Day 8: Host a Hot Cocoa and S'mores Party

Go to the previous day. Get together with your neighbors for a night of treats, which could even replace your neighbor gift swap. Feeling in a missionary mood? Invite non-member friends who might usually get left out of ward Christmas parties. Here are 10 yummy hot chocolate recipes...

{Lifestyle} I Heart Valentine's Day Party

This Valentine's Day dessert table is perfect for FHE. Why is it that LDS women are so amazing at throwing parties? Maybe it’s the years of planning family get togethers and Enrichment night? Regardless of how we perfected these “party skills,” hosting is undeniably in our...

Weekend Craft: Valentine Coaster and Placemat

It's the finishing touches that make the party perfect. These Valentine-themed coasters do just that. Plus, they are so easy to make, you will find yourself making matching coasters for every party. The clear stencil material tops the paper/matte board providing a waterproof surface and makes the...

Day 10: Plan A Christmas Outing

Family activities to make your season merry and bright.

(For all other days, click here.) Get out of the house and enjoy one of these fun, holiday family activities. Ride the Polar Express “The Polar...

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....

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...

Young Men: Mutual Activity Ideas

Try these suggestions to get your creative juices flowing and move you beyond the old standby of pick-up basketball. As a young men's leader, each week you are put to the challenge of coming up with fresh ideas for mutual. Not only must they be fresh, but they also must harness the attention of 14-...

The Perfect Summer Barbecue

Barbecuing is one of those events that defines the summer season. It brings family and friends together for a few hours and is the perfect setting to unwind and have a good meal. As you get ready to host your perfect summer barbecue, here are some tips that will help you keep the occasion...

For Leaders--Ward Activity Ideas

It's the most fun calling in the ward--parties are your job! But the activities committee carries a big load; you're expected to come up with something original, plan it all, clean up, make sure everyone has a good time, help others form friendships, and work in some spirituality. At LDS Living, we've compiled some ideas to take a little bit of the pressure off. While you're looking for ward activity ideas for 2009, here are some suggestions to get you started.

The Annual Ward Christmas Party

As ward activity committee members, it can be difficult to come up with unique ideas for the ward Christmas party year after year. Here are some ideas for making this December's event an enjoyable experience for members of all ages. *Christmas in Bethlehem* Add a new level of understanding and...

Meet the Vinegar Ladies

Looking for a way to add zest to your upcoming Enrichment activity? Consider adding a few drops of vinegar to your local Relief Society to get the creative juices flowing. Dixie Anderson and Tami Feulner, nicknamed “The Vinegar Ladies,” faced a similar dilemma in 1996 when they were asked to...

A MENrichment Activity for Your Elders Quorum

You may not have a lace tablecloth on your podium table each Sunday, or an arrangement of silk flowers to accompany your matted and framed Declaration on the Family, but that doesn’t mean a Relief Society-patterned night of enrichment can’t be for you men, too. Just make yours with a little more elders-quorum flair.

Football Fever Fest

"Bowl Parties" are a ball. No matter what teams are playing or how little some of your guests know about the game, you can create an exciting party with fabulous and robust food. Hearty chili or smooth cheese soup are sure to be winners for the event. Nachos and dips are long-time favorites, and...

Helping in Your Own Back Yard

Every year, the three wards of St. David, Arizona join together to celebrate the Relief Society’s birthday. This year the St. David Ward Relief Society president Susan Pollock was in charge of coming up with an activity for the three wards. “I woke up at 3:00 in the morning and knew what we...