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Monday, May 23, 2011

10 Simple Money Saving Tips



I was watching the news tonight and they did a special on how you can save money. I thought this was a good follow up to our Budgeting Activity we had a couple of months ago. Go here, to find ten ways to save money.

You can also go here, to read about a family who saved $10,000 in one year. It took a lot of dedication but they had some practical tips.


We have been trying the cash method and it has gone pretty well this month. We still have a long way to go but I feel like we are off to a good start. Have you tried anything that has worked for you?

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Sunday Happenings

Lesson: April 2011 Conference Talk, L. Tom Perry, The Sabbath and the Sacrament
Instructor: Sister Colbert

Disciples: Examples of Believers


  • In Word

  • In Conversation

  • In Charity

  • In Spirit

  • In Faith

  • In Purity

Quote #1: "It is a glorious thing to be a Christian and to live as a true disciple of Christ. Of us He said, “They are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.” 10 To keep ourselves unspotted from the world, He expects us to avoid such worldly distractions of businesses and recreational facilities on the Sabbath day. I believe He also desires us to dress appropriately. Our youth may think the old saying “Sunday best” is outdated. Still, we know that when Sunday dress deteriorates to everyday attire, attitudes and actions follow. Of course, it may not be necessary for our children to wear formal Sunday attire until the sun goes down. However, by the clothing we encourage them to wear and the activities we plan, we help them prepare for the sacrament and enjoy its blessings throughout the day."


Quote #2: "Brothers and sisters, in the latter days the adversary succeeds when we relax our commitment to the Savior, ignore His teachings in the New Testament and other scripture, and cease to follow Him. Parents, now is the time to teach our children to be examples of the believers by attending sacrament meeting. When Sunday morning arrives, help them to be well rested, properly dressed, and spiritually prepared to partake of the emblems of the sacrament and receive the enlightening, edifying, ennobling power of the Holy Ghost. Let your family be filled with love as you honor the Sabbath all day long and experience its spiritual blessings throughout the week. Invite your sons and daughters to “arise and shine forth” by keeping the Sabbath day holy, that “[their] light may be a standard for the nations.”


How do you personally prepare for the sacrament?


Sister Hansen shared some of her experiences of teaching her children to keep the sabbath day holy: Parent interviews on Sundays, Read scriptures daily (even on Sunday), Read New Era, Home Teaching, Not a play day...spend time together as a family, play hymns, limit electronics, watch Sunday related movies. She shared that they are always working to be better at each of these things.


Another Sister shared that none of us are perfect. We are always working towards being better. The key is working on consistency so your children know that is what happens each Sunday. The Lord will help with the rest as we continue to try!


Scriptures to consider:


Exodus 20: 8-11


D&C 59: 9-10


Matt 26: 26-28


What does the Lord require of us?


"As we consider the pattern of the Sabbath and the sacrament in our own lives, there appear to be three things the Lord requires of us: first, to keep ourselves unspotted from the world; second, to go to the house of prayer and offer up our sacraments; and third, to rest from our labors."


How do you keep the Sabbath Day Holy in your home?


Quote #3: "The pattern of Sabbath day observance must always include worship. After Adam and Eve entered mortality, they were commanded to “worship the Lord their God, and … offer the firstlings of their flocks [as] an offering unto the Lord … [in] similitude of the sacrifice of the Only Begotten of the Father.” 4 The sacrifice of animals reminded Adam’s posterity that one day the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, would make a sacrifice of His own life for us."


Sister Sanderson also shared experiences of Sabbath Day observance in her home. She placed a picture of the Savior on the table each Saturday so her children knew that the next day would be Sunday. Kids helped with the cleaning on Saturday to prepare for Sunday. Each Sunday would have music like the Tabernacle Choir playing, rule of no studying on Sunday. She has found that her children have carried on with these same traditions.


What are some other ideas that help you and your family observe the Sabbath Day and prepare to take the Sacrament each Sunday? We would love to have you share some of them with us.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Relief Society Activity: These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

When: Tuesday, May 17

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Where: Relief Society Room

Have you ever wanted to attend an Oprah episode when she shares her favorite things? Well, now you can! Ok, on a slightly smaller scale...no one is going home with a new car or anything. :) Come share one of your favorite things! Tell us about your favorite book, a favorite product, website, cleaning tip, quote...anything! Be creative! Bring an inexpensive item to give away that represents your favorite thing (Just bring one, you don't need to bring something for the entire group. We will draw names so everyone gets something). If you can't think of something that represents your favorite thing, then bring your favorite candy bar or treat to give away. Everyone will go home with a "gift!" Nursery will be provided.

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God





Happy Mothers Day!