I love all the ideas I have been checking out on Pinterest . . .
Missionary Bank
Go to their blog to learn to teach your child the 10 /20/ 70 Principle.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Missionary Bank
I want a missionary bank for my little boy. Something that he can actively put change into or that he can drop notes into (or that I can drop notes into about sweet things he says about his future mission).
I love all the ideas I have been checking out on Pinterest . . .
Round Tin Banks
Missionary Fund Bank (not a valid link on pinterest)
Missionary Bank
Go to their blog to learn to teach your child the 10 /20/ 70 Principle.
I love all the ideas I have been checking out on Pinterest . . .
Missionary Bank
Go to their blog to learn to teach your child the 10 /20/ 70 Principle.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Preparing to Serve
A recent post on the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Facebook Page:
We recently asked returned missionaries what advice they would give to those preparing to serve. These are some of the most common themes. What other advice would you give?
We recently asked returned missionaries what advice they would give to those preparing to serve. These are some of the most common themes. What other advice would you give?
Monday, January 7, 2013
I Hope They Call Me On A Mission
Inspiring your children to be missionaries in the home, is an essential part of being an LDS Mother. With all of the activities and stories and ideas at our fingertips via the internet, it gives us such an advantage in today's world.
I love this idea to put vinyl lettering on a map in your child's room.
I Hope They Call Me On A Mission
Or what about this adorable idea for a quiet book in sacrament meeting, with our littles.
I love this idea to put vinyl lettering on a map in your child's room.
I Hope They Call Me On A Mission
Or what about this adorable idea for a quiet book in sacrament meeting, with our littles.
“I Hope They Call Me on a Mission ” Mini Quiet Book
By: Shiloah Baker
A mission is a big deal in our home. It does not matter if our son is only eight years old, we are teaching him the importance of going on a mission, marrying in the temple, and raising a righteous family. In the scripture Proverbs 22:6 it says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Because I want him to keep his focus on things of the future, I made this key ring book. The purpose of it is to remind him of the necessary steps to being worthy to go on a mission and I include the Twelve Articles of Faith for his memorization purposes.
And for those of us who are looking to bring a missionary lesson into our Family Home Evening night, there is a great idea here,
which shares this sweet video from The Mormon Channel
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Guest Post by Haley
Haley from Life is sweet shared this post with us:
Christmas Advent in a Box...on it's way to Chile!
We finally got Corrie's Christmas package (with her insanely
belated Birthday goodies) in the mail to her yesterday...it's on its way to
Chile!! :) I hope she enjoys some American sweets every day leading up to
Christmas, along with scripture verses and uplifting quotes in Spanish from
this past General Conference (in lovely print form from this site, they come in
English, Spanish, and French!).
In case you have someone you love and miss and you want to
send them a Christmas count-down, here's how I sent ours to Corrie in Chile! :)
We love and miss that girl...but we know she's having the
time of her life serving in Chile. ¡Te queremos Corrie!
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Monday, December 3, 2012
What to send?
Whether it is a Holiday or simple Boost the Spirits package, some of us may run into the WHAT TO SEND problem.
Well I fell in love with this cute post on what to send your missionary . . .
Link HERE, from http://hollytherobinson.blogspot.com
Well I fell in love with this cute post on what to send your missionary . . .
Link HERE, from http://hollytherobinson.blogspot.com
Excerpt:
What to send:
1. Ties. OBVIOUSLY. let's just get that outta the way right now. I mean, sure they might have more ties than they do shoes, pants, and shirts combine, but um, like I care. They probably get sick of the same 30 ties, so go to Etsy RIGHT NOW, fork up the money, and buy a couple snazzy ties. Also, Maceys Grocery store has cheap cheap cheap ties, and they are PRETTY dang good looking. Also Savers has spazzy ones, and pfft. ANTIQUE STORES. why not? (this is not from any sort of missionary, this is my own mind, and no one can change it. I love ties)
2. Socks. My neighbor just got back from a mission, and his mom told me that he LOOOVED socks so much, she would just send some with every package. Who doesn't love a fresh new pair of socks? I think they probs have to be black.
