Meet THIS Mormon and ‘Meet The Mormons’

Meet THIS Mormon and ‘Meet The Mormons’

ByMariel

So, it’s kind of a fun day for us Mormon-folk. We have an opportunity to introduce ourselves on the BIG SCREEN. Oh, ya. It’s a movie called… what else, BUT… Meet the Mormons. Here’s the scoop: “Meet the Mormons examines the very diverse lives of six devout members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Filmed on location and across the globe, Meet the Mormons takes viewers on a journey into the day-to-day realities of individuals living in the U.S., Costa Rica, Nepal and beyond. From their individual passions to their daily struggles, each story paints a picture as rich and unique as the next while challenging the stereotypes that surround the Mormon faith.”

Read more about it and find out how you can get a free packet written by your favorite Mormon bloggers, mailed to you for free!

homemade slime
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Homemade Slime… A Great DIY Kids’ Craft (she: Carmella)

ByCarmella

Hello there! It’s Creative Carmella here with you again to share homemade slime with you, which is a simple and fun kids’ craft!

October is here already, and that mean making lots of creepy crafts at our house. This quick kids craft is sure to get lots of oooohhhhs and ahhhhhs!

You will only need a few ingredients to make this super slippery, slime too! To make it even more interactive, I got out a bag of creepy, crawly bugs for the kids to use once the slime was done. Liam has a big fear of bugs of any kind, so I was happy to see him having fun with these. Fingers crossed he realizes that bugs are kind of fun…. well, at least we can hope that he won’t scream whenever he sees one!

When to Go to Disneyland: A Month By Month Guide (she: Kim)
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When to Go to Disneyland: A Month By Month Guide (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Hey Everyone, it’s Kimberly from Packed With Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. Right now we are in the midst of my favorite time of year to visit the Disneyland Resort: Halloween Time. Which is actually kind of funny, because Halloween is totally not my favorite holiday. But, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is so festive and such a celebration of fall that I can’t resist. One of the questions all of our employees at Get Away Today are regularly asked is when is the “best” time to go to Disneyland. The answer is it completely depends on what you want out of your Disneyland vacation. So, to make things a little bit easier, I put together When to Go to Disneyland: A Month by Month Guide. I hope it helps with your Disneyland vacation planning!

Apple Party Favor Pocket… A Free Printable (she: Anne)
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Apple Party Favor Pocket… A Free Printable (she: Anne)

ByAnne

Hi everyone–it’s Anne from Circus Berry, back again with another fun printable for you. This one comes to you in celebration of Apple Day, which is on October 21. Once October comes and everything turns all Halloween, pumpkins, turkey, or even Christmas (yee gads!), the almighty Apple sort of gets left behind. So, in honor of the Apple (I mean, lets face it, it is one of the most fabulous fruits out there), I am sharing this Apple Party Favor Pocket Printable project with you today! Here you go–

Awesome Cruise Deals in October!

Awesome Cruise Deals in October!

ByMariel

Hey ladies! If you’re itching to go on a cruise, October is the month to book it! My trusty friends at Get Away Today just announced all the latest and greatest from each of the major cruise lines. My husband and I (along with his siblings) are planning on doing our first cruise together this coming January. We went on an Alaskan cruise, just the two of us, earlier this year. And, we’ve done a couple with the kids (our Disney Cruise). So, this will be a first with other couples. We’re way excited! And of course, Get Away Today is helping me put the whole things together, since I’m obsessed with them. They make it super easy!!

october visiting teaching message
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October Visiting Teaching Message (she: Kiki)

ByKiki Comin

Hi everyone, it’s Kiki here, and I’m so happy to be back this month with the October visiting teaching message. As usual, the printable is free, and would accompany a treat or a visit really well. This month the lesson is The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: The Bread of Life. I’m loving all of these reminders of the different roles of Christ and hope you take a minute to read it.

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Easy Halloween Craft… Mason Jar Jack-O-Lanterns (she: Maria)

ByMaria

Hello Everyone! This is Maria from Shopgirl again, and I’m excited to share a super easy and fun fall craft idea with you today! It’s hard to believe that it’s October already, and that the holiday season is just around the corner! These mason jar jack-o-lanterns would be a fun craft to do with kids, and they would also make for great little Halloween party favor containers if you filled them with candy (and not with a lit candle, obviously!) You can make the design as simple or as intricate as you like, and you can use clear or colored mason jars. Just a couple of minutes and a few craft supplies and you have a fun little fall decoration to put on your window sill or to give away! Read on to see how to make these…

You’re Invited to Watch General Conference!

You’re Invited to Watch General Conference!

ByMariel

Not that you NEED an invitation, but I’m personally inviting you to watch the LDS General Conference this weekend. It is AWESOME, my friends. Really. I look forward to it every year and without fail, I come away wanting to be a better person and feeling a great sense of peace (which I SO need in my life.)

If you don’t know what General Conference is, I wrote all about it last year… come check out the post, the newly released AWESOME song from David Archuleta, and some of my most favorite posts!

fall leaves printable
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Fall Leaves Printable (she: Holly)

ByHolly - Bits of Everything

Hi! I’m Holly from Bits of Everything and I am so ready for Fall! Are you? I’m sharing a fun fall leaves printable today that will add the perfect touch to your Fall decor.
My mom always loved the changing leaves, especially red leaves. Changing leaves will always remind me of her. I loved this quote that is just a good reminder to slow down and enjoy the season. I know… it’s easier said than done. One tradition that we always take the time for is to take a drive up the canyon to see the leaves. I’m excited to do that this coming weekend! It’s one of my favorite traditions I do with my family.

Free Must-Have Holiday Coupons for the Hottest Deals!

Free Must-Have Holiday Coupons for the Hottest Deals!

ByMariel

Hey everyone, YOU WON!! Okay, almost…for 100% darn sure, by the time you’re done with this post. Did you ever think you would win a giveaway?? Me neither. But, awesome news, it’s your lucky day. Myself, and 3 other blogger friends were feeling bummed that all of our readers couldn’t be winners of a giveaway. So, we put our heads together and made it possible for you ALL to win something super amazing and super perfect for the upcoming holidays…

Check it out!!!

Parchment Decorating Bag

Parchment Decorating Bag {Tutorial} (she: Gina)

ByGina Kleinworth

Hi everyone, it’s Gina visiting again from Kleinworth & Co.! Are you excited to be kicking off the Holiday Season? I know that I have a whole lot of baking to do in the next couple months & I’m sure you do too. Which is probably why October 10th is Cake Decoration Day. So to help celebrate that, I thought I would share with you all a cake decorating tutorial today.
You see, my mom was an expert cake decorator & did it professionally for most of her adult life. I grew up watching her & picking up a few things here & there along the way. I so wish I had paid more attention to the finer details because now that I have all her tools I feel like I have so much to learn. There is a lot to know about cake decorating!! One thing I remember her doing ALL THE TIME was creating these Parchment Decorating Bags. When you are piping icing – these simple little disposable bags are the easiest way to draw or write on whatever you are decorating. Because they are small it makes them so much easier to handle. Let me show you just how to make your own.