Hittin' the Beach in Style

From our Summer 2015 Issue, a few of our favorite fashion finds for Summer!

Now you'll be ready for the beach, pool, or just lookin' cool!!

(And yes that rhymed on purpose...please appreciate! Haha!)

Sister Missionary Series: How was your family blessed while you served?

From our Sister Missionary Series, the next question is:

Check out the other questions in this series as well!

Preparing to Serve as a Sister Missionary Series:

1. Introduction

2. How did you decide to serve a mission?

3. What was the most difficult change to make while serving a mission?

4. How did your mission strengthen your relationship with God?

5. How was your family blessed while you serve?

6. How has your life been blessed by serving a mission?

7. What will best prepare Young Women to serve a mission?

Book Review: Atlantia by Ally Condie

From our Summer 2015 Issue

Sister Missionary Series: How did your mission strengthen your relationship with God?

The next question from our Sister Missionary Series:

Check out the other questions in this series as well!

Preparing to Serve as a Sister Missionary Series:

1. Introduction

2. How did you decide to serve a mission?

3. What was the most difficult change to make while serving a mission?

4. How did your mission strengthen your relationship with God?

5. How was your family blessed while you serve?

6. How has your life been blessed by serving a mission?

7. What will best prepare Young Women to serve a mission?

Sister Missionary Series: What was the most difficult change to make while serving a mission?

The second question from our Sister Missionary Series:

Check out the other questions in this series as well!

Preparing to Serve as a Sister Missionary Series:

1. Introduction

2. How did you decide to serve a mission?

3. What was the most difficult change to make while serving a mission?

4. How did your mission strengthen your relationship with God?

5. How was your family blessed while you serve?

6. How has your life been blessed by serving a mission?

7. What will best prepare Young Women to serve a mission?

Simple & DIY Father's Day Gifts

Father's Day is Sunday...how are you showing your Dad the love?

Check out some of our simple ideas below that we're sure any Dad would love...

unless he hates food or candy. Then he won't like most of these, haha.

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The Breakfast of Champions

And no, it's not Wheaties in this case!

Make your Dad his favorite breakfast - maybe it's bacon, pancakes, muffins, whatever!

He'll be sure to feel the love when his tummy is full of goodness!

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A Jar of Nothing

For real.

Maybe you have the same problem we do: Dad usually says that there isn't anything he wants

for Father's Day (or his birthday or Christmas or whichever special day it may be).

So do it. Give him nothing! Haha.

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A Funny Card

It's super easy to make a card for Dad!

And why not make it funny!

There are tons of ideas online...some of our favorite lines are:

Dad, you are rad.

Thanks, Dad. I turned out awesome.

World's Greatest Farter Father

I hope this Father's Day is as fun as your life was before kids.

I love how we don't have to say out loud that I'm your favorite child.

Thanks, Dad. For killing all the spiders.

Dad, you make socks and sandals look cool!

Thanks for letting Mom spend all of your hard earned money on me.

Thanks, Dad, for not ever actually shooting one of my boyfriends.

Dad, you've always been like a Father to me.

You are my all time favorite Dad!

This image & idea from Bead & Cord

Dad's Stache

Does Dad have a sweet tooth?

Then make a little "stache" of his favorite candy

that he can hide away wherever his heart (or stomach) desires!

Find the free label at Thoughts from Alice!

image from Thoughts From Alice

The Classic Candy Bar Poster

We know this is a oldie...but who doesn't love getting TONS of candy bars!!!

So make up your own poster with unique and fun saying just for your Dad!

This image & idea from Bits of Everything

Sister Missionary Series: How did you decide to serve a mission?

First question from our Sister Missionary Series:

Check out the other questions in this series as well!

