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I Love my Dad – Father’s Day Printable

May 26, 2021 | Family Activities, Holidays, Printables

All About My Dad – Father’s Day Printable

Need a cute way to let Dad – and Grandpa – know how much they are loved? These Father’s Day coloring pages are just the perfect thing.

There’s a coloring page for both Dad and Grandpa. And the worksheet pictures have options of being from either a girl or a boy. Start by printing out your choice of coloring pages. Then grab some crayons, markers, or colored pencils. After coloring the picture, fill in the provided questions with all the great things you love about Dad or Grandpa. The more detailed and personal you get, the more he’ll love it!

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Click on the image below to print out each page

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Dad – Girl

free printable fathers day card all about my dad coloring page

Dad – Boy

i love my grandpa coloring page free printable

Grandpa – Girl

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Grandpa – Boy

Here are the questions you will find on these adorable Father’s Day printables:

I Love My Dad

My Dad is the best Dad ever because he …

He makes me feel happy when he …

I love to spend time with my Dad when we …

Something my Dad does better than any other dad is …

I Love my Grandpa

My Grandpa is the best Grandpa ever because she …

He makes me feel happy when he …

I love to spend time with my Grandpa when we …

Something my Grandpa does better than any other Grandpa is …

These cute printables are sure to become a treasured keepsake – something that Dad can look back on in the years to come and smile about.

It would even be fun to make this a yearly tradition and see how the answers change as time goes on!

Mother’s Day Printable – Believe in God and Yourself

May 2, 2021 | Holidays, Home Decor, LDS Quotes, Ministering, Printables

Believe in God and Yourself

I was recently looking for a quote about mothers when I came across this quote from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland from the October 2015 General Conference.

“To all mothers in every circumstance, including those who struggle—and all will—I say, “Be peaceful. Believe in God and yourself. You are doing better than you think you are.”

believe in god and yourselfJeffrey R, Holland quote

You’re Doing Better Than You Think You Are

This quote – these words of encouragement – was exactly what I needed to hear in that moment.

And I knew right away I wanted to make a printable of this.

Not only for me – but for you.

And for all the women in your life.

So – share away!

Because life can be hard sometimes.

And no matter what stage of life we’re in – mothers or not – our challenges can get us down. So these words of encouragement are for YOU.

Because God knows you.

He wants you to trust in Him

Believe in Him.

And believe in yourself.

He wants you to know you are doing good…

… even better than you think you are.

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I made these printables in three different sizes – 4×6, 5×7, and 8×10. They’re the perfect Mother’s Day gift for any woman in your life.

So go download your favorite size and share them with your mom. Your daughters, Your sisters. And the sisters you minister to.

And then – go on believing in yourself!

jeffrey r holland quot believe in god and in yourself you are doing better than you think you are

All About My Mom – Mother’s Day Printable

Apr 17, 2021 | Family Activities, Holidays, Printables

I Love My Mom – Mother’s Day Printable

Mother’s Day is a perfect time to let Mom (and Grandma) know how much she is loved. While she is sure to love chocolates and flowers – what more could she want than one of these cute cards that tells all about what you love about her!?

There are worksheets included for both Mom and Grandma. And the coloring pictures have options of being from a girl or a boy. Start by printing out your choice of the worksheets. Then grab some crayons, markers, or colored pencils. After coloring the picture, fill in the provided questions with all the great things you love about Mom or Grandma. The more detailed and personal you get, the more she’ll love it!

Click on the image below to print out each page

Mom – Girl

Mom – Boy

Grandma – Girl

Grandma – Boy

Here’s the questions you will find on these adorable Mother’s Day printables:

I Love My Mom

My Mom is the best Mom ever because she …

She makes me feel happy when she …

I love to spend time with my Mom when we …

Something my Mom does better than any other mom is …

I Love my Grandma

My Grandma is the best Grandma ever because she …

She makes me feel happy when she …

I love to spend time with my Grandma when we …

Something my Grandma does better than any other Grandma is …

These cute printables are sure to become a treasured keepsake – something that Mom can look back on in the years to come and smile about.

It would even be fun to make this a yearly tradition and see how the answers change as time goes on!

Resurrection Rolls Gift Kit

Mar 16, 2021 | FHE, Holidays, Ministering, Printables

Resurrection Rolls

One of our favorite family traditions at Easter time is to make Resurrection rolls (AKA Empty Tomb rolls or Easter Buns.)

If you’ve never made them before, it’s so fun! Basically, you wrap a butter and cinnamon-covered marshmallow in a crescent roll. When you cook it, the marshmallow magically disappears, creating an “empty tomb.”

The best part, though, is the Easter story that goes along with each step and process of making the rolls. I love that it is a fun way to remember Christ and the reason we celebrate Easter.

Easter Gift – Resurrection Rolls Kit

This kit is a great way to SHARE this fun Easter tradition with someone else! Sharing these rolls allows you to spread a little bit of the JOY of Easter – with a focus on Christ and the resurrection.

The printable pages include all the tags and directions you need. Put them all together into a bag, box, or basket and present it to someone special.

To make your kit, you will need:

A bag, box, basket, or something to put the ingredients in
1 tube roll of crescent rolls
8 marshmallows
2 Tbs butter (I found some small butter sticks that were perfect for adding to the package)
3 Tbs sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
printable tags

Putting Your Kit Together

Once you have all your ingredients, you’re ready to put your kit together!