3. FOOOOOD. my dears. this is something you need to know for life. boys love food. well, PEOPLE love food. after you've put the big things in the package, fill the empty spaces with candy.
A few friends with international Buddhist excursion experiences say go with Ranch Dressing (who doesn't love a good dollop of ranch on anything?) and anything peanut butter. (do they lack in the PB department overseas?) WARNING: this is expensive.
I'm about to send off a package to Pedro of nothing but Cereal. Missionaries don't wanna spend money on the pricey (good) cereal, so send em some Reeses Puffs for heavens sake!
But really. anything. Just fill that box to the top with grub. they will be SO HAPPY.
4. "TREAT YOURSELF" money. Missionaries are the most unselfish people you'll ever know, so send them some money TO BE SELFISH. attach a note to a nice little wad of cash (I'm talkin' like $10-20) that instructs them ONLY to spend this on junk food or something.
5. Go to town at the dollar section at Target. I'm sure missionaries won't hate you for sending something they have to pack, but it's a hassle. Bubbles, play-dough, fake mustaches, light-up ties, wonky, random little toys that they can throw away after a while. (and leave them a note that says "you can throw this away if you don't wanna pack it away with your next transfer.)
6. Wishbones. that's just darn cute. I mean, not common. but I think that was a brilliant moment of mine.
7. If you're OK spending a little bit more money, for Christmas last year I got my pals Moccasins! They LOVED them. When my neighbor Cole got home, we went to Target and we realized he was wearing the ones I had given him last year! everyone needs shoes they can slip on on P-days and to go check the mail so their tootsies don't freeze.
8. Things for Kids. Small things amuse them, it's true! Jessy went and got a bunch of those cheap green CTR rings to hand out to kids! BRILLIANT. Pictures of Jesus, bookmarks, stickers, treats, anything they can give away! Kids will LOVE THEM.
9. Notes from friends. Make a public announcement that you are sending so-and-so a package, and anyone who wants to add a letter or note can! There are always friends who love the guy or girl, but don't get around to writing that often, so collect some love and throw it in there!
10. If they are in a close-by state, cookies will occasionally work out! and Scotch-a-roos! (Of course I have it easy over here with Mr. Colorado.)
11. If they are in an area where the cold winds come 'a blowin, find a nice manly scarf or hat or mittens! Old Navy has decently-priced things like that for guys.
12. PICTURES. we love them, so they love them too!
13. Gift Cards. if they are state-side, Walmart gift cards are gold! You can also get fast-food gift cards! Brilliant. A missionary in my ward is in New York, and he said it's cheaper to go out to eat, than to cook your own meal up in there.
14. I've just been informed pop tarts and wheat things are crucial in the food category.
15. Hot Chocolate too. that's me though. OH. Introduce them to the "Tim-Tam Slam"... look it up and it will change your life.
16. Chap stick is someone EVERYONE needs. if you're really nice and want to make an impression *wink wink* you'll send Burts Bee's, because that stuff is miraculous.
17. (if you are going for an actual gift) Go to Paper Coterie dot com, and MAKE THEM A JOURNAL. seriously, brilliant and pretty cheap! If you want to personalize one, but don't want to do the work, know that I am a NERD for that stuff, and I'll do it for you!
18. THIS JUST IN. A magnet with your face on it. bloody brilliant.
19. Office supplies. Post-its, highlighters, notebooks, etc. They'll always need paper!
20. Mormon Ads! those little card things. RIGHT? Go to Deseret Book and pick up some little doo-dads, the scripture guy plastic figure things, stickers, all that good stuff.
21. A mixed CD. don't even diss. Mixed Tapes are sooo underrated! There are obviously standards on music, it needs to be church music or instrumental. two words: William Joseph. ALSO, since it's the holiday season, I plan on putting together a marvelous Christmas CD! The rules are no romanticness, I'm pretty sure.
22. Cake/brownie mix. Even if the man is the opposite of domestic, those things are a piece of CAKE to make. (haha. heh.)
