That's right...it's our birthday! Do you like our new birthday suit? (read "website"). We hope you love it, because we do!

If you haven't checked out our "influence" page yet, you should! We are going to be utilizing how we LOVE, LIVE, LEARN, and LEAD more in our posts. You can click on any of the images in the sidebar to see more posts about these particular areas. We are still working on tagging all of our old ones, but stay tuned for new ones! 

We've also officially opened our Etsy shop! She looks a little naked right now, but we will be adding more and more products to help you love, live, learn, and lead your life! Take a look and use coupon code: BIRTHDAYSUIT to get 10% off your purchase! 

If you haven't signed up for our email list yet, you totally should--you'll get free stuff and coupon codes that are exclusive to our list. Sign up is FREE! so click here and git 'er done! 

Rate our birthday suit from one to five in the comments below--ONE is BOO and FIVE is FAB!

PS. Thanks for being our Nesties! We heart you :)

Our previous download site has been temperamental. You can nowdownload these handouts here.

Handouts for Come, Follow Me "How can repentance help me every day?" Download both versions here!

Our previous download site has been temperamental. You can nowdownload these handouts here.

These handouts can be used for both or just one of the lessons on the Atonement. "What is the Atonement of Jesus Christ?" and "How can the Atonement help me during my trials?" Download color or black and white versions here!

How many of you teach the youth in your ward? (raises hand). Have you checked out the new youth activities website? If not, you so totally should! It's pretty great. I've created a little infographic with the basics of planning an activity. 

Handouts for the lesson outline "Why do we have adversity?" Download both the color and black and white versions here.

Not what you're looking for? Check out our other handouts for Come, Follow Me here.

Here is a quick little visual about tips for teaching youth. Info adapted from lds.org. I love that preparation doesn't just apply to having handouts (which you know I LOVE!), or setting up the room, but that preparation applies to having rules and a mutual respect for everyone in the classroom. 

Including everyone is as simple as asking each person one thing that made them happy that week--just remind them to keep it brief, especially if you have a large class! 

Sharing is always fun. I ask the young women after reading a scripture or story, "Have you ever had an experience like this?" and almost always the answer is yes! It's great to hear them apply the doctrine in their lives. 

Calling the youth by name is a great way to help everyone pay attention. It helps them realize that you expect participation from them and makes them feel important. Because they are!

Listening is huge. When your youth answer a question, acknowledge that they have done so. There is nothing worse ignoring a person who responds to your query. A simple, "good job" doesn't cut it. Allow room for discussion; ask them, "How did that make you feel?" or something similar. Don't immediately move on to the next thing. Respond to what they said, and if possible tie it into the lesson by saying something like, "I like that because it applies..." or "We are talking about that next in this scripture...." or "Can anyone think of another example like this?"

Challenging the youth is my next favorite. Challenge them to choose one thing from the doctrine to apply in their lives throughout the coming week. Have them write it down!

What else do you find helpful? PS. These tips can also be applied to your adult classes! 

We're visual and graphic here at LDS NEST. And we share. Here are some graphics to use with YW training - YW Presidencies, Class Presidencies, Stake Leaders - how ever it works for you. It contains a summary of information found in the Church Handbook. Use it, along with the Handbook, to go over the Church's guidelines and then keep it for a refresher.