February Journal Pages

The February Journal Pages

Are Here!

The font on the Fill-In-The-Blank Journal Pages

has been changed.

The new file for January has been added

so that all of your journal pages will be in the same font.

(Fill-In-The-Blanks Page)

Here's the PDF:

February Journal Page PDF Fill-In-The-Blanks

(Lined Journal Page)

Here's the PDF:

February Journal Page PDF Lined

This truly is my favorite way to keep a journal!

It's fast, easy, and not the least bit overwhelming!

I do write a lot more for special occassions,

but for everyday . . . this is PERFECT!

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SOME

FUN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ACTIVITIES

TO USE IN YOUR WARD OR AS A PART OF

YOUR RELIEF SOCIETY MEETINGS,

LET ME KNOW AND I'LL SEND THEM YOUR WAY!

The Moment You've . . . I've Been Waiting For!

IT'S DONE!

THE VITAL RECORDS CD

IS FINALLY COMPLETE

AND READY TO GO!

Hold on for a moment while I burst into song . . .

I'm so excited (de de de de) and I just can't hide it (da da da da)

I'm about to lose control and I just can't hide it!

. . . SO, HERE ARE THE DETAILS . . .

Option #1:

You can order the CD along with the colored divider pages, tabs and cover.

My Email Address Is:

smithest1989@hotmail.com

Or

Option #2:

You can just download the entire file

(all at once)

and you're good to go!

Here's the PDF:

Complete Vital Records PDF (All Files)

Medical Record File PDF:

Medical Forms PDF (Fill-in-the-Blank)

Valerie has made it possible for you to just

fill-in-the-blanks.

Thank Ya Bibes!!!

I have missed so much fun stuff

that I have wanted to share with you

the last couple of months.

I'll do my best to get all of the NEW Day Keeper Pages,

Calendars, Journal Pages, and Holiday Stuff ASAP!

Almost . . .

Because blogspot is no longer storing the PDF files,

I have had to find another source.

. . . LUCKILY . . .

Valerie found a great option but it's taking

me a minute to add all of the PDF files.

(It's like trying to teach an old dog new tricks!)

A REALLY OLD DOG!!!

Once I get that figured out . . . they'll be no stopping me!!!



Testing . . . Testing . . . 1 - 2 - 3!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S REALLY WORKING?
I'm afraid to even push the keys.
Have I ever mentioned that . . .

I'm BLESSED but NOT LUCKY?

"Wowie!"

What a CrAzY couple of months!

I can't believe we made it through.

It's been quite an ADVENTURE.

(Adventure: Code word for test of my patience and sanity!)

If I was to learn patience, I sure have had

LOTS OF PRACTICE over the past eight years.

THANKFULLY

I'm STILL STANDING . . . and STILL SMILING!

(Which may not say much about my sanity!)

I'm thinking it's safe to start posting again!
Keep your fingers crossed for me would ya?!?

I have added a few new sections

to the schedule this year

and I am WAAAAYYY EXCITED

to share them with YOU!
I will be adding more Organizing Hints and Helps,
"How To" Videos
that will cover everything from Storing and Using Food Storage
to Organizing, Weekly Menu Planning Ideas, as well as Ideas for Relief Society Meetings,
Visiting Teaching Ideas, Emergency Surprise Attacks
and TONS more!

Thank YOU
for being so patient with me,

and
Thank YOU
so much for you concern and well wishes.

YOU ARE TRULY THE BEST!

I will be posting:

This Year's Calendar Pages as well as the

NEW January Journal Pages.

The Calendar Pages come in both portrait and landscape.

The portrait calendar format will fit perfectly into your

Day Keeper!

The Journal Pages will also be available in two different forms:

One will have lines so that your little ones can write on them, and

the other will be a fill-in-the-blank computer page that can be typed and printed.

I made sure to keep the background white this time . . .

hopefully that will help to conserve ink!

Here's the Calendar PDF (Portrait Format):

(This PDF includes Jan. - Dec. 2011)

(The PDF is on the way!)

Here's the Calendar PDF (Landscape Format):

(This PDF includes Jan. - Dec. 2011)

2011 Landscape Calendar
2011 Fill-In-The-Blank Landscape Calendar PDF

Here's the Lined January Journal Page PDF:

January Journal Pages with Lines

Here's the Fill-In-The-Blank January Journal Page PDF:

Fill in the Blank January Journal Page
Oh . . . and this year you get the Journal Binder Cover

at the beginning of the year!!!!

A photo of your family or each individual child

can be added to the center of the cover!

One will say, "Here's What I Did in 2011"

and the other will say,

"Here's What WE Did in 2011"

Here's the Journal Binder Cover PDF:

Here's What We Did This Month
Here's What We Did This Year

Hope you have a GREAT DAY!

I have to load the PDF files a different way.
Valerie is helping me figure things out.
I'll add all of the files quick as a wink;)!

January Primary Theme and Scripture Family Home Evening!