1. Ties. OBVIOUSLY. let's just get that outta the way right now. I mean, sure they might have more ties than they do shoes, pants, and shirts combine, but um, like I care. They probably get sick of the same 30 ties, so go to Etsy RIGHT NOW, fork up the money, and buy a couple snazzy ties. Also, Maceys Grocery store has cheap cheap cheap ties, and they are PRETTY dang good looking. Also Savers has spazzy ones, and pfft. ANTIQUE STORES. why not? (this is not from any sort of missionary, this is my own mind, and no one can change it. I love ties)
2. Socks. My neighbor just got back from a mission, and his mom told me that he LOOOVED socks so much, she would just send some with every package. Who doesn't love a fresh new pair of socks? I think they probs have to be black.
3. FOOOOOD. my dears. this is something you need to know for life. boys love food. well, PEOPLE love food. after you've put the big things in the package, fill the empty spaces with candy.
A few friends with international Buddhist excursion experiences say go with Ranch Dressing (who doesn't love a good dollop of ranch on anything?) and anything peanut butter. (do they lack in the PB department overseas?) WARNING: this is expensive.
I'm about to send off a package to Pedro of nothing but Cereal. Missionaries don't wanna spend money on the pricey (good) cereal, so send em some Reeses Puffs for heavens sake!
But really. anything. Just fill that box to the top with grub. they will be SO HAPPY.
4. "TREAT YOURSELF" money. Missionaries are the most unselfish people you'll ever know, so send them some money TO BE SELFISH. attach a note to a nice little wad of cash (I'm talkin' like $10-20) that instructs them ONLY to spend this on junk food or something.
5. Go to town at the dollar section at Target. I'm sure missionaries won't hate you for sending something they have to pack, but it's a hassle. Bubbles, play-dough, fake mustaches, light-up ties, wonky, random little toys that they can throw away after a while. (and leave them a note that says "you can throw this away if you don't wanna pack it away with your next transfer.)
6. Wishbones. that's just darn cute. I mean, not common. but I think that was a brilliant moment of mine.
7. If you're OK spending a little bit more money, for Christmas last year I got my pals Moccasins! They LOVED them. When my neighbor Cole got home, we went to Target and we realized he was wearing the ones I had given him last year! everyone needs shoes they can slip on on P-days and to go check the mail so their tootsies don't freeze.
8. Things for Kids. Small things amuse them, it's true! Jessy went and got a bunch of those cheap green CTR rings to hand out to kids! BRILLIANT. Pictures of Jesus, bookmarks, stickers, treats, anything they can give away! Kids will LOVE THEM.
9. Notes from friends. Make a public announcement that you are sending so-and-so a package, and anyone who wants to add a letter or note can! There are always friends who love the guy or girl, but don't get around to writing that often, so collect some love and throw it in there!
10. If they are in a close-by state, cookies will occasionally work out! and Scotch-a-roos! (Of course I have it easy over here with Mr. Colorado.)
11. If they are in an area where the cold winds come 'a blowin, find a nice manly scarf or hat or mittens! Old Navy has decently-priced things like that for guys.
12. PICTURES. we love them, so they love them too!
13. Gift Cards. if they are state-side, Walmart gift cards are gold! You can also get fast-food gift cards! Brilliant. A missionary in my ward is in New York, and he said it's cheaper to go out to eat, than to cook your own meal up in there.
14. I've just been informed pop tarts and wheat things are crucial in the food category.
15. Hot Chocolate too. that's me though. OH. Introduce them to the "Tim-Tam Slam"... look it up and it will change your life.
16. Chap stick is someone EVERYONE needs. if you're really nice and want to make an impression *wink wink* you'll send Burts Bee's, because that stuff is miraculous.
17. (if you are going for an actual gift) Go to Paper Coterie dot com, and MAKE THEM A JOURNAL. seriously, brilliant and pretty cheap! If you want to personalize one, but don't want to do the work, know that I am a NERD for that stuff, and I'll do it for you!
