March 2010
My project is: To better my homemaking skills. I will collect new recipes, make new and different foods from all the "usuals," become better at following recipes, plan ahead, and make family dinner a priority -- that is, dinner sitting down together in our home.
My plan to carry out my project is:
1. Complete my recipe collection.
2. Select 10 new recipes and make them exactly according to directions.
3. Perpetuate the habit of family dinner by having it ready by 6:30 or earlier each night.
4. Plan several menus for the week or month and shop for ingredients.
October 30, 2010
My evaluation of the project is: Making dinner for my family or others or sharing treats with others has brought be much joy. I love seeing the finished results of the food I cook and I love having others enjoy what I make. As I continue to make meals I will be serving my family and showing them my love, I will be saving us money, and I will be helping to improve our diets - because what is made in the home is almost always healthier. This project has been fun to do because it helps me improve a skill and talent I enjoy while serving others - which makes service fun for me!
Showing posts with label Good Works. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good Works. Show all posts
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Good Works #1
1. Learn why service is a fundamental principle of the gospel. Read Matthew 5:13–16; 25:34–40; Galatians 6:9–10; James 1:22–27; Mosiah 2:17; 4:26; and 3 Nephi 13:1–4. Others often give service you may not notice, such as preparing meals, reading to or listening to younger children, repairing clothing, or helping a brother or sister. For two weeks record in your journal the quiet acts of service your family members and others perform. Acknowledge their service in some meaningful way.
June 24, 2010: These scriptures all say, in a nutshell, that we have to be serving others according to our means. Service is the only way we will receive an inheritance in the Kingdom of God.
~ Quiet acts of service others perform ~
* Dave did dishes, helped with dinner, took out the garbage, washed my car, watered the garden
* Mom threw a holiday party for our family, gave me prizes for an activity, took me to a play and out to dinner, let us invite ourselves for Sunday dinner
* Maureen registered our new car, threw a holiday party for the family, brought Dave lunch
* The missionaries take on my work assignments so I can spend time with my family and calling
* People hold doors and elevators open for me
* Sabrina invited us for dinner
* My Young Women Presidency helped with activies and taught Sunday lessons
~ Acknowledge their service ~
* I gave Dave a shoulder massage
* I helped Mom with a project in the yard and helped fix dinner to take to the neighbors
July 21, 2010: I know this list is anything but comprehensive. People around us are serving in all sorts of ways; sometimes we notice their acts and sometimes we don't. I am grateful for those who do serve me and I am grateful for the opportunities I have to give back to them. Serving makes us happy because it invites the Spirit. I pray that I can be of more service to others and be quick to recognize the service they provide me.
June 24, 2010: These scriptures all say, in a nutshell, that we have to be serving others according to our means. Service is the only way we will receive an inheritance in the Kingdom of God.
~ Quiet acts of service others perform ~
* Dave did dishes, helped with dinner, took out the garbage, washed my car, watered the garden
* Mom threw a holiday party for our family, gave me prizes for an activity, took me to a play and out to dinner, let us invite ourselves for Sunday dinner
* Maureen registered our new car, threw a holiday party for the family, brought Dave lunch
* The missionaries take on my work assignments so I can spend time with my family and calling
* People hold doors and elevators open for me
* Sabrina invited us for dinner
* My Young Women Presidency helped with activies and taught Sunday lessons
~ Acknowledge their service ~
* I gave Dave a shoulder massage
* I helped Mom with a project in the yard and helped fix dinner to take to the neighbors
July 21, 2010: I know this list is anything but comprehensive. People around us are serving in all sorts of ways; sometimes we notice their acts and sometimes we don't. I am grateful for those who do serve me and I am grateful for the opportunities I have to give back to them. Serving makes us happy because it invites the Spirit. I pray that I can be of more service to others and be quick to recognize the service they provide me.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Good Works #3
3. Read Mosiah 18:7-10, and in your journal list three ways you can comfort others or help them bear their burdens. Do the things on your list, and tell a family member or leader about the experience and how your attitude and understanding have changed.
April 4, 2010: Goals
~ Ways I can comfort others or help them bear their burdens ~
1. Be a listening ear. Listen attentively when others need to share their difficult situations.
2. Smile at acquaintances and strangers I meet on the street, at the store, at church, at work, etc.
3. Look for opportunities to serve others - simple things such as opening a door or giving directions or helping wherever I see a need.
June 24, 2010: Results
After striving for several weeks now to 1) be a listening ear, 2) smile at others, 3) look for opportunities to help, I find that these weeks have overall been very pleasant. I know I have been happier and more full of hope and I have even made some new friends and strengthened other relationships. It is a blessing and privilege to serve others and be instruments to help those in need.
April 4, 2010: Goals
~ Ways I can comfort others or help them bear their burdens ~
1. Be a listening ear. Listen attentively when others need to share their difficult situations.
2. Smile at acquaintances and strangers I meet on the street, at the store, at church, at work, etc.
3. Look for opportunities to serve others - simple things such as opening a door or giving directions or helping wherever I see a need.
June 24, 2010: Results
After striving for several weeks now to 1) be a listening ear, 2) smile at others, 3) look for opportunities to help, I find that these weeks have overall been very pleasant. I know I have been happier and more full of hope and I have even made some new friends and strengthened other relationships. It is a blessing and privilege to serve others and be instruments to help those in need.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Good Works #2
2. Service is an essential principle of family living. Help plan your family’s menus, obtain the food, and prepare part of the meals for two weeks. During that time help your family gather to share mealtimes. Report to your class what you have learned.
I have learned much over the last year as I have prepared all the meals we have eaten in our home. Mostly, I have learned how important it is to gather as a family and share a meal together. I hope Dave and I will make mealtime a tradition in our family, no matter how busy our schedules get. There is no better time to get to understand what is happening in each others' lives, to strengthen our love and relationships with each other, and preparing meals together and cleaning up afterwards teaches valuable life skills. I am grateful that growing up my family always made dinners a priority. The family Dave and I will raise will carry on with that important tradition.
I have learned much over the last year as I have prepared all the meals we have eaten in our home. Mostly, I have learned how important it is to gather as a family and share a meal together. I hope Dave and I will make mealtime a tradition in our family, no matter how busy our schedules get. There is no better time to get to understand what is happening in each others' lives, to strengthen our love and relationships with each other, and preparing meals together and cleaning up afterwards teaches valuable life skills. I am grateful that growing up my family always made dinners a priority. The family Dave and I will raise will carry on with that important tradition.
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