Opening Prayer:
January's Theme is:
The Scriptures Are the Word of God
The Scripture can be found in 2 Nephi 32:3
"Feast upon the words of Christ;
for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things
what ye should do"
The Song for January is:
"If I Listen with My Heart"
Today's FHE Lesson is QUICK but POWERFUL!
You Will Need:
An Umbrella
and
A Set of Scriptures
Object:
To show that the scriptures have the power
to keep us safe and protect us if we read and apply
them to our lives.
Lesson:

 Show your family the umbrella without opening it.
Ask them if the umbrella will keep them dry in a
storm if they just carry it with them.

Open the umbrella and hold it over your head.
Ask the same question.
This time the umbrella will help to keep us dry
and offer protection from the weather.
What was the difference?
Show your family the scriptures in their case.

Ask them if the scriptures can help us
if we just carry them around in the case.
Open the case and remove the scriptures.

Open the scriptures and have a family member read
2 Nephi 32:3.
Ask family members how the scriptures can
help to keep us safe from the storms of life.
Remind family members that . . .
The scriptures are like the umbrella.
They can only work if we open them.
The Scriptures ARE the Word of God.
We can enjoy the safety and protection that the
scriptures offer, if we open them, study them, and
feast upon the words of Christ.
Challenge:
SET A GOAL AS A FAMILY
TO COMPLETE THE BOOK OF MORMON
BY THE END OF THE YEAR!
Time for Treats:

Serve family members a candy bar in the wrapper.
Tell them that the candy bar is theirs to enjoy,
BUT tell them that they can't remove the wrapper.
Remind them that in order to
"FEAST UPON THE WORD"
we have to open the gift.
The scriptures have always been our gift to enjoy.
Unfortunately, we sometimes forget to unwrap this
precious gift and feast upon the words.
End with your testimony of the importance of the
scriptures in your own life.
Post your family goal to complete the Book of Mormon
in a place that will serve to remind the family often.
Closing Prayer!

December Journal Pages

I know Tricia writes amazing posts that captivate your interest and keep you reading until the very last.  However, I am not that gifted in that area, but she needed these posted soooooooo, you get me with my non flowery posts, but HEY, at least there is something to download!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Valerie

P.S. Tricia you are more than welcome to change ANY of this to your words.

December Journal Pages PDF

Only 4 More Days . . .

Sooooo . . . I think one of my tests for 2010 was to learn PATIENCE!
I have been blessed with opportunity after opportunity to practice this lovely quality . . . in the computer area alone! First it started with the two small power surges that blew my DSL line, followed by an exciting 30 minutes of Internet that was slower than dial up . . . in that brief 30 minutes I managed to download the WHITE SMOKE virus and finished my poor little computer right off . . . FOREVER! I couldn't believe it! I bet you know what is at the top of my Christmas List this year . . . A COMPUTER . . . which just happens to be sitting under my tree as we speak! I tried to ever so gently replace the old computer with the new one, but even with my EXPERT SNEAKING SKILLS. . . . I WAS CAUGHT IN THE ACT! My sweet husband watched with a Grinch-like smile as I carefully rewrapped the gift. I was so close, but I guess I'll have to be patient for 4 more days! In the meantime, I hope you all have a Merry Christmas! With any LUCK we should be up and running again very soon!

Trish is still here, but her internet still isn't!

Tricia is STILL without internet, be patient and just keep praying that something will work out really soon for her and all of you who have been suffering without her daily posts lately.

Enjoy your weekend,
Valerie

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STILL MORE TO COME!

Most of the ideas can be completed in

less than an hour,

so you should have plenty of time

to get things done before

Thanksgiving!

WOOT . . . WOOT!

Thank YOU for being so patient

with me and my ever present

internet problems.

Just when I think I have things

figured out . . . another

challenge comes my way!

It keeps life from getting boring

FOR SURE!

Happy Almost Thanksgiving Everyone!

Thanksgiving Place Cards

You will Need:

Ribbon

Double Sided Tape

A Printed Copy of the PDF
Here it is:
Gratitude Binderclip Placecards

and

2-inch Binder Clips

(One for each of your guests.)

They cost around $1.50 @ Walmart.

To Make the Place Cards:

Cut out the papers

And leaves found on the PDF.

I inked the edges of the papers

And the leaves with a brown ink.

Cover the bottom of the binder clip

With any of the inked papers.

You can use double sided tape

To attach the papers to the clip.

Tie ribbons up one side of the silver

Part of the clip.

Now you can place a leaf

With the person’s name in between

The top of the two clips.

Photos can be added in place of leaves

If you have one for everyone

On hand.

You can bling these up if you

Would like, or just leave them

Like they are.

Either way . . . they are a stinkin’ cute

Way to make your

dinner guests feel welcome!
Pictures are coming soon!

Gratitude Garland

A Gratitude Garland is a great way to display

The things you are grateful for.

Each person will get a leaf and the opportunity

To list the things they are grateful for.

