Make a Babysitting Kit - LDS Families
As a Beehive, we made babysitting kits. These portable play stations in a cardboard tote served each of us for years. We decorated the cardboard totes then filled them with a supply of games and activities for children. When supplies ran low, we ... [... more]
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Who Is Joseph? - LDS Families
If you couldn't be there, who would you entrust to raise your child? God knew and He chose Joseph, the carpenter. Already espoused to Mary when the Angel visited the young virgin, Joseph's presence was not happenstance. He was known by God, just ... [... more]
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The Promises Made to the Fathers - LDS Families
Because He loves us, the Lord has created families in the image and shadow of heavenly things. To fulfill His promise that He would send the Spirit of Elijah to turn the hearts of the children to the fathers and the hearts of the fathers to the ... [... more]
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Getting Converted to Relief Society - LDS Families
The Sunday after I was released from my beloved Primary, I had a dilemma. Although I had attended church in this building for over two years, I was not sure where the Relief Society room was. My friend laughed and said, "You know, it's the room ... [... more]
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FHE "Write It Down" A Lesson On Gratitude - LDS Families
NOTE: Please know in advance that this can be a wonderful Family Home Evening to share with non-members. When we did this lesson in our Family Home Evening we did not realize the powerful missionary tool it could be. The family discussion of ... [... more]
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Quilting the New, Easy Way - LDS Families
In addition to writing articles for LDS Families, I also write for newspapers and magazines. In my interviews I sometimes come across wonderful people and products. I thought I would share with you a recent discovery. Since I know a lot of LDS ... [... more]
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Indoor Gardening Tips - LDS Families
Now is the time to start buying vegetable seeds. Best of all, you don't have to wait until spring to use them. You can grow vegetables and herbs in your home, fill your house with some beautiful foliage this winter and put inexpensive vegetables ... [... more]
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Gentle and Loving Missionary Work - LDS Families
When I was a child, a girl at school suddenly became my friend. She moved rapidly into my life and within days had asked me to attend church with her. Even as a child, I was already on a search for the true church, so I agreed. I wanted to visit ... [... more]
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The Eternal Importance of the Family - LDS Families
Years ago my husband's sister called to announce her engagement. She then proceeded to extol the virtues of her future spouse. When my husband got off the phone I asked, "well, what's he like?" I laughed and said, "ask her if she still [... more]
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Learn About the City of Ammonihah - LDS Families
Ammonihah, pronounced Amo-NI-hah, is the city which rejected Alma and Amulek, burned believers, boasted of their greatness and were later destroyed. But, with a bit of research, we can discover even more. Ammonihah was a great Nephite city in the ... [... more]
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Family Nights for Part-Member Families - LDS Families
It's challenging to figure out how to live some parts of the gospel when your family isn't all LDS. If you have a non-LDS spouse, you walk a cautious line between bringing the gospel home and making him feel pressured. Family nights can be ... [... more]
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Thanksgiving Craft on Gratitude - LDS Families
Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks. What better way to give thanks than to clearly express gratitude for the blessings within your own home! Even small blessings can be acknowledged with this fun craft. Mr. Turkey is missing his tail and ... [... more]
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