September 30, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged Baby Christening Gowns, Blessing Gown, LDS Blessing dresses, white baby dress, white baby gown · Edit
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I remember with each of my four girls looking in shops to find a blessing gown for them. Being LDS, I didn’t realize what I was really looking for were Christening Gowns. With our first daughter, we found a simple white blessing dress. Being college students, we couldn’t afford much more. But when we held our daughter in that little dress, it was the most elegant, just for her wearing it. Our second daughter’s blessing gown was a little more elaborate. The lace and embroidery seemed to match her little personality. The last two girls ended up with the really nice Christening Gowns. Somehow both fit their personalities. Our little tomboy had the Blessing Dress with the long triangular lace trim, simple and elegant. Our little ballerina’a Blessing Gown ran extra long with ruffles and satin roses.
I’ve always kept my eye out for LDS Blessing Dresses/Christening Gowns and they are getting harder and harder to find. So when I find something worth knowing about, I want to let people know.
Specialties Distribution Center has some of the most beautiful baby Blessing Dresses/Christening Gowns that I’ve seen. There are so mnay different styles. The A-line georgette gown is simple and sweet. The embroidered organza coundn’t be more elegant. All of the fabrics; embroidered cotton, pique, eyelet and organza are beautiful to look at and touch. The lace and trim is of the finest quality.
I hope that everyone out there has an easier time finding the Baby Dress or Baby Gown they are looking for. I am now looking for a ceramic baby doll the same size as a newborn so that I can display my daughters’ little dresses in my living room cabinet. It’s not like having my daughters little again, but it will help me keep the memory.
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October 2, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged bride, cheap wedding, inexpensive wedding dress, inexpensive wedding dresses, inexpensive white dress, wedding dress, wedding dresses, white dress · Edit
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The beautiful white dresses that we see in the LDS Temple also make wonderful wedding dresses. Many people are simplifiying their taste in wedding dresses. The dresses that are worn in the LDS Temple can also be used as wedding dresses for LDS brides and others alike. The reason this trend has started is two fold.
The first reason some brides are using this inexpensive alternative is simply money. With all of the expenses involved in getting married, saving a little money on a dress that’s only worn once makes a lot of sense. I know when I got married I debated on weather or not I should rent a gown, buy one or make one. My mother and I decided it would be a wonderful experience to design and make one together. It really was a wonderful experience, but everyone doesn’t have an experienced seemstress for a mother. That was almost twenty years ago and even by those prices, I spent almost three hundred dollars in satin, lace and beading. At today’s prices I’m sure it would be much more. If I’d have had a simpler alternative, I may have taken it.
Another reason why the LDS Temple dresses are making great wedding dresses these days— They are beautiful! There are so many styles to choose from. The material used is of the highest quality. These white dresses are absolutely elegant. What could be more appropriate than a bride serving as the epitopmy of eligance in white.
If you would like any information about any of the white dresses we carry, please feel free to contact us.
October 2, 2008 · Filed under Uncategorized · Tagged bride, cheap wedding, inexpensive wedding dress, inexpensive wedding dresses, inexpensive white dress, wedding dress, wedding dresses, white dress · Edit
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The beautiful white dresses that we see in the LDS Temple also make wonderful wedding dresses. Many people are simplifiying their taste in wedding dresses. The dresses that are worn in the LDS Temple can also be used as wedding dresses for LDS brides and others alike. The reason this trend has started is two fold.
The first reason some brides are using this inexpensive alternative is simply money. With all of the expenses involved in getting married, saving a little money on a dress that’s only worn once makes a lot of sense. I know when I got married I debated on weather or not I should rent a gown, buy one or make one. My mother and I decided it would be a wonderful experience to design and make one together. It really was a wonderful experience, but everyone doesn’t have an experienced seemstress for a mother. That was almost twenty years ago and even by those prices, I spent almost three hundred dollars in satin, lace and beading. At today’s prices I’m sure it would be much more. If I’d have had a simpler alternative, I may have taken it.
Another reason why the LDS Temple dresses are making great wedding dresses these days— They are beautiful! There are so many styles to choose from. The material used is of the highest quality. These white dresses are absolutely elegant. What could be more appropriate than a bride serving as the epitopmy of eligance in white.
If you would like any information about any of the white dresses we carry, please feel free to contact us.
