One simple game to play with the kids at Family Home Evening to show them that you are interested in what they have to say!

Likes and Dislikes:

Each family member takes a turn listing 3 things they like (about life, or their day) and then 3 things they dislike.

Really- that's all there is to it, but it's so important to give your children a chance on the soapbox every now and then.

Remember the Savior

"The spirit of giving gifts has been present in the mind of each Christian as he or she commemorates the Christmas season. Our Heavenly Father gave to us His Son, Jesus Christ. That precious Son gave to us His life, the Atonement, and victory over the grave.

"What will you and I give for Christmas this year? Let us in our lives give to our Lord and Savior the gift of gratitude by living His teachings and following in His footsteps.

It was said of Him that He 'went about doing good.' As we do likewise, the Christmas spirit will be ours."

Thomas S. Monson, "What Is Christmas?" Ensign, Dec. 1998, 5

the highchair {reclaimed}

so....many of you know my affinity for all things {used} recycled,

well i was recently in the market for a highchair because of well

*click here*

...so i hunted craigslist..the goodwill.. othermothers(storename)

..then value village delivered a perfectly wonderful piece of retro heaven

complete with stainless tray, folding action and completely recoverable cushions

and this morning it became

one of my favorite pieces of furniture in the home

Family Scripture Study

Reading scriptures with young children is quite a challenge. My husband and I have recently found a way to make it work for our family and I thought I would pass it on.

First we had to pick a time in the day that the family is all together. We chose dinnertime.

Whichever parent is not holding the baby grabs the scriptures and thumbs through to a loved verse. We set up the story for the kids, read the verse, then summarise.

Keeping it short is important.

I love reading the direct words of the scriptures because the spirit can be felt as those sacred words are read aloud. Soon the children will understand the language of the scriptures.

I know that as the children grow we will have to adjust the way we study together. But this is working for now and it is such a joy to teach our children about our Savior through the scriptures.

Best of Luck to the other moms and dads out there!

fall has aRriVed

and with it

LAYERING

i love layering

and i am really into tying a funky ribbon around my waist

remenicent of

Penelope

a movie i adore

because they fought.........

today women voted