?! Each day, from June 6-11, three new giveaways will open. Giveaways will be open for four days, so make sure you get your entries in before they close. You will need to visit the host blog to enter. Entry requirements vary per host.

Let's get this party started! Today's giveaways are courtesy of:

Yours truly!!!

Soo.... I am giving away 1 complete Dew This All Year Countdown Starter kit and you get to pick the holiday!!!

These kits are magnetic so they can be placed anywhere for you to do your countdown!! The little continers are prefect for some tootsie rolls or kisses, M&M's or Skittles. They are also perfect for little notes and activities to do towards your countdown!!Keep checking back here for ideas on what to do with your countdowns:)

You get to choose from :

Christmas

Halloween

Thanksgiving

Easter

Birthday

Back to School

Summer Vacation

Valentine's Day

St. Patrick's Day

and more to come!

Now how to enter you might ask??

1- Become a follower of Dew This (mandatory entry)

2- Like Dew This on Facebook

3- Comment telling me which holiday you would choose and why :) (both parts are required!)

4- Post about this giveaway on Facebook

There you go! 4 ways to enter!!

Giveaway ends on Friday June, 10 at Midnight MST.
Winner will be contacted and have 48 hours to claim prize or another winner will be chosen.

Now for this week also I am giving all readers 20% off any order from my Etsy Store!!

Use code DEW20

GOOD LUCK!!!

Now Mindie @ Bacon Time With the Hungry, Hungry Hypo is also hosting her giveaway to day so make sure to go check it out! She has a wonderful fabric rosette bracelet and matching summer scarf up for grabs! The bracelet has an adjustable stainless steel band with "follow your dreams" engraved on both sides. A single pearl adorns the bracelet for a light, yet sophisticated feel.

These giveaways will close on Friday, June 10, so head over to these blogs and get your entries in for both of these fantastic prizes. And come back for tomorrow’s giveaways!

June Tiles!

2011-06-04T16:53:00.000-06:00

Okay so I am soo sorry I have been AWOL this week- just life crazy :) But I did get the June Tiles done!!!

Here they are- I figured everyone was starting to go camping so why not do a camping theme?

Gotta have your sleeping bag...

and Canteen...

A campfire for smores (have I mentioned that I am totally craving those things???)

And of course the nice foliage - leaves

and pinecones!

Click here to download

Sooo... whatcha think???

I hope you enjoy them! Check back on Monday for the first day of the Summer Daze Giveaway- starting with yours truly :)

Summer Daze Giveaway!

2011-05-30T08:18:00.000-06:00

Happy Memorial Day!

I love this time of year- when the grass is green, the sun is out, and you can just soak up all the missing sun while cooking dutch oven outside....

oh wait

that is my past memories of Memorial Day growing up in California-

This year we have had snow all weekend- yes SNOW!!! It is coming down pretty good outside my window.

If I wasn't so busy being thankful that we aren't recovering from a tornado I would be pretty whiny right now (okay and maybe I still am a little inside)

Now to help ease my Summer Fever I am participating in the

Summer Daze week of giveaways

hosted by

While He Was Napping!!

It should be lost of fun!! There are great blogs giving away some great stuff- you don't want to miss it!

Now what am I giving away to a lucky winner????

I am giving away a Dew This Advent Calender Stater Kit with your choice of holiday!!

Make sure to check back next Monday, June 6 for all the details on how to enter and there might be a special discount code too- just saying :) Thanks!!

Have a great Memorial Day!!

Happy Memorial Day- SALE!!

2011-05-28T01:46:00.004-06:00

Memorial Day Sale!!

I am having a 25% off sale at my Etsy shop for Memorial Day weekend!!

Use code REDWHITEBLUE !

Hope you all have a SAFE and WONDERFUL

Memorial Day Weekend!!

Sale ends Monday at midnight

Need a laugh....

2011-05-27T13:29:00.003-06:00

Can you guess...

2011-05-25T18:13:00.003-06:00

Okay so have you seen the trailer for this movie??

