Likening the Scriptures to Ourselves

As I’ve prepared for my new, upcoming calling as Seminary teacher (of which, I’m sure, you will hear a lot about!), I have seriously pondered Nephi’s method of teaching. You see, as Nephi instructed his brothers, he states, “I did liken all scriptures unto us, that it might be for our profit and learning” (1 Nephi 19:23). As he put himself in the scriptures, they began to mean more to him. Similarly, it is my hope as Seminary teacher to help my students realize that all scripture – even from the Old Testament – relates to them in some way. … Continue reading

Make Things More Personal

Form letters, mass mailings, and Dear Sir or Madam—are all out of fashion. Personalizing your marketing and all your contacts with customers, clients and prospects is really the way to build a business and increase sales! In order to personalize things you send to your target market, you need to know who your customers are! It is important to gather information like names, addresses, e-mails, etc. and make sure that you have all the spelling and pronunciation right. It can really hurt your relationship with a client to mispronounce a name or have the spelling wrong. Your clients and contacts … Continue reading

Crafts to Personalize/Organize Kid’s Spaces

It’s a fact of life that most kids hate cleaning their rooms. However, we know that the task is easier if there is a place for everything and everything gets put back into place when not in use. We can help make this process easier and more fun for children with this cute project. Sit down with your child and begin sorting through favorite photos. Have your child pick out several that include him or include the family pet or those taken in your child’s room. For photos that are special, or those you’d like to keep, make copies if … Continue reading

Computer Generated Crafts

Your computer is a great resource for craft projects. Not just because you can find fun stuff online, but also because of the fun stuff you can create. Using clip art or Web Dings found in your software programs, you can print out plenty of cute images to use in creative ways. Make a Countdown Calendar Design a calendar, and then print pictures to cut out that you can use to mark each day off the calendar as you count down to a special event. Cut out carrots for the Easter Bunny to count down until Easter (a little late … Continue reading