Print and cut out tags (cardstock works best for the smaller tags. Plain paper works best for tag #3, which will be wrapped around the crescent rolls.)
Place 8 (or more!) marshmallows in a small bag and tie tag #1 around it.
Mix together 3 TBSP of sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in a small Ziploc bag. Tie tag #2 around this bag and 2 TBSP (or a small stick) of butter.
For the crescent rolls, use tape to stick the pink (not flowered) end to the rolls, then wrap around and use double-sided tape or a glue stick to attach the flowers. This folds around the tube of rolls easiest if it is printed on paper (not cardstock.)
Attach the “Resurrection Rolls” tag to a bag or box with a glue stick or double-sided tape. Or you can tie it to a bag or basket with a ribbon or twine.
Place all the ingredients, along with tag # 4 into the bag.

* If preferred, simply place all items into the bag with the recipe card, instead of attaching tags to each individual item.

Who can you share these with?

your family
your neighbors
your ministering sisters
your friends …
anyone who could use a reminder of the reason we celebrate Easter!

So, print out these little tags, gather up all your ingredients, and having fun putting together and sharing this Easter tradition!

You may also like these other Easter printables:

Easter Hear Him Chain

Names of Christ Easter Advent Banner

Bunny Tail Farmhouse Easter Printable

As I Have Loved You – Free Printable Valentine’s Day FHE Lesson

Feb 2, 2021 | FHE, Holidays, Printables

Loving As The Savior Loves

Loving as the Savior does is the essence of the Gospel. This simple 5-Minute FHE lesson is a Family Home Evening lesson that provides discussion questions to help you find ways to show love just as the Savior did.

There’s also a cute printable to help your family find ways to show love to those around them. You can use the printable alone, or simply add in the discussion questions and you’ve got a 5-Minute FHE lesson!

5-Minute FHE

What is a 5-Minute FHE?

It’s a simple lesson and printable that takes:

Less than 5 minutes to prep. Simply print out the printable and grab a few supplies you likely already have on hand.
About 5 minutes to carry out. The lessons are based on discussion questions that can be used with any age. Keep them short and simple for younger children or go into more detail and discussion for older children.
A discussion style of learning. Using questions rather than statements allows family members to more readily share their thoughts and feelings. For younger children, you can easily add pictures to the questions to help them visualize and can keep the discussion to just one or two questions you feel are most relevant.

valentines day printable as i have loved your

As I Have Loved You, Love One Another

Song: As I Have Loved You, Primary Songbook, pg. 136

Discussion:

Show some pictures of Christ serving others from the Gospel Media Library.
Read John 13:34
How did Jesus show love to others?
How does Jesus show love to me?
Who can I show love to?
What can I do to show love to those around me?
Why is it important to show love like Jesus did?
How do I feel when I show love to others?
When is a time that someone showed love to me? How did I feel?
When is a time I showed love to someone else? How did I feel? How did they feel?

(for a discussion that involves a more hands-on activity, cut the question strips above and hide them around the room. Take turns finding them, then reading and discussing!)

Printable:

Think of ways you can show love to people around you. Write down something you will do this week in each of the areas. Color your paper and put it in a place where you can see it to help remind you to love like Jesus this week.

Treat Idea:

Make and decorate heart-shaped cookies. Deliver some extras to someone who can use some love!

May you have a joyful FHE as you learn to act in ways that show love as the Savior does.

You may also like these Valentine’s Day Mini Note Cards

I Love You Because … Free Printable Valentine’s Day Notes

Jan 19, 2021 | Family Activities, Holidays, Ministering, Printables

I Love You Because …

Want a cute way to make your special people feel loved this Valentine’s Day – without candy or flowers? Use a cute “I Love You Because…” printable to show them what you love about them! These adorable “I Love You Because …” cards are a fun way to share your heart and spread some love to those you care about. They are perfect for ministering and fun to attach to a little gift. Or – make them into an activity to strengthen family relationships.

While candy and flowers (or any other treat) are always fun, there something special about a heartfelt note that express your love. These are especially great for someone who has a “words of affirmation” love language, but just about anyone would appreciate knowing what you love about them!

These are great for:

Your children
Your spouse
Your parents or grandparents
Your neighbors
Your ministering sisters
Your friends
Your YW / Primary / Sunday School class
Or just about anyone that you love!

what i love about you note card for ministering valentines day

You can use these as a gift, or make it into a game of family fun. Here are some ways you can use these cute printable I Love you Because strips:

Put all the family members’ names in a hat and have everyone pull one out. They can each fill out their strip with things they love about that person. Share them with everyone, or simply give them to each other.
Everyone loves mail! Fill them out with all the things you love about Grandma and Grandpa. Stick them in the mail and send them to the Grandparents. (If they live far away, be sure to include photos!)
Have everyone sit in a circle, take a card and write their name at the top. Then, have everyone pass the card to the person on the left. Each person looks at the name at the top of the card and writes something they love about that person. Keep passing the cards until they’ve been all the way around. You could do this game as a family, a Young Women’s group, a Primary class, or any other group of people that could benefit from stronger connection.
Write down the things you love about your ministering sisters. (Or a best friend, spouse, child, or sibling!) Then, add a homemade treat or other favorite good and drop them off!
Use them for a Family Home Evening activity with a lesson about showing love! (And then finish up with making some heart shaped cookies for a treat!)
Fill them out for your kids and leave them in fun places they can find them – their backpack, a lunchbox, on the bathroom mirror, in a drawer, or tucked into their favorite book.
Post one for each family member on the fridge and everyone can add something to each one throughout the week.

Any way that you use these cute little I Love You Because Valentine’s strips, they are sure to make someone feel loved.

You may also like these Valentine’s Day Mini Note Cards