Monthly Archives: March 2013

Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Cupcake Stabilization, and the Menu for the Week

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Megan

On Tuesday and Thursdays, the hooligans go to Tae Kwan Do, and we arrive back home right at dinner time. Now that the time has changed, I can push dinner back a bit, but it’s still a time crunch to … Continue reading →

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Glorious Cross Paintings

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Megan

On a dreary cold Palm Sunday last year, we made these Rainbow Cross pictures.  I’d like to take credit for that creativity, but if you’d like to see the original, it’s at Housing a Forest, which is a blog filled … Continue reading →

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Craft Bead Memory Wire Bracelet

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Megan

In my crusade to reduce the amount of sugar ingested by the hooligans, we try to limit the amount we give them in their Easter baskets. They really aren’t that interested in the candy, anyway, believe it or not. For … Continue reading →

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Spring Caramel Party Mix

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Megan

So last Friday, I realized that I was supposed to contribute something to the bake sale at school on Saturday. I spent all day Thursday cleaning out and then deep cleaning my kitchen, so I knew I was pretty low … Continue reading →

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March Books of the Month

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Megan

Wow!  This year is just speeding past…while covered in snow here in Wisconsin.  Oh, well, at least all this cold snowy weather means I can stay inside and read, right? I read some really interesting books this month, at your … Continue reading →

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Fish and Chips…and the Week’s Menu

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Megan

If I haven’t mentioned it before, these menus are actually what we had for dinner the preceding week.  I don’t want y’all to plan something for your own families that isn’t perfectly delicious, or that kids won’t eat. I’m determined … Continue reading →

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Thumbprint Easter Cards

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Megan

Several years ago, when we only had two hooligans, we made super cute “thumb-bunny loves you” Easter cards using their little prints.  I’m hoping enough time has passed that I can get away with sending these again this year, with … Continue reading →

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He Is Risen Tomb Centerpiece

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Megan

My sister-in-law sent me a photo last year of a clever “empty tomb” centerpiece, and I’ve been waiting ever since to make one for our home. I love that it’s such a perfect visual for the kids to understand what … Continue reading →

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A Ginormous, Epic Fail…and a Rainbow Success!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Megan

I know…it’s shocking, but I actually have crafting fails on occasion.  Okay, perhaps more than occasionally. But this one is the biggest I’ve had in a while. Last year, I pinned Martha’s Geode Eggs when I saw them on her … Continue reading →

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Glittered Easter Card

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Megan

One ginormous benefit of (finally) getting my craft room cleaned up and organized this month?  I rediscovered tons of craft and card-making ideas and supplies!  Yes, we are only twenty months into our twenty-four month assignment here in Wisconsin and … Continue reading →

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