Activities
Recycling Halloween Candy
Here are some great activities using leftover Halloween candy. Dentists and fitness centers must have invented Halloween, because with all of that candy lying around the house, bad things are just waiting to happen. Ok, that might be an exaggeration, but eating a lot of candy is obviously not...
How to Celebrate Halloween on a Sunday
How do you handle the Sunday Halloween dilemma? When I was growing up and Halloween fell on a Sunday, my parents simply told us we didn’t go out. I never questioned it, but it was always a little sad to go to bed early that night, house darkened (we didn’t pass out candy, either), and listening...
Autumn Activities for the Family
Spend this weekend with your family enjoying fall festivities that only come around once a year. Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~George Eliot The days are growing shorter and the air's...
Veg Out
October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. Even if you’re an omnivore, you can still join in on the festivities. Here are some ways to celebrate World Vegetarian Day on October 1: • Go vegetarian for a day! Instead of just abstaining from meat, try planning meals centered around other foods...
O Pioneers!
Pioneer Day, July 24, commemorates the arrival of the founding Mormon pioneers into what would become Utah. Though it is a state holiday in Utah, Pioneer Day is recognized by Church members around the globe, sometimes in the form of Stake celebrations or Sacrament meeting talks given around the...
My Great Idea: The Family Cookbook
At first my effort to compile my family’s favorite recipes was purely practical—continually calling my mom, siblings, and aunts for the same recipes was ridiculous. But soon my compilation took on a life of its own. It became a priceless treasure for all of our loved ones to enjoy. A week before...
16 Days of Summer Fun
Struggling to come up with a summer’s worth of activities? We’ll get you on your way in no time. If "I'm booorred" is an all-too-familiar phrase around your household during the summer, you'll probably want to jump start the fun this summer with the following activities. Here at LDS Living,...
Zoo Games
There's no better spring activity than a zoo activity. Find out when the animals will be reappearing at your local zoo and plan a trip. While simply looking at the animals is fun, try a few games to make your trip one to remember. Baby Peek-a-boo: Find out from one of the zoo staff how...
Birthday Party Ideas
Birthday parties are better when they’re more than a cake-and-gift affair. But themes require creativity and money. Never fear! With these simple birthday party themes, the footwork is already done for you, and there is no reason to spend a fortune. Trying to make this year's birthday extra...
My Great Idea: Charity Swap
By working together with our neighbors and friends, I've been able to get rid of unwanted items and find plenty of new treasures--all while raising money for charity. When I was fifteen and living on the North Shore of Hawaii, I realized that I had a spending problem--the majority of my hard-earned...
Sand, Seas, and Memories: Family Travel with a Twist
Tired of the same old theme-park vacation? We’ve got the ticket to variety and excitement. Grab your bags and dive right in as you read about four family vacations that are sure to be talked about for years to come. Summer vacation looks a lot closer from this side of Christmas. With the New Year...
My Great Idea: Santa's Workshop
Our family has found a unique way to clear some space for new Christmas presents while helping others in need. I'm not a pack rat, but there are so many useful things around that I can't bring myself to throw them away. Six years ago my husband and I walked into our kids' playroom and took a...
Christmas Spirit Gifts and Messages
Continuing on the idea of Janice LeFevere's solution to the Santa Claus dilemma (see "Santa and the Christmas Spirit" in the LDS Living's November/December 2009 issue), these great ideas will introduce your family to the Christmas Spirit and add a fun, new tradition to your celebrations. The...
Halloween Tricks
Try these "tricks" to spice up trick-or-treating this year! Trick-or-treating usually just involves treating. Here are a few fun "tricks" your kids can offer for their candy! Carol with Halloween songs as you walk up to the doors (go to squidoo.com or dltk-holidays.com find new lyrics to...
A Great Escape
The weather is changing, making it the perfect time for you to curl up with a good book. But that's not the only reason to read in October. October is a month to escape to somewhere fantastic, without having to leave your home. It's National Book Month, when people everywhere are encouraged to read...
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