#ASaviorisBorn to bring light to the world. His light can dispel all darkness from our lives. For today’s activity your family will make candle votive holders to help you remember to share Christ’s light with others. I’m teaming up with Sugardoodle Shop to provide this free advent for you!
A Savior is Born Advent Day 10: What Gift Shall I Give Him?
Jesus Christ has given us so much! We celebrate #ASaviorisBorn because He has done so much for all men. What gifts can we give to Jesus in return? Today’s advent activity focuses on that question with a cute handmade gift box to create. Thanks to the amazing team at Sugardoodle Shop for all […]
A Savior is Born Advent Day 9: Away in a Manger
We often sing “Away in a manger no crib for his bed…” during this season but have you ever stopped to think that for the Wise Men it really was ‘away?’ The Wise Men had to travel far to find #ASaviorisBorn. The wise men in today’s activity will do the same but your family will […]
A Savior is Born Advent Day 8: The Good Shepherd
Have you ever wondered why there are candy canes at Christmas? What do they symbolize? Why are they red and white? Today’s activity helps you see why #ASaviorisBorn and how He is The Good Shepherd and what the candy cane represents. As usually there are beautiful prints to download courtesy of Sugardoodle Shop.
A Savior is Born Advent Day 7: Our Link to God
#ASaviorisBorn to provide a way for us to repent and become clean again so we can return back to God. He is our Mediator, our Light, the Messiah, the Good Shepherd and so much more. What do these names tell us about Jesus Christ? Today you get to discuss these with your family as you […]
A Savior is Born Advent Day 5: Love Like the Savior
Just saying you love someone is not always enough. You must show him that you love him through your actions. There are a lot of ways to show our love to others. #ASaviorisBorn to show us how to love all. The service jar is one simple way the whole family can contribute to helping others […]
A Savior is Born Advent Day 4 – Read About the Savior’s Birth
One tradition we have in our family is to read a different Christmas book every night leading up to Christmas. Each of my kids have their favorites. Some like those that feature animals, others like retellings in rhyme. Have you read any of these? C is for Christmas by Tonya Skousen Arenaz Humphrey’s First Christmas by Carol […]
A Savior is Born Advent Day 3: Sing Hallelujah
Why is it when we are happy we want to break out in song? Music is a universal expression and a way we can share our joy. At Jesus’ birth the angels appeared and spoke, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Many have tried to capture the […]
A Savior is Born Advent Day 2: Proclaim the Savior’s Birth
Today you get to help proclaim the Savior’s birth! Angels proclaimed Christ’s birth to the shepherds, who in turn ran through the streets of Bethlehem declaring He had been born. We can proclaim the Savior’s birth too! Download the file for today’s activity which includes the sign above. Don’t forget to explore more about why […]
A Savior is Born Advent – Day 1: Mary, Mother of Jesus
I am so excited to be teaming up with SugardoodleShop.com to bring you this wonderful advent to go along with the #ASaviorisBorn Christmas message! There are only 12 days so you can choose to start now or wait and start on the 12th or 13th of December depending on whether you want to end on […]
The Ultimate Gratitude List
Count your many blessings. Have an attitude of gratitude. Be content with what you have. We’ve all heard these sayings and others, usually shared by well meaning friends (maybe you’ve done the sharing?), in an effort to help us realize we really aren’t lacking anything. Maybe it’s also been suggested to you to keep a […]
October 2015 General Conference Printables
October 2015 General Conference printables are here! I am so sad for this weekend to end! It was a spiritual feast to listen to our inspired leaders as they offered words of counsel, encouragement, and conviction. For those who aren’t Mormon you can read little bit about what General Conference is here. Read, watch, or listen […]
Summer Reading Reward Coupon Sheets
As parents, we know that reading good books comes with its own rewards like a gained knowledge and appreciation for the world and people around us. Sometimes though it’s just plain fun to have some external reward for reading, especially for kids. Here are three different summer reading reward coupon sheets that you can fill […]
Summer Reading Charts
Most kids I know LOVE charts. There’s just something about crossing off what you’ve done that makes you feel good. Summer reading charts are no exception. My kids really enjoy having a chart to help them decide what book to read next. Will it be a book about an astronaut or will it take place in […]
Summer Reading Bookmarks
Summer is here and there are so many things to do! Swimming, riding bikes, soccer games, etc. One of my kids favorite activities to do is read – no matter what the weather or what’s going on. To capitalize on their love of reading and the bookmobile’s summer reading program that begins next week I […]