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...

Ask the perfect questions and receive answers full of wisdom with this easy-to-use guide. Learn from your parents the time honored traditions and habits that have made them who they are today, including their views on spirituality, what they learned in their youth, how they feel about parenting, and much more! With over 300 questions, this guide is a sure way to help you know your parents better.Paperback144 pages6.2 x 0.4 x 9 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

Arm your children against the fiery darts of the adversary. These small and simple daily devotionals will help them make good decisions and strengthen their testimonies. Designed to get your family studying the scriptures, this book includes a new theme for each week and new scriptures, quotes, and questions for each day so you can discuss the gospel together. Quick and easy, this book will help keep your family close to the Spirit.Paperback112 pages6 x 0.6 x 5.9 inchesAlso available as an...

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.

You'll love these Family Home Evening lessons: Gospel Draw The Sky's the Limit Need to Succeed Life Inventory Marriage Myths Into the Future Spouse Olympics Name Game The Signal of Love Calendar Cration This is My Life Highway to Heaven Money Matters And Much Much More!! If you are committed to following the prophet's counsel, this book will help you to establish a pattern for Family Home Evening that will last through all the children and challenges that lie in the years ahead.

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 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

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...

The counsel to build up food storage has never been more explicit. Simple Recipes Using Food Storage gives you a doable plan to help you follow the prophet's counsel. Whether emergency strikes, your family falls on lean times, or you just need to rotate your food storage, you can use these recipes to make everything from breads and desserts to smoothies and soups. Stop stressing and start storing today!Spiral-Bound134 pages0.2 x 6 x 8.5 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

Modern medicine can work wonders, but most of it has roots in the healing powers you can find in your own backyard. This informative book teaches you to harvest, dry, and store herbs that will keep you healthy. Discover how to use natural remedies safely, so you can nurture your family’s wellness without leaving home.

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 PagesAlso available as an eBook ...

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.

...It's for the One You Love What 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...

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 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

Keep the smile on your child's face while putting an end to noisy escapades. No need to stifle curiosity or squelch creativity; this guide helps you put together the perfect quiet-time book for car rides, waiting rooms, and church meetings. With 25 simple patterns and step-step instructions, even amateur crafters can create custom-made activities that are sure to keep your childrens' brains active and their hands happy.Paperback80 pages0.2 x 8 x 10 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

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,...

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 pagesAlso available as an eBook ...

Have a more vibrant, unified marriage with the help of this handy guide. With over 300 questions on topics ranging from intimacy to finances, this book provides a starting point for couples to sit down and talk about what's really important. Discover untold dreams or ways to be better parents as you develop open, honest communication that will last a lifetime.

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...

Nothing is more stressful than a home of chaos - a place where disorder, bad manners, or disharmony rules. While we all have our days when we feel that this is our plight, have no fear - it can change! Join Anitra Kerr as she demonstrates how to look beyond the repetition of your everyday affairs and to enjoy the often-mundane tasks that are set before you. As the co-producer and owner of her website, simplylivingsmart.com, Anitra has helped launch an unprecedented online coaching program,...

A teen’s job is to be difficult and most do it really, really well. But what about you? You want to hug that hedgehog, right? But you don’t want to get hurt. No problem. With entertaining stories and 12 principles that open the cages, unlock the doors, gently tear down those walls, and get you talking, How to Hug a Hedgehog explores everything from communication to what you might have missed on the teen “warning label.”Wilcox and Robbins help you face your worst fears, effectively handle...

You don't have to experience grief to know how to support the bereaved---but it helps. Psychotherapist and social work professor Barbara Wheeler offers a unique four-dimensional perspective of expertise that she uses to help others through times of grief---therapist, educator, personal experience, and interviews with others. Learn how to recover from and grow through loss as Dr. Wheeler helps you through the journey to find comfort and relief.

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...

