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How to help after Boston Marathon bombings, Texas fertilizer plant explosion crises
MR says: A good how-to for those looking to help. The International Business Times reported that as of Monday morning, more than $12 million had already been donated toward helping Boston bombing victims. While many people have a desire to help, navigating calls for donations can be difficult. There are...
How to Throw an LDS Bachelor Party
Before my youngest brother got married, I mentioned to a non-LDS friend that we were throwing a bachelor party. My friend looked incredulous. "Why? You won't look at girls, or drink, or tell dirty jokes. What’s the point?" He was sure we were in for the most boring night of our lives. As the...
{Lifestyle} Mentally Training for a Race
Do you have a goal to run a race - whether it be a marathon or a 5K? You might be thinking about the physical aspects of training, but it's equally important to prepare mentally. Whether you’ve set the goal to complete a 5K or a marathon this year, you’ll find the coming months filled with...
5 habits of happy people
Happy people aren't that way by accident. Here are five habits that many happy people have. 1. Service. Serving others is a hallmark of happy people. Selfless service connects us to the powers of heaven. As one Book of Mormon prophet said, "When ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye...
Timeless Etiquette
*Take our etiquette poll here . In conjunction with the March/April LDS Living article “ Modern Manners ,” we have come up with a few classic situations where etiquette should always be considered. Some social graces do not diminish with time. These are a few things to remember whenever...
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Marriage a Priority
Does it ever feel difficult to find time to nurture your marriage amidst the hustle and bustle of life? You are not alone. The trend in our society seems to be moving toward adding more and more things to our schedules. Whether it is taking care of the kids, work commitments, driving the kids to...
{Lifestyle} How to Fold a Fitted Sheet: A picture tutorial
Finally! A picture tutorial on how to fold a fitted sheet. I know how to fold a fitted sheet. It goes like this: 1. Fold in half. 2. Become frustrated and wad into ball. 3. Stuff into back of closet. Ta da! No, seriously, that's how I fold a fitted sheet. Luckily, I came across this awesome blog,...
Eliminating Kitchen Clutter
Simple ideas for clearing your kitchen clutter. Fact: the average homemaker will spend 15 years in the kitchen. If you’re going to be spending all that time there, why not make it a little more relaxing? Try some of these simple strategies for streamlining the most popular area of the house:...
Weekend Craft: 'I Love You' Card
Looking for a card that really expresses how you feel about your Valentine? This homemade card is just what you need. This folding card made from a file folder has four different tags to express your sentiments. The best part is that it truly stands on its own and will be a treasured keepsake! And,...
Weekend Craft: Charm Tree
This lovely charm tree speaks Valentine's Day without overdoing the hearts! Each charm is made from double-sided paper, so no matter how you look at the tree, there is always an interesting view. Scraps of ribbon and paper are used to make the charms, a few embellishments for the charms, and voila!...
10 Ways to Reinvent Your Sunday
Looking for ways to improve your Sabbath day experience? Here are our best ideas for making your day of rest better and easier. Let’s face it—sometimes Sundays aren’t as enjoyable or fulfilling as we’d like them to be. Between the stress of getting the family—and yourself—ready for...
Weekend Craft: Flourish Vinyl Frame
Make this designer frame in no time at all! Ever notice how designer frames cost so much? You say to yourself, “I could do that," but you never do. Procrastinate no more, because you can make one of these frames with almost no effort at all! Use a ready-made frame (ours came from Rod Works) or one...
Eating Smart When Eating Out
Here are tricks you can bring to the table to order a tasty, healthy, and wallet-friendly meal from any menu. After a hectic day, dining out can be just what everyone (especially Mom) needs. Yet the choices that restaurants offer to kids are often loaded with calories and fat. A cheeseburger kid’s...
Seven Secrets of Successful Parenting
Ahh, blissful morning. You awake to classical music on your clock radio. The sun rises in a glorious ball of fire outside your window. Birds perch on the sill to whistle you a cheery tune. You read your scriptures, a full 30 minutes. Just as you finish with a happy sigh, your children knock on...
Weekend Craft: Fuss Free Gift Tags
Make your own holiday gift tags to match your gifts. The finishing touch of a perfectly wrapped present is the tag. Choose from five different versions of gift tags that are easy to make and fuss free, too. The best part of tag making is that the tag can be made to match your gift. Teach the kids...
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