Have you ever received a simple thank you card? It’s kind of amazing the power those words have on you. You feel noticed, loved, and appreciated. As part of the #LIGHTtheWORLD Christmas initiative, Melissa Esplin, who does wonders with calligraphy, created three simple but beautiful Thank You cards for you and your children to use. A […]
Thumbs Up Tickets and Sibling Service Stickers
Okay, mommas, some days (most days?) we just don’t have the energy to do big and grand and wonderful things. We want to teach our children to serve others. We want them to recognize others around us who are in need. We want them to feel good about serving. We want to them to be […]
4 Scriptures That Represent Me
One of the recommendations for December 6th’s #LIGHTtheWORLD challenge is to “Find three scriptures that represent you. Share them with someone close to you.” Today I am sharing four scriptures that represent me. So this one is a little obvious. When I was discussing what scriptures to use this morning at breakfast with my older […]
Thanksgiving for 60+ People
At the beginning of November my mother-in-law called and asked if we could host the big Wadsworth Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year. Now that our new addition is done and the living room was expanded earlier this year we have room! Wadsworth gatherings are HUGE. Joseph is one of 10 kids and this […]
Brown Paper Packages Christmas Service Kits
We’ve all had those days where nothing seems to go right. Stress builds up until we feel like we are going to explode. Sometimes we do! And we wonder if anyone notices what we do or that we are even there at all. Can you think of someone, right now, who might be feeling that […]
A Worldwide Day of Service
Today is the day! We are starting a month of service, following the example of Jesus Christ to serve as He served. Today’s theme is to lift another’s burden. How can you do that? Give blood Help someone unload their grocery cart Hold a door open Smile Take dinner to an overwhelmed family Donate clothes, […]
Bethlehem Means House of Bread Service Kit
We all know the story. How Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem to be taxed and that is where sweet baby Jesus was born. Did you know that Bethlehem means “House of Bread?” Pretty interesting when you realize that later in His life Jesus Christ would proclaim, He taught this after feeding the 5,000 with […]
Our Family’s Gift to the Savior Service Kit
Now that you’ve planned what types of service to do how about a way to keep track of what service has been performed? Colette from My Computer is My Canvas has created everything you need to document your service while keeping it all together as your family’s gift to the Savior! Included in the kit […]
First Observe, Then Serve Christmas Service Kit
Service. We all know we should do it. But sometimes it can be hard thinking of what to do, especially when you have young children. What if you had a way to help your family plan service projects you can do together and also individually? Neisha, from Hang a Ribbon on the Moon, created this […]
#LightTheWorld by Serving Others
In this season where our hearts are filled with gratitude to God it naturally follows that we have an increased desire to serve Him and His children. One of the names Jesus Christ called himself was “Light of the World.” “Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he […]
Time Slides Away
Oh sweet Henry boy. How did the time just slide away? I want to cradle you in my arms forever stroking your soft hair as we gaze into each other’s eyes. But you have other plans. Mostly. You insist on getting bigger. Learning some words like “bottle” and “shoes” and “mom, mom” while still getting […]
My America
My daughter, Marie, is serving as a missionary in Swansea, Wales right now. In her email home on Monday she spoke about the experience she had serving refugees, most from Sudan. She shared some wise words we’ve been reading over and over to help us keep our perspective after the election. Marie wrote: “When I […]
The Christmas Project – Movie Review and Giveaway!
Think of some of your favorite Christmas traditions. Ours usually involve some type of service. But also a lot of Christmas movie watching, especially on the Hallmark Channel. Tell me we aren’t the only ones who do that! Last night my family and I watched a really great Christmas movie called The Christmas Project. We laughed […]
Use Facebook and Chatbooks to Create a Simple Ancestor Photo Book
Last week I posted how easy Chatbooks are to create. I received a few emails and messages asking about the ancestor photos books. Here’s a quick tutorial on how I created mine. I started by finding ancestor photos. We had quite a few already. I also looked online at Family Search and was able to […]
Remember Who You Are
November is my favorite month of the year. It appeals to my senses: pumpkin everything, campfires, crisp fall air, apple butter, golds and maroons and deep purples. Gratitude is brought to the forefront and with it, remembering. Spencer W. Kimball taught that the word ‘remember’ was the most important word in the dictionary. There are […]
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