Introducing “Music Makers”
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008During the past several years I have been involved with a program known in our area as “Music Makers.” Music Makers is a musical workshop for preschool age children. It teaches music appreciation, basic rhythum and timing skills, musical terms, as well as aiding overall development. It also provides a fun environment […]
Mom, Do They Need Us?
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008My daughter surprised me today with her reaction to a message left on our answering machine. First, she asked who the message was from. Then, with wide eyes and a concerned tone, she asked, “Do they need us?”
I had to laugh in spite of her serious face. Over the past few weeks […]
Just 10 Minutes of Peace
Thursday, April 10th, 2008In the Sunday Afternoon session of the most recent General Conference, Elder Ballard spoke to young mothers. The very first bit of advice that he gave to help mothers enjoy their families more was this:
First, recognize that the joy of motherhood comes in moments. There will be hard times and frustrating times. But amid […]
Teaching our Children to Define Themselves by their Testimony
Sunday, April 6th, 2008Elder Dallin H. Oaks, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, spoke about the importance of a personal testimony of Jesus Christ in General Conference on Saturday. He said:
Our children should also hear us bear our testimonies frequently. We should also strengthen our children by encouraging them to define themselves by their growing testimonies, […]
My Mother’s Pancakes
Thursday, March 27th, 2008My mother did not use recipes in her daily cooking. She memorized basic rules to cook the things she liked. To make pancakes, she memorized the simple ratios of flour to baking soda and baking powder.
For every cup of flour she taught me to add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and […]
Recognizing the Lord’s Fingerprints
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Recognizing the hand of the Lord in our lives can sometimes be difficult, especially when our lives are busy with school, seminary, church activities, sports, friends and family. At times, you may feel that “blessings from the Lord” is not a phrase that describes any part of your day. A sister in my institute class […]
Good Advice For Little Tomboys
Wednesday, March 19th, 2008Tomboys can be beautiful too, and they’re a lot cheaper to dress.
I first heard it from a woman who had no expertise except that her daughter, a lovely girl with long, blond hair, preferred sports and sweat to fashion and cosmetics.
Today, I said it to a friend who was commenting that her eight year old […]
