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Kicking the Mardi Gras Habit: Wisdom For the Wife of a Self-Made Man
01 year ago
This is a time of economic uncertainty. We have been counseled to be prepared and to live modestly within our means. Whether you have a regular income or not, you can create a haven of peace for your family as you even out the highs and lows between paychecks. This means provident living — a way of life that provides in advance for the needs of your family. Consistently approaching this with enthusiasm, confidence, and creativity (instead of with the desperate air of downtrodden deprivation) is a key to success.
From our friends at House of Order comes this article by Daunell Clarke.
Early on, we recognized a trend among people with irregular paychecks that we termed The Mardi Gras Syndrome. You know Mardi Gras: The Feast before The Fast; the time for gobbling the goods from fear that the Good Times may be gone forever. Mardi Gras is a way of life for many, but it creates in the soul an appetite of insatiable longing; it wreaks havoc through disruption to lives and destruction of financial stability. While both partners in a marriage are responsible for their decisions, I discovered that my husband’s happiness (and his success in his business) could be profoundly influenced by my willing ability to eradicate Mardi Gras from my heart.
Relief Society Welcome Packet
01 year ago
by Editor
in Relief Society
We’ve all been there. The new gal at church. You slip into the back, wanting to be there but still feeling a little awkward since you don’t know anyone.
Here’s an idea for helping out those in that situation. Are you in a Relief Society presidency? Use this handy little packet for new members of the ward to help them have important info about the ward in one place.
Resourceful Living
11 year ago
by Trina Boice
in frugal
yourLDSneighborhood News for Monday, 2 January, 2012
E-trash to Cash
by Trina Boice
If Santa brought you a new gadget, then you might be wondering what to do with your old one. It’s not recommended to throw old electronics in the landfills, so what is an environmentally friendly techno-geek supposed to do?
Leave a comment.
My Food Storage Inventory Spreadsheet
01 year ago
Do you ever feel that managing your food storage is a chore? It seems like we’re always trying to either assemble food or rotate it once we have it. Well, it’s time to get organized. Use this handy spreadsheet template to help you as you assess what you’ve got, then plan and gather supplies.
Valerie Albrechtsen says:
There are so many ways to keep track of the food you store, so I thought I’d share how I use a spreadsheet. Creating a spreadsheet with a list of items you want to stock up on takes time, but once you’ve done it, you can use your spreadsheet over and over again.
Take a look at Prepared LDS Family.
How do you keep track of–and rotate–your food storage? Help our readers with your tips.
Beyond the Sunday School Answers: Tips for LDS Teachers
11 year ago
Drawing on his experience as a teacher, Dennis, from Thinking in a Marrow Bone, gives us his take on how teachers can make Sunday School–or other meetings–more meaningful.
I’m going to say what many Latter-day Saints are thinking, but some are afraid to say: Sunday School is often mediocre.
I recognize that most teachers try hard and take their callings seriously. But certainly Sunday School doesn’t have to be the mind-numbing chore that it seems to be for many members. In this post, I offer ten simple tips that could radically improve Sunday School lessons. (Yes, I will be that bold.)
What’s worked for you as a teacher? What have you seen other teachers do that is effective? Leave us a comment.
10 Things I Learned From My First Attempt at Freezer Cooking
21 year ago
It seems like time speeds up the closer dinner gets. Your intentions are good, but somehow the busy-ness of the day keeps you from getting to that home-cooked meal you really wanted. Freezer cooking to the rescue! You may be surprised to see that freezer cooking can be done any time of day and does not require a team of cooks. From Money Saving Mom, here are the top ten things you can learn from blogger Jessica’s experience freezer cooking for the first time.
Has freezer cooking worked for you? How do you get dinner on the table consistently? Leave a comment.
Healthy Habits
01 year ago
Welcome to the Neighborhood News
Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of wisdom by revelation
D&C 89:4 (more…)
