Fun Trampoline Ideas

Check out:  50+ Fun Things to Do On a Trampoline

Counting the Hours Until School is Out?

"Celebrating the end of school together as a family is such a great way to create lasting memories. The last day of school is the perfect opportunity to start a new tradition that your kids can look forward to year after year. Here are 20 creative ways to celebrate the end of school, especially the last day of school with your kids from Angie Lee."

To learn more: 20 End of School Celebrations and Traditions

Celebrating Memorial Day

"Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff of summer. It's also a time when family and friends get together for picnics and backyard barbecues. However, this holiday is more than just fun and games."

"When your kids ask, "What is Memorial Day?" be prepared to give them the proper answer. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives in our nation's service. Though some form of Memorial Day has been celebrated in various areas of the country beforehand, Memorial Day was officially proclaimed by General John Logan on May 5, 1868 and was observed later that month on May 30 when flowers were placed on the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers who were buried at Arlington Cemetery."

To learn more: Teaching Kids About the Meaning of Memorial Day

Family Friendly Hikes Near Salt Lake City

"Hiking is a wonderful family activity, but not all hiking trails are wonderful for families. A good hiking trail for mixed family groups including young children or seniors should be short (under 3 miles or so) and not too steep. It should also feature some interesting attraction - such as a lake or waterfall - so children will feel they're going somewhere and not just trudging pointlessly through the woods. Here's a list of great family hikes in the Salt Lake City area, any of which can make for a memorable and affordable family outing."

To learn more: About.com - Salt Lake City

Summer Journal Ideas

Kids can celebrate summer better than anyone else! What about creating a keepsake to remember how much fun summer was? As an added bonus it will help with writing skills over summer vacation.

For children that can write there are some great ideas at Fun Ways to Improve Writing Skills

Here is a cute idea for toddler journals. Check out her ideas at Teach Your Tot Blogspot.

How to Find Happiness in Family Life

Happiness in Family Life

is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities.”

~ The Family: A Proclamation to the World ~

To learn more: Happiness in Family Life

Matt Townsend Fireside

Stake Adult Fireside

Date:  Sunday, May 18th

Time:  7:00 p.m.

Place:  Stake Center Chapel

Dr. Matt Townsend is the founder of the 

Townsend Relationship Center, 

a relationship, skills-building organization.  

Through entertainment and humor, Matt teaches life-changing skills 

that can help us improve our most important relationships. 

Everyone is involved in a relationship - 

spouse, child, parent, sibling, friend, etc. 

This topic has something for everyone!

Family Summer Bucket List

"Mom I'm bored." 

"This is stupid."

"There is nothing to do."

Do you any of the above statements sound all too familiar? If so, why not start a new tradition and create a Summer Bucket List. The first step to any bucket list is to gather ideas from the family about what fun things they want to do this summer. 

There are lots of different ideas of what to add to your bucket list and how to present it online. Just goggle Summer Bucket Lists. 

Check out this website for a fun idea: Our Summer Bucket List  

Provident Living emphasis for May/June 2014

In May, Ward Provident Living Specialists will be receiving information about Family Relationships and Family Fun to present to their respective wards. Various blog posts will address this subject throughout May and June of 2014.

The family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children. The living prophets tell us why.

To learn more: The Family: A Proclamation to the World