Raising Memories

DIY Lace Crown Tutorial

2013-06-18T06:30:00.000-04:00

Isn't this little lace crown adorable? I had seen these floating around Pinterest a few times and knew that I needed to try them! I took some photos throughout the process so that I could share them with you in tutorial form: Materials Needed Lace Fabric Stiffener Metallic Paint (unless your lace is metallic already) Wax Paper Tape Container about the shape you want your crown to form in

Grammar Perspective (Monday Moments)

2013-06-17T09:03:00.000-04:00

Katrina: She choosed red. Me: Chose. Katrina: She chosed red.

Happy Father's Day

2013-06-16T10:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Father's Day!

June 2013 Sharing Time & Week in Review

2013-06-15T01:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to June's Sharing Time Linky & a review of this week's posts: --------------------- This week I shared some of the Summer Repurposing Tutorials I've posted in the past. (and how to get FREE coupons for cereal) I reminisced about the Differences between my Daughters at different ages. (and shared news about a new Kinder Contest) And earlier this week I shared a new Monday Moment

Thursday Thoughts - Unique & Wonderful ( and a Contest! #KINDERMom )

2013-06-13T09:36:00.000-04:00

Isn't it amazing how different our kids can be from each other? Not just in appearance, but just in who they are. It's a constant reassurance that our kids come to us as their own selves- it's not all nurture, if you ask me, it's definitely a balance between nature & nurture! In thinking about what makes my kids unique, I started looking through old pictures and comparing how they looked at

4 Great Repurposing Tutorials (and free coupons!)

2013-06-11T07:00:00.000-04:00

Over the time I have spent posting over at HowDoesShe, I have shared several "up-cycle"/repurposing ideas. It's so fun to take something old and turn it into something new! Here are a few of the fun repurposing things I've shared: Turn a Broken Umbrella into a Parachute! We just pulled this play parachute out for Victoria Day when we met at a park with a bunch of cousins and family. It was a

China (Monday Moments)

2013-06-10T03:00:00.000-04:00

Our Silly Girl Ken: You know there are some parts of the world where children are not allowed to have naps... Talia: Really? Ken: No, I don't think so. I'm just kidding but some kids have to go to work. Me: We're lucky we live in this country. There are lots of things we have here that you can't have or do in some other parts of the world. Katrina: I'm glad I don't live in China Ken & I: *

June 2013 Sharing Time & Week in Review

2013-06-08T12:23:00.001-04:00

Welcome to June's Sharing Time Linky & a review of this week's posts: --------------------- This week I posted about the loss of Google Reader (for following your favourite blogs) and How to Use Bloglovin' (what I'll be using to follow blogs from now on). I posted a camera bag review of the Missy bag by Jo Totes and I featured some of you in a post with 5 Cute Sewing Projects And earlier

5 Cute Sewing Projects (Featuring YOU!)

2013-06-07T05:00:00.000-04:00

There were some really cute projects linked up this month that involved fabric, so I wanted to feature some of them. Check these cute things out & visit the blogs for more details! :) Road Trip Pillowcase by I Dig Pinterest and I Did it Too E-Reader Cover by Blissful Sewing Ruffle Curtains by Crafting in the Rain Reupholstered Chair by The Pink Lab Easy Peasy Summer Skirt (with Free

Jo Totes Missy in Mint Camera Bag Review

2013-06-05T03:00:00.000-04:00

It's time for another camera bag review! I have already tried out two fabulous camera bags- the Millie by Jo Totes, and the B-Hobo by Kelly Moore. This time, Jo Totes has sent me the Missy bag in Mint to try out and share with you. I was not disappointed when it arrived- it's so pretty! :) Let's get down to the details first, and then I'll tell you what it's been like to use- I waited to

Blogging Tips: Goodbye Google Reader, Hello Bloglovin'!

2013-06-04T05:30:00.000-04:00

I have been using Google Reader to follow the blogs that I read for years, so I'm pretty sad that they've decided to discontinue it. BUT... after looking into several replacements, I've found a good one that I think I'm going to be happy with! So, today I thought I'd bring back an old series of blogging tips, and share it with you & give a little tutorial on using it... If you are new to RSS

4 Years Down (Monday Moments)

2013-06-03T03:00:00.000-04:00

To understand this post, you should know that in our church, children are not baptised as infants, but at what we believe to be the age of accountability, age 8. They were discussing baptism (Talia is 7 now, so she's looking forward to it. Katrina is 4.) Talia: You have to wait four years until you can get baptised Katrina: Nope Talia: Yeah Katrina: (very matter-of-fact) No I already waited

June 2013 Sharing Time & Week in Review

2013-06-01T08:35:00.000-04:00

Welcome to June's Sharing Time Linky & a review of this week's posts: --------------------- This week I posted: Birth Photography from my nephew, Xander's birth. I shared the latest book I'm reading, 21 Principles and reminisced about fun times at the park as a kid, then shared details about an opportunity for you to win money to improve something in your community! There are still a few

