Lesson #46 lm2 Financial responsibility

I attached this little quote from the lesson to a cellophane bag with some chocolate gold coins. (I found the gold coins at Winco in their bulk section).
I forgot to take a picture of the "finished product" but they turned out cute. My original idea was to stamp a $ on some muslin fabric and make a cute little money bag to put the chocolate coins in but, I ran out of time.

Lesson #42 lm2 Gratitude & Appreciation

My friend showed me this adorable tutorial {see here} a while ago and it went perfect with the lesson. The tutorial even comes with a printable pattern. Instead of putting it on a clip, i put it on a pony tail holder. And I only sewed the middle bud part. The rest I just used the glue gun to save me a little time! I was suprised at how quick they came together. I made 10 of them in an hour.

I gave each girl a real rose, and challenged them to give it to someone in the ward to tell them thank you for something.

I loved this quote.
I think it was a great reminder not to look at what we don't have but to be thankful for all the things we do have!

Lesson #41 lm2 Optimism

For this lesson I read the talk by Elder Wirthlin "Come What May, and Love It!" We talked about how being optimistic helps us with our friends, family, and faith. And how important it is to learn to laugh. And trying to find the joy in things.

I made each of the girls a little magnet with the quote "come what may, and love it". It was a fun lesson

I gave each of the girls these questions from the lesson manual.

Lesson #40 Self-Mastery

We talked about the "four-keys" described in the lesson manual. I really felt the 2nd key was really important for my girls. To believe in yourself with an understanding that you are a child of God, with Godlike attributes to be discovered and developed.

So for the handout I just made some cupcakes and attached the words "Believe in yourself"

These clear plastic cups are perfect for individually wrapping cupcakes.
I found this delicious oreo cupcake recipe at your homebased mom
who got it from your cup of cake.
Both are delicious websites!!

Lesson #36 lm2 Honesty

This is the last lesson before Halloween so I thought these were cute and festive.

I saw these Halloween Treat boxes HERE they even have printable step by step instructions.

(photos courtesy of www.scrapbookETC.com/372)

It was a little bit of a stretch to tie these cute boxes into the lesson. But I think it worked out!

I think these would also be a cute treat to give neighbors, friends, or grandparents for Halloween!

Lesson #35 lm2 Wise Choices

I made these cute little fan banners for each of the girls in their favorite color. I thought they could hang it on their door for a little reminder to Choose The Right before they leave their rooms.

Lesson #33 lm2 The Sacred Power of Procreation

I forgot to post this last week. Sorry. I didn't come up with anything for this lesson. I just found my idea on Sugardoodle. SEE HERE I thought it was the cutest little quote. I attached it to a little bag of hershey kisses.

"You don't have to kiss every frog to find your prince"

Lesson #32 lm2 The Law of the Land

I focused a lot on the part of the lesson that talked about patriotism. I loved the quote by Joseph Smith

"Patriotism should be sought for and will be found in right living,' isn't that interesting? You can't be really patriotic unless you're righteous. No man can be a good Latter-day Saint and not be true to the best interests and welfare of his country"

I gave each girl a copy of this picture. I also had them sign a thank you card for a woman in our ward whose husband is serving in the military over-seas. gave it to her along with a framed copy of this picture.

I also told them why we fold the flag 13 times. I found it HERE

1st fold is a symbol of life.
2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life
3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance.
5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "our Country", in dealing with other countries, may she always be right' but it is still our country right or wrong.
6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our hearts that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.
8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for defence of our country since they were first born.
11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
12 fold Represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians' eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit.
13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors, and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.

Lesson #30 lm2 Strengthening Testimony through Service

I loved this little poem by John Wesley...

I made a copy for each girl and put it in their "can". I bought these quart sized empty paint cans at a local paint store. They are really cheap! I just glued cute scrapbook paper (in their favorite color) and added their names with some stickers. During the lesson we talked about people that have "served" them and why it has had such a positive influence/effect on them. It was a great discussion today.

Lesson #27 lm2 strengthening our testimony through Obedience

Oops I forgot to post last weeks lesson.

I attached this quote to a little bag of Peach O's. The O was to remind them to be Obedient!