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October 1, 2008 · Filed under Store, Uncategorized · Tagged A Child is Born, A Christmas Thief, Bethlehem's Star, Bevan Olsen, Carol Lynn Pearson, Christmas, Christmas books, Christmas Games and Goodies, Christy Hardman, David J. Ridges, Heather Holm, Kammi Rencher, Kimiko Christensen Hammari, LDS Authors, LDS Books, LDS Christmas books, LDS Christmas Gifts, LDS gifts, LDS Themed gifts, Our Savior Jesus Christ, Phil Porter, Santa, Santa's Secret, Stacy Gooch-Anderson, Ted Hindermarsh, The Elf and the Magic windows, The Magic of Christmas, The Santa Letters, W.Jeffrey Marsh · Edit
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We have wonderful Christmas gifts for all of your LDS friends and family. There are new LDS Books by great LDS Authors. LDS Temple painting and pictures. Therer are even LDS games for the whole family. Here is a list of some of the great new LDS Products coming this season just in time for all your Christmas lists.
A Child is Born by W. Jeffrey Marsh
Two thousand years ago, something happened that would change the world forever: A child was born. Two thousand years ago, in the tiny city of Bethlehem, the event that would forever change the world unfolded quietly in the most humble of circumstances. In all of history, Christ’s birth was unique.
The Santa Letters by Stacy Gooch-Anderson
The falling December snow brings with it the sadness that has engulfed the previous year for the Jensen family. This first year without their father and husband has been trying. Money is tight, but it’s the emotional strain that threatens to snap under the weight of grief. Just as Emma and the children begin to sink beneath the surface, a mysterious package arrives on the doorstep. An ornate wax seal beckons them to open the accompanying note and start on a journey through Christmas. The note is signed simply, “Santa,” and each day a package arrives to remind them of the true meaning of Christmas - love, family, memories, and, most important of all, Christ.
A Christmas Theif by Carol Lynn Pearson
Their Nativity set is missing. And Megan knows who stole it. Ever since the second grade, Brian Baumgarten has been a thorn in her side. Megan’s sure he’s the only one who would stoop so low as to steal her family’s Nativity set. Some quick reconnaissance confirms he’s the Christmas thief, but as Megan and her family dig deeper, they find more than just their missing Nativity figures.
Santa’s Secret by Christy Hardman and Phil Porter
Of everything to do with Christmas, Phil Porter loves to play Santa Claus the most. When he puts on his Santa suit, something magical happens: for the people of his town, he becomes Santa. The only problem is that Andrew, his own son, doesn’t know. And Phil doesn’t know how to tell him. Phil wants everyone to keep the magic of Christmas for as long as possible, so how can he tell Andrew that he is Santa? Will Andrew lose the special magic of Christmas if he finds out the truth? But if Phil doesn’t tell Andrew, how can Phil balance his time being Santa with his time for his family?
A Hopiland Christmas by Bob Lonsberry
All around the world, faithful servants of the Lord eagerly put their lives on hold to share the gospel. These missionaries diligently work toward satisfying the command to preach the gospel, but sometimes, cultural boundaries make certain groups seem off limits. Sadly, many missionaries overlook these cultures, fearing that their efforts would only be fruitless. In Hopiland Christmas, radio talk show host Bob Lonsberry details the work of two Latter-day Saint missionaries as they explore the traditions of an ancient culture and preach the gospel on the Hopi reservation in Arizona. As the elders reach out to the Hopi people, they learn to step outside convention and bring a Christmas message into a world that has never known the power and truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Merry Nutcracker by Marilyn Brown
Clara Franklin has been ill since birth. Her parents keep her shut away from the world to protect her, but their efforts are keeping her in her fragile state. Her condition seems hopeless until two distant relatives come for Christmas, and bring with them a special nutcracker—one that could be the answer to Clara’s prayers.
The Magic of Christmas: 72 ways to make your Holiday more meaningful by Heather Holm
What are your favorite memories of Christmas? Was it the excitement you felt over the simplest things, such as decorating the family Christmas tree, wrapping gifts, or baking holiday treats for the neighbors? Was it the time you spent with your loved ones that mattered the most?
Bring the magic of Christmas back into your home with Discovering the Magic of Christmas, a book that will help you connect with family and friends during the holiday season. This little book is full of charming gift and decorating ideas, scrumptious recipes, Christmas crafts, fun games, carol lyrics, holiday movie and literature suggestions, festive gift-wrapping ideas, and so much more that you’ll wonder how you ever got through the holiday season without it!
Don’t just go through the motion of celebrating Christmas this holiday season. Invite the spirit of the season into your home with this book - you’ll be glad you did! Bethlehem’s Star by Bevan Olsen
I’m a star, that’s right. I’m one that you won’t ever see.But chances are that you’ve looked for and heard about me!One day God brought me great news,That I would shine in the sky for the King of the Jews!My light swept through the night and covered the earth.Prophecy was fulfilled that this was Jesus’ birth.
