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Good Friday

By Brietta Paladin ⋅ April 10, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

Alas! and did my Savior bleed,
And did my Sovereign die?
Would He devote that sacred head
For such a worm as I?

Easter Bunny Craft

By Louissa Sinclair ⋅ April 8, 2009 ⋅ One comment

I am far from a crafty sort of person. Put a pencil, paper, fabric, needles, glitter, popsicle sticks — anything — and I won’t know what to do with it. I’ve tried sewing and can’t do it. I’ve tried knitting and can’t do it. I’ve tried drawing and can’t do it. [...]

Preparing for Easter

By Danica Dunphey ⋅ April 6, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Easter is around the corner!
The special Easter decorations are out, special storybooks are being read, and lunch is usually served on special pastel plates. (And as I share these things with Jameson and William, my heart cries out for their eyes to be opened from a young age, for their hearts to be captured early [...]

Our Favorite Christmas Cookies

By Liana Sinclair ⋅ December 13, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

Rum Logs
1 c. butter
2 t. vanilla
2 t. rum flavoring
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg unbeaten
3 cups flour
1 t. nutmeg
Cream first three ingredients together. Add sugar. Blend in eggs. Add flour and nutmeg gradually. Roll into logs as thick as pointer finger and cut into two-three inch long logs. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 min. [...]

Remembering Resurrection Sunday!

By Darlene Sinclair ⋅ November 8, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A look at how to make Easter special!

Sinclair traditions: valentine’s day

By Brietta Paladin ⋅ October 31, 2008 ⋅ 2 comments

We begin sharing our own holiday traditions and memories with you, hopefully encouraging you to continue on in the traditions you have established and perhaps even giving you inspiration for ways you can bless and love your family through traditions. Today we begin with Valentine’s Day!

Traditions: the gift of atmosphere

By Brietta Paladin ⋅ October 15, 2008 ⋅ 6 comments

One of the simplest and most profound ways to establish tradition is through atmosphere. When I recall special moments throughout my childhood, the atmosphere– sights, sounds, and smells– stands out at least as much as the actual activities.
Mom is amazing at creating pleasant and special atmospheres. She has taught us girls so much about this, [...]

Autumn sides: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apple Sauce

By Danica Dunphey ⋅ October 14, 2008 ⋅ 8 comments

Once again, I am lacking pictures for my post. To make up for that, I offer you not one, but two favorite side dishes!
Apple Sauce –yields 4 cups
This apple sauce tends to appear at more than just traditional holiday meals, for sure, but serving it at a meal lit with candles and set with fall [...]

Let’s Celebrate!

By Darlene Sinclair ⋅ October 10, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

Why invest all this time, energy, and money in traditions and celebration? I’ll tell you why!

Kicking it off: Traditions!!

By Danica Dunphey ⋅ October 2, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

Taking the time and effort to establish some significant traditions is a golden opportunity for you to impart to your family [...]

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