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5/31/2013

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Our June Newsletter & Notes are out. If you're not a subscriber yet we'd like to blatantly tempt you with a sneak peak at what we've included in this month's issue.
LDS NEST FHE - Cracker Jack Dad
A DIY FHE  about Dad 
LDS NEST Menu Board
30 Days of Dinners with Links
LDS NEST 4 Date Ideas
4 Date night ideas to try
If we've tempted you to join here's the link. If not, let us know below what would get you to join. 

PS - We'll keep trying
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LDS NEST • Why Subscribe?

5/25/2013

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LDS NEST Why Subscribe?
Sharing some reasons why we have a Membership Subscription and not just a blog.
1  You'll Only Have One Stop 
Your time is valuable. When you Subscribe you don't have to go looking all over the internet for the things you need, when you need them. We cover a lot of things so this will be your go to LDS lifestyle source.

2 You'll Have Files Stored for You 
It's hard to keep track of things so we pay for a place to keep all the ideas. (One of the reasons we ask that you pay.) Our issues are packed with photos and detailed instructions which create large files. When you Subscribe you won't have to store all that content on your computer.

3 You'll Have the Ideas Before Anyone Else Will
When you Subscribe you'll get original ideas and be the first ones to get them. We hold back the ideas from our blog for at least 6 months up to a year. When we finally send them out in our blog or ebooks you'll already be on to our new ideas.

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We serve a lot in the church. When you Subscribe we share with you leadership and service ideas that are usually adaptable to whichever Auxiliary you serve in. 

When you Subscribe to our content, you'll realize we're not just another blog. We're distinct and different and you'll be delighted and inspired every month with the ways we bridge the gap between Relief Society and Real Life. Want to join us? Subscribe here. We'd love it if you did.
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Motherhood Moments in Pictures

5/20/2013

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“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on [camera] is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” - Aaron Siskind. Visit LDSNEST.COM to see more motherhood moments like this one captured!
On a previous post I shared some ideas on how to put JOY in Motherhood. It was awesome to hear how you wonderful moms put joy in motherhood, so thank you for sharing! First idea on my list was "take pictures." 

If you're like most moms, you're usually the one taking the pictures and rarely in them. This past week I tried to change that and I think you should too! 
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All I did to get these pictures was put my camera on the ground facing us, set the self-timer to a 10-second release, pressed the button, and played with my boy until the camera took a picture. They aren't posed or perfect, and my feet are totally dirty, but I love them. That way when your children look back on your photos and they ask, "Mom, where are you?" you can say, "Look, I'm right there."
Motherhood moment <3 LDSNEST.COM
Motherhood moment <3 LDSNEST.COM
Motherhood moment <3 LDSNEST.COM
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{not on a self-timer, but I had to share!}
Try it out! Make a conscious effort to be in the pictures, not just taking the pictures. Post one to our Facebook page!
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MATE • 5 Non Verbal Secrets to Connect with Your Spouse (Besides Sex)

5/16/2013

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Don't underestimate the non verbal. 

Despite its lack of words it's still saying something. YOU'RE saying plenty to your mate without even speaking. 

To help with your non verbal language here are 5 secrets to connect with your spouse, besides the obvious one, sex.
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1. MAKE EYE CONTACT • Eyes say so much. That's if you're looking. So look. Really look at each other. In the eyes. When were mad at each other we often don't want to look at each other (unless it's glaring) because it can break down barriers. Sometimes we can't say something, or don't say it right. Looking into each other's eyes can communicate feelings without the barriers of words. There's intimacy in looking into someone's eyes with intent. 
2. SMILE AT EACH OTHER • Smile at your spouse. A real smile. One that comes from the happy memories you share. Everything may not be perfect in your relationship but a genuine smile says that this is a pleasant or playful moment. Moments can add up. 

3. LAUGH TOGETHER • Laughing isn't always preceded by speaking. Sometimes, it's something that just happened and you look at each other and just bust out laughing. Don't hold it in. Laugh. Men like women who laugh. If funny things aren't obvious, find comics, videos, or people watching to get you going. My husband and I laugh a lot, often in bed. (No reflection of what goes on there.) He often says he hopes that our kids hear us laughing together because it's a reflection of what we have together.

4. SIT NEXT TO EACH OTHER • Find opportunities to sit next to each other. Restaurants. Church. Home. When you walk into a room go sit right next to your spouse, even if you have to displace someone else. You're a pair. It's the unspoken message to your spouse and everyone else in the room that you belong together.

5. MAKE BODY CONTACT • Without explaining all the biology, know that our brains like touch. Hand holding. Knee touching. Head resting. Random hugging. Back rubs. Leg wrapping. Something. Anything. Your body registers it and your brain files it. And your spouse feels it.

BONUS • Do them all at the same time. 
On the hierarchy of relationships a spouse comes right after God. That's how important the bond is. In light of that, spending time strengthening that tie, with verbal and non verbal ways, is worth the effort.
I'm always up for knowing more ways to connect with my spouse. What non verbal ways can you share?
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Five Things I've Learned about Motherhood

5/13/2013

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5 things I've learned about Motherhood. LDSNEST.COM @ldsnest Must read!
Just over two years ago I held a newborn niece and said excitedly, “This is the first time I've wanted to hold a baby since my little brother, Reece, was born!” That was 18 years prior to that moment. Considering the fact that I was due with our first child in three months, I was relieved that I actually wanted to hold a baby again. 

