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Managing Christmas--Instead of Christmas Managing You
Christmas. The season of giving. The season of love, charity, and peace. Not always? Frantic preparation and frazzled families can make for a less-than-divine experience. This was me two weeks before Christmas: feverish, exhausted and sore, staring at my doctor as he returned with my lab results.
Making Family History a Family Affair
Many people want to do family history. Well, sort of. They want to do family history kind of like they want to clean out the refrigerator. They know they really should do it, and they know they'll be glad afterwards that they did it. But sometimes it's difficult to get excited about doing it right now.
Theme Park Survival Guide
If your family is like most, your summer will entail at least one trip to an amusement park. And why not? After all, a trip to the theme park can be the source of some of the most wonderful family memories. There are also high admission prices, huge crowds, and the general stress of a family field trip that go along with it, but most of those can be avoided if you know how to get in, get around, and get out in style.
Fun Family Service
Sharing talents, learning new things, and increased family unity are just a few of the perks of doing service as a family. Not to mention it just makes you feel great! The growth and development of the children and the family as a whole will be tremendous, so I'm sure you're wondering, "Where do we start?"
A Stand Up Kind of Guy
Dad was, by nature, a "stand up" guy. Whenever a card game got intense, he'd stand up to make his play. Whenever he watched me play basketball or football he never sat in the stands with the other parents; he always stood by the side of the bleachers--usually alone. Whenever I came home late...
Celebrating Parents
Each year I vow to give the best Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts ever. I shop, plan crafting projects, and hunt for Saturday brunch buffets (why are they all on Sunday?). But I hold back because nothing seems perfect. Then Mother's Day or Father's Day is upon me, and I panic into last-minute presents that don't do them justice.
12 Days of Giving
The Twelve Days of Christmas. We all know the familiar carol (at least we think we do until we actually go to sing it)--an advent calendar in song that marks the approach of the most celebrated day of the year. Unfortunately, for some families this time of year affords little to celebrate. Financial...
Secret Service
It's important to give service all year round, but as we near the holiday season, service can become even more meaningful to families in need. There are hundreds of ways to offer anonymous service to a deserving family. Here are a few ideas your family or group may want to consider this Christmas season.
Traditions with a Twist
We recently asked you, our readers, to share some of your nontraditional holiday traditions with us, and we were overwhelmed by the response. While we couldn't include them all, we've got plenty of fun, new ideas to help you celebrate the holidays while letting your family's unique style shine through this holiday season.
Keeping a Family Journal
One of the greatest ways to document your family's growth, change, and special moments over the years is through a journal. Keeping a journal that includes entries from every family member can be a great ritual to enjoy on family night or any other time. Not only will you love doing it, but over time you will have an heirloom that will be treasured forever by future generations.
How to Change Your Family
Many Latter-day Saints who read this might ask, "How may we become a more effective family?" You may have preschoolers and elementary-school-age children, perhaps with new babies still coming. Or perhaps your children are teenagers or even adults living at home. The good news (we suppose it could also be the bad news) is that there is no particular age or stage when parenting is automatically easier.
Road Trip Games
Going on a cross-country road trip with your family is a great way to see a variety of places from the comfort of your own car. Not only is every trip an adventure, but spending hours together in a confined space is guaranteed to bring your family closer--literally. However, just as certain as...
Cruising
Whether you're traveling as a single, a couple, or a family of five, there is a cruise that's perfect for you. From the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean to the rugged glaciers of Alaska, the right choice of cruise line and destination can ensure a vacation filled with relaxation, adventure, and smooth sailing for passengers of any age.
Enjoyable Holiday Gatherings
What thoughts and feelings arise when you read the words holiday family gathering? Some positive, and then maybe some not so positive? Don't worry, with a bit of preparation, you can have more of the fun memories, and less of the stressful. In my experience, I have found that most family gatherings...
Three Easy Steps
Starting your family history can be daunting. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, just follow the steps, one by one, and enjoy the search. This is the third issue in LDS Living’s new family history column. The articles are designed as an easy step-by-step illustrated guide to help you do your...
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