Best Fall and Winter Articles

Indoor Gardening

Indoor Gardening Tips
When its cold and snowy outside you can still enjoy fresh, HOMEGROWN vegetables for dinner. Here are some basic tips to get you started.

Growing Fruits and Vegetables Indoors
This article shares specific information on how to grow tomatoes, carrots, strawberries...even corn...inside this winter.


Books

The Thanksgiving Ceremony: New Traditions For America’s Family Feast By Edward Bleier
Do your Thanksgiving celebrations lack something? Here is a lovely idea for a ritual that gives the day the dignity it deserves. This book will bring families closer together and help Americans reconnect with our very own holiday.

Two Books to Help Observe Holidays
Two things we do on Religious Holidays: Go to church and eat! Here is a review of two books that might help out-- an interfaith etiquette guide and a holiday cookbook!


Crafts/Recipes

NEW! Recipe For Spiced Holiday Drink
Warm, spicy, and fragrant--take advantage of the cold weather an irresistable apple-y deliciousness.

Thanksgiving Craft On Gratitude
Here is a simple craft that fills three purposes: a fun activity, a cute decoration, and a lesson on gratitude.

Make Soup Inside a Pumpkin
Here are two popular methods for soup in a pumpkin. Yum!

Post Thanksgiving Soup - Turkey Chili
"Thanksgiving-ed" out by November 28? Here's a yummy, fun use for your extra feasty odds and ends that doesn't taste like turkey dinner warmed over!


Family Home Evenings

“Write it Down,” A Lesson on Gratitude
Using Elder Henry B. Eyring's talk, "Remember, O Remember" this Family Home Evening lesson will help your family remember the blessings of the Lord in their daily lives.

My Family’s Gifts To Me
What qualities have family members passed on to each other? A simple lesson in appreciating what our families give us.

Count Your Many Blessings
Spend a Sunday counting up the blessings of a specific part of your life.


Thanksgiving

The Meaning of Thanksgiving
It's not just about wearing sweatpants for the pie and watching football! Thanksgiving traditions have so much to offer. Here's my plan to focus and tweak this American celebration.

Create Thanksgiving Memories and Meaning
Picking up Where "The Meaning of Thanksgiving" leaves off, here are some suggestions for creating meaningful and memorable Thanksgiving traditions.

Thanksgiving Tips
From decorations to handling leftovers, here are some tips, ideas and a few quick recipes for the holidays.


Christmas

Christmas Ornaments Tell Our Family’s Story
Preserve each ornament’s history from year to year and they will preserve yours!