by Alison Moore Smith | Dec 1, 2010 | for Fun, for Spirit
As a child I was always fascinated by advent calendars. The first one I ever saw was a standup cardboard calendar that my dad bought from a door-to-door salesman. It had little paper windows to open each day to reveal a picture behind. Over the past few days I've...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 30, 2010 | for Fun, for Spirit
Purchase a long, tapered candle. Paint 24 dots down the length of the candle. Each night as you read the scriptures, let the candle burn down one marking. Discuss the Savior's character as revealed by the scripture. December 1 Matthew 18:4 Humble December 2 Colossians...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 30, 2010 | for Fun, for Spirit
If you're looking for a more involved advent calendar this Christmas, this one is perfect. Each day there is a passage of scripture that reviews the Savior's mission. This is followed by a related song or hymn. Then there is a suggestion of something to do that will...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 30, 2010 | for Fun, for Good
Print out service list and cut into strips. Place strips in a bag. Each day take turns choosing a service from the bag. Either the entire family can join in the service or just the person who chose the item. Alternately, you could make up enough different strips for...
by Alison Moore Smith | Nov 30, 2010 | for Fun, for Spirit
Purchase a small tree and tiny ornaments to go with each scripture. Alternately, make a Christmas tree wall hanging and small, felt ornaments that can attach to the tree with velcro. We have three little trees with white lights in our family room and the kids are...