Neighbourhood Memories #KCT

2013-05-31T09:59:00.000-04:00

The warm weather has hit us! We are mostly happy about it (I'm looking forward to getting the air conditioners installed ;) But mostly, we're getting excited to do lots of fun things outside! When I was growing up, we lived in the country, so our backyard was our playground most of the time. On special days, we would drive into town and visit a park that had big teeter tawters that were so

21 Principles

2013-05-29T20:34:00.000-04:00

I am loving the book that I'm reading right now! It's called 21 Principles by Elder Richard G. Scott, published by Deseret Book. I've taken my time reading it, just soaking up the information and experience contained in it. This book is a treasure- I know I'll be reading it again. It's a book that will be filled with my own notes and underlined sections. Maybe it's just a topic that's been on

Alexander Steven (A Birth Story)

2013-05-28T12:09:00.000-04:00

Almost a month ago now, I was privileged to attend the birth of my newest nephew. It was the second homebirth I've had the opportunity to attend and once again, I went away amazed and feeling blessed to have been able to witness such a huge moment for a family. On Sunday I saw my sister-in-law, Betsy, at church. She let me know that she had been having regular contractions, but nothing too

May 2013 Sharing Time & Week in Review

2013-05-25T16:58:00.000-04:00

Here's May's Sharing Time Linky & a review of the last 2 weeks' posts: --------------------- This week I posted: Newborn Photos I took of my nephew, Xander. A CD Giveaway (which you should go, enter!) and reminisced about my cute kids, then shared details about a fun contest. Now, on to the link party- can't wait to see the new ideas you'll add!  <!-- end

Pure Joy #BestLittleLaugh Contest

2013-05-24T05:30:00.000-04:00

Pure Joy. Don't you love those moments? When you can just feel the joy your kids are experiencing? :) One of my favourite things to watch my girls do is dance. They just get into their own little worlds and look like they are thoroughly enjoying themselves! Even more, I love to watch them dance with Daddy! That inevitably turns into some sort of ride- Daddy lifting them up above his head

Sweet Is The Work (CD Giveaway)

2013-05-22T10:06:00.000-04:00

Please welcome back to the blog Steve & Julie of Opus2Music: I have loved their previous CDs, All Through the Night and Morning Has Broken. They are my go-to home background music! And they're at it again! :) Their new CD, Sweet Is The Work is out and it's just as lovely as the previous two! Here's a bit more about the new CD: Award-winning composer and arranger Kurt Bestor and

Baby Xander

2013-05-20T09:14:00.000-04:00

My sweet nephew arrived 2 weeks ago, and we are SO thrilled to have him here! I went over to take some newborn photos on Saturday and wanted to share a little preview here :) I was able to attend his birth as well, and will have some photos to share from that in the future. Here are some photos from baby Xander's birth.

Week in Review & May 2013 Sharing Time

2013-05-18T19:48:00.002-04:00

Here's May's Sharing Time Linky & a review of the last 2 weeks' posts: --------------------- I posted about the Little Man Mustache Baby Shower that we threw for my Sister in Law. I also shared the newest book about L. Tom Perry's life and a book by M. Russell Ballard called One Drop At A Time recipe. and on Sunday I shared a Mother's Day video. Now, on to the link party- can't wait to

Moments: One Drop at a Time

2013-05-15T05:00:00.000-04:00

Overheard at our house: Me: "How much honey do you think one bee makes in its lifetime, Ken?" Ken: "One 12th of a teaspoon, Heather." Me: "How did you know that?" Ken: "I'm a biologist." Talia: "and plus, he's a genious." Ken: "Out of the mouths of babes..." :) What a girl. I had bees & honey on my mind because I was reviewing a book called One Drop at a Time by M. Russell Ballard, published

Happy Mother's Day!

2013-05-11T23:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day! I know that many of you who read this blog are mothers. That you are doing so much for your children. Trying to be the best Mom you can, and trying to be everything to your children. You are fabulous! You are wonderful! You are awesome, and you are doing SUCH a great job! I hope you'll enjoy this non-denominational message for Mother's Day that has been produced by

An Uncommon Life: Years of Preparation (L. Tom Perry)

2013-05-08T06:30:00.000-04:00

I'm just curious... If you read my blog and you do not share my religion, what do you do when you see a post related to religion? Do you read it? Do you skip it? What DO you know about my religion? Do you have any questions about it? ... I was just wondering. --------------------- Today I want to share a new book called L. Tom Perry ~ An Uncommon Life: Years of Preparation by Lee Tom Perry

Little Man Mustache Baby Shower

2013-05-07T05:00:00.000-04:00

My sister-in-law, Betsy, is pregnant with her second little boy. We are so excited about it! My other sister-in-law (Rachelle) came up with the idea to throw a diaper shower for her, since it is her second baby. So, we invited a few close family and friends and had a little party to celebrate this little one's arrival! Rachelle found some inspiration on Pinterest, and recreated an invitation