It has my favorite actor and actress... can you guess who they are??

Watch and take a guess...

Ammon

2011-05-24T10:44:00.000-06:00

One nice thing about living in Logan, UT was the availability of LDS literature- especially in the fiction department. I found a FABULOUS author , Heather Brown Moore, or HB Moore, there and since then she has released 3 books and I have loved them all!!

My first intro to her books were through the

Out of Jerusalem series based on Nephi and his families journey to the promised land- here in America.

The next volume Abinidi (my favorite) was insightful, heart-wrenching and just an all-around wonderful book!

Next came Alma and Alma the Younger- great additions to the series!!

Last year as I was pregnant, and trying to decide a boys name (should our little one be a boy) I kept checking in HB Moore's blog where she was chronicling her writing progress on Ammon. I fell IN LOVE with the name and when August came and our little one arrived - a boy- I just had to use the name.

SO let me tell you how excited I was when I found out about the opportunity to be a preview-reader of Ammon!!

I was ESTATIC!!!

I was soo excited to receive the book in the mail and couldn't wait to dive in!

I finished the book today and it was wonderful!! I love the imagery and the peaceful feelings I had reading this book. We have been going through some decision making moments recently and I really need a book to take me out of my world and into another while bring the spirit. I loved the Ammon that is portrayed in this book, he comes in peace but is not a wimp, he is mighty but not proud- the perfect image of a missionary. I am excited to have this on my shelf and look forward to reading and re-reading this book over and over.

If you are looking for a glimpse into this book you can read the 1st two chapters here- but be warned once you read the 1st two you won't be able to rest until you know the rest of the story :)

D.O.T.S.- Depend on the Savior

2011-05-23T04:57:00.003-06:00

I got my first request!!!

My church has a group for the teenage girls (called Young Women's) and every summer they go to camp! It is so much fun- I have lots of great memories of my years at Girl's Camp.

I had a request to create a handout containing the "Footprints in the Sand" using DOTS as that is their theme this year :

D.O.T.S.- Depend on the Savior

- isn't that great??

I love it!!

There are steps the girls can follow:

D- daily prayer

O- obedience

T- thoughts/ journaling

S- scripture study

Isn't it just tooo much fun????

SO I created bookmark:

and handouts of 'Footprints in the Sand'

Click here to download bookmarks -

(sized for a 8 1/2 X 11 sheet of paper)

Click here to download handouts

(sized at 4X6- need bigger contact me!)

and buttons!!

These are sized for 1 1/2 inch buttons

you can download them in the main theme

or in the actions

Click here to download main theme buttons

Click here to download action buttons

Hope you enjoy them too!!! I just thought this was so cute and clever!

What are your favorite girl's camp memories?

Monkey Bread

2011-05-19T05:03:00.000-06:00

One of my favorite childhood memories is making and eating Monkey Bread with my mom!!

Now I have actually heard this called different things but Monkey Bread is by far the funnest:)

It is so simple, so yummy, and a great treat to make with your kids!!

Ingredients:

3 tubes refrigerator biscuits (I use the cheap ones- they work great)

1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 cube butter

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

You will also need a Bundt pan to bake this in:)

1. cut the biscuits into fourths

Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl. Dump in biscuits and let your adorable helper do the coating!

Little fingers are prefect for this job

Place in bundt pan

Also a great job for your little helper:)

Dump extra cinnamon and sugar on top- we need a ll the sugar right!!

Next get your butter and brown sugar in a bowl ( I re-use my cinnamon and sugar bowl)

Melt the butter- okay you could probably melt the butter before adding the brown sugar...

Mix them together to look like this:

Pour evenly over the cinnamon-sugar coated biscuits

Hmm doesn't that look good??

Add your walnuts if you want them

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes

Let cool for 5 min. then invert on pan or plate

Try your best to not burn yourself as you try the first bite

Then decide why not and go for it:)

hmmmm hmmm good:)

Easy, fast and good- the best combination!!

Enjoy!!