Favorite Things Friday: Fall Fashion

From our Fall 2015 Issue

It's All About the Pumpkin!

From our Fall 2015 Issue

Happy Elephant Day!!

So it's Elephant Appreciation Day and no, we did not make that up! :)

But what a FUN little holiday to celebrate a cute (though not fluffy) animal.

In honor of the creatures, we gathered together some fun Elephant DIY Crafts 

that are pretty much guaranteed to put a smile on your face. 

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This is such a cute (and simple) bookmark!

Just trace the shape of an elephant onto some scrapbook paper

and use in your next reading material!

Source: Pinterest

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Maybe I'm weird, but I LOVE to color!

So of course I fell in love with these FREE elephant coloring pages

from Easy Peasy and Fun.

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I'm pretty sure my fingers will get all twisted

but I can't wait to try out this Origami Elephant Tutorial

from Origami Spirit!

Aren't they just adorable!!!

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Would you believe it if I told you these elephant bookends 

were made with elephants from the dollar store?!?!?! So cool right? 

Check out the tutorial at Love Grows Wild and see just how EASY these are to make!

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This adorable banner-of-sorts is super easy to make!

Just cut out the shape of an elephant and trace it onto different colors of scrapbook paper.

Then tape onto string or jute and hang!

  Source: Pinterest

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In case you get bored doing laundry, 

learn how to fold this fun Elephant Towel!

Instructions from Twenty Two Words.

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Over on Ginger Snaps you'll find a great tutorial

for these amazingly cute key chains!

Isn't the gold elephant just speaking to you?!?!

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If you're into sewing, there are a lot of free patterns for 

soft and fluffy little elephants like this one from Fabric Worm:

Or this one that just makes my heart melt from Wonderful DIY:

The Art of Creativity

A guest post from our Fall 2015 Issue!! Enjoy!

Give Mom a Hand

On lds.org there is an article called "The Sabbath Was Made for Mom, Not Mom for the Sabbath" by Greg Trimble. I read it today and thought, YES! Mom's do SO much on Sundays but they are in need of a renewing Sabbath Day as well!

So I want you to think about Sunday's at your house. What is your mom doing? Usually she is helping everyone get ready and dressed for church. Then she gathers everything needed for lessons or the littles. She helps everyone sit quietly during sacrament meeting, sometimes taking out a loud or crying sibling (hopefully that's not you, haha). After church she is making meals, attending meetings, playing with kids, providing games or outings for the family, and so much more.

Does that sound like your mom?

Well I've got a challenge for you. 

This Sunday (tomorrow) give your Mom a hand!

Maybe you could make dinner.

Maybe you could help siblings get ready.

Maybe you could do a quick pick up of the kitchen or family room.

Maybe you could entertain siblings while Mom takes a breather.

Whatever way you help, your Mom will be so grateful.

She needs a minute to rejuvenate, to feel spiritually uplifted, and you have the ability to help her!

Helping her Sabbath be a little meaningful with help Mom know what she means to you.

Grandparent's Day

Grandparents Day is tomorrow!

What an awesome day to celebrate people who have done so much for us!

Make the extra effort to call or visit them, let them know you love them!

Or if your grandparents have already passed on, take time to write down a favorite memory of them.

If you need ideas, check out last year's post.

Remember Who You Really Are

I needed this reminder today and thought that you might too!

Have a Happy Thursday!

September 2015 Calendar

Yahoo! It's September and we've found FUN holidays for you to celebrate!

Check out the calendar below and have an awesome month!

From our Autumn 2015 Issue

The Autumn 2015 Issue

What could be better than back to school and fall?

Our Autumn 2015 Issue of course!

It's out today and filled with SO many awesome things!

You'll find a ton of articles about how awesome YOU are! Including a focus on the YW Value of Divine Nature, personal project projects, and activity ideas.

There is a great guest post from the talented Annie Preece about finding your own creativity.

And of course there are yummy pumpkin recipes, fall fashion tips, and so much more!!!!!!!!!!!

Please enjoy and have a wonderful autumn!

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