For Strong Eternal Relationships

"In essentials, there must be unity. In non-essentials, there must be liberty. In all things, there must be charity."
~ V.H. Roberts

p.s. This isn't specifically for marriages, but for any relationship you want to strengthen.

FHE ~ Brigham Young

Opening Song: “Pioneer Children Sang as they Walked,” Children’s Songbook, p. 214

Scripture: D&C 126:1-2

Lesson/Activity:

Materials needed: One old-fashioned tool (manual) and one newer tool of the same variety (electric).

Procedure: Show the tools and ask what their use might be. Indicate that the older tool was very modern in its own time and then discuss the similarities and the differences between the tools. Explain that even though the tools are different, their basic use is the same. Tell the class that the most important thing is not the tool but how it is handled and what is the ultimate goal for its use. Point out that both tools can be used to turn out quality work.
Explain that these tools are like changes in church leadership. Even though the leader has changed, the ultimate goal has not. An example of this is when Brigham Young took over leadership of the church after Joseph Smith died.

Treat: Strawberry Ice Cream

2 cups unsweetened thawed, frozen strawberries
2 cans (12 fl. oz. each) Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
PLACE strawberries in food processor fitted with blade; cover. Pulse until strawberries are small pieces.
COMBINE evaporated milk, strawberries with their juice, sugar, lemon juice and salt in large bowl. Pour into ice cream machine container. Follow manufacturer’s instruction for preparation.

Spinach Alfredo Pizza

Doesn't this look divine? It is! It's way easy too. I'll post the recipes following the directions. Make sure to read the entire post to get all the directions and recipes.

So first, start off by making the Pizza Crust (recipe below.)
Bake it at 450 for 7-8 minutes. When it comes out of the oven, poke holes in it with a fork.

Next, pour on the yummy Alfredo Sauce (recipe below.)
Top it with grilled chicken seasoned with oregano and garlic salt. Then, with dried spinach, and mozzarella cheese. I also think artichoke hearts would be yummy too.

Then bake it for 10 minutes or until it looks brown and bubbly. Enjoy!!

Pizza Crust
1 1/2 Cups Warm Water
1 1/2 Tbsp. Yeast
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
4+ Cups Flour
Mix dough well. Spread into greased pizza pan or cookie sheet. Bake as directed above.

Alfredo Sauce
8 oz. Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Butter (1 stick)
1 1/2 Cups Milk
Melt together stirring with whisk, then add:
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
Stir until well mixed.

FHE ~ Families Are Forever

Opening Song: “Families Can Be Together Forever,” Children’s Songbook #188

Scripture: D&C 138 47-48

Lesson/Activity:

Materials needed: Strips of paper for a paper chain. Form half of them into circles by stapling them together.

Procedure: Pass each family member a circle made out of a paper strip. Point out that these links represent each person. Explain that if they were to try and make a chain they couldn’t because there is nothing to bind the links together. Now pass around the additional strips of paper and a stapler. These additional pieces of paper represent love. Use these strips of paper to loop through two links and bind them together. Allow the family to fashion a chain after this pattern. Explain that love is a powerful way to bind ourselves as a family.


Treat: Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
1 Cup Sugar
1 Cup Corn Syrup
1 Cup (or more) Peanut Butter
6 Cups Rice Crispies
Bring sugar and syrup to a boil, then take off heat. Add peanut butter and rice crispies. Pour in greased 9x13 pan and spread out.

Date Idea #4

Have you ever heard New Yorkers say that they have lived in their city their whole lives, but have never been to the Empire State Building, or Statue of Liberty, etc.?

Well, I don't live in New York :( (although I have been to the afore-mentioned places), but I do live close to a very cool city. I bet you do too :) You will be surprised at the many many things you can find to do in your city. When my husband and I were dating, we did a lot of fun tourist type things, but we don't as much anymore.

So, the date idea is to take a night (or day) out and act like tourists in your city. Eat somewhere you've never tried; go to a show or somewhere that your city might be famous for. You might not have known it ever existed.

Click HERE to see what you can do in your city.

FHE ~ Music

Opening Song: “Lift Up Your Voice and Sing,” Children’s Songbook #252

Scripture: D&C 136:28

Lesson/Activity:

Write the following actions on paper or cards: whistle, slowly, quietly, loudly, hum, sing, fast, oooo’s. Lead family members in their favorite songs. Hold up the signs one at a time during the song, alternating signs as often as you like. Then let another family member have a turn being the leader. Have fun trying to follow the leader’s instructions.
Make homemade musical instruments: Drum—oatmeal box or gallon can; Cymbals—pan lids; Shaker—small jar filled with popcorn or beads; Bells; Guitar—shoebox with rubber bands strung across the opening. Make your own band.

Closing Song: “Oh, What Songs of the Heart,” Hymn #286


Treat: Harmony Cookies
2 cups sugar
½ cup margarine
3 tablespoons cocoa
3 cups oatmeal
½ cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Put sugar, milk, margarine and cocoa into a pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly add oatmeal, peanut butter and vanilla. Stir well and drop on waxed paper. Cool and eat.

April Visiting Teaching Message

Just click to enlarge, then print the picture for your sisters!