What was it like to be the star of Bethlehem? Those who love the Christmas story will enjoy Bethlehem’s Star. This tale will touch the heart of any age - the story of Christ’s birth from the star that shared its brilliance on that sacred scene long ago.
Christmas Games and Goodies by Kimiko Christensen Hammari and Kammi Rencher
…Tasty TreatsTricky Teasers…With its holiday games and festive recipes, this card-sized booklet will keep you busy solving riddles and sampling sweets throughout the holiday season. A perfect gift! The Elf and the Magic Windows by Ted C Hindmarsh
Now Santa’s plan, you see, is this,Although it may seem queer,The kids from Golden Cove can’t chooseTheir gift from him this year.The gifts you children choose will goTo kids whose names are new.And as you choose their gifts for them,They’ll choose your gifts for you.Some children in the village of Golden Cove are naughty and others are nice, but when a mysterious elf with a message from Santa arrives, all are willing to listen - and even, perhaps, to learn that Christmas isn’t all about getting the perfect gifts. Instead, it’s about the things you are willing to give. With a story that will warm hearts and inspire people of all ages, this card-sized booklet will complement Christmas all season long.
Our Savior Jesus Christ by David J. Ridges
Best-selling author and master teacher David J. Ridges provides this powerful study of the Lord’s life and mission to cleanse and heal all mankind. By applying the teachings of this work you will:-Draw nearer to the Savior through this simple and beautiful depiction of the Lord’s continuing ministry as Creator and Savior of the world
-Learn firsthand how the power of the Savior’s Atonement will sanctify your life through His divine sacrifice
-Obtain a tender, personal glimpse of the Savior’s eternal love for each of us
Discover the depth of the Lord’s sacrifice as you read this heartfelt portrayal of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
For these books and even more LDS Titles and gifts, visit us at:
www.1on1.net
We have wonderful Christmas gifts for all of your LDS friends and family. There are new LDS Books by great LDS Authors. LDS Temple painting and pictures. Therer are even LDS games for the whole family. Here is a list of some of the great new LDS Products coming this season just in time for all your Christmas lists.
A Child is Born by W. Jeffrey Marsh
Two thousand years ago, something happened that would change the world forever: A child was born. Two thousand years ago, in the tiny city of Bethlehem, the event that would forever change the world unfolded quietly in the most humble of circumstances. In all of history, Christ’s birth was unique.
The Santa Letters by Stacy Gooch-Anderson
The falling December snow brings with it the sadness that has engulfed the previous year for the Jensen family. This first year without their father and husband has been trying. Money is tight, but it’s the emotional strain that threatens to snap under the weight of grief. Just as Emma and the children begin to sink beneath the surface, a mysterious package arrives on the doorstep. An ornate wax seal beckons them to open the accompanying note and start on a journey through Christmas. The note is signed simply, “Santa,” and each day a package arrives to remind them of the true meaning of Christmas - love, family, memories, and, most important of all, Christ.
A Christmas Theif by Carol Lynn Pearson
Their Nativity set is missing. And Megan knows who stole it. Ever since the second grade, Brian Baumgarten has been a thorn in her side. Megan’s sure he’s the only one who would stoop so low as to steal her family’s Nativity set. Some quick reconnaissance confirms he’s the Christmas thief, but as Megan and her family dig deeper, they find more than just their missing Nativity figures.
Santa’s Secret by Christy Hardman and Phil Porter
Of everything to do with Christmas, Phil Porter loves to play Santa Claus the most. When he puts on his Santa suit, something magical happens: for the people of his town, he becomes Santa. The only problem is that Andrew, his own son, doesn’t know. And Phil doesn’t know how to tell him. Phil wants everyone to keep the magic of Christmas for as long as possible, so how can he tell Andrew that he is Santa? Will Andrew lose the special magic of Christmas if he finds out the truth? But if Phil doesn’t tell Andrew, how can Phil balance his time being Santa with his time for his family?
A Hopiland Christmas by Bob Lonsberry
All around the world, faithful servants of the Lord eagerly put their lives on hold to share the gospel. These missionaries diligently work toward satisfying the command to preach the gospel, but sometimes, cultural boundaries make certain groups seem off limits. Sadly, many missionaries overlook these cultures, fearing that their efforts would only be fruitless. In Hopiland Christmas, radio talk show host Bob Lonsberry details the work of two Latter-day Saint missionaries as they explore the traditions of an ancient culture and preach the gospel on the Hopi reservation in Arizona. As the elders reach out to the Hopi people, they learn to step outside convention and bring a Christmas message into a world that has never known the power and truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Merry Nutcracker by Marilyn Brown
Clara Franklin has been ill since birth. Her parents keep her shut away from the world to protect her, but their efforts are keeping her in her fragile state. Her condition seems hopeless until two distant relatives come for Christmas, and bring with them a special nutcracker—one that could be the answer to Clara’s prayers.