Preparing to Serve as a Sister Missionary Series:

1. Introduction

2. How did you decide to serve a mission?

3. What was the most difficult change to make while serving a mission?

4. How did your mission strengthen your relationship with God?

5. How was your family blessed while you serve?

6. How has your life been blessed by serving a mission?

7. What will best prepare Young Women to serve a mission?

Preparing to Serve as a Sister Missionary

Our Cover Story from the Summer 2015 Issue was all about Sister Missionaries!

If you are interested in learning more about serving from the perspective of returned Sister Missionaries, this is your chance! Over the next two weeks we'll be posting your questions from the article along with answers from the awesome Sisters who volunteered to share their experiences! Make sure to read the Introduction page below to get started!

Preparing to Serve as a Sister Missionary Series:

1. Introduction

2. How did you decide to serve a mission?

3. What was the most difficult change to make while serving a mission?

4. How did your mission strengthen your relationship with God?

5. How was your family blessed while you serve?

6. How has your life been blessed by serving a mission?

7. What will best prepare Young Women to serve a mission?

Father's Day Gift Ideas Under $10

Father's Day is this Sunday!

How are you going to show that Dad of yours how awesome he is??

Here are a few ideas (all under $10) that would make awesome gifts!
And later this week we'll share some DIY gifts as well!!!

(We are not sponsored by any of these companies...just sharing some fun ideas!
And please note that prices can change at any time.)

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We love this book What I Love About Dad made by Knock Knock!

You just fill in the blanks with all of the things you love about Dad!

Currently $8.70 on amazon.com

If your dad is a techy, he might like these Bluetooth Neckband Headphones!

Currently $7.34 on amazon.com

From Old Navy, this cool Rad Dad shirt!

Currently on sale for $9.50

Target has a bunch of their men's watches on sale right now...

like this cool Green Watch on sale for $8.79

If your Dad loves to grill, something like this Shish Kabob Set might do the trick!

Currently $6.97 on amazon.com

This fun Key Ring Pocket Tool is handy for a handy Dad :)

Currently $8.54 on amazon.com

On Amazon you can find all sorts of cool mugs!

Is your Dad a Superman? Then this Superman Mug is perfect!

Currently $8.40 on amazon.com

Favorite Things Friday: Soda Shoppe Drinks

Maybe it's a Utah thing, but Soda Shoppe Drinks seem to be all the rage right now!

But you don't have to pay $5 for a drink when you can make your own at home!

Check out the info from our Summer 2015 Issue on how to create these fun drinks!

Summer Smash Book

It's officially Summer around here!

So get out and doing something fun...

and then record your awesomeness in a Summer Smash Book!

Read below from our Summer 2015 Issue

for an idea of how to start your own! 

It doesn't have to be complicated...just make it your own :)

Take a Hike...It's National Trails Day!

It's National Trails Day which is a great way to put to use our article "5 Hikes to Dream About this Summer" from our Summer 2015 Issue!

Check it out below and then go take a hike!

(And make sure to read about Hiking Safety at the very bottom of this post!!!)

June Calendar & National Donut Day!

So. June. 

Here we are.

And I just can't believe it's Summer!

WAHOO!

And today just also happens to be National Doughnut Day!!!

Which is also "WAHOO" worthy don't you think?

But in all seriousness, go. get. some. donuts.

Many places offer FREE donuts today so check out your local donut shop

(like Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts)

and see if you can get some free sugary goodness today!!!!

You're welcome :)

And check out our June 2015 Calendar for some other fun things to do this month...

The Summer 2015 Issue You've Been Waiting For!

It's here!!! Our Summer 2015 Issue!

And this is one you DO NOT want to miss!

We've got a super exciting article about serving as a Sister Missionary with suggestions and support from a dozen returned Sister Missionaries! 

We have fun Summer DIY Projects, Fashion tips for the season, and hikes you won't want to miss out on.

Author JoLyn Brown joined us to give us tips for those of you who are aspiring writers!

And we also have a section on the YW Value of Integrity that includes ideas for Personal Progress and Activities!

See? Awesome sauce. 

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