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5 Things to Use and Reuse at Every RS Event for Decorating ebook {Regular Price $3.74}
By Shiloah Baker

Summary: Tired of the same old vases and tablecloths? With very little expense here are five things that can be used and reused at any and every Relief Society event.

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Valentine's Day: Jane Austen Style

A Relief Society Luncheon and Temple Tea Party

Ebook/Activity by Shiloah Baker

Jane Austen is known for her romanticism and the lighter style of classic fiction novels that she blessed us with. Just in time to celebrate love, this Relief Society luncheon is Valentine’s themed but it also features practical classes (and information) to go along with the Jane Austen style. What is a Jane Austen luncheon without a tea party? You can add the ideas for the tea party or do one or the other.

This ebook includes:

*Creative class titles with practical application
*Ideas on creating an enjoyable party for sisters of all ages
*Hand-out ideas
*invitation ideas
*Craft project
*An early bird idea no one will want to miss.

The supplemental ebook is filled with decorating ideas, tea party recipes and how to put together suggestions.

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Relief Society Activites-- Phone Ideas Sessions

2011-11-30T15:53:00.000-08:00

Do you want new, creative, spiritual, fun, friendship building Relief Society activities that are specifically tailored to your ward or stake? Is it hard coming up with new, fresh ideas for each activity that aren’t overdone already? This is where I come in!

I’ve created over 50 new, fun, creative and inspirational Relief Society activities since 2004. Now to add more value and more personalized help, I’m now doing personalized phone consultations. Let me do the brainstorming and idea-making for you!

What will this entail?

Purchase a 30 minute telephone session and we’ll set a date and time via phone or email. Several days before the call I will send you a fill-in-the-blank sheet to find out what ideas/ activities you are looking for. According to your concerns, questions, and the things you are looking for I will create 3 original activities for you to choose from. I will give suggestions and other ideas on ways to put it together.

What this isn’t

I cannot receive inspiration for your calling, but I can give you activity suggestions, themes, and ideas. In other words...I'm just the idea lady. After receiving new ideas, you use the guidance of the Spirit, the confirmation of your RS leaders and/or Bishopric to put the activities together.

This telephone sessions is perfect for you to come away ready to start preparing your ward or stake’s Relief Society activities.

Book your 30 minute phone session today!

Follow these two steps:

1. Purchase the phone session: $62 Now:

2. Email me at momof8@Homemaking-Cottage.com and we will book your session.

You will then receive an email with the form to fill out and send back 3 days before your phone session.

How to Find the Heart~ A Friendship RS Activity

2011-11-05T18:49:00.000-07:00

How to Find the Heart~ A Friendship RS Activity

Ebook/Activity by Shiloah Baker

Everyone has an exterior that we put on for the world. Some have a soft outer shell- just enough for some emotional protection. Some have a hard, spiny outer exterior that doesn't let anyone get too close. All women have a soft and beautiful heart under these exteriors. How can we make friends and find the heart of our fellow sisters? In this fun and delicious Relief Society activity!

This ebook features:

Fun mingle and friendship ideas
Delicious themed recipes
An easy to put together layout with additional ideas.

Also includes a “things to be announced” section along with an invitation idea, an object lesson, and more.

Price: $8.95

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What is an eBook?

A PDF file that is downloaded after purchase. Once downloaded- save the file to your computer and print as needed.

Why eBooks?

Convenient

Instantly receive your eBook and start planning your ward or stake’s Relief Society activities from the convenience of your home computer.

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A Cornucopia of Abundance Relief Society Program or Super Saturday

2011-09-22T18:26:00.001-07:00

A Cornucopia of Abundance Relief Society Program/Super Saturday
Ebook/Activity by Shiloah Baker

We are blessed with so much abundance in our lives, but instead of living in gratitude we often live with a “lack mentality” focusing on things we don’t have. This Autumn Festival is a celebration of thanksgiving. With gratitude in our hearts, we can invite an awareness of what we truly have been blessed with and just as importantly, how to use the blessings we have been given to the fullest extent.

The program can be used for: A Super Saturday, a Ward Relief Society activity, Stake Relief Society activities, or any activity that you wish to inspire and help the sisters in your ward or stake.

This ebook also Includes:

*Class ideas with catchy titles.
*Set-up ideas (decor, table decor, etc.)
*An autumn themed project
*Refreshment Ideas
*And so much more!

This ebook will be available and sent by email on or before October 5th, 2011. Take advantage of the pre-order price today!