The Magic of Christmas: 72 ways to make your Holiday more meaningful by Heather Holm
What are your favorite memories of Christmas? Was it the excitement you felt over the simplest things, such as decorating the family Christmas tree, wrapping gifts, or baking holiday treats for the neighbors? Was it the time you spent with your loved ones that mattered the most?
Bring the magic of Christmas back into your home with Discovering the Magic of Christmas, a book that will help you connect with family and friends during the holiday season. This little book is full of charming gift and decorating ideas, scrumptious recipes, Christmas crafts, fun games, carol lyrics, holiday movie and literature suggestions, festive gift-wrapping ideas, and so much more that you’ll wonder how you ever got through the holiday season without it!
Don’t just go through the motion of celebrating Christmas this holiday season. Invite the spirit of the season into your home with this book - you’ll be glad you did! Bethlehem’s Star by Bevan Olsen
I’m a star, that’s right. I’m one that you won’t ever see.But chances are that you’ve looked for and heard about me!One day God brought me great news,That I would shine in the sky for the King of the Jews!My light swept through the night and covered the earth.Prophecy was fulfilled that this was Jesus’ birth.
What was it like to be the star of Bethlehem? Those who love the Christmas story will enjoy Bethlehem’s Star. This tale will touch the heart of any age - the story of Christ’s birth from the star that shared its brilliance on that sacred scene long ago.
Christmas Games and Goodies by Kimiko Christensen Hammari and Kammi Rencher
…Tasty TreatsTricky Teasers…With its holiday games and festive recipes, this card-sized booklet will keep you busy solving riddles and sampling sweets throughout the holiday season. A perfect gift! The Elf and the Magic Windows by Ted C Hindmarsh
Now Santa’s plan, you see, is this,Although it may seem queer,The kids from Golden Cove can’t chooseTheir gift from him this year.The gifts you children choose will goTo kids whose names are new.And as you choose their gifts for them,They’ll choose your gifts for you.Some children in the village of Golden Cove are naughty and others are nice, but when a mysterious elf with a message from Santa arrives, all are willing to listen - and even, perhaps, to learn that Christmas isn’t all about getting the perfect gifts. Instead, it’s about the things you are willing to give. With a story that will warm hearts and inspire people of all ages, this card-sized booklet will complement Christmas all season long.
Our Savior Jesus Christ by David J. Ridges
Best-selling author and master teacher David J. Ridges provides this powerful study of the Lord’s life and mission to cleanse and heal all mankind. By applying the teachings of this work you will:-Draw nearer to the Savior through this simple and beautiful depiction of the Lord’s continuing ministry as Creator and Savior of the world
-Learn firsthand how the power of the Savior’s Atonement will sanctify your life through His divine sacrifice
-Obtain a tender, personal glimpse of the Savior’s eternal love for each of us
Discover the depth of the Lord’s sacrifice as you read this heartfelt portrayal of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
For these books and even more LDS Titles and gifts, visit us at:
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September 30, 2008 · Filed under LDS Temples, Store, family · Tagged baptism dress, blessing dress, christening gown, easter dresses, lds temple clothing, white dress, white dresses, white skirt, white temple dress, white top · Edit
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I love white dresses. When a baby is wearing a White Christening Gown or a Blessing Dress it is the epitomy of purity. White is my favorite color. I know some people say that white isn’t really even a color. But it is. It makes all other colors possible. I bought some white dresses for my daughters on Easter. Their easter dresses have always been white. When they stood beside each other in their white dresses and white bonnets and gloves, I’d never seen anything more beautiful.
My oldest daughter is now seventeen. In the coming years I will probably see her in another white dress. I’m sure that when she stand before her friends and family in a white wedding gown. Again, It will be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.
In a world so full of darkness, wear white. It’s not just for weddings anymore.
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I love white dresses. When a baby is wearing a White Christening Gown or a Blessing Dress it is the epitomy of purity. White is my favorite color. I know some people say that white isn’t really even a color. But it is. It makes all other colors possible. I bought some white dresses for my daughters on Easter. Their easter dresses have always been white. When they stood beside each other in their white dresses and white bonnets and gloves, I’d never seen anything more beautiful.
My oldest daughter is now seventeen. In the coming years I will probably see her in another white dress. I’m sure that when she stand before her friends and family in a white wedding gown. Again, It will be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.
In a world so full of darkness, wear white. It’s not just for weddings anymore.
