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Weekend Craft: Graduation Cards
Whether its elementary, high school or college graduation, the season of recognizing academic achievement is upon us. These cards can be made in quantity quickly; and, because they are handmade, they mean so much more. Supplies Needed: - Oh My Crafts: vinyl : white, metallic silver;...
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...
A Lion House Holiday
In 1856, Brigham Young built the Lion House—so named because of the reclining lion Brigham set over the door, which recalls both a fine home he remembered from boyhood in Vermont and his nickname, the Lion of the Lord. Today the Lion House still maintains a homey warmth, rich with the laughter of visitors, sumptuous furnishings, and smell of freshly baked rolls that wafts from the Lion House Pantry, the in-house restaurant.
Day 4: Simple Gift Ideas
Here's a cheat sheet for your Christmas gift shopping. (For all other days, click here.) Need a last minute gift for that co-worker you forgot about, or maybe you're struggling to find the "perfect" gift? Fear no more!...
Simple Gift How-to
“Christmas” doesn't have to mean spending $15 on each of your friends, or even spending hours on lavish and original homemade gifts. Instead, try these simple solutions, which can each be easily expanded to account for multiple receivers. COOKIES AND COCOA GIFT BASKET A few years ago, a...
Ten Gifts Under $10
A list of ten holiday gifts that are a steal! Wall Calendar for 12x12 scrapbook pages-blank A fun calendar for any scrapbooker to create and share memories. The calendar grids have plenty of space for reminders and scheduling. With this calendar each page is unique and each month...
Weekend Craft: Autumn Napkin Rings & Place Settings
Dress up your Thanksgiving dinner with these three easy place cards and napkin ring. While the turkey is in the oven cooking slowly for that nice golden brown surface, and while the kids are playing in the annual family Thanksgiving Bowl football game, you can make use of this time for yourself....
Prepare Ye, Prepare Ye . . . For the Holidays!
We are taught in the Doctrine & Covenants “if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.” And as horrible as it is to admit, sometimes big holiday family gatherings inspire fear in the hearts of all of us, for varying reasons. So much cooking to do! Where will we fit everyone? All the mess! Will Aunt...
The Basics of Home Canning
I never missed the signs of summer coming to a close while I was growing up: shopping for school clothes, getting backpacks and pencils together...and the smell of boiling tomatoes, hot peppers, and pectin permeating the kitchen. With eleven kids to care for, canning food was not only an event in...
My Great Idea: The Family Cookbook
At first my effort to compile my family’s favorite recipes was purely practical—continually calling my mom, siblings, and aunts for the same recipes was ridiculous. But soon my compilation took on a life of its own. It became a priceless treasure for all of our loved ones to enjoy. A week before...
Birthday Party Ideas
Birthday parties are better when they’re more than a cake-and-gift affair. But themes require creativity and money. Never fear! With these simple birthday party themes, the footwork is already done for you, and there is no reason to spend a fortune. Trying to make this year's birthday extra...
Food Storage Cooking Made Easy
LDS cooks around the world have often looked at their freeze dried food and thought, “Can I actually make anything good out of this?” The answer is a resounding yes! Try out some of these delectable recipes and be surprised at how good food storage can actually taste. Shepherd's...
Please Be Seated
When you have the right tips, entertaining is a rewarding—and affordable—activity. Make this season bright by hosting a classy gathering for your friends and family. People often avoid entertaining because they assume it's too expensive, too time consuming, and possibly outdated. But...
Picking the Ripest Fruits
There are those among us who know all the tricks of the fruit-picking trade, and then there are those of us who sometimes think we know, only to find out later we picked duds. Here are a few tricks to make fruit buying successful every time: Oranges: Squish them a little; if they have some...
Drop-Off Dinners
Whether you’ve just had surgery, experienced a personal time of need, or had a new baby, there’s nothing better than hearing the doorbell ring and knowing that a home-cooked meal is minutes from the table. But with rising food prices, busy schedules, and diverse tastes, making the right dinner for others can be a challenge. Never fear—with these simple, tasty recipes, you can sign that clipboard circulating in Relief Society with confidence.
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