Price: $8.95

Supplemental Ebook: Harvest Festival Crafts
Filled with Autumn/Harvest/Halloween/Thanksgiving Super Saturday crafts and projects! Pictures and directions given. Not all craft ideas, but other super fun projects as well.

Some projects include:

Craft Idea for gratitude prayers
Sweater upcycling craft
Burlap crafts
A "twist" on a pumpkin craft
...and more

Price: $7.00

Feedback we’ve received on our ebooks:

“I love them! I have made 3 binders with all the enrichment ideas you have done since Jan., one for me, one for my 2nd counselor and one for my Enrichment Leader. When I gave the binder to my 2nd counselor, she cried!! She was so happy to get such a complete guide to help with planning our enrichments (I will always call them that)! They are very helpful and very complete. Everything we need is now in one place. What a great time and brain saver!” -Terri

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What is an eBook? A PDF file that is downloaded after purchase. Once downloaded- save the file to your computer and print as needed. Why eBooks? Convenient Instantly receive your eBook and start planning your ward or stake’s Relief Society activities from the convenience of your home computer. Accessible on your schedule Shop anytime you have time; Relief Society activities eBooks are available in minutes. Always available! **Please see our refund policy.

Building the Kingdom: One Home at a Time Relief Society Program

2011-08-30T17:31:00.000-07:00

Building the Kingdom: One Home at a Time Relief Society Program
Ebook/Activity by Shiloah Baker

"And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it..." Jeremiah 18:9

How can we do our part to build the kingdom of God? This program will teach the sisters how this is more personal than a broad statement. Because this can encompass many topics, I’ve broken them down into 3 different themes for you. Choose the one that best applies to your ward/stake: Family, Service, or Marriage. This ebook gives ideas on how to create this program using any of the three mentioned topics and how it applies to the building of the kingdom of God on the earth.

The program can be used for: Ward Relief Society activities, Stake Relief Society activities, or any activity that you wish to inspire and help the sisters in your ward or stake.

This ebook also Includes:

*Class ideas with catchy titles.
*Set-up ideas (decor, table decor, etc.)
*Simple Home Decor Craft Project
*Super fun invitation idea
*Refreshment Ideas
*And so much more!

Price:$8.95

Supplemental Ebook: Lesson--We are Building
This lesson is written to be shared with any of the three topics within the theme: Building the Kingdom. This is an object lesson and includes a fun portion where you will involve 4 people from the audience. This is a must-have for you to complete the activity and not have to do everything yourself.

Price: $3.75

Relief Society Workshop: TRAIN up a Child

2011-05-15T13:01:00.000-07:00

Train up a Child
~A Relief Society Workshop~
Ebook By Shiloah Baker

Proverbs 22: 6 "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

Take a box car trip on a journey to raising up children unto the Lord. Destination: Celestial Kingdom. This program is based on values that today’s world deem old-fashioned but the prophets are relentless in telling us how vital these values are to raising well-adjusted, righteous children. We’re taking a train while we learn to train up our Heavenly Father’s sons and daughters.

This ebook also Includes:

Lesson and LOTS of additional resources
Class ideas with catchy titles.
Set-up ideas (decor, table decor, etc.)
Invitation ideas
Refreshment Ideas for fine dining in a dining-car
And so much more!

Price: $8.95

Supplemental Ebook: Train Up a Child { Lesson }
By Shiloah Baker

The following article can be used as a lesson or as a resource for a lesson for the Train Up a Child activity. We see much failure in home and family life in today’s world, how can we have the successes the Lord asks of us?

Price: $3.75

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Additional Information:

What is an eBook?

A PDF file that is downloaded after purchase. Once downloaded- save the file to your computer and print as needed.

Why eBooks?

Convenient

Instantly receive your eBook and start planning your ward or stake’s Relief Society activities from the convenience of your home computer.

Accessible on your schedule

Shop anytime you have time; Relief Society activities eBooks are available in minutes. Always available!

Pink Grapefruit- Sacrifice and Integrity themed RS Program

2011-04-17T20:31:00.001-07:00

Pink Grapefruit
Tasting the Bitter and the Sweet

By Shiloah Baker

We are taught that "...For if they never should have bitter they could not know the sweet." (Doctrine and Covenants 29:39) Troubles, sorrows, pain, or trials are not on a buffet for us to choose which ones we would like and leave others. We do not always know what our trials are ahead of time, but we can choose the attitude with which to weather the storm. We can “keep a sweetness of mind.” Pink Grapefruit is an ebook designed to make your calling easier in presenting an original, fresh, and fun Relief Society Program on sacrifice and integrity.