I never understood the importance of motherhood, thinking that women were made just to have babies and raise them. I never wanted to be a mom.

Slowly I’ve learned that motherhood is more than having babies, changing diapers, and gaining weight.

5 things I've learned about Motherhood
Motherhood is Benevolence; she desires to do good for others before herself.
Motherhood is Diligence; striving to accomplish what she’s started.
Motherhood is Courage; guiding us through fear, difficulty, anger, sorrow, and pain to find happiness. 
Motherhood is Compassion; she has the ability to forgive every day 
Motherhood is Refinement; she is cleansing and in the end, if done well, free of impurities. 

There is more to motherhood than simply having children. It does not matter if you are single, childless, young, or old; every woman can have the refining power of motherhood. Love this! LDSNEST.COM @ldsnest
“Motherhood is more than bearing children....It is the essence of who we are as women. It defines our very identity, our divine stature and nature, and the unique traits our Father gave us.” –Sheri L. Dew

There is more to motherhood than simply having children. It does not matter if you are single, childless, young, or old; every woman can have the refining power of motherhood. 

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day! Please share what you've learned about motherhood in the comments!
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PS. I hope you read last weeks post about how to put JOY in Motherhood. If you didn't you can here!
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7 Ways to put JOY in Motherhood

5/6/2013

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7 Ways to put JOY in Motherhood. Read this! From LDSNEST.COM
I did not make him cry for this picture. He obliged.
Anyone who is a mother knows that the words “joy” and “motherhood” are rarely used in the same sentence. M. Russell Ballard said, "The joy of motherhood comes in moments..." As someone who didn't plan on being a mother (ever), the word “motherhood” gives me a mild anxiety attack. As do the phrases, “I’m pregnant!” and “when I was in labor…”

My sweet baby, Caeden, is now 16 months old (just under a year and a half for people like me who hate to count). And guess what…he is such a joy! Not all of the time of course, and really I can’t complain too much on the days he is less than joyous. I only have one little monster to escape from.

Then I realized something. Motherhood isn't something that I should want to escape from. I can make joy happen! While some of these may be no-brainers for you veteran moms, they were news to me!

Here are my seven ways to enjoy your little one(s) and put JOY in Motherhood:

  • Take an obscene amount of pictures. I take about 50 pictures every time I pull my camera out. I don’t think I’m exaggerating either. Take pictures of your baby eating, exploring, playing with his toys, and destroying his room. Even if my kid is crying I take pictures. He settles down after a few takes, and soon I have a laughing, smiling baby boy!  I even created a gallery here because I take SO MANY. 
  • Put that baby in the tub! And not just to clean him. If your baby loves to splash, let him splash! Give your baby a cup, and if he drinks that bath water (gross) let him! Put some finger paint up on the walls. Bath time is the bomb. It is never too early, or too late for tub time.
  • Have a bed party. Simply hang out on mom and dad’s bed. Bring your babe’s favorite toy. My baby’s favorite toy currently consists of “nothing”, but try and launch himself over the edge of the bed. I haven’t dropped him on his head…yet.
  • Let your kid “help” you. Caeden is to the point where he follows me everywhere, shuts anything I open, and puts everything in the trash can. This includes the semi-neatly folded, clean clothes from his dresser and the books from his bookshelf. So I say to myself, “Self! Teaching opportunity!” Then I attempt to teach him which thing goes where. He still puts everything in the trash can. 
  • Read to your little one. They don’t have to sit on your lap, and they don’t even have to look at the pictures. Chances are they won’t do either, but they really just like to hear someone talking. It’s like magic.
  • Have a pajama day and eat a cookie for breakfast. For real. 
  • Some things are just meant to be let go. Let go of the little, nit-picky things that bother you. It's okay if your kid puts away the books upside down and sideways. It's okay if his toys end up in the laundry basket and you don't find out until you wash it. It's OKAY. 


Stay tuned because next week I'll tell you what I've learned about motherhood!

In the meantime, how do you enjoy your babes (children)?

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Children's portrait. Exploration.
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LDS NEST Newsletter & Notes

5/1/2013

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Our LDS NEST Newsletter & Notes went out today. It's our second issue and we're learning as we go. But thank you to those of you who've signed up, we appreciate your vote of confidence. We also hope you're enjoying what we've shared. 
LDS NEST Newsletter & Notes
For the rest of you who aren't Nestie members yet we'll show you a peek at a few sections. 
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Leadership Lesson
Hearts Knit Together
LDS NEST FHE Many Hats of Mom
FHE Lesson
Many Hats of Mom
LDS NEST FHE General Conference Recap
FHE Lesson
General Conference Recap
The Newsletter Subscription has basic ideas without a lot of fluff. The Notes Subscription has the bells and whistles. Many of the ideas we have can be adapted to other uses. For instance, the Many Hats of Mom can be used as a Primary Sharing time. Or use Hearts Knit Together as a FHE lesson. Even though we title their use that doesn't limit you. So there you have it. Some of what we do behind the scene.
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