All of the leaves will be added to the garland

with the Clothespins.

It’s the perfect THANKSGIVING decoration!

I know that all of these Thanksgiving ideas

Are coming about as close to Thanksgiving

As possible, BUT there is an up side . . .

EVERYTHING IS ON SALE!

Woot Woot!

The fall garlands have been marked down

40-60% so you can pick one up for not

Very much money at all!

HOW COOL IS THAT!?!

To Make This Project You Will Need:

Sharpie Fine Point Markers

Clothespins

Mod Podge

Gold Glitter

and

A Fall Garland

Here’s The HOW TO:

Print the Fall Leaf PDF.

Here’s the PDF:
Gratitude Garland

Cut out the Leaves.

Use the Mod Podge to attach the

Glitter to the clothespins.

I only covered one side, but you

Can cover both sides with glitter

If you would like.

Have everyone write their

Name and at least one thing they are

Grateful for on the leaf.

The leaves can then be added to the garland

With the clothes pin.

These can be added to each year.

I have leaves that my Grandma and Grandpa Rees

have written on.  My grandparents are no longer

physically with us, but with their leaves

added to our Gratitude Garland,

They are never far from our thoughts!

I am . . . TRULY BLESSED!

Cocoa Puff Turkeys

Yep . . . they’re as good as they sound!

Cocoa Puff Turkey’s are made like

Rice Krispy Squares.

I usually make a large pan of the

Cocoa Puff flavored rice krispy squares.

To Make the Turkeys:

Each person will get a square of the

Rice Krispies.

The goal is to shape the rice krispies into a

TURKEY HEAD AND BODY!

The feathers are made with

Gumdrops and toothpicks,

And the face and gobbler are made

From fruit roll ups and candy corn.

These Turkey’s will keep little hands

Busy for quite a while.

Take pictures of the finished turkeys

To add to the calendar or movie.

You can even have a contest if you want.

Prizes could go to the . . .

Fattest Turkey

Most Colorful Turkey

Tallest Turkey

Most Creative Turkey

Best Use of Gumdrops Turkey

The Turkey with the Most Personality

Or the

“Wow!” That’s Some Turkey!
Pictures coming

 Here’s Are the Awards:
PDF coming

Gratitude Candles

So . . . Do you remember the goblets

we added the bling to for

Halloween?

Well, we’re going to be using them again.

Last time we turned them upside down

And set our spiders on the bottom

Of the goblet.

This time, they will be filled half-way

With water and a floating candle.

Place a goblet and candle at each

Place setting.

Have each person light their candle

As they say what they are grateful for.

It’s an AWESOME sight to see all of

The candles lit and the bling

Just makes it that much better!

It truly reminds us of how blessed we are.

If you have small children and are

Worried about a THANKSGIVING FIRE,

WORRY NO MORE!

Instead of using floating candles
and water,

YOU can use the battery operated

Votive candles in the goblet.

(Just don’t add the water!)

Have each person turn their candle

On as they say what they are

Grateful for.

Same effect . . . Less Stress!

Still more ideas to come!

Hope you’re having as much fun 

As I am!!!

Here's Another Fun Idea

To add to your Thanksgiving Day Celebration.

Purchase a few disposable cameras.

Invite guests to take pictures

throughout the day.

We will have a few at the teens table,

A few at the kids table,

And a few at the adult table.

The camera’s will be turned in

at the end of the day.

The pictures will be made into a movie

Which will be shown during

Our Christmas Party along with last

Years Christmas pictures.

It’s a great way to get EVERYONE involved!

And YOU might even be in a few

Of the pictures! 

Woot Woot!

Say . . . Cheese

My sister Sheri makes the cutest

Family Calendar every year

to give to my parents for Christmas.

We have found that

Thanksgiving Time is the PERFECT TIME

To take the Birthday and Anniversary

Pictures for the Calendar.

We have a room in the basement

Ready to Go with Photographers Waiting.

(My sister Roxann does an amazing job with the pics!)

YOU DON’T GET TO EAT

UNTIL WE GET YOUR PICTURE!

That’s our rule . . . which just happens

to be a great incentive for our

camera shy guests!

If you are interested in creating your own

Family Calendar

Here’s a Great Link to Help YOU

GET IT DONE!

www.Shutterfly.com

or

www.heritagemakers.com

Thankful for Teachers!

I know it’s last minute . . . but I

didn’t want to forget to

Thank the teachers

For all they do to help our children.

WOOT . . . WOOT FOR THE TEACHERS!

This is what I came up with . . .

You Will Need:

The Printed PDF

Here It Is:

Teacher Thank You

1 Bag or Box of Stuffing

1 Can of Cranberries

Some Cellophane

and

Some Ribbon!

Instructions:

Cut a large square of the cellophane.

You will need enough to fit

the stuffing and the cranberries.

Tie it all together with some ribbon.

Add the tag and it’s ready to go!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TEACHERS!