Home and Family LDS Books

This book contains 137 pictures for learning and teaching at home or at church.

Meet the ites! From Aaron to Zoram, get to know the prominent people in the Book of Mormon. Whether known for fearless faith or dastardly deeds, each "ite" teaches a lesson that will help your family make good decisions and follow the Lord.Packed with fun facts, insightful lessons, and unique activities, this exciting book will help each member of your family better understand just who's who in the Book of Mormon. Delightful illustrations bring each man and woman to life in vivid color.The...

Bill Wells wasn't a famous man, but he left an invaluable legacy for those who knew him. He lived his life by a few simple words of wisdom-recorded in a little black notebook-and taught his children to do the same. Now, with this collection of mini-memoirs, his daughter Yvonne Swinson shares his legacy with you. 33 Habits of a Really Good Man includes Bill's favorite memories and experiences and shares ideas on how these habits can lead to a "really good" life. Available just in time for...

Many people dream of becoming self-reliant during these times of fluctuating prices and uncertain job security. Using truly simple techniques, you can cultivate the pioneer's independence to provide safety against lost wages, harsh weather, economic recession, and commercial contamination and shortages. Strengthen your family's self-reliance as you discover anew the joy of homegrown food, thrift, and self-sufficient living.

In this thoughtful collection, dozens of Latter-day Saint women across generations share their gospel insights and the occasional contradictions found in everyday motherhood. Perfect for all women in whatever role they occupy, All Kinds of Mothers examines motherhood from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, reminding us that there are countless ways to fulfill the divine calling of motherhood. Through essays, short messages, and quotes from well-known favorites like Chieko Okazaki and...

You can do it! In this booklet, David J. Ridges reminds busy and sometimes frazzled mothers that even during the darkest days, when beset by self doubt, hope weaves its way through the unpredictability of daily life. He teaches that having a "perfect brightness of hope" means having confidence while you work through your imperfections, not after you've worked through them.Booklet16 pages

Mothers everywhere will love this short booklet celebrating all they do. Written by renowned author Carol Lynn Pearson, these eight true experiences from her life will warm the heart of every mother as she reads and remembers the precious moments in her own mothering career. Honor your mother with this beautiful tribute to motherhood and let her know how much you appreciate those little moments.Paperback16 pages8.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches

...It's for the One You LoveWhat is the best wedding advice you ever received? For author Seth Adam Smith, it was the advice from his father who said, Marriage is not for you. It is about the person you marry. These few words completely changed the way Seth looked at his relationship with his wife-to-be. Because at that moment he realized that an expression of love is not about the person expressing it. Rather, it is about the person they choose to be with. It is about making the person you...

The Essential Mormon Cookbook and its follow-up volume, Essential Mormon Celebrations, were runaway bestsellers-they sold over 123,000 copies! Now you can find every delicious "secret combination" in this new, combined collection of homestyle recipes. The Essential Mormon Cookbook (Combined Edition), contains every recipe from both books; essentials like Christmas Morning casserole, pot roast with potatoes and gravy, and Brigham City peach cobbler are here, as are favorites from Essential...

Invited the Spirit into your bedtime routine as you introduce your children to some of the best-loved Book of Mormon heroes. Tuck your little ones in with a song by renowned musical artist Janice Kapp Perry and companion tales of Nephi, Abinadi, the Stripling Warriors, and many more! Each illustrated short story is designed to be read aloud in just a few minutes, but the legacy of this timeless treasury of truth in work and song will last a lifetime.Bonus CD includes recorded stories and...

Every family has been asked to hold weekly home evenings, and every family has different needs as their situations change. Most resources available on the market focus on the needs of young families. The lessons in Home Evenings for Empty Nesters are specifically designed to help older couples nurture their relationship and continue their growth in the gospel. Lessons are brief and easy to prepare while still providing opportunities for an outpouring of love and testimony.

Meet new, exciting ites—now from the Bible! Israelites, Canaanites, Hittites, and more—the Bible is filled with ites! From Adam to Zacharias, the people of the Bible teach us powerful lessons. Whether their stories are already family favorites, like those of Noah and Jonah, or less familiar, such as the story of Lydia, the seller of purple, each one will help your family make good decisions and follow the Lord. Packed with fun facts, insightful lessons, and all-new activities, this engaging...

