Happy Veterans Day!

Today is a day to reflect upon the many service men and women who have faithful served the United States of America in protecting our freedom and those of others throughout the world.  A time to show our thanks and appreciation for the countless hours of dedication to the cause of liberty.  Today, I will […]

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I am a Mormon

My name is Melia and I am a Mormon. I am the fourth child of an amazing family.  I grew up in a happy home in Bellflower, California.  My parent's have been amazing examples of followers of Jesus Christ.  (Read about their African Mission here)  They have taught me how and where to look for […]

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Photoshop Training Classes

Basic Photoshop Training Class Photoshop is the industry standard for working with digital images. Learn about the most useful palettes and tools such as changing resolution and image size. The fundamentals of photo correction, adjustment and editing will be covered, including layers & selection.  Come for a fun and informative class.   Advanced Digital Portrait […]

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Little Entrepreneur

Today we went to my sister's house to help with a yard sale and my son brought along one book with a small sign on it for 5 cents.  My older boy tried to talk him into selling it for more since he said 5 cents was not enough.  We talked about depreciation since he […]

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Preschool Circle Time Board and Supplies

We started a preschool with some friends in the area where we each take a week and teach the kids and then rotate to the homes of the other moms.  The kids get two days a week for 2 hours each day and are in a class of 7.  It has been a great success […]

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Chess Set: Scouting Activity

I am one of the den leaders for my son’s Webelos Cub Scout troop.  We were working on Scholar and one of the requirements was to learn how to play Chess.  I thought it would be fun to have the boys make their own chess board and pieces.  I didn’t realize how time consuming it […]

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LDS Blog Train “A Place in Time”

Hop on board the LDS Blog Train as we bring you "A Place in Time."  We lived in Pennsylvania for 7 years and some of our favorite places to visit were the historic sites of Kirtland, Ohio and Palmyra, New York. Don't forget to Pin It to your Digital Scrapbooking boards. ** The freebie has […]

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Come Listen to a Prophet’s Voice

General Conference:  One of my favorite weekends of the year.  It happens just twice a year.  I invite all who read this post to come listen to a prophet's voice and be uplifted.  Come and enjoy the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and hear words of encouragement.  Have little ones that will not sit still? Check out these […]

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DOC Band

Thanks everyone that made suggestions for my son's DOC Band.  If you haven't read about his first design, read it here!  My sister-in-law made a suggestion that I should do an under construction band and I loved the idea so the wheels in my head began to turn and here's the design that I came […]

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STS Road Trip Autumn Days Digi Scrap Mini-Kit Freebie

I was sketching on a Little Caesar's pizza box while waiting for my husband at the Mesa Temple on Friday night.  I had fun making this little guy.  I think I am starting to really enjoy drawing.  Here's my contribution to the STS Road Trip for Autumn Days.  My first time with this train.  Hope […]

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