Laundry! It is a job that is never complete, but ….. You’ll probably smile at the random tips I am about to share. Here they are: Socks….When I buy a new package of socks for a child, I never give them all the pairs. I put a few pairs in a special box in my […]
Card Commotion!
This is a simple activity that takes very little preparation! Tell your family it is time for “Card Commotion!” Immediately, they are intrigued… First, you make a card for someone to send in the mail. Second, you play your favorite card game as a family. Pop-up card idea: First, fold your paper in half and […]
Marriage Tips
Ever after is a long time….and I am so glad to know that! Here are five tips to help the “Prince” you married become the “King” he can be. Anticipate his homecoming. Remember when you were dating and you would excitedly await the next chance you had to be together? Keep that fun spark alive. […]
Goals that Bring Peace
Here are three goals that, when kept, will bring peace to your life. I will pray to start my day: Reaching out to our Heavenly Father—thanking Him for blessings and asking for help will bring a peace you’ll never find anywhere else. Try speaking the words, “Who should I reach out to today?” Heavenly Father […]
The Ever-Changing Treasure Hunt
Let’s go on a treasure hunt! Kids’ minds are working and their feet are running…what a perfect game. Years ago, the idea came to create a treasure hunt that you simply print out, shuffle the clues, and have a whole new experience each time. The only effort is in writing the last clue that leads […]
Job Jar –a way to change kids’ focus
“Mason, quit bothering Lynsie. Run and find something else to do.” Well, a lot of times the pestering persists. What then? “Mason, do you need to draw a job?” At that point, Mason either heads off in a new direction or draws a five minute job out of a jar. The “Job Jar” is an […]
Salt Dough Ornament Craft
Are you looking for a children’s Christmas craft that lets kids create, uses items you already have, and requires only minimal supervision? Then salt dough ornaments may become your new tradition. Salt Dough Ornament Recipe 4 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 ½ cups hot tap water Combine the salt and the flour in a […]
Fast and Frugal Garlic Toast
Why don’t my children eat the heels of the bread? We end up with bread bags whose only content is the two heels. Our solution helps make use of those heels and keeps them from heading to the trash. I save the heels of bread in a bread bag (doubled) in the freezer. When I […]
Chicken Cacciatore Recipe
Chicken Cacciatore is a favorite at our house. This makes up fast, if you have a night at home, or it can be put in a crock pot so you can just cook the pasta when you are ready to eat. Chicken Cacciatore 1/2 to 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces 14.5 […]
Priceless Christmas Traditions
Here are some family oriented ideas to help dissipate the feeling that Christmas is too commercialized and put the “merry” back into Christmas: 1) Lie on your backs with your heads under the Christmas tree and enjoy the lights. Talk about how the Savior is the Light the World. 2) Turn out all the lights […]
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