Our family loves basketball! Living in Utah, we’re huge Jazz fans, and we try to get to as many games as we can. But our love for basketball goes beyond just watching the pros. Our driveway is constantly filled with the sound of bouncing basketballs and the cheers of our kids as they play. It’s been…
Hold onto your hats, folks, because we’re about to take family scripture study to a whole new level! Get ready for A Joseph Smith—History Charades and Scripture Chase Challenge that will have everyone racing to their scriptures and shouting out verses with glee! This isn’t your grandma’s scripture study (unless your grandma was a total…
Mirror Mirror on the Wall, who is the fairest of them all? In the classic fairy tale, Snow White was the fairest maiden in the kingdom. But, it wasn’t her milky white skin or ruby red lips that made her the best. It was her kindness and goodness and her pure heart that made her the fairest of them all! If we looked in a magic mirror, what would our reflection say about us? Today’s family night lesson is about “Spiritual Mirrors.”
Okay, so we all know coloring isn’t just for kids anymore, right? It’s like, a total thing now. And for good reason! Turns out, getting lost in those lines and colors can actually be super chill. It’s kinda like meditation, only way more fun. There’s even science to back it up! Some researchers found that…
Back in December, Dan and I took all of the kids on a cruise. It had been planned nearly a year in advance, so we were SO excited when it was finally getting close to the time to leave. Well… we were all excited, except for my 11 year old son, Shane. Somehow Shane got it in his head that we were going to die, either on the cruise or the airplane. He didn’t know which, but he was 100% convinced that it was true. And, it was completely ruining him. It weighed on his mind constantly and there was no reasoning that could console him. He believed with all of his heart that I was taking him to his death. He couldn’t be around televisions or radios that had the news on, he lost his appetite and wasn’t eating, and he was certain that Christmas was never going to happen for us.
Happy New Year! It is fun to have a fresh start on many things including Gospel study. The focus for 2025 is the Doctrine and Covenants. I love that the so many of the words and teachings in Doctrine and Covenants are answers to prayers. It is a whole book of scripture that reminds us…
French toast is a classic breakfast dish that’s super easy to make and totally delicious. It’s basically just bread soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk, and cinnamon, then cooked until golden brown and slightly crispy. You can top it with whatever you like – fresh fruit, syrup, powdered sugar, whipped cream, the works! It’s…
Okay, let’s be honest, sometimes “family history night” at church can feel a little…dry. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With a little creativity, you can plan an activity that’s actually fun and helps everyone connect with their ancestors. These activities would be perfect for Young Mens, Young Women’s, ward activities, family reunions,…
Ahoy Matey, But Don’t Forget Your Wallet… That’s right. Bring that wallet ready to use! Cruises are the ultimate family vacation, right? Sun, fun, food, and someone else doing the dishes? Sign me up! But before you set sail on the S.S. Funtimes, let’s talk about some sneaky costs that can leave your vacation fund…
It’s a good time of the school year to check in with your kids. How are they adjusting to the new year of school work? How are things going with friends? How are their study habits? For us, it’s been just long enough to get familiar with the new schedule but still early enough that there is plenty of time for adjustments to prepare our kids for success at school! Reviewing these twelve habits and techniques can ensure that your student is adapting to the rigors of the school year.
Okay, let’s be real, dinner and a movie is so overdone. It’s like the dating equivalent of plain toast – reliable, but kinda boring. If you’re wanting to reconnect with your spouse, you may need to be a little more creative. Try and think of things to do that get you talking, engaging, reminiscing, etc….
Before we get to the easiest chicken and dumplings recipe ever, do you wanna hear about my creepy weekend?? If not, scroll down. The Easiest Chicken Dumplings (the kids LOVE this!!) But first, story time… My creepy weekend (why I need some comfort food…) So, it was probably 10 at night. I had all the…