This ebook also Includes:

Lesson and additional resources
Several class ideas with catchy titles.
Set-up ideas (decor, table decor, etc.)
Cost free announcement ideas
Invitation ideas
And so much more!

Price: $8.95

Sticks and Stars: A Goal Setting RS Workshop

2011-04-16T21:13:00.000-07:00

Sticks & Stars
By Shiloah Baker

“For behold, this is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man” (Moses 1:39)

"Some people often waste days, months, and even years of their lives going down paths that lead them to no worthwhile achievements. Other people set goals and progress steadily along paths that lead them to achieve much." (LDS.org)

Goal setting is an essential and necessary ingredient to add for anyone who desires a good life. This is an activity that shares tips, tricks, and sound advice on how can we change the negative programming many people have about goals and add the “stick-to-it-tiveness” to see their goals to fulfillment. ?

This ebook also Includes:

Lesson resources & several class ideas with catchy titles.
Set-up ideas (decor, table decor, etc.)
Cost free announcement ideas
Invitation ideas
And so much more!

Price: $8.95

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It's a CHICK Thing! A Visiting Teaching Seminar

2011-02-24T17:41:00.000-08:00

It's a CHICK Thing!
Ebook by Shiloah Baker

Why did the chicken cross the road? To do her visiting teaching! What do chickens and visiting teacher have in common? They are social, love to communicate, and very friendly. It’s that time of year to enliven the sisters in their callings as visiting teachers in an informal and friendly way. It’s a Chick Thing, is an ebook designed to make your calling easier in presenting an original and memorable Visiting Teach Program.

Includes:

A story--perfect for the theme.
Set-up ideas (decor, table decor, etc.)
Chicken Related Refreshment/brunch ideas
Invitations for "chicks"
And so much more!

We hope that you enjoy this Visiting Teaching Conference and that it makes your calling easier having everything together in one ebook.

Price: $8.95

Supplemental Ebook: VT Ideas straight from the Roost!
A handout of inspiration to give the sisters in your ward.

Price:$3.75

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Prima Bella- A RS Birthday Workshop

2011-02-24T17:39:00.001-08:00

Prima Bella- A RS Birthday Workshop

Ebook By Shiloah Baker

This Relief Society activity is a workshop that gives a tribute to Womanhood. It’s the perfect theme for the birthday of this Divinely inspired society of women.

Includes:
* Exquisite invitation ideas
* A variety of class ideas
* Set up and decorating ideas
* Refreshments for women
* A poem to go along with the theme

Price: $8.95

Supplemental Ebook: Womanhood: Adorned with Gifts from on High (Lesson)

Women naturally possess many gifts from our Heavenly Father. This lesson takes you through thirteen of these gifts while sharing more information about each one. This ebook was written to go as a supplemental ebook for Prima Bella.

Price: $3.24

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RS EBook Subscribers

2011-01-27T20:37:00.000-08:00

RS ebook Subscribers,

I am enjoying writing these ebook activities to serve and inspire you. Thank you for your subscriptions. I just wanted to send a quick note that it's been a year this month that this subscription has been available so please check your subscriptions so you know when they will renew. If you do not wish for them to renew simply cancel your subscription in paypal. The Homemaking Cottage & Co. does not offer refunds on digital goods or subscriptions so we've always asked that our subscribers be responsible for their accounts. I thank you so much in your helping in this regard.

Many blessings and light,

Shiloah Baker

Relief Society Song by Alex Boye

2011-01-07T12:09:00.000-08:00

BE A PART OF MUSIC HISTORY!
BE A PART OF THE MAKING OF
RELIEF SOCIETY
"THE MUSIC VIDEO"
by Alex Boye

Relief Society Workshop: Add a Spark to Your Life---Get a Hobby

2010-12-12T21:41:00.000-08:00

Add a Spark to Your Life---Get a Hobby (A Relief Society Workshop)
Ebook by Shiloah Baker

Having a hobby (or hobbies) can save your life by keeping you happy and healthy. Hobbies keep your mind in shape, help you find and make new friends, and keeps that spark of passion and fun in your life. What a better time to start a new hobby (interest) than the new year?

This ebook also contains:

*A quiz to help the sisters in their ward in choosing a new hobby.
*Several fun and hobby related workshop class ideas
*Refreshments with the hobby theme
*And soooo much more.