18. THIS JUST IN. A magnet with your face on it. bloody brilliant.
19. Office supplies. Post-its, highlighters, notebooks, etc. They'll always need paper!
20. Mormon Ads! those little card things. RIGHT? Go to Deseret Book and pick up some little doo-dads, the scripture guy plastic figure things, stickers, all that good stuff.
21. A mixed CD. don't even diss. Mixed Tapes are sooo underrated! There are obviously standards on music, it needs to be church music or instrumental. two words: William Joseph. ALSO, since it's the holiday season, I plan on putting together a marvelous Christmas CD! The rules are no romanticness, I'm pretty sure.
22. Cake/brownie mix. Even if the man is the opposite of domestic, those things are a piece of CAKE to make. (haha. heh.)
She also has a cute WHAT TO WRITE section, directly after this WHAT TO SEND section.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Get Well
We all know our missionaries don't last the full two years (or 18 months) without a few sniffles here and there.
So for those missionaries that are feeling a tad under the weather, check these ideas out . . .
So for those missionaries that are feeling a tad under the weather, check these ideas out . . .
What would I send in my Get Well Package?
Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup
Band-Aids
Cough Drops
Cold Medicine
Tissues
Powerade Drink Mix (for rehydration)
Energy Bars
Multi- Vitamins
A bag of Kisses and Hugs
Saturday, December 1, 2012
12 Days of Christmas
Christmas season begins.
And how cute is this idea.
Link Here.
Day 1
December is the time of year the days are getting cold. a nice hot cup of cocoa is like an ounce of gold. so find some nice hot water, and open the popcorn -- no fuss! and once in awhile as you treat yourself try to think of me!
gift: koolaid disguised as hot chocolate, popcorn, pictures of everyone, fake snow, and a tape
Day 2
On the 2nd day of christmas, you're always on my list, here's something fun to eat so you know that you are missed. sit down--take off your shoes, here's something you adore. these kit kat bars will give you energy as you go door to door.
gift: kit kat bars
Day 3
on the 3rd day of christmas i send you christmas lights, in hopes that you will hang them up and let them all shine bright. remembrance of your service to your father up above, i think of you so often, and am sending you my love.
gift: 100 christmas lights
Day 4
on the 4th day of christmas you're always on my mind i think of you so often and how you're one of a kind sit down--take off your shoes--here's something you can burn, kirs "pringle" with give you energy to go out and learn
gift: pringles
Day 5
on the 5th day of christmas, the days go by so fast, i wanted to provide you with something that will last. a helpful littler something that will make your home so cheery, so that the odors tomorrow won't seem quite so dreary.
gift: christmas smelling febreeze
Day 6
on the 6th day of christmas, our hearts began to swell the love we feel inside for you we could never tell....
gift: tape with everyone recording on it
Day 7
on the 7th day of christmas, a very special night, i wish i could be with you, the spirit is just right. "love one another" was the lord's admonition, sharing with each other will help fulfill our mission.
gift: christmas book
Day 8
on the 8th day of christmas, i know you're feeling beat, so set aside your books and put up your feet. we know with all your walking your toes need to rest, so slip on these slippers and put them to the test.
gift: slippers
Day 9
on the 9th day of christmas, i know you're working hard. i knew that you'd need something more than just a little card. this is sure to help you as you're working up a sweat, be sure to apply it every day so you'll no regret!!
gift: deodorant
Day 10
on the 10th day of christmas i send you "peace on earth" as people all around the world celebrate his birth. to help us gain eternal life was our lord's endeavor. give away this book to show "families can be forever"
gift: book of mormon with a picture of his family in it
Day 11
'tis the night before christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse. this stocking was stuffed by your girlfriend with care in hopes that you christmas is more than just fair. so open up your goodies--your sock's full to the top. with family voices, presents, and blessing that won't stop!
gift: stocking, pajama pants, and a tape
Day 12
christmas day is special even though you're miles from home. whispering of the spirit tell me you're not alone. this gift you'll enjoy at all times of the year so keep our thoughts close and help us feel near. we love you matt! merry christmas!
gift: byu shirt, and a calendar with pictures of everyone
So much work went into this idea, and how could you not love it!
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