Candy Bar Poll Results

Thanks for those of you who took the poll. 
We had a tie between three different candy bars:
  -Almond Joy
  -Milky Way
  -Dove

  So I'll just post use ideas for  two of them.  The recipes below could be used for parties, FHE, or whatever really!
:) J

Recipes using Dove: (found on dovechocolate.com/Recipe)
 Pumpkin Chocolate Roll.  RECIPE

 Fondu for Two. RECIPE.

Recipes using Milky Way: (found at yummly.com)
 Milky Way Balls. RECIPE
  Milky Way Melt S'morz RECIPE

Back!

I am back from EFY!
  And I have to say, it was one of the most spiritual experiences ever.
  The kids were amazing.  Despite looks, position, or sociability, we were all on the same ground.  The boys were sweet and mannerly.  The girls were kind and so spiritual!  The dances were grand, the classes were mind boggling, and the counselors were so great!  Thanks to Session 10A Provo and the Temptation Titan Company for the great time!
:) J

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Handouts made with Creative Memories:

-Testimony 2012

-Time 2012

-Sin 2012

-Repentance 2012

Prom Ideas are Back!

Finally,
Posting some more prom modesty ideas.
Soon I'll get back to normal posting...I hope!  Just filling requests :)
-J

http://www.celestialbridalandprom.com/index.php?option=com_morfeoshow&task=view&gallery=4&Itemid=22
Was unable to extract photos off of this website, but feel free to look at it yourself.  They have some cute stuff!

http://bellaformals.com/dresses.php?c=2


http://www.venusbridal.com/bridesmaids/temple-maids

More Modesty Ideas....

These modest ideas are from http://www.junees.com/

LDS T-Shirts

Gotta love positive, missionary-moment T-shirts!
-J

http://www.ldsshirt.com/
Here are some of their designs off their website.

White Field Apparel

I don't post any old t-shirt on the Flame.
But these t-shirts are awesome!
Each design is based off of a gospel principle or scripture, and I love them.
Go, White Field Apparel!
And awesome job to some of my neighbors, who are their models!
Click here to see their website.

Beautifully Modest

More modesty ideas.
-J

J-Jill

More Modern Modesty

More modern modesty! 
-J

From Anthropologie:

 
 
   Jackets work great as a modest-ifier.

Chico's:

I've given you ideas...here are some examples

So,
  Flame has given you some suggestions of where to look for modest clothing and some good ideas, but here are some cute examples of how things are thrown together to make a beautiful modest outfit!
:0 Flame

 
Impel Clothing


Clothed Much



Arabic Trend


T-shirts Trend


tabeezblog.com


prlog.org


squidoo

River...Even if it hurts

   I don't think I've told you this story, but I'm going to anyway. :)

   I go to Camp Woodland for my girls' camp.  I love it!  There are no cabins for the girls, but there is an ampitheatre, bathrooms, a HUGE field, and tons of nature.  But one thing I know the girls absolutely love (at least in my ward) is the river.

   The river that runs through Camp Woodland is nothing like a luscious soak where you can float merrily down the way, singing "I love Mormon Boys and just can't lie..." 

   No, this river is a he-man-woman-loved river!  It is freezing (like 20 degrees F freezing).  It (on average) usually gets about (at max) 5 feet deep.  If that.  Depends on the rain season.  And even better, there are little leeches (that you find kissing the backs of your thighs), dangling branches that just want to insnare you, and rapids.

  And then the YCLS have to tell you all about how a girl drowned in there (don't think so.)  But, let's say that, by the end of their little river intro, you are shivering in your water shoes...and you haven't even stepped foot in the river.

  So, you wait in a line to get your big inner tube blown up and then waddle down the slope towards the river with your sisters. 

   Ah there she is.  Beautiful.  Bishop is fishing with a few of the Priesthood bretheren.  The young women in front of you are squealing.  You hear a shreek as you get closer to stepping in.  Isn't that just dang relaxing?! 

  And when you step in, you debate whether you want to warm your legs up afterwards by dumping a pale of stove water on it or sticking your leg in the fire.  OH, DANG IS IT COLD???!!!!  Cold like...shaking bones cold.

   And you wonder why we are so daring (and maybe a little crazy) enough to step into that river every year?  It's called adrenaline.

  And the scouts thought that girls' camp is for wusses.

  The worst part about your first meeting with the river is having the courage to jump onto your inner tube.  Especially if you've already tried twice, and, each time, you ended up tipping.  And then, you start squealing and trying to stop yourself so the other girls can catch up.

  Sometimes we link hands.  It's a great feeling of safety.  We glide down the softer part of the river, trying to not get too close to the sides.  Dangling branches are a hazard...and OUCH do they hurt!!

  As you progress, there are mud banks.  Last year, I got stuck in it.  Tell me to go off a roller coaster - no prob.  Get me stuck in a mud bank, screaming and flailing arms!!  Poor Melissa had to pull me out of the mud bank, because I was so panicked. 

  Then there are the rapids. We have a saying...it's "BUMS UP!"  If you don't follow YCL guidelines, than you oh-so-uncomfortably meet Mr. Bolder. 

  Last year, the river was like a deathly game we liked to play.  We had had a huge rainstorm and it was still showing signs of raining.  The water was up and it was fast.  Many girls nearly got sucked under the blocking ropes.  Some accidentally got pulled into the wrong way. 