Price: $8.95

Voice of the Spirit

2010-09-13T12:45:00.000-07:00

We Had the Baby - Baby #8!

2010-07-07T13:59:00.000-07:00

So, we were told that the baby was a girl and while the boys were disappointed we prepared for a little "sister". We bought all pink and purple, frills and bows. It was one of my best pregnancies ever. I was running until my 7th month. After 9 weeks of bed-rest and contracting I got back on the elliptical for the last 3 1/2 weeks of the pregnancy. (Baby was overdue by 5 days).

Braedon Carter Baker was born after 1.5 hours of labor 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 inches long at 2 a.m. end of June... Much to the relief of his shocked and exhausted mom, dad, his 7 excited siblings, Daddy's chain of command and the gym staff and everyone else that knows us...IT'S A BOY!!! {Not a girl as we were told!}

Ben was tickled "blue" and so was Benjamin. Everyone else was excited too, except little Bella who insisted a girl would be better. :) I think she's used to her brother now.

FYI- Because we are so thrilled about our new son, we're having a sale at the Homemaking-Cottage.com

Coupon Code: new-baby for 50% off Deluxe Subscriptions

Video- Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

2010-07-06T21:08:00.000-07:00

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland shares an encouraging tribute to mothers who, through both challenges and accomplishments, work in partnership with God to raise His children. Read the entire talk here: http://bit.ly/9PidlC

Relief Society Quote

2010-06-10T09:47:00.000-07:00

"It is not an opportunity, but a rare privilege to become a member of Relief Society. To become a member and to learn the glorious truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ brings sublime joy. Join the Relief Society and open the door of opportunity that this sublime joy may be yours."

-Alice B. Castleton

Just For Today

2010-06-05T22:19:00.000-07:00

by: N. Eldon Tanner

Just for today, I will seek my Heavenly Father in earnest prayer.
Just for today, I will listen for the promptings of the Spirit to guide me.
Just for today, I will express my love for God and His son, Jesus, in prayer, and will
show my love for them through service to my fellow men.
Just for today, I will study and strive for more understanding of the gospel
Just for today, I will seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Just for today, I will listen to and heed the counsel of God's prophet.
Just for today, I will teach someone about the gospel by word or example.
Just for today, I will observe the standards of the church.
Just for today, I will express through word and deed my love for my family.
Just for today, I will be honest in all my dealings.
Just for today, I will express appreciation and gratitude for all blessings.
Just for today, I will be loyal where I should be loyal.

Relief Society Quote

2010-06-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

"The Brethren know they belong to a quorum of the priesthood. Too many sisters, however, think that Relief Society is merely a class to attend. The same sense of belonging to the Relief Society rather than just attending a class must be fostered in the heart of every woman. Sisters, you must graduate from thinking that you only attend Relief Society to feeling that you belong to it!"

- Boyd K Packer

Motherhood Quote

2010-05-31T09:43:00.000-07:00

"Of all the joys of life, none other equals that of happy parenthood. Of all the responsibilities with which we struggle, none other is so serious. To rear children in an atmosphere of love, security and faith is the most rewarding of all challenges. The good result from such efforts become life's most satisfying compensation"

-Gordon B Hinckley

Motherhood: One of the greatest needs in the world today

2010-05-29T21:41:00.000-07:00

"One of the greatest needs in the world today is intelligent, conscientious motherhood...Motherhood is the greatest potential influence either for good or ill in human life. The mother's image is the first that stamps itself on the unwritten page of the young child's mind. It is her caress that first awakens a sense of security; her kiss the first realization of affection; her sympathy and tenderness the first assurance that there is love in the world"

(Teachings of the Presidents of the Church; David O. McKay, p.156)

Visiting Teaching Conference Idea

2010-05-26T21:26:00.001-07:00

A fun night was a Pot Luck with each sister bringing a dish that consisted of five ingredients or less. It was a riot!! We had a secret vote and awarded a prize to the best tasting dish.

-Connie Graham

Find Joy in Womanhood

2010-05-19T23:21:00.000-07:00

Encouragement and Gifts For Sisters

2010-05-02T19:03:00.000-07:00

We have one sister who hand makes cards out of 8.5x11 cardstock. We
decide in our planning meeting who needs a card for the month. We then let the sisters sign the inside for get well, congratulations, babies, sympathy etc. The sisters who receive them Love these homemade cards with words of encouragement, love, support and celebration especially for them written by the sisters in our ward.

-ZW18J

We would love to see your ideas!