Home and Family LDS Books

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.

...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...

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.

Lessons and Games for Family Home Evening Based on the New Testament Stop stressing over family home evenings and instead grow closer as a family while you enjoy these 30 unique lessons from the New Testament. Monday Nights by the Sea of Galilee includes scriptures, charts, maps, and questions to help even the youngest scriptorian learn from the four Gospels and have fun at the same time Each lesson includes the following aids: Background Information, explains who you are reading about 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

Technology has accelerated our fascination with pleasure. Indeed, the power of pleasure has been underestimated, and Internet pornography is changing the world in a fundamental way.In his book, author Donald L. Hilton Jr., MD explores the destructive power of pornography addiction, not just from a moral and spiritual perspective, but with the scrutiny of modern science. Current research tells us that there is little difference in physical or chemical changes in the pleasure and control centers...

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

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

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...

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,...

“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...

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...

Hurricanes. Floods. Earthquakes. Tornadoes. Death. Fires. Car accidents. Job loss. Power outages. These natural disasters and emergencies often happen in an instant. Prepare your family for any crisis with tips and ideas from Emergency Preparedness. Master the skills of emergency first-aid, creating an evacuation plan, and building an adequate food storage supply. Use this practical guide to minimize the chaos of any emergency and have peace of mind.Paperback160 pages6 x 0.6 x 9.1 inchesAlso...

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!Paperback112 pages5 x 0.4 x 6.8 inches

From New Year's Eve to Christmas Day, there is always a good reason to celebrate! Whether you're highlighting a favorite holiday of the month, hosting a party, planning a summer picnic outing, or simply wanting to create a few family memories, Celebrate Every Season with Six Sisters' Stuff is the perfect on-stop resource for great food, new traditions, and family fun.Every month includes flavorful and delicious recipes as well as fun, fast, and easy ideas for celebrating the season with your...

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.

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....

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

A colorful and engaging new activity book for parents and teachers to help their child learn timeless values including respect, faith, responsibility, joy and many more! With 52 scriptures from the Bible, stories, crafts, and a CD so you can print off activities, your child can focus on a particular virtue each week and enjoy learning all year long!

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...

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

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

Tired of dieting? Want healthy food to taste better? Pinched for time? Need quick, easy recipes? Healthy Eating The Happy Gal Way is for you. Jenny Layton, creator of The Happy Gal blog, has compiled all of her favorite healthy eating tips and delicious recipes so you can finally change your eating habits for good. More than a recipe book, this is a guide to help you know what to eat, when you should eat it, and how to make it easy. This collection of over 100 full color recipes will keep you...

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

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

Contrary to what you might think, making your family healthy meals doesn't have to be stressful, and sometimes healthy options are even faster than delivery. New cooks can improve their confidence, and culinary skills while making meal plans and preparing the tasty ideas and dishes presented in this book. With a little help from popular blogger Ashley Whitmore, anyone--absolutely anyone--can be successful in the kitchen! Think you can't cook? Think again.Popular food blogger Ashley Whitmore is...

Gratitude is good for the soul, and it’s easier than you think! Now you can help your family say thank-you their way—on paper or online. With simple suggestions for thank-you notes, texts, and emails (and instructions on how to do it all tactfully) this book brings the age-old benefits of being grateful and graceful into your busy, modern life. Perfect for parents, teens, and kids alike!Paperback144 pages8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches

Motherhood or a career? Which one truly matters? Both are important in their own way, but in Choosing Motherhood learn how these bright, young LDS women from the Yale community, while their peers were putting off motherhood or forgetting it entirely, decided to become mothers and make an eternal difference in the lives of their children and their communities.Hardcover176 pages1 x 6 x 8.5 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.

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,...

The world could end at any moment. Are you ready? Larry Mullins gives a no-nonsense guide to dealing with worst-case—and even apocalyptic—scenarios. He offers tools and guidelines to help prepare you for anything at any time. Protect yourself and your loved ones when it hits the fan.Paperback256 pages5.9 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches

Working to stretch your budget? With their expert coupon strategies, menu planning, and other household management skills, Stockpiling Moms are the answer! Straight from their award winning blog to your hands and home, they've compiled their best loved tips and tricks just for you. They know what it takes to live a frugal lifestyle within a budget, and now you can too!

Sharing Home-Cooked Recipes and Favorite Traditions Home is where good things happen—and for the Romney family, the heart of the home is the kitchen. Ann Romney, wife of former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney, invites readers into her home and kitchen, combining some of her favorite foods with memories of raising a family. Part "insider look," part cookbook, The Romney Family Table starts out with a unique blend of personal memories, homegrown...