Remember those AWKWARD junior high years? Well, this birthday party CELEBRATES that awkwardness. Years ago while living in Colorado, it was Kellie’s birthday so we staged the UN-MISS AMERICA PAGEANT. Hilarious – a total spoof of the beauty pageant scene! So, here’s how it works: Invite 8-10 girls to your party pageant. Every contestant competes…
Archives for January 2014
10 Tips for Missionaries & Missionary Moms
So glad they called him on a mission, He’s leaving in a week or two, I hope by then we will be ready, With shoes, shirts, suits, socks, ties, scriptures in a bag or two… Here are 10 of our best tips to get your missionary ready and you feelin’ steady!
January: Reduce Negative Self Talk
In a recent study, one group of water polo athletes used positive self-talk while they learned a new task. Another group didn’t. The athletes who fed upbeat thoughts to their brains improved more than those who didn’t. They also had fewer interfering thoughts and were able to focus more on what they were learning. When I…
For the Strength of Youth Activities
Be sure to check out our EMBARK Girls Camp posts (based on this year’s youth theme)! A great fit for Girls Camp and full of activities you could use on any weeknight. I’ve mentioned that I’m a Primary rookie. And while I wouldn’t call myself a Young Women’s veteran, I would say that between the…
3 Ways: Asking & Answering to Dances
This time of year-the put your Christmas tree at the curb time of year-always brings me back to one of my most favorite memories with my mom and sisters. It was my Senior year of high school, and a girl’s choice dance was coming up.
I Dare You
DARE: TO CHALLENGE SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING REQUIRING BOLDNESS. Several years ago a friend told me that every January she dared her family to do something that year that they were afraid of or that would be very difficult. We’re not talking dangerous stuff, but having the courage to step out of your comfort zone…