Day by day, moment to moment, a good father can change the world for his children and generations to come. Find out exactly how in this engaging book for hands-on dads everywhere. Through scholarly research and real-world examples, you'll learn how seemingly ordinary daily acts have the power to change a father into someone extraordinary in the eyes of his children.Paperback256 pages0.5 x 6 x 9 inches

Crazy days mean no time to plan family nights. With Choose the Right, all of your Family Home Evening lessons are done for a whole year, complete with activities, games, scriptures, songs, challenges, and a CD-Rom with printable handouts! Not only are the lessons fantastic but they correlate with the 2012 Primary topics and lessons. Spend quality time with your children as you make family night the best night!Paperback185 Pages

Viral blogger Greg Trimble has reached millions through his blog by writing about topics he's passionate about. But when it's all said and done, he feels most passionate about being a dad. In his debut book, Dads Who Stay and Fight: How to Be a Hero for Your Family, Greg approaches fatherhood in a way that is fun and easy to understand. By drawing upon the wisdom of some of the world's greatest dads, Greg is able to help future dads, new dads, and even seasoned dads leave a legacy, be...

The popular Six Sisters' Stuff bloggers come to the rescue with a new collection of more than 100 easy-to-make recipes of popular restaurant dishes and take-out favorites for busy families.With more than fifty recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less, this cookbook can help make meal planning a breeze as you mix-and-match side dishes from one restaurant with main courses from another and finish it off with a dessert from a third.Save money while spending more time with your family....

Healthy living is all about choices, and now it's even easier to make good choices with 400 Calories or Less with Our Best Bites. From tasty snacks to mouthwatering entrees to delicious desserts, each recipe is packed with big, bold flavors—and all under 400 calories! But maybe—if you feel like splurging—you'd like to change it up a little? Add a different protein? A side dish or two? In this innovative, full-color cookbook, the girls from the award-winning website Our Best Bites have provided...

Bring your children's gospel learning home with this full year of prepared family nights. Perfect for busy parents, this book follows the 2018 "I Am a Child of God Primary" theme with complete lessons, songs, scriptures, treat ideas, and activities for younger and older children each week. Don't let your busy lives keep you from enjoying time together. Make family night happen, even at the last minute!

What do NFL stars, high-powered businessmen, and Olympic athletes have in common? In tough situations, they all turn to performance consultant Justin Su'a to motivate and mentally prepare them to improve their a-game, and now parents can do the same! This series of pep talks for children and adolescents helps parents find just the right words for every instance of disappointment, failed confidence, or lack of motivation that their children may experience. Teach your kids to be resilient,...

We are at war! Our enemy never sleeps, never slows, and never gives up. As guardians of the home, parents must produce warriors who can resist evil. This empowering book provides critical strategies for creating a spiritual refuge and strong gospel armor. Day by day, brick by brick, we can fortify faith and strengthen families through small and simple means! Paperback 112 pages 5 x 0.4 x 6.8 inches

“Family councils can be a place of unity, loyalty, and loving support and have always been needed. The Lord has provided the council system to strengthen, protect, safeguard, and nurture our most precious relationships. The family council can provide a time during which family members can learn to understand and love one another. A simple record of these councils—kept in a book like this—may become a precious family history document in the years to come."Inspired by Elder M. Russell Ballard's...

Satan wants us to believe that life is too hard, when really it’s amazingly simple!AFTER YEARS OF WORKING with young men and women facing uncertain futures and important life decisions, Ted J. Peck realized that God is always answering our prayers. It’s up to us to learn to listen.THE REST IS SURPRISINGLY EASY! In this humorous and uplifting book, you’ll find out how to Create a successful life with God’s help.• Take control of your experiences and trials.• Sort good thoughts from evil...

At one point, Al Fox was a tattooed Mormon who was sure she would never get married. What changed? Find out in this beautifully open book, written by Al and her now-husband Ben Carraway. Experience their journey from meeting to dating to marriage and read their answers to popular dating questions like, “What qualities should I look for in a future spouse?” and “How do I know if this person is the one?”

It only takes a few taps on a mobile device for a curious young child to find an endless supply of deviant, hard-core, and addicting pornography—all for free. Unfortunately, many young kids are being exposed to pornography without the slightest clue that it can damage their developing minds. Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it’s dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and...