Whether it’s a sister who chews her food too loudly or a spouse who won’t open up about his feelings, we all have those little irritations that threaten to damage our important relationships. Learn how to uncover the hidden attractions that keep drawing you toward conflict, tame your pet peeves, and avoid repeating past mistakes. This book will strengthen your relationships by helping you identify sources of irritation and build on the principles necessary to overcome their influence.Paperback1...

No matter the occasion, everyone could use a little help with planning get-togethers. The LDS Game Book has activities for kids, teens, families, and more! With over seven hundred games to break the ice and get everyone laughing, this essential reference is sure to make your family night, reunion, party, or fun activity of any kind a success!Paperback336 Pages8.9 x 5.9 x 1 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

No matter the disaster, you’re caught prepared. From food storage, to sanitation, to emergency power, this easy-to-follow preparedness guide is so practical that no family can do without it. In 25 easy-to-implement steps, this book teaches you exactly what to do now to protect your family and give you peace of mind for years to come.Paperback128 pages6 x 0.5 x 8.9 inchesAlso available as an eBook

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.

Fall in love while staying true to your values! Geared for ages 14 to 30, this humorous guide teaches you how to navigate the various stages of dating, including how to flirt appropriately, the do's and don'ts of hanging out, and how to break up without breaking a heart. Learn the ins and outs of dating and successfully find the one for you!Paperback240 pages0.8 x 6 x 9 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

Prepare yourself for a love that lasts forever! This ultimate guide to dating and relationships will help you become the perfect partner, wisely seek out true love, and nurture your relationship with ten sacred scripture principles as your sure foundation. Perfect for teens, young adults, and newlyweds, this book will help you find happiness now and eternally.Paperback226 pages6 x 0.6 x 9 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

One constant families can count on is the possibility of life-altering change. You never know when you may face unexpected unemployment or become the victim of extreme weather conditions or other natural disasters. But even in the wake of all this uncertainty, you and your family can enjoy peace of mind with this invaluable emergency preparedness cookbook by Jan Jackson. Complete with customizable recipes that use only ingredients you can store for up to two years in your pantry and helpful...

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...

As a parent, sometimes you just have to laugh. The challenges of raising children can be daunting, so humor goes a long way towards smoothing out the rough times. Enjoy these funny, frank, and true stories from the front lines of parenthood. Don't Put Lipstick on the Cat is a perfect gift for moms, dads, neighbors, and friends.Paperback128 pages7.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

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 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

When children choose to break with cherished faith traditions, it can be difficult and disappointing for parents. Finding Peace When a Child Chooses Another Path offers fresh perspectives to parents to keep family close in spite of children’s choices to pull away. Uplifting and encouraging, this book offers a positive framework for parents (and grandparents too!) to get rid of blame, hold on to hope, and reach out in love to stay connected to children. As parents use these concepts to accept...

With its straightforward, practical wisdom, Enriching Your Marriage will spark a flame in lovers of all ages to help strengthen their marriage, no matter how rocky or blissful. With over 30 years of marriage and family teaching and counseling experience, Dr. Clark Swain has positively influenced many lives - make yours one of them as this book becomes a turning point for your marriage and your life.Paperback224 pages6.1 x 0.6 x 8.9 inchesAlso available as an eBook. ...

While it is universally understood that being a mother takes superhuman patience, strength, and fortitude, even these everyday superheroes need a helping hand every once in a while. Mom Rules is a quick go-to guide of essential rules to help mothers know what to expect, what to say, and what to do in those difficult moments when they are at their wits end.Paperback144 pages0.5 x 4.2 x 7.5 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...

Plan the perfect start to your new life with practical, informed and witty advice. Find step-by-step answers to all your wedding planning needs in one spot—with a bit of humor to help you relax for the big day. From "Who pays for what?" to "What should go in my just-in-case bag?", get your planning on track to make your wedding less stressful and more joyful.Paperback208 pages6.1 x 0.5 x 8.9 inchesAlso available as an eBook ...