October 7, 2015
October 6, 2015
The Ghost!
As I laid on my bed, relaxing before it was time to turn in for the night, my 23 year old daughter sat on the cedar chest at the foot of my bed, visiting with me. It had been raining most of the day and we could hear that it was coming down pretty steady at the time. Somehow our conversation got around to spirits, ghosts and demons. My husband likes to watch ghost hunter shows and mostly I just…
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October 5, 2015
Homemade Kool-Aid Play Dough
The first time I made this homemade Kool-Aid play dough I didn’t know I had to cook it and I was disappointed when I found out. I went ahead and made it anyway and it truned out amazingly and I was so glad I did! It is so soft and pliable and lasts a few weeks in a zip lock bag in the fridge. Here’s What You Need: 1 Cup of Flour 1/4 Cup of Salt 1 Tbsp. Cooking Oil…
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October 3, 2015
Free Downloadable Haunted House Printable!
Haunted House Craft Here is a fun little Haunted House you can make for Halloween. All you need to make one of your own is a square tissue box; a glue stick and scissors; some crayons, paints or markers; and this free downloadable printable! It’s fun for grownup crafters but it’s also simple enough that even the little ones can make one with only a little bit of help from a grownup. Easy to follow directions are included! You…
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October 1, 2015
October 1, 2015
Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
I have several peanut butter cup lovers in my family so I came up with this special cupcake variety just for them. Here’s What You’ll Need: 2 dozen chocolate cupcakes (I used a boxed mix to save time, but if you’d prefer you can use your favorite from scratch recipe) 2 dozen full size peanut butter cups 2 dozen mini peanut butter cups Small package of Reese’s Pieces For the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting: 1/2 cup butter, softened (I use salted)…
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September 30, 2015
September 29, 2015
Painted Lady Butterflies!
Our little school is called Wasatch Intermountain Academy. In its heyday there were nearly 50 students. Now as I get closer to retirement we have just a few students, a ninth grader, a 4 year old preschooler and a few toddlers. This fall as one of our activities to start the school year we decided to raise Painted Lady Butterflies. They’re so fun to watch and the kids learn a lot about science in the process. I ordered our caterpillars…
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September 28, 2015
Ooey Gooey Ooblek!
This ooey gooey ooblek will keep kids of all ages busy for hours! Toddlers and teenagers alike (not to mention adults) find this stuff fascinating! So if you want to keep the kids occupied while you get things done mix up a batch and let them dig in. On second thought, you’ll probably just end up as enthralled as they kids so you might want to save this activity for a time when you can dig in and play with…
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September 24, 2015
Makeover for Welcome Bear
On our front porch stands a wooden bear holding a sign that says “Welcome.” I first found him at The Quilted Bear and thought he would be a great Christmas Present for my dad. He fit in perfectly with the oak brush and pine trees in the yard of my dad’s home nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains and he stood proudly on my dad’s front porch for many years welcoming visitors to his home. When my dad…
Posted in Crafter's Corner, Hearth and Home | By LoriGraceH
September 23, 2015
September 22, 2015
Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m not kidding you, these cookies are absolutely delicious!!! And their name is kinda fun too! They make a great fall treat and your family will love them!! Here’s What You Need: 1/2 Cup Butter (I use salted) 1/2 Cup Shortening 1 (3 oz.) pkg. Cream Cheese 1 1/2 Cups of Sugar 1 Egg 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Cup Cocoa 2 1/4 Cup Flour 2 Tbsp. Milk 1 pkg of White Chocolate Chips Directions: Mix…
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September 21, 2015
My 10 Favorite Things at the Utah State Fair
Our family enjoys one another’s company, so we go on family outings together all the time. During Autumn we have an abundance of family traditions. One such tradition is attending the State Fair. Here’s a list of some of our very favorite things to see there. Little Hands on the Farm – This is an interactive experience for the little ones where they get to do typical farm activities. My grandkids just love it and it makes…
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September 18, 2015
Happy Autumn Scarecrow Coloring Page
Hello Friends! Here is a free downloadable coloring page just because I love you!! You don’t even have to sign up for my monthly newsletter to get it. Although I would LOVE IT if you did!! Please, sign up for my newsletter in the sidebar to the right! -> Happy Autumn Scarecrow Coloring Page
Posted in Happy, Healthy, Smart Kids!, Holidays and Seasons | By LoriGraceH
September 17, 2015
Cupcake in a Jar
These Cupcakes in a Jar make a perfect gift or a delicious Autumn treat! Here’s What You Need: Cupcakes Buttercream Frosting Small Mason Jars Colorful Spoons Pretty Ribbon Directions: Bake your cupcakes. Whip up a batch of buttercream frosting. Slice the cupcakes in two horizontally. Place half of the cupcake into the bottom of the jar and top it with approximately two tablespoons of buttercream frosting. Continue to layer the jar with cupcake halves and frosting until it is almost…
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