Seven Tips for a Better Move
- Pack your belongings--the smart way.
- Avoid overloading boxes.
- Keep important papers handy.
- Inspect your new place for damages before moving in.
- Unpack first things first.
- While unpacking, put frequently used items in accessible places.
- Gather the right moving supplies.
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My Great Idea: The Money Jar
by Andrea Densley
With just an old glass jar and extra pocket change, our family was able to change our spending habits and save up for a much-needed computer monitor. Read more >
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Everyday Shortcuts
by Ashton Carrington
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could save up time by cutting out the little ways we waste it, or getting two things done at once the right way? Here are some tips that have been tried, tested, and proven to help save time. Read more >
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Take Back Your Saturdays
by April Osborn
If the idea of a relaxing Saturday sounds foreign to you, you’re not alone. Weekends these days can be just as taxing as the rest of the week, if not more so. Read more >
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The Art of the Co-op
by Julie King
Babysitting co-ops, dinner co-ops, mommy group co-ops . . . the list goes on and on. How do you make a co-op work, and what are the benefits and drawbacks to having one? Here you will discover how to start one in your neighborhood and figure out if this idea will work for your family. Read more >
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Emergency Preparedness to Go
by Heather Beutler
So, you have your neatly
organized year supply of
food and well-stocked
72-hour kits at your house.
But what happens if
you’re not at home when
the worst happens? Read more >
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After the Disaster: Now What?
by Ashley Evanson
There’s a lot to be done
and a lot to cope with
after a natural disaster
has hit. It’s a stressful
time, and a lot of people
don’t even know where
to start. If you ever find
yourself in a traumatic
situation like this, let the
following be a guide to
help you deal with the
disaster.
Read more >
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Under Lock and Key: Your Guide to Burglary Prevention
by LDS Living Staff
According the FBI, the majority of burglaries occur in July and August while millions of Americans are on vacation. People tend to think “It won’t happen to me,” but with a burglary occurring every fifteen seconds in the U.S., your chances of being robbed are higher than you think. There’s a lot you can do to tighten the security of your house, so consider these easy-to-do tips as essential to your home’s safety. Read more >
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Garage Sale Success
by Kim Grant
If you’re like most people, you have
a basement full of items that once
served a purpose, but now have worn
out their welcome. A garage sale is
a great way to clear out the clutter.
Here are a few steps to make yours
a success. Read more >
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My Great Idea: Home Exchange Vacations
by Molly Smith
My family wanted a Temple Square vacation, but I knew we couldn’t afford it all—the hotel, airfare, car rental, eating out. There are just so many expenses. I’d heard of home exchanges, and when a friend of mine told me she’d used it, I decided to check it out. What I found has changed the way my family looks at vacation, probably forever. Read more >
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A House of Order: Spring Cleaning and Organizing Tips
by LDS Living Staff
Spring is the season to pull out your broom and dustpan, and get rid of the clutter. Spring cleaning can be an overwhelming job if you try to tackle it all at once, so we’ve compiled a few tips and starters to get you going on organizing your home. Read more >
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The Time/Value of Money
by By Peter Jeppson, Lds Living Magazine, Sep/Oct Issue
I have found, from over thirty-five years of financial coaching, that one of the most important concepts a person needs to grasp when it comes to getting their debt under control is that time has a monetary value attached to it. Holding money accountable over a period of time to keep score on what it has (and has not) accomplished is called the “time/value of money.” Read more >
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Why You Need a Food Storage Program Now
by Jim Rodgers
As I started down the stairs leading to our basement on November 30, 2005, life was going well. I had retired recently from the military and had a great civilian job, a wonderful wife, five good kids, and two grandchildren! I had some health problems—including a history of serious back pain—but I was mostly okay. Read more >
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Seven Major Mistakes in Food Storage
by Vicki Tate
“Considering conditions in the world,” a woman once told me, “my husband and I decided to put away some food storage. I bought twenty bags of wheat, some 60-pound cans of honey, and now all we have to do is get a couple of cases of dehydrated milk.” Read more >
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The Rule of Five
by Josi Kilpack
Do you ever feel crowded and overwhelmed by housework? Finding the motivation to tackle any task is as easy as counting to five. Read more >
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Spring Cleaning
by Jordan Marie Green
Flowers are pushing their heads through the thawing soil and everywhere you look, you see cut outs of baby animals and advertisements for allergy medicine. The sun is showing hints of an extended stay and March 20th was technically the first day of spring. All you want to do is head outdoors with a picnic lunch and cozy blanket, but there’s one thing standing in your way: spring cleaning. Read more >
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By and Large, the Dishes Come First
by Jaroldeen Edwards, Celebration! Ten Principles of More Joyous Living.
"Work is much more fun than fun," declared Noel Coward in a moment of enthusiasm. Of course, we know that is not always true—but it is true that fun itself is more fun when our work is under control. So, although it may seem odd to start out talking about celebration by talking about work, it is necessary to do so. Work—basic order—is the foundation of all celebration. Read more >
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Curing the "I Don’t Cook" Syndrome
by Janet Peterson
How many times have you heard someone say "I don’t cook" and really mean it? Whether newlyweds, young families, families with busy teenagers, empty nesters, or singles living alone or with roommates, a home-cooked dinner with the family is as rare as mom-and-pop grocery stores. Read more >
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Natural, Healthy Cleaning
by Kim Grant
On the wall of my grandmother’s kitchen, there’s a plaque that reads "My house is clean enough to be healthy. Dirty enough to be happy." She lived during a simpler time. There were no grocery store aisles completely devoted to household cleaning. Clean meant no visible dirt. Read more >
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When Good Food Turns Bad
by Kim Grant
You’ve put it off as long as you could. Now, standing in front of your food storage, you’re confronted with never-ending rows of dark turkey chunks, pinto beans, and the eighty cans of dried milk that seemed like a good investment when you signed up to work at the cannery. Read more >
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