Shiloah Baker's Blog, page 5
December 16, 2017
January 6th: The Twelfth Day of Christmas
Did you know that the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas took place from Christmas Day to January 6th (Epiphany or Theophany)? Orthodox churches celebrated them as the period between the Nativity and Theophany. Western Christian churches celebrated them as the period between the Nativity and the end of the Christmas season, Epiphany. Practices also became […]
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December 15, 2017
Emergency Response Plans
(And 72 Hour Kits) by: Darlene Smith The First Presidency has instructed us to have Family, Ward and Stake Emergency Response Plans that can be implemented immediately. This means more than putting together a 72 hour kit – that is only a part of the overall Emergency Response preparation that we need to make. […]
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December 14, 2017
Little Applesauce Muffins
I love making foods for my brood that has healthy fiber and bulk. Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup sugar 2 eggs ¾ C applesauce 1 ¾ c flour 1 tbl. Baking powder ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup butter, melted ½ cup sugar, mixed with ¼ tsp. cinnamon Directions: In large bowl, cream […]
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December 13, 2017
Benefits of Free, Outdoor Play and Its Impact on Childhood
Are we robbing our children of a healthy childhood? Many parents may not be aware of the looming childhood crisis that is striking our children today and it is sure to impact generations to come. Many researchers are suggesting that the problem is simply that children are not getting enough free time to play and […]
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Tissue Box Gift Wrap
by Stephanie Glidden These come together quickly and are great gifts to make for a hostess or someone who has everything. I also love making these and placing them in my bathrooms for some holiday cheer! Supplies needed: • Tissue box (the tall kind, not wide) • Christmas Fabric of Choice, for box and a […]
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December 11, 2017
Lemon Pistachio Christmas Cutouts
by MariLee Parish Ingredients: 1 stick salted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon half and half creamer 1 teaspoon lemon extract 2 1/4 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Egg Wash: 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon water Topping: 1/3 cup holiday colored sugar 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios 1/2 […]
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December 10, 2017
Silent Night: Ways to Make Your Holidays Holy, Calm and Bright
The beloved Christmas Carol, “Silent Night” or “Stille Nacht” was written for Midnight Mass at St. Nicholas church in the village of Oberndorf, Austria in 1818. Since then, the carol has been translated into hundreds of languages and is sung each Christmas by untold millions across the globe. But in the carol’s simple, sweet words […]
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December 9, 2017
Christmas Morning Pancakes
By Holly Kirtley Making and eating pancake art is easier than I ever thought it would be. Impress your kids on Christmas morning with these holiday shaped pancakes. On Christmas morning, it’s a challenge to eat a real breakfast. If you’re not careful, you will end up eating candy out of your stocking and that’s […]
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December 8, 2017
Clutter: How to Let Go
by Jo Lynn Francis Do you crave the freedom, he peace, calm, the beauty that comes with being organized and decluttered? But at the same time do you agonize on the “whole picture” to get there. In my mind I can’t put my head around one step at a time. I see the whole picture: […]
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December 7, 2017
Smoked Ham Loaf
Smoked ham is delicious. It reminds me of holidays. And when we get a ham on the holidays, our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs and we end up with a lot of leftovers. After a while, reheating ham slices or having ham with our eggs in the morning gets monotonous. I found an […]
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