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Fighting the Battle Against Pornography
Pull the rug out from under pornography. Brush up on why we need to worry, who pornography is affecting, how to prevent it, how to get help, and why—amidst this daunting plague—there is still overwhelming hope. Pornography is an issue that’s been swept under the rug for years. But it’s...
Supporting Military Families
In the ranks of today’s Latter-day Saints, there are thousands of Saints who serve, or have served, in the armed forces. These Saints are soldiers 24 hours a day, and whether located overseas or at home bases, they continually fight battles in an effort to maintain the freedoms we enjoy. While we...
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...
Savvy Christmas Shopping: Cyber Monday
It’s been said, “Christmas is a race to see which gives out first: your money or your feet.” With computer-enhanced living, we are given the option of shopping online—saving your feet—but does it really save your money? There are a few things to carefully consider before clicking. Cyber...
Savvy Christmas Shopping: Black Friday
Nowadays we can usually pick our poison when it comes to Christmas shopping—online or in the store. There are advantages and disadvantages to both; however, knowing the pros, cons, and some tricks ahead of time will help you make the most of holiday shopping. Black Friday Many people think the...
Thankful Jar
“Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.” ~Aldous Huxley Sometimes it feels like the two least-used words in the English language are "thank you." It's sad how busy we get and easily forget to be thankful. But that can change! In...
Top 10 Water Safety Rules for Kids
You can find some great general guidance for water safety at LDS Living's article "Water Know-how." For more specific rules on maintaining safety, check out this Top 10 list. Stay away from open water in your...
Water Know-how
Time to hit the beach or pool. You have the beach towels, the sunscreen, and the cooler. But do you have a water safety plan? According to Kids Health, nearly one thousand kids drown each year in the United States, and most of those deaths occur while children are under the supervision of a parent...
Make Someone's Day (for Under $10)
Remember the idea of paying it forward? You probably wish you could do it without paying an arm and a leg. But acts of kindness don’t have to be expensive—they don’t have to cost you anything at all. Here are some creative ways to brighten someone else’s day on a low budget. Be the...
Adventures in Smiling
Getting people to smile on demand is a bit tricky. Attempts to get my sizeable family bathed, dressed, and looking pleasant for a picture is like medieval torture. Just saying the words “family portrait” makes me break out in a cold sweat. When my unenthusiastic family is finally lined up for...
Dealing with Difference
As a mother of two disabled children, I have learned that most people want to include those of differing abilities, but they don’t know how. Here are some suggestions to help put everyone at ease. I pushed the cart through the crowded aisles, shaking my head at the squeaking whine coming from the...
Camping Happy
Remember family camping trips? Whether the memories are good or bad, recent or faded, learn some tricks and go back to basics in time to make this year’s camping season the best ever. It's a cool summer night. A dark expanse of lake laps quietly at the edge of your campsite. You huddle in a...
Curbing the Family Sweet Tooth
It’s a weakness for nearly all of us. Birthdays, Christmas, weekends—almost any occasion can justify sugary indulgence. But you’ll be surprised to find out simple ways you can cut back on sugar. Sugar easily draws our attention and our taste buds. At family get-togethers, sugar is as common as...
Kid-friendly Decorating
Contrary to popular belief, you can enjoy a beautifully decorated home while raising an active, growing family. Many parents of young children try to make do with less-than-ideal furnishings until the kids are grown. But by the time that happens, grandchildren may not be too far off, and sooner than...
Take Back Your Saturdays
If the idea of a relaxing Saturday sounds foreign to you, you're not alone. Weekends these days can be just as taxing as the rest of the week, if not more so. Remember when the weekend meant taking a break from all of those things you had to do and spending time with your family--going for drives,...
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