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September 30, 2008 · Filed under Store · Tagged Add new tag, baptism gifts, CTR ring, LDS jewelry, LDS Ward, primary teacher, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints · Edit
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I remember when I got to be in the CTR 8 class in Primary. I knew that meant I got a CTR ring from my teacher. In our LDS Ward it was “the” year for us kids. We turned eight, got baptized and received our long awaited CTR ring. I had friends a year older than me, and I knew it would turn my finger all sorts of colors, but they were stains of honor.
Before class started all twelve of us kids were debating on weather we would get our rings that day or later on in the year. When class started, we had never been so quiet. Our class was known for being rowdy, but on that day we were on the edge of our seats, quiet and listening. We had all noticed the decorated box sitting on the table and wanted to make sure that if our teacher had the CTR rings for us we didn’t do anything to postpone the moment we’d been waiting for.
Finally, five minutes before class ended. Our teacher reached for the box. She spoke to us about how important it was to follow the Savior and live our lives like he did. I’m sure she said many more things, but after the first sentence I didn’t hear anything. I knew a lead in when I heard it. The time had come. She slowly opened the box and went around the room. Each of us in turn reached in and took our own CTR Ring. It was absolutely beautiful. I had to make it a little bigger so that it would go on my finger, but when it slid on it was perfect. I knew that choosing the right would never be a problem for me again.
We could hear kids outside the door and knew that class time was over. Someone said the prayer and I hugged my Primary Teacher before leaving the room. In the hallway younger kids were waiting to see our rings.
A few months later I was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I received a few baptism gifts from friends and family, but the one I received from my primary teacher a few months before is the one I remember most.
www.ctrringsonline.com
I remember when I got to be in the CTR 8 class in Primary. I knew that meant I got a CTR ring from my teacher. In our LDS Ward it was “the” year for us kids. We turned eight, got baptized and received our long awaited CTR ring. I had friends a year older than me, and I knew it would turn my finger all sorts of colors, but they were stains of honor.
Before class started all twelve of us kids were debating on weather we would get our rings that day or later on in the year. When class started, we had never been so quiet. Our class was known for being rowdy, but on that day we were on the edge of our seats, quiet and listening. We had all noticed the decorated box sitting on the table and wanted to make sure that if our teacher had the CTR rings for us we didn’t do anything to postpone the moment we’d been waiting for.
Finally, five minutes before class ended. Our teacher reached for the box. She spoke to us about how important it was to follow the Savior and live our lives like he did. I’m sure she said many more things, but after the first sentence I didn’t hear anything. I knew a lead in when I heard it. The time had come. She slowly opened the box and went around the room. Each of us in turn reached in and took our own CTR Ring. It was absolutely beautiful. I had to make it a little bigger so that it would go on my finger, but when it slid on it was perfect. I knew that choosing the right would never be a problem for me again.
We could hear kids outside the door and knew that class time was over. Someone said the prayer and I hugged my Primary Teacher before leaving the room. In the hallway younger kids were waiting to see our rings.
A few months later I was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I received a few baptism gifts from friends and family, but the one I received from my primary teacher a few months before is the one I remember most.
What it's like to be a Mormon women
September 26, 2008 · Filed under family · Tagged Add new tag, latter day women, LDS Family, LDS humor, LDS Women, Mormon Family, Mormon Humor, mormon mom, Mormon Women · Edit
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Being a Mormon isn’t that much different from the rest of the world. Let me just give you a little run down of my typical Mormon Mom day.
Today I woke up at about 6:00 and made sure my husband got in the shower and ready for work. After that I laid back down and slept for the ten minutes it takes for him to shower and dress. After he put on his pants, I got out of bed and woke up all of the kids. (six lovely children.) By the time I got all the sleepy bodies assembled on the couches and chairs my husband made a grand entrance, dressed, combed and ready for work. He makes a great Mormon dad.
We then had our morning family prayer. Rob served as the mouth piece. Now, I know that some Mormon families have everyone kneel down in a circle or hold hands. I feel lucky to just get them up and have them cooperate, so I let them stay seated on the couch. After prayer, my husband kissed them and hugged them and tells them goodbye. I get mine too. Mine is usually longer than theirs. (I like my husband.) The three year old goes to the front window and waves goodbye to dad as he pulls out, and then getting ready for school starts.
My seventeen year old daughter is the first heading out to school. She’s a typical LDS teenager/Mormon teenager. She used to put lots of time into getting ready until she had to start leaving at 6:30 in the morning. Sleep then became more important than make-up. That suits me just fine, because she already looks like a Barbie doll without it.