  Why I tell you this is not to tell you a horror story about a Weber County Church camp.  No.  But rather to emphasize the importance of help.  I could've gotten myself out of the mud bank by myself, but I probably would've lost my shoes and gotten stuck in the process.  I get so scared by the prospect of drowning, sometimes I can't get myself in the right direction.

  One great thing about life is that it is hard.  It is scary. But we can have fun too!  We can enjoy the ride, even if it hurts.  And we must stay away from those dangerous edges and extremes.  God loves us and has given us support.  Friends.  Family.  And we have lifejackets, like prayer and church attendance.  I would be a mad woman to go down the river without a lifejacket.  And God knows that.  He loves me enough to give me the tools I need to get through this river of life safely.

   So, please pray for me at girls' camp.  I'm dang sure I'll be idiotic enough to go in that river (AGAIN).  But this time, I want to enjoy it and not get stuck.  I want to help my little sister on her first river ride.  :) Much love!
-J

You Will Be Carried

Hi Ladies!

   I love my camp leaders this year!  They make me so excited to participate in girls' camp again this year (which is in...well, TOMORROW!)  I am stinkin' excited!
   In Young Womens yesterday, they gave a few announcements.  And for some reason, they really strike me as gospel analogies. 
  One thing they said was about the 2nd day hike.  Sister Bold and Sister Wolf (changed their names) told us about how they are both outdoorsy-type ladies.  They both love nature, running, and so forth.  Sister Bold told us that we had no chance of skipping out on this hike.  And then Sister Wolf added that she would carry us up the mountain if we felt weak.  Nobody was going to stay behind....and they meant it!
  How does my leaders threatening us with a five mile hike apply to the gospel?  Well...
  First of all, how many times are we put in situations where we really don't want to be?  We are tired, we really don't like the outdoors, you think the streams are gross and polluted, the pathways are sure to be swarmed with mosquitos, and you REALLY don't like wearing hiking shoes.  It is hard!  But how would it feel to know that you have a rally of supporters?  They want you on this hike and they need you on this hike.  And this hike will help you become stronger.  And what about when you wear out?  Then you will be carried.  Christ promised that He will walk by you through this hike, AND will even carry you up the mountain, just like Sister Wolf. 
    That's the great thing about the gospel and about our Savior.  We have a rally of supporters to comfort us, cheer us on, and even PUSH us up that mountain - both those in the flesh, and those in the spirit.  No matter how scared you are, no matter how weak you feel, no matter how much you despise sunshine - YOU need this trial. YOU need to walk up this.  Christ did not need to suffer.  He was perfect.  But He chose to...because He knew you would need help up that mountain.  And no matter how hard it feels, YOU can make it and the journey will be fun and worth it!
   
   Secondly, they told us to pack light.  Sister Wolf said, "One bag.  No suitcases.  And for your backpack...just bring a little Nike one type of thing."
    Now, I know for some people packing light is hard.  I even had to replace my old hunky backpack for a little, lighter bag, and strap some things onto my duffle. 
   How often do we carry along things we don't need?  We carry around a load of sin.  We carry around bad habits and activities.  We carry grudges, pain, anguish, and even hate.  We hold onto the carnal, material items of this world.  So heavy.
   Christ Himself said that "28 ¶^aCome unto me, all ye that ^blabour and are heavy laden, and I will give you ^crest.

29 Take my ^ayoke upon you, and ^blearn of me; for I am ^cmeek and ^dlowly in ^eheart: and ye shall find ^frest unto your souls." -Matthew 11: 28-29

    What are you personally carrying around on your back?  The sins of yesterday, the worries of tomorrow, the loss of time, the grudge against a fellow brother, the hate of what is going on.  The firly little dresses that (sorry to break it) will not be translated into heaven in the twinkling on an eye.  We must learn to let go of what we don't need, but keep hold of those things that are holy.

   Even the burdens we are called to bear, the callings we hold, the tasks we have been asked to fulfill will become light.  They are for our good to make us stronger and He wouldn't give us more than we can handle.  On the other hand - carrying around a grudge or a two ton bag of clothing isn't for your good.  It won't make you stronger, it will slow you down.  But you will be given the wings of angels, the strength of a thousand men, and the support of your friends, family, and Heavenly Father when you carry those things that are important and that are "for your good."  Like the above scripture, they will "be made light" and you will find rest.

   Some things are hard to let go.  The Anti-Nephi-Lehis were a people of fighting, evil doings, and bad habits before they turned to Christ.  But yet, despite the difficulty of letting go of the tradition of warfare, they buried their swords.  And they buried them deep.

    You cannot bury your sins, lustful wants, or bad habits just two inches beneath the soil.  No, you must love yourself enough to bury them deep in the ground...deep enough that you cannot easily access it.  Carrying a sword around to girls' camp is going to be hard.  And it will only get heavier and heavier.  But, you can let it go. You can bury it and "sin no more."

  

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Some more handouts made with Creative Memories.  :)

-May You Believe, Thomas S Monson Handout 2012

-Launch yourself on every wave; Henry D. Thoreau Handout 2012

-Embrace the joy; Michelle D Rosado Handout2012