I ended up caving and making my kids that yummy jello treat when we celebrated the Ascension last Thursday. My grocery store didn’t have any blue jello, so we fudged and I made juice sweetened jello (with white grape juice and blue food dye). It was a hit and something we’ll definitely do again next […]
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From Rising to Rising…
As you may remember, I like to take time to meditate on and build up to Easter with my family. But we don’t stop there. It just seemed to be a natural progression to continue on and celebrate the Ascension (that occured 40 days after the Resurrection) and then Pentecost (10 days after Jesus ascended)… […]
Just Practicing…
Since a girl is a novel and new concept around here, we decided to try and get an idea of what she might look like! And of course, I need the practice with doing hair… Trey-Trey decided that he is quite glad he’s a boy. He kept telling me, “Ouch mommy, that’s my hair.” as […]
Branching Out to Facebook
I finally caved and set up a facebook page for Cultivated Lives. I think it is going to be a lot of fun, actually. I’m hesitant to branch out any further into the online world, because time is such a precious commodity. But there are fun little snippets that I can share there quickly, that […]
Mulling Over 11 Years…
There is something so special about anniversary’s… I always get nostalgic each May and find my thoughts turning towards love, marriage and our relationship. This year is no different. I’ve found myself marveling at all we’ve lived through together and how our love has deepened and grown through it all. The last 11 years certainly […]
The Picture Chore Chart Tutorial
Here is the tutorial for the awesome chore chart that I had as a young girl. I’m just so in-love with the late 70’s/early 80’s artwork! It makes me feel nostalgic every time I look at it! Of course, we’ve included a page of blank cards for you to personalize it and add your own […]