General Conference Ideas

Tomorrow starts General Conference for the LDS church. It is a wonderful weekend where the Prophet and Apostles and other leaders of the church can guide and instruct us. But it can get a little long for the kiddos so I've been researching ways and ideas to make it fun for them and thought I'd share some of my findings...

There are all sorts of wonderful Conference packets to print out for the kids...
I love this one here that goes through each of the Apostles.
Here is one that would be good for younger kids because it has lots of coloring pages and older ones to write their thoughts on the talks.
I LOVE the Conference Booklet that you can download on this page...
And here's another conference packet...
And another one...

Here's some fun conference bingo sheets!

Michelle at A Little Tipsy suggested having zones for each kid made out of blankets. Love it!
There are all sorts of ideas on General Conference over at Sugarnoodle...
More fun ideas over at Mormon Mamma - my favorite is scones & milkshakes (can you tell I'm pregnant? lol)
And here's some ideas for a conference basket...

Fun Baby Stuff!

I've had baby stuff on the brain and here's a bunch of fun stuff to make and do!

Cute baby bibs from Martha Stewart's Website

Little Onesies that have tutus attached! Too Cute!

How to make a baby sling and here's some other instructions to make the same style of baby sling here

How to make a nursing cover

A BUNCH of diaper cake pictures and instructions

Baby leg warmers! This makes me want to have a girl!!!

WAY cute changing pads and pacifier clips from Oh Sew Cute Designs!

Some fun washcloth lollipops!

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Definitely want to make this cute crayon roll!

Fun bubble magnets I want to make! I've even bought the bubbles already!

I LOVE this privilage chart and actually started to make one before my design software died! I think this could be a huge help in my family!

I have talked to my friend, Alisha, a lot about making my own baby food when the time comes. Here's a post that explains how she does it...

I LOVE this pattern for throw pillows. Must make me some!

One day I would love to try to make this mudroom storage bench...

I have always hated writing but have tried to be better at it... maybe these journaling prompts would help...

I really need to organize my filing cabinet at always wonder how long you should keep your records...

How cute are these tote bags for the kids? I have been wanting to get them their own bags to take with them to church...

How cute are these pretzel shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day?

This Princess Birthday Hat is so cute! How fun to make these for the girls!

My crafty mommy friend is awesome with her kids and made Leprechaun beards and ears this year for St. Patricks Day! How fun!

Don't know if I'll ever have a fancy dinner party... but this would teach me how to fold the napkins!

Recipes Anyone?

I have a TON of recipes to post so get ready! lol

I have GOT to try this Fruit Pizza! YUM!
And here's another version of Fruit Pizza!

Some Chicken Tortilla Soup, Anyone?

Crockpot Meatloaf? Sounds like I need to try this out! I love my crockpot!

I need to try these rolls...

I LOVE cooked carrots but my kids don't... maybe these would help change their minds!

I NEVER cook pork chops but maybe I should try these Honey-Mustard style!

My family is a fan of the cornish hens - I should try them this way...

I love me some Baked Teriyaki Chicken!
Or this sounds Swiss-n-ham chicken sounds so good and I can use the crockpot!
And this recipe for the Swiss Chicken Bake sounds similar!
Or maybe this Hawaiian Chicken Bake?
Or maybe my college roommate, Danyale's recipe for Lemon Chicken?
Or Pioneer Woman's Parmesan Crusted Chicken?

I've GOT to try this Best, Easiest Hot Fudge Cake EVER!

Can I just say I LOVE Firehouse Pizza and their Roasted Chicken Pasta? Must try this at home!

And maybe some cheese bread to go with it?

Looks like I had better get into the kitchen!!! LOL

A smorgasbord of fun ideas!

• Marshmallow Lollipops! Awesome for all sorts of holidays! http://www.graceviolet.com/2009/02/how-to-make-marshmallow-lollipops.html We tried this one for St. Patrick's Day and it was a big hit! We will definitely be doing it again!
• St. Patty's Craft! http://www.abc4.com/content/about_4/gtu/featured_on/story/Lucky-Leprechaun-Hats/S6iSvor0n0m7P1CK8Cjaew.cspx
• What a fun Birthday Cake! http://pshelovesyou.blogspot.com/2009/02/birthday-party-highlights.html
• Some awesome valentine ideas (gum & chocolate) that you really could adapt to any holiday! http://ppbits.blogspot.com/2009/02/procrastination.html
• How much fun would this be for a Girl's Night Out? http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/2009/02/ugly-dress-party.html
• Andre's been losing his teeth left and right! I really should make him one of these! http://missyballance.typepad.com/crafty_carnival/2007/01/easy_tooth_fair.html
• These would look cute on clips for the hair! http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-to-butterfly-brooches.html
• I have a TON of scrap paper that would work great for this project!!! http://scrapmatters.com/wordpress/2009/03/12/new-monthly-hybrid-challenge-project-renewit/
• Anyone for some Green Eggs & Ham cupcakes? http://shabbymissjenn.typepad.com/shabby_miss_jenn/2009/03/too-many-things-to-blog-about.html

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Wow! I haven't posted over here for awhile and my favorites tabs are overflowing so I figure I'll try posting a few ideas here every day or two until I get caught up!