Lesson #26 lm2 the Sacrament

I was doing a lot of things getting ready for camp this week. So I didn't come up with anything too creative for my lesson. I used the slogan "Take it Personally" from a Mormonad (see here) and just taped it around a water bottle. On Saturday night I went and bought 2 loaves of bread from Macaroni Grill to snack on during the lesson. It is only $1.00 and it comes with the Oil & Vinegar. YUMMY!!
I also used a story I found on sugardoodle HERE

Lesson #25 lm2 The law of Sacrifice

I found the pretty violin picture when I googled violin images

I read the story "The Violin" by President Thomas S. Monson. found here

I burned each girl a CD of some of my favorite LDS music, And used this handout for the CD case cover.

#23 lm2 Fasting Brings Blessings

I made the girls these cute earings (in their favorite colors) and just attatched them to this weeks handout. They ended up costing me $0.40 a pair. (Cheaper than buying them a candybar) I found the button things here

Lesson #22 lm2 Counceling with the Lord

I used the "pretzel" idea I found HERE. I just made some chocolate dipped pretzels and put them in a cellophane bag and attached this little quote. Super Easy

Lesson #21 lm2 Sustaining Missionaries through letters.

This was the "handout" I made for this weeks lesson. These Notepads came in a pack of 6 at Walmart for $2.67. I just added the cute paper on top with each girls initial. They loved them.

Earlier in the week I sent each girl a letter in the mail. So during the lesson I asked them what they thought/felt about getting a letter in the mail. They all said it made them feel special that I had taken time out of my week to write & mail them. They also said they liked the cute postage stamp. It is always fun to get FUN/CUTE things in the mail.

At the end of the lesson I brought some cards that we all wrote on to mail to the missionaries in our ward.

Lesson #19 lm2 Preparing to Teach

I decided to use apple juice for my handout this week. I just covered the "great value" label with some cute scrapbook paper . I found an apple clip art online and printed it onto patterned paper then cut it out and glued it.
I think they turned out pretty cute. I just HATE the blue lids (:

Lesson #18 lm2 Heritage of Righteous traditions

I had some cheap manilla file folders. I am going to decorate them with the word "Traditions" on the front and their name on the little tab part (i'll post pic tonight when I finish them). Then on the inside I will have blank pages with 2 columns that the girls can write:

Column 1- Current traditions they have in their homes & families

Column 2- good ideas for future tradititions.

I am doing a page for the following: Holidays, Birthdays, Righteous, each of the seasons, graduations, anniversaries, etc..

I LOVE traditions and some years I hear other peoples traditions and think Man I want to start doing that but then I forget! So I thought this folder would be perfect to keep it all together.

Lesson # 17 lm2 Family History

I found this cute "MY STORY" journal idea on BECKY HIGGINS blog a while ago and had saved it to my computer for future use. It is such an easy, cute way to journal life. She also has done one that is geared more for adults. The ones I printed were geared for TEENS. Becky Higgins put hers in a binder (1/2 sized binder 5.5''x8.5'') I found some at Office Max but the were $5.99 each. A little more than I was wanting to spend so I had mine spiral bound for $1.99.

See HERE to see what the inside of the journals look like!

Lesson #15 lm2 Temple Marriage

I found some little business card holders a while ago and knew I'd use them sometime for a lesson. These were the little cards I put inside.
Some of the quotes I found here.

I put their names on the outside as well as April 2010 because I wanted them to fill out the cards on how they feel right now.

The Ingredient cards I asked the girls to write things about their future husbands that are a must for temple marriage (honoring their priesthood, a member of the church etc...)
And the Icing cards I asked the girls to write things about their future husbands that weren't really necessary for a temple marriage but a bonus (white teeth, sense of humor etc..)
I saw the ingredient/icing idea HERE under "lesson helps"
The card with the picture of the ring I told them to describe or cut out a picture of what they want their ring to look like.
The card with the picture of the temple I told them to write what temple they would like to get married in.
On the outside of the little holder I mod podged a picture of the temple and wrote "I'm going there some day"

Lesson #14 lm2 The Blessings of the Temple

I just printed off a picture of each girls favorite temple with the quote from the lesson by President Gordon B Hinckley. I just did a google search and found images that I liked. The picture of the Manti Temple was found here. It is taken by Rick Satterfield