Because her car was diagnosed with a shot head gasket, she now rides the bus. This can be a little humbling for a Sr. in high school. Like a good Mormon mother I smile when a little humility comes to my children. It prepares them for parenthood.
After my Sr. Barbie catches the bus, my third child (also a girl, and a teenager) waits for hers to come at 7:00. She has her backpack and shoes that she can’t run in because the shoe laces aren’t really tied. It may be fashionable, but she had to take them off in order to run for the bus because they were falling off. My third daughter goes through a lot of socks.
At about 7:15 my second child (also a daughter) is picked up by her car pool. She begged me to attend a charter school for high school because she has been struggling with her grades and wanted to see if smaller classes, uniforms and being surrounded by kids who really took education seriously would help her. She said she likes being surrounded by book worms. The high school boys with the Pokimon cards were a little much, but so far she likes it. (What a good little Mormon girl.) I’m still not certain it’s the best answer for her, but she really wanted to try. She also thought getting away from her friends would help her to concentrate. (she has a large group of friends) Four of them followed her there, so it will all be up to her. She looks like a taller version of her older sister. She just talks more. She reminds me of a cartoon. (very animated).
We own an online LDS Store, and the office is at our home. So until my two elementary school kids need to get off to school, I duck in the office, look up e-mails and print off orders for LDS jewelry and gifts. My number four child (my beautiful brown eyed daughter) and my number five child (a boy who looks just like his dad). Eat breakfast with the three year old (a son who looks just like his brother but acts like Dennis the Menace) and get ready. I have to poke my head out of the office periodically to smell their breath and make sure they brushed their teeth and that their clothes don’t have holes in bad places. Being clean is good too.
At 8:00 I step out of the office and we all go downstairs. I don’t like them leaving for school if their rooms are all messy so they have the next half an hour to get them straight and clean the big family room downstairs. I’ve tried to get them to do this when I’m upstiars, but it doesn’t get clean. So I watch and inspect while they straighten and bring dirty laundry upstairs. The day before I had to run my eight year old son to school a half hour late because his room wasn’t clean. I told him if wanted to go to get his scouting Bobcat award it had better be clean. Scouts are supposed to be clean. (nice thought huh)
When it gets close to 8:30 we have to stop and watch for the bus. It stops infront of our house. The bus driver doesn’t honk anymore when we aren’t out there because he had to do it so often. My kids and I have lost track of time a little to much. Today was alright because even though they couldn’t get outside in time to catch the bus (because they were having a hard time unlocking the front door), they were able to cross the street and get it on another stop when the bus came back around. Their three year old brother and I watched them as they drove away in the big yellow thing. Then I chased my son around the front yard trying to get in himside. He laughed til he cried.
I want to remind you that it’s not even 8:45. I get my son situated. He wanted to watch Clifford the Big Red Dog on PBS, so I turned it on and went to the office again. At just after 9:00, my help comes. Amy starts packaging things for the store and getting messages taken care of. She then reminds me that I was supposed to volunteer for my daughter’s fifth grade class today. I showered and got ready quickly. I called the IRS about a question and left for the elementary school. After getting there I found out her class had a suprise assembly so I could come home, but they were expecting me next week.
Amy and I worked together getting customers taken care of and working on the site. I was also doing laundry. I’ve been hanging it out on the deck because my dryer broke. The heating element needs replaced and I’m still deciding on weather to replace it or get it repaired. Spending money makes me cringe, so I haven’t decided yet. In the mean time it’s good weather and the deck cost good money to build so I’m using it. Besides, we live on an acre of land in a semi rural area. Our neighbors don’t care. They’re more concerned with looking out for each other and getting the deer to stop eating their tomatoes.
After 3 loads of laundry and a couple dozen packages, Amy leaves around 1:00. I don’t remember what we had for lunch, but it probably wasn’t that nutrtious. I was out of diet cola so I drank water. It wasn’t that bad. I should have it more often. I won’t let my son have cola or diet drinks. He must have had milk with some fruit or a granola bar.
I tended to him and the business phones until 2:30. Then I loaded him and all of our packages into the Suburban. It was my turn to pick up my number two daughter’s carpool at the charter school. They get out at 2:45 but I didn’t get out of there until after 3:00. We stopped at the post office and dropped off the packages. Picked up another girl at a local jr. high for her mother. Dropped off one girl at her home. I waited for another girl to get a bunch of her things so that she could go to another girl from the carpool’s house. I dropped another package off at the UPS store and then the last of the girls. (not counting my own daughter).