Crafts:

• Here's another fantastic tutu tutorial! I may try this SOON! http://vermillionrules.blogspot.com/2008/12/extremely-detailed-tutu-tutorial.html
• A fabulous cover for a crate! Another project I plan on trying very, very SOON! http://lauragunn.typepad.com/paintinmyhair/2008/09/post-1.html
• This SO makes me want to go to DI and find some furniture to paint! http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/shelving-storage/before-and-after-revamped-storage-078400
• How freakin' cute would these be with a matching table runner? And how easy!!! http://blairpeter.typepad.com/weblog/2009/03/the-daily-placemats.html
• I think this looks like a great project! Don't think I'd ever use them... but it could be a fun project! lol http://craftstylish.com/item/42331/how-to-make-a-woven-button-coaster
• This diaper case might come in handy shortly! http://www.sleepingbaby.net/jan/Baby/dipecase.html
• Okay... how fun are these homemade Christmas ornaments? http://handpickeddaisy.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-ornament.html

Family:

• I have always LOVED the idea of shades to make it DARK in the bedrooms! http://justusgibsons.blogspot.com/2009/03/whether-springing-forward-or-falling.html

Kids:

• My friend had a little fun with her kids and some pudding! http://scottandcrystal.blogspot.com/2009/02/chocolate-pudding.html We tried it and the kids LOVED it! Thanks Crystal!

Recipes:

• I wouldn't make the crosses but I'm definitely thinking about making maybe my own chocolate bunnies... it actually might be a fun project with the kiddos! http://www.centsablemomma.com/2009/03/easter-make-your-own-chocolate-cross.html
• I wonder if these cupcakes are any good... http://allthatnaz.blogspot.com/2009/03/wfmw-doctoring-box-cake-mixes.html
• When I first got my bread machine many, many, MANY years ago I tried making pretzels (I'm a HUGE fan of PretzelMaker! yum!) but they did NOT work out. Nasty! Maybe I'll have to try again... http://artfulparent.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/making-the-best-ever-soft-pretzels/

Cover for my cricut

I found a pattern for a cover for my cricut... http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/?m=image&id=662089&type=searchwords&s=cricut+cover&page=1&vote=0

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Lots of Fantastic Stuff out there so my list may be a long one today! LOL

Fun stuff for the kids:

• Inside Snow Day! My kids would LOVE this! http://thehomespunheart.blogspot.com/2009/01/snow-inside-adventure.html
• Family Interviews - http://smallnotebook.org/2009/01/21/family-interviews-for-fun/
• Candy Cane Hearts! So CUTE! http://www.skiptomylou.org/2009/01/21/candy-cane-hearts/
• Fruity Playdough - http://www.momadvice.com/blog/2009/01/play-it-again-momma-fruity-play-dough.htm

Recipes:

• YUMMY potatos by Pioneer Woman! http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/01/fluffy-new-potatoes/
• Ranch Style Chicken - looks so yummy!!! http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/01/ranch-style-chicken/
• Stir-fry - Looks good!!! http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/12/monday-night-stir-fry/
• Peanut Butter Energy Bars - I REALLY need to try this because we have a bunch of old cereal in the pantry! http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2008/11/peanut-butter-energy-bars.html

Finances:

• Great advice on why to drive an older car... http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/01/21/why-i-drive-a-13-year-old-car/
• Free Debt Snowball Worksheet http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2008/08/26/free-debt-snowball-spreadsheet/

Things for me:

• 5 Tips for taking pics of the kids. I NEED this! http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-easy-steps-to-taking-great-pictures-of-kids
• 12 Days of Birthday... How fun to do for a friend! http://jolenegeorge.blogspot.com/2009/01/fun-weekend.html
• Tips for starting a garden http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2009/01/11/7-tips-for-starting-your-own-vegetable-garden/
• Filing! something I need to work on!!! http://orgjunkie.com/2009/01/my-filing-system.html

Just for fun!

• HILAROUS You-tube video http://xboxwife.blogspot.com/2008/04/commercial-revisited.html

Basic Bread Recipes for Bread Machine

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rons-Bread-Machine-White/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/White-Bread-I/Detail.aspx - Did not work out for me! lol Hard as a rock! Into the garbage it went!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/White-Bread-II/Detail.aspx

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basic-White-Bread/Reviews.aspx

This should get me started... LOL

Some recipes to try...

Homemade Pizza Crust... http://thematzats.blogspot.com/2008/12/homemade-pizza-crust.html

Easy Tuna Noodle Casserole (kids might LOVE this?) http://thematzats.blogspot.com/2008/05/tuna-noodle-casserole.html

Brushetta 'n' Cheese-stuffed Chicken Breasts (look SO good and pretty easy!) http://thematzats.blogspot.com/2008/12/bruschetta-n-cheese-stuffed-chicken.html

Golden Honey Pan Rolls http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Golden-Honey-Pan-Rolls

Pizza Hut Breadsticks http://www.recipezaar.com/Bread-Sticks-Pizza-Hut-Style-137629

Pizza Hut Dough http://frugalupstate.blogspot.com/2008/09/pizza-hut-crust-clone-recipe.html - I tried this out and it was DELICIOUS!