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Author Archives: Kristin
toilet paper roll pillow box
I started making the rest of my surprise snowballs this afternoon, but didn’t have any more small boxes for the center gift. In its place I made some pillow boxes out of empty toilet paper rolls. They’re so easy – … Continue reading
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Twinkle does good
In case you haven’t heard of Elf on the Shelf before, this is a fun tradition to do with your littles. Some people bring out their elf the day after Thanksgiving or the first day of December. Others choose … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, elf on the shelf
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DIY Elf on the Shelf
There is a new elf in the house! I have been quite smitten by all the Elf on the Shelf photos floating around the internet. I could not bring myself to drop 30 bucks on buying the little guy, though. … Continue reading
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Bookbinding is easier than it looks
I wanted to bind a few notebooks today, and they came together so nicely I thought I’d share the process. You’ll need copy paper, cardstock, an embroidery needle, embroidery floss and a hole punch. I began by folding five sheets … Continue reading
Symbols of Christmas Ornaments
We are making felt ornaments with the young women tonight to share with some ward members as a Christmas gift. We will be also sewing little muslin drawstring bags to keep them in. These ornaments all relate to the symbols … Continue reading
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Ornament Exchange
Yesterday I attended a fabulous ornament exchange in the home of a friend. There were 12 women in attendance, each of whom had been invited months in advance, with specific instructions on how to prepare for the exchange. The guidelines … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
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Guardians of Virtue
We had a wonderful Young Women in Excellence last night, and I thought I’d share a few details from the evening. Inspired by this evening, we sang Guardians of Virtue as a musical number, had a beautiful slide show of … Continue reading
Visiting Teaching Surprise Snowball
The December 2011 Visiting Teaching message talks again about an “extensive sphere of action” – how as we serve in our homes and communities, we have great influence on those around us. To illustrate this sphere, I made a “Surprise … Continue reading
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What kind of Ancestor will I be?
To go along with the YW lesson on Heritage, I wanted a journaling prompt, similar to what the Red Headed Hostess did. I will have several questions, and the girls can select one or two to answer: What do I … Continue reading
Posted in families, youth
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Christ’s Coming Advent Calendar
I have another great advent calendar to share with you today. This Sunday I am teaching the Young Women from Manual 3 lesson 19: Heritage. The lesson begins by sharing some favorite family traditions. There are so many wonderful traditions to … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas
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