I got home and my oldest daughter called. She was done with her cross country workout and needed me to pick her up at the high school. My husband called me and told me he needed to stay a few hours late at work. When I got home, my third daughter was dressed for soccer practice, but she had parent teacher conference first. We went to parent teacher confrence and then picked my fourth daughter up from the church. Every other Thursday the girls from age 8-11 have achievment days. It’s like girl scouts. They were making baby sitting kits. I picked her up and went back home to drop her off and take my third daughter to her soccer practice. My three oldest daughters are in the LDS Young Women’s organization. It’s volleyball season for them right now. Their game was at 6:00, the same time that my third daughter’s soccer practice started. My number two daughter was doing homework, and that just left my oldest. So, after dropping off number three, I came home and got the oldest so she could play with their team. I got another mom to bring her home so that I could get my oldest son ready for Cub Scout Pack meeting at 7:00.
The whole family is invited to Cub pack meeting. Luckily when I got home, my husband’s car was in the drive. The youngest three kids got ready and we left for the church. While we were at the pack meeting, my oldest daughter called. Her car was out and so she wanted to know if she could borrow one to go the the high school football game. Rob left the pack meeting to run her a set of keys and got back just in time for my third daughter to call and tell me soccer was over and she needed picked up. I brought her back to the church with the others just in time to see my eight year old son receive his Bobcat award. I’m wearing the mother’s pin right now. We got all of us home and then my husband and I went shopping at the store to buy a few things. We’re going camping at a cabin overnight tomorrow. He thinks I need to get away.
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Being a Mormon isn’t that much different from the rest of the world. Let me just give you a little run down of my typical Mormon Mom day.
Today I woke up at about 6:00 and made sure my husband got in the shower and ready for work. After that I laid back down and slept for the ten minutes it takes for him to shower and dress. After he put on his pants, I got out of bed and woke up all of the kids. (six lovely children.) By the time I got all the sleepy bodies assembled on the couches and chairs my husband made a grand entrance, dressed, combed and ready for work. He makes a great Mormon dad.
We then had our morning family prayer. Rob served as the mouth piece. Now, I know that some Mormon families have everyone kneel down in a circle or hold hands. I feel lucky to just get them up and have them cooperate, so I let them stay seated on the couch. After prayer, my husband kissed them and hugged them and tells them goodbye. I get mine too. Mine is usually longer than theirs. (I like my husband.) The three year old goes to the front window and waves goodbye to dad as he pulls out, and then getting ready for school starts.
My seventeen year old daughter is the first heading out to school. She’s a typical LDS teenager/Mormon teenager. She used to put lots of time into getting ready until she had to start leaving at 6:30 in the morning. Sleep then became more important than make-up. That suits me just fine, because she already looks like a Barbie doll without it.
Because her car was diagnosed with a shot head gasket, she now rides the bus. This can be a little humbling for a Sr. in high school. Like a good Mormon mother I smile when a little humility comes to my children. It prepares them for parenthood.
After my Sr. Barbie catches the bus, my third child (also a girl, and a teenager) waits for hers to come at 7:00. She has her backpack and shoes that she can’t run in because the shoe laces aren’t really tied. It may be fashionable, but she had to take them off in order to run for the bus because they were falling off. My third daughter goes through a lot of socks.
At about 7:15 my second child (also a daughter) is picked up by her car pool. She begged me to attend a charter school for high school because she has been struggling with her grades and wanted to see if smaller classes, uniforms and being surrounded by kids who really took education seriously would help her. She said she likes being surrounded by book worms. The high school boys with the Pokimon cards were a little much, but so far she likes it. (What a good little Mormon girl.) I’m still not certain it’s the best answer for her, but she really wanted to try. She also thought getting away from her friends would help her to concentrate. (she has a large group of friends) Four of them followed her there, so it will all be up to her. She looks like a taller version of her older sister. She just talks more. She reminds me of a cartoon. (very animated).
We own an online LDS Store, and the office is at our home. So until my two elementary school kids need to get off to school, I duck in the office, look up e-mails and print off orders for LDS jewelry and gifts. My number four child (my beautiful brown eyed daughter) and my number five child (a boy who looks just like his dad). Eat breakfast with the three year old (a son who looks just like his brother but acts like Dennis the Menace) and get ready. I have to poke my head out of the office periodically to smell their breath and make sure they brushed their teeth and that their clothes don’t have holes in bad places. Being clean is good too.
