Temple pendants

I saw a really neat idea of taking picture of a temple and making a necklace out of it. I have all the supplies needed so I was thinking of making them for all the girls. If you guys to let me know your favorite temple and color, I can start making them!

Computer Chair Redo

 Our computer chair is looking a little sad lately.  The cheap pleather is pealing off its backing and it is making a mess all over the floors.  Add in a busy four year old whose fingers are ALWAYS moving and it is getting a little insane.  So I took my glue gun and staple gun and went to work!

 Can you tell he is right handed and which hand is busy picking while he plays his computer games??

 The mess on the floor... Hard to photograph by the way.  It looks much worse in person!

The finished product!  The BEST part is I used fabric Mom gave me a while ago and so this project didn't cost me a cent!  It's not perfect, but it is MUCH better than before!

Baked Oatmeal

We are always looking for a quick easy breakfast for busy mornings when I stumbled on this recipe.  This recipe is really yummy and I love how I can dump everything into a bowl and let it cook without hanging around.  KK really likes his with lots of chocolate chips and I love that most of the sugar comes from the applesauce!  We also add shredded coconut.

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/11/10/coconut-cookie-dough-oatmeal/

Earing & Necklace Holder

We made an earing and necklace holder over Christmas break . We used a piece of extra door trim, decoupaged some paper down the center, and screwed in the hooks. We really like how it turned out. It is both function and decoration!

Church Matching Game

Our ward decided the Sunbeams did not need to be in the whole Primary Program so for the days we have program practice we don't have lessons scheduled but I will also need to entertain the kids when they are not needed.  Soooooo I made a church themed matching game.  I used pictures from the Gospel Art Book and LDS.org to make a short description of each picture.  Before we started playing, I showed each picture and told some important gospel principles about it.  Then we played the game and when they made a match I had them repeat what they remembered about each picture to help reinforce the info.  I will also use it tomorrow as an FHE lesson!  So now I have the pictures all sized and the descriptions typed up and I thought maybe some one else might get some use out of it!  If you want a copy let me know!

Chicken Taco filling recipe

Here is a recipe we REALLY like for taco meat!  It is totally different than a taco seasoning packet and you can use the cheapest of cheap chicken since you boil it and then shred it!

http://www.food.com/recipe/guss-incredible-chicken-taco-filling-125749

I just use chicken breast, that I boil in  chicken boullion and I use the food processor to make it a crumbly texture.  The recipe makes alot so I freeze some and it makes a quick dinner.  We love it with fresh shredded cabbage!  Love everyone and hope the new school year is going great!
Noelle

Craft Idea

This website has directions on how to made bracelets from popsicle sticks!  I thought it was a neat project!

http://bles-id.blogspot.com/2011/05/popsicle-stick-bracelets.html

New website with lots of craft ideas

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/06/fabric-magnets.html

This is a website I found that has TONS of craft ideas and some recipes!  The link will take you to one specific project but there are lots more on the site!

Here is a picture of the hair things and one pair of earring I came home with!  Loved making them with you guys!
Noelle

New Blog!

Ok Girls, and maybe some boys too, here is our new blog!  The point of this blog is to post all our crafts, recipes, and anything else you love and want to share with the fam!!  We all have a head start from making all our accessories at Nana's and Papa's house so post the pictures of what we made there since I forgot to take pictures of everything before we left!  Oh and Sarah I would love to see your chairs since you gave them a facelift.  Oh and your finished carseat cover!