Looking for a quick but effective lesson for a Family Night? Show the following video then talk about it. For Younger Kids: Have you ever played a role in hurting another? Did you realize what you were doing? Have you ever been mistreated by others? How did that make you feel? For Older Kids and […]
A Special Gift is Kindness
As you may have noticed I have been absent for the past few days from the blog. My brother got married in the Orlando LDS Temple on Friday! And since it was Orlando I just had to use the opportunity to take a few of my kids to experience the Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Random Acts of Kindness
“A special gift is kindness,Such happiness it brings,When I am kind to others,My heart sings!” There have been so many acts of kindness, both big and small, shown to me throughout my life. Each has changed me in some way. The most unexpected, simple gift of kindness I received was on November 18, 2008. I […]
Be the ONE
It only takes one. One person to make a difference in the life of another. At times, when we look at all that is wrong in the world, we feel lost. Where do we start? There is so much that needs to be done! We can’t possibly help everyone but we CAN help one. Have […]
Sprinkles of Sunshine Week 1
Here are some “Sprinkles of Sunshine” that have lightened my life this week. 1. No accidents from Special Dark for over a week! Grandma bought him this flight suit while visiting San Diego. Great Halloween costume. 2. Hershey getting into more of a schedule. 3. Cranking out five quilt tops while Hershey had her big […]
Be Kind to Humankind
I want to be kind to everyone for that is right you see.So I say to myself remember this,Kindness begins with me! Did you know that the fourth week in August is “Be Kind to Humankind” week? While we strive to teach our children to be kind everyday to everyone they meet, I think it […]
A little kindness goes a long way: Pay-It-Forward
This world wide web is an interesting place, don’t ya think? Through the internet I’ve joined an International Quilting Bee, become part of a Family Home Evening Swap Group, and have been able to participate in various homeschool swaps. Through yahoo groups, discussion boards, blogs, and even Etsy I’ve been able to “meet” so many […]
Bury Our Weapons…Show Our Kindnesses FHE
Objectives for this family home evening lesson: Learn the story of the Anti-Nephi-Lehis in the Book of Mormon (Alma 23-24). Identify weaknesses we have that could be improved upon. Show the Lord we are willing to abandon them in exchange for His help. Practice showing kindness to family members. Download the file here if you […]