At 8:00 I step out of the office and we all go downstairs. I don’t like them leaving for school if their rooms are all messy so they have the next half an hour to get them straight and clean the big family room downstairs. I’ve tried to get them to do this when I’m upstiars, but it doesn’t get clean. So I watch and inspect while they straighten and bring dirty laundry upstairs. The day before I had to run my eight year old son to school a half hour late because his room wasn’t clean. I told him if wanted to go to get his scouting Bobcat award it had better be clean. Scouts are supposed to be clean. (nice thought huh)
When it gets close to 8:30 we have to stop and watch for the bus. It stops infront of our house. The bus driver doesn’t honk anymore when we aren’t out there because he had to do it so often. My kids and I have lost track of time a little to much. Today was alright because even though they couldn’t get outside in time to catch the bus (because they were having a hard time unlocking the front door), they were able to cross the street and get it on another stop when the bus came back around. Their three year old brother and I watched them as they drove away in the big yellow thing. Then I chased my son around the front yard trying to get in himside. He laughed til he cried.
I want to remind you that it’s not even 8:45. I get my son situated. He wanted to watch Clifford the Big Red Dog on PBS, so I turned it on and went to the office again. At just after 9:00, my help comes. Amy starts packaging things for the store and getting messages taken care of. She then reminds me that I was supposed to volunteer for my daughter’s fifth grade class today. I showered and got ready quickly. I called the IRS about a question and left for the elementary school. After getting there I found out her class had a suprise assembly so I could come home, but they were expecting me next week.
Amy and I worked together getting customers taken care of and working on the site. I was also doing laundry. I’ve been hanging it out on the deck because my dryer broke. The heating element needs replaced and I’m still deciding on weather to replace it or get it repaired. Spending money makes me cringe, so I haven’t decided yet. In the mean time it’s good weather and the deck cost good money to build so I’m using it. Besides, we live on an acre of land in a semi rural area. Our neighbors don’t care. They’re more concerned with looking out for each other and getting the deer to stop eating their tomatoes.
After 3 loads of laundry and a couple dozen packages, Amy leaves around 1:00. I don’t remember what we had for lunch, but it probably wasn’t that nutrtious. I was out of diet cola so I drank water. It wasn’t that bad. I should have it more often. I won’t let my son have cola or diet drinks. He must have had milk with some fruit or a granola bar.
I tended to him and the business phones until 2:30. Then I loaded him and all of our packages into the Suburban. It was my turn to pick up my number two daughter’s carpool at the charter school. They get out at 2:45 but I didn’t get out of there until after 3:00. We stopped at the post office and dropped off the packages. Picked up another girl at a local jr. high for her mother. Dropped off one girl at her home. I waited for another girl to get a bunch of her things so that she could go to another girl from the carpool’s house. I dropped another package off at the UPS store and then the last of the girls. (not counting my own daughter).
I got home and my oldest daughter called. She was done with her cross country workout and needed me to pick her up at the high school. My husband called me and told me he needed to stay a few hours late at work. When I got home, my third daughter was dressed for soccer practice, but she had parent teacher conference first. We went to parent teacher confrence and then picked my fourth daughter up from the church. Every other Thursday the girls from age 8-11 have achievment days. It’s like girl scouts. They were making baby sitting kits. I picked her up and went back home to drop her off and take my third daughter to her soccer practice. My three oldest daughters are in the LDS Young Women’s organization. It’s volleyball season for them right now. Their game was at 6:00, the same time that my third daughter’s soccer practice started. My number two daughter was doing homework, and that just left my oldest. So, after dropping off number three, I came home and got the oldest so she could play with their team. I got another mom to bring her home so that I could get my oldest son ready for Cub Scout Pack meeting at 7:00.
The whole family is invited to Cub pack meeting. Luckily when I got home, my husband’s car was in the drive. The youngest three kids got ready and we left for the church. While we were at the pack meeting, my oldest daughter called. Her car was out and so she wanted to know if she could borrow one to go the the high school football game. Rob left the pack meeting to run her a set of keys and got back just in time for my third daughter to call and tell me soccer was over and she needed picked up. I brought her back to the church with the others just in time to see my eight year old son receive his Bobcat award. I’m wearing the mother’s pin right now. We got all of us home and then my husband and I went shopping at the store to buy a few things. We’re going camping at a cabin overnight tomorrow. He thinks I need to get away.
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In addition we have recently added products and lesson ideas to support the 2008 themes of “Be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in good works” for the young men and young women as well as “I Am a Child of God” for the primary. These new LDS products include wristbands, bookmarks and posters. These gifts and lesson handouts will surely help with your effectiveness as you strive to teach and to instill testimonies as you serve in your callings.
Through the years we have continued to improve the site for your security and convenience. Our Secure Server is there for your protection so your credit information is safe, 24 hours a day!
You will find, as thousands of your friends and neighbors have, that we always go the extra mile no matter what size your order is, and that is a promise!
Regards,
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our toll free number: 1888-891-3083
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