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LOVE • Love is All You Need, Really???

6/26/2014

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It's been camp, camp, camp on my brain. And I have a few things to share with you about that. But, for today, I've got a print in our Esty shop that I did before the camp rush.
All You Need Is Love, Oh And... DIY Print • LDSNEST.com
Esty Print
The Boyfriend and my anniversary is next month (we're celebrating 32 years) so marriage has been on my mind. I kept seeing "all you need is love" or "love is all you need" everywhere on Pinterest when I was doing a little research. Anyone who's been married any length of time (or even for shorter periods) knows it takes more than love. Sure it's the basis, but if it were all up to love we wouldn't have any broken relationships. Married or otherwise.
DIY Print • All You Need Is Love, Oh And... • LDSNEST.com
Etsy Shop
"Love is all you need" is such an over simplification. Love is the start and the driver but it better get some other passengers on board (forgiveness, patience, fidelity, kindness, etc.) if it wants the fuel to go anywhere for any length of time. Can you tell I have strong opinions about this? Do you?
Well I didn't want anyone in this house thinking that all they had to do was have a little love for a strong relationship so I put my thoughts to paper. And tried to make it handsome. You can find it here.

What are 3 qualities besides love that you think a relationship, any relationship, needs?
Shannon Christensen
PS • You might want to give it as a wedding gift. Just a thought.
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Meet Micah

6/18/2014

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Hi friends! In case you didn't get the memo, we had our baby! Micah was born May 14, weighing in at 8 lbs 5 oz, 20 inches long. I'll spare you all the gory details, and just share some pictures!
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We also closed on our house the week after Micah was born. YAY! and I have the best neighbors...my parents! My husband was brave enough to say yes and move next door to them. and by "next door" I mean "a quarter mile away". We live in the country, you know. If you follow me on Instagram then you've seen some pictures already.
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We've been busy ripping off wallpaper, skim coating over wallpaper with drywall (this method is waaaay better than ripping it off), and un-packing (still), but whatever. You'll see more of this  house later! 

In other news I've started school online to complete an Early Childhood Education degree and helped my sister, Jessie, with a website for her cloth diaper business in Rexburg, Idaho. Yay! Summer rules. 
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ME • More YW Camping - 4th Year Adventure

6/16/2014

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ME • An Individual; A Distinct Personality; A Singular Interest in One's Self
More about Me today. Just got back from YW's Camp and now I'm off on the 4th Year Adventure. Woo hoo! Except I'm really not the camper type. I know, go figure. How do I get these assignments?
Anyway, one of my daughters is going this year so I'm all up for it. 

And here's another Stylebook inspiration board to get me pumped up. Lime green is part of my Brand Palette for Shannon's Studio and a color I love. Lots of energizing green. Wish me luck on the river and in the caves!
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business socks: last minute father's day gift idea

6/11/2014

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FYI: This may be a little bit racy for some people...some may find it inappropriate. Either way, reader discretion advised.
My husband loves socks. I don't know why, but every time we are standing in line at TJ Maxx (or basically anywhere) he grabs a pair of (or several) socks. Then he looks at me all guilty-like and is says something like, "I need them!"

Like you need 100 pairs of socks. 

But whatev. It's not like I need 100 pairs of shoes either...

Anyway. There is this song called "Business Time" by Flight of the Conchords. Totally hilarious, but not for the faint-hearted or those who cringe when couples kiss in public. You can listen to it below. Or if you're afraid, just skip to 2:29. Or just skip to the end of the blog post. That's where this whole last minute gift idea comes into play.
If you bypassed the song all-together all you need to know is that "business time" is code for what I will refer to as "sexy time", and that the lyrics say this: 
"You know when I'm down to my socks it's time for business that's why they call it business socks."
Now. Hopefully none of you are throwing up right now. If you are, I'm totally sorry. For those of you who are laughing your head off like I did, guess what? 

I made sock labels. 
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All you do is buy a pair of (or several) socks, download/print these labels, and tape the label over the original sock label. Are you picking up what I'm putting down? Basically, it will look like this: 
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I got socks (obviously) for Nathanael's hospital bag. Feet get cold!
For those of you who would like a less racy option I also made these: 
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Enjoy!
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ME • Packing for YW Girls Camp

6/10/2014

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ME • An Individual; A Distinct Personality; A Singular Interest in One's Self
Since I'm packing for YW Girls Camp it's all about Me today. Pack light, cute, and cool. Here's a page out or our Stylebook for inspiration if you have a week in the wild coming up.
YW Camp Packing - What to wear to camp? LDSNEST.com
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MANUFACTURER • YW Camp Thank You Gifts

6/7/2014

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Manufacturer: One Who Makes or Produces Anything
I'm in charge of YW Camp thank you gifts this year. So I went back to see what we did last year. Then I thought you all might be needing some ideas too. Of course you can use this idea anytime.
Take A Break Buckets • Thank You Gifts • LDSNEST.com
Take A Break Buckets • Thank You Gifts • LDSNEST.com
1) Buckets
Take A Break Buckets • Thank You Gifts • LDSNEST.com
2) Write in paint pen
Take A Break Buckets • Thank You Gifts • LDSNEST.com
3) Add dots on ends of letters
Take A Break Buckets • Thank You Gifts • LDSNEST.com
4) Write some more
Take A Break Buckets • Thank You Gifts • LDSNEST.com
5) Add some after camp relaxing stuff
There you have it. A personalized thank you gift that's easy to do and put together. Have any you want to share with us?
Shannon Christensen
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MANUFACTURER • Blank Flyers to Create Your Own

6/6/2014

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MANUFACTURER: Makes or Produces Anything
There are always activities in the church and we generally get information out with flyers. In the past few months we've had a couple of stake youth activities that we needed flyers for. (BTW - These were GREAT activities!) Usually we have youth do the flyers but with the timing we had I ended up doing them. We figured you might be able to use them in some way for your activities.
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Soooooo.... you can download blank ones to use. If someone asks you to do a flyer you can just add your own wording to change it up. Wham. Bam. Done.
Download Blank Flyer • Shoes & Arrow • LDSNEST.com
Blank Flyer Shoes & Arrow • Click Image for Download Page
Download Blank Flyer • Hands Shaking • LDSNEST.com
Blank Flyer Hands Shaking • Click Image for Download Page
Does your ward/stake use flyers or is it just us?
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MORALIST • Ten Commandments Printable

6/1/2014

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MORALIST: A woman who practices, preaches, or regulates morality and principles,
in the present for the future

We have a new Ten Commandments Printable over at our Etsy Shop. You might want to use it for a FHE discussion tomorrow or frame it for your home. Bookmark or Pin this for the Come Follow Me Lessons. September's topic: Commandments.
10 Commandment Printable @ Etsy LDS Nest
Click on Image Above for Link to Our Etsy Shop
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