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LDS Week in Review – March 24th – 29th

Life never seems to get less busy! If you were too swamped to join us here in LDS, here’s your chance to get caught up. We began with an article from Miriam entitled, “Food Storage Items Available Online.” She tells us about the things she found at the Church’s website, including a pamphlet that tells us how to cook the foods we’ve purchased. It’s important that we remember to include foods to flavor our grains and that we not purchase items that family members may be allergic to. At the same time, we can prepare for our spiritual droughts by … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review: January 21st-January 26th

In case you missed any of the blogs here in LDS, here is a recap so you can stay on top of things. In “The Importance of Families,” Tristi shares an amusing story about her three-year-old and relates it to the knowledge each of us has, deep down, that our family is important. She also begins the new year’s course of study for Gospel Doctrine with “The Keystone of Our Religion,” which is the Book of Mormon. Miriam shares with us her ideas for how to have “Effective Family Home Evenings,” and talks with us about the blessings that will … Continue reading →

Movies Week in Review: January 21st-January 26th

We had a great week in Movie Reviews. In case you missed it, here’s a recap. “The Nanny Diaries” is a cute film about a girl who finds herself at loose ends for work and takes a job as a nanny out of desperation. She finds herself the only sane person in the midst of dysfunction and learns more about human nature than she ever thought possible. “Moonstruck” is the tale of true love found just a little too late and what one man will do to win the heart of the woman he loves. A great story, wonderful acting … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review: December 24th – 29th

Too busy this holiday season to visit us here in LDS? Not to worry – the Week in Review will help you catch up on the things you missed. In “Christmas Angels Drive Comcast Trucks,” Tristi tells of seeing a man in a truck tow some stranded shoppers off a patch of ice, reminding us to take the time to notice the needs of others and do what we can to help. “Finding Gratitude” shares ways to stay focused on our blessings during the stress and chaos of the holiday season, including writing our blessings down in our journals. “Mourn … Continue reading →

Photography Week in Review for July 16th to 22nd

The Photography blog has been very quiet for quite some time now, but this week things are just starting to get stirred up a little bit. There is much more to come. The photography blog now has two new bloggers with plenty of new information and helpful techniques to be offered. This week there were only three new additions to the photography blog, because we just got started, but we are on a roll and will have new information for you daily. We are however, interested in what you would like to see in addition to what we have planned, … Continue reading →

LDS Family Week in Review: June 3-9

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This week, we covered topics ranging from postpartum depression to ways to keep our youth busy over the lazy, hazy summer days. And, believe it or not, we actually had a full week of Gospel Doctrine and Relief Society lesson blogs! All in all, it’s been an interesting week! Gospel Doctrine In Signs of Destruction, we looked at some of the signs of the Second Coming of Jesus. In Blessings of the Elect, we talked about some of the positive blessings that we will receive when Christ returns. In Who Are the Elect?, we pondered how we might be able … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week in Review May 26, 2007- June 1, 2007

We have a little bit of everything here for you this week at the families.com homeschooling blog. We wrote about teaching evolution, Saxon Math, kids wanting to start or stop homeschooling, and much more. Here is the families.com homeschooling week in review for May 26, – June 1, 2007 May 26, 2007: Teaching Your Homeschooler about Evolution by Andrea Hermitt finished a series on homeschooling and religion that was started the previous week. This post suggests several resources you may wan to use for this purpose. May 27, 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review May 19, – May 25, 2007 by … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week in Review May 19, – May 25, 2007.

This past week on the families.com homeschooling blog, topics included religion, teaching creation, physical education, and sending homeschoolers to summer camp. Here is the homeschooling week in review for May 19, – May 25, 2007. May 19, 2007 In Should I Send my Homeschooler to Summer Camp, Perhaps No, and Should I Send my Homeschooler to Summer Camp, Possibly yes, I discuss the pros and cons of sending a homeschooler to camp. May 20, 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review May 12, 2007 – May 18, 2007 touches on several interesting topics beginning with some of the reasons I am glad … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week in Review May 12, 2007 – May 18, 2007

This past week on the families.com homeschooling blog, I touched on several interesting topics beginning with some of the reasons I am glad I homeschool. A difficult morning prompted me to write about thoughts of putting the kids back in school. I also gave my top curriculum pick for several subjects and compiled a list of things homeschoolers can do over the summer. Here is the families.com homeschooling week in review May 12, 2007 – May 18, 2007. 12 May 2007 Reasons I am Glad I Homeschool: Unnecessary Competition by Andrea Hermitt is a post about traditionally schooled children taking … Continue reading →

Homeschooling Week In Review May 4, 2007- May 11, 2007

This past week on the homeschooling blog, I finished up the extensive homeschool curriculum glossary and added an index to guide users in their search. I managed to insert an article concerning a the issue of public schools offering homeschoolers special services. Here is the homeschooling week in review for May 4, 2007- May 11, 2007. 07 May 2007 Homeschooling Week in Review April 28, 2007- May 4, 2007 by Andrea Hermitt This post discusses the previous week on the homeschooling blog where we provided homeschooling resources and discussed important topics like grade levels. We also discussed a very timely … Continue reading →