Discover the divine purpose in your motherhood! Each inspiring chapter moves through another hour in a mother's day, highlighting spiritually symbolic insights and describing how Christ is by your side even during the daily routine. From sun-up to bedtime, this entertaining and uplifting book will help you find the inherent divinity hidden in the everyday details of motherhood.Paperback144 pages6.1 x 0.5 x 9 inches

It only takes a few taps on a mobile device for a curious young child to find an endless supply of deviant, hard-core, and addicting pornography—all for free. Unfortunately, many young kids are being exposed to pornography without the slightest clue that it can damage their developing minds. Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it’s dangerous, and how to reject it. Using easy-to-understand science and...

Chronicle the blissful chaos of pregnancy and parenting with this one-of-a-kind family journal. Together with your partner, record your journey through parenthood and your child's transformation from baby bump to first birthday and beyond. A quirky, colorful memory book for the whole family, this keepsake will have you laughing, reflecting, and reminiscing for years to come.

With only six ingredients or less per recipe, making dinner has never been easier. Six Sisters’ Stuff is one of the most popular blogs for quick and easy cooking and entertaining at home for families. In their eighth cookbook, they tackle how to master meals for any cook with any skill level with more than 100 easy recipes made with incredible flavor combinations from just six ingredients or less. From beginning cooks learning the basics to busy parents looking to save time in the kitchen,...

Marksblackpot.com is one of the oldest running Dutch oven blogs on the Internet. Now in book form, Best of the Black Pot: Must-Have Dutch Oven Favorites brings the latest and greatest in Dutch oven cooking. With chapters on breads, desserts, and side dishes to complement the traditional main meats, as well a special chapter on healthier Dutch ovening, this book is truly the Best of the Black Pot.Paperback256 pages0.8 x 6 x 9.2 inches

This book is composed as a series of letters. The letters are meant for a young Mormon who is familiar with Mormon life but green in his or her faith. The author, philosophy professor Adam S. Miller, imagined himself writing these letters to his own children. In doing so, he struggled to say his own piece about what it means to be—as a Mormon—free, ambitious, repentant, faithful, informed, prayerful, selfless, hungry, chaste, and sealed. The letters do little to benchmark a Mormon orthodoxy....

You are not alone.The pain of losing a child to death is real. Friends, family, and parents of children of all ages who have passed on will find an empathetic voice in this book full of real-life advice from parents who’ve been there. Filled with practical help and relatable stories, this book addresses every thought and emotion experienced while mourning to help you remember and honor the ones you’ve lost, while moving forward.Parents will learn what to do.Friends can learn what to say (and...

We all know kids don't come with a manual and so far there's no app for fatherhood, but that doesn't mean you should parent empty-handed. Whether you're a dad to tots or teens, these simple but effective rules are here to help. Now you can apply the essential basics great fathers rely on every day and finally feel like you've earned that "World's Best Dad" mug.Paperback128 pages7 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches

It’s time for “the talk.” Teach your children the truth about sexual intimacy in a world of shifting values and ideas. With expert advice and age-appropriate wording, you learn how to use the temple as a beautiful analogy to discuss with your kids the sacred subject of sex. Timely and clear, this book is a must-read for parents, teachers, and leaders.Paperback224 pages9 x 6 x 0.5 inches

No one group has more power to change the world than moms. They're the true superheroes behind all those favorite birthday parties, winning touchdowns, and A+ science projects. Celebrating the unforgettable moments in motherhood, this book features real stories of real moms who are making the world better. Inspiring, motivating, and uplifting, this is a book every mom can appreciate.

You don't need to be an expert to be a good mom; you just need the Lord's help. Learn how to seek out the best parenting Guide—the Holy Ghost—in this insightful and inspiring book. With personal stories, research, and interviews, this is every mother's must-read handbook for finding answers and keeping the Spirit in her home.Paperback176 pages6 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches

Tender prime rib, decadent cakes, and caramel popcorn that will have you licking the bowl-these holiday recipes are perfect for parties, neighbor gifts, and family gatherings. Jeni Scott has been featured by Woman's Day, KSL Studio 5, and all over the Internet for her mouthwatering and easy-to-make holiday meals. So forget the fruitcake-these treats are so tasty you'll want to start all-new traditions!Paperback200 pages9.4 x 8 x 0.6 inches