A Brigham Young University Student Journal
With the warm weather this spring, a great way to have some fun with your family is to make homemade ice cream together. This activity can be done at any age, but it’s also a little messy, so the best place to do it is …
*This article contains spoilers for the musical “Into the Woods.” Since I’ve joined the Stance crew, I’ve become hyperaware of family relationships in everything I read and watch. So it’s no surprise that I had family on the brain when I watched the movie version …
Wondering what to do this Friday night? A great way to have fun with your family this week is to play a game called skittle bowling. The logistics are simple: go to your favorite bowling alley and pay for a game (usually around $4 per game for adults and $3 for children under 12 years of age) and make sure to bring a bag of skittles.
The rules for skittle bowling are simple. Each time you bowl, you are required to do a funny action. When it’s your turn, grab a skittle. Each skittle color represents a funny action you have to do. For example, if you draw red, then you have to hop once before you toss the bowling ball. Deciding what action each color represents will be up to you and your family, but a suggested list is below:
Red= hop once
Purple= close one eye
Green= spin three times, then grab the bowling ball
Orange= toss the ball granny style
Yellow= do a dance move before you toss the bowling ball
Skittle bowling is a fun way to mix up your evening with your family and have fun together. It’s a great way to enjoy some candy, some bowling, and some quality time with your loved ones.
—Rachel Harris, Stance
“I thought it was all post-partum symptoms,” Heather said about her cancer signs. Three months after giving birth to her daughter, Lily, Heather Von St. James was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a relatively rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Heather’s exposure came from the …
This is my go-to dessert for any occasion because it is scrumptious and so easy! It is an adaptation of a Nestle Toll House recipe that basically puts the most delicious chocolate chip cookie you have ever tasted into the form of a pie. It …
Over the year and a half that I have been married, I have struggled to find my husband the perfect gift. It has taken me a while to figure out the art of giving a great gift.
Recently, I think I figured it out. I got him tickets to a basketball game. He is a giant U of A fan, and because we live up in Utah currently, I got him tickets to the University of Utah vs. University of Arizona basketball game. His eagerness and anticipation for this game was remarkable to me because I don’t know a thing when it comes to basketball. 
We went a couple weekends ago, and man oh man. The smack talking, the cheering, the dancing, and the intensity were SO worth it—especially to have an incredibly grateful and happy husband at the end of it. It felt so good to have given him a gift that he loved, even if it wasn’t necessarily what I loved to do.
So how do you pick the perfect gift? I’ve compiled a few different questions to ask yourself that will help solve your gift picking woes.
Is your friend OBSESSED with Modern Family? Friends? The Office? Is it on Netflix? Do they have Netflix? If not, think about getting them the DVD of a season. They’ll love it! Or you can always get them some awesome gear that they can flaunt and also probably make them laugh or smile when they see it.
This definitely worked to my advantage a couple weeks ago. Tickets to a game are always fun, but can also be pricey. If you can’t do that, try some nosebleed seats or some sports merchandise.
This isn’t always the most thoughtful gift, but sometimes it is definitely appreciated and they could use it more than that BYU cup. Are they newly married? In college? Struggling financially? They could absolutely use those bucks right now.
Some people prefer to have something for their kid or their pet before themselves. A new chew toy? Doggie bed? Or how about some easy lunches for the kids or some coupons for free babysitting. This just might save your wallet some money, too.
Sometimes, people want something more sentimental, more thought out and made from the heart. Have any talents with knitting, sewing or crocheting? A hat or scarf could make someone’s day. Or how about a collage of pictures or a book of your relationship with that person? My mom once turned my blog into a book and it meant the world to me! It had pictures and loads of memories for me to enjoy.
Think about it. Do they have a cracked windshield they just can’t afford to get fixed? They keep talking about how they need a new pair of black shoes for work? Can you fix things? Offer to fix their leaky sink, dishwasher or change out their light bulbs. Simple acts like these can make someone’s life so much easier.
I think that food is always a good thing to pair with anything. Do they like sweets? Chocolate? Candy bars? Stick some of that with you gift and you’re good to go. Or give them a gift card to their favorite restaurant- they’ll be happy that they can splurge without breaking the bank. If you’re feeling extra thoughtful, try making them their favorite foods. That can go a long way for someone.
I hope these questions can help you pick the perfect gift! For more posts like these, follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! Please like and share!
Emmaline Frost, Stance
Questions courtesy of allwomenstalk.com.
Good morning, Stance readers! Looking for ways to update your bedroom. Why not try making your own nightstand? Keep reading below for 10 ideas about DIY nightstands. 1. Square Table 2. Crate 3. Stacked Luggage 4. Hanging Nightstand OR 5. Restoration Hardware Look 6. Cinderblock …
The Sloshen in the Ocean, written by Chelsea Jamison and illustrated by Spencer Bugg, is a delightful children’s book that was accepted by Stance for our Fall 2014 issue. Unfortunately, it was not able to be placed in the printed version of the journal. However, …
Hello Friends!
We have just published our most recent journal (Fall 2014) on the website Issuu, where you can view it, as well as previous issues. For a sneak peek into what is inside, see the Letter from the Editor below and happy reading!
Letter from the Editor:
The cover artwork is a photograph of one of the sculptures created by Peggy Hughes. This sculpture has various shapes in various colors, from deep emerald to light, crystal white, from cherry red to golden hues. All of these different shapes and colors placed next to one another create an exciting whole. Similarly, what it means to have a family, to be married, to have children, and to have meaningful relationships is quite varied, even within the confines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Family and marital relationships—the focus of our student journal—en-compass a wide range of perspectives. With this journal, we encourage professionalism, respect, and tolerance for insights that may initially be different from our own. Just as all the unique shapes and colors make an incredible sculpture, recognizing different perspectives is essential to un- derstand what it means to be human and to have relationships with family and loved ones.
This journal includes academic work, creative writing, photography
and artwork, and personal essays. Topics, such as same-sex marriage and mothers in the workforce, is explored from left and right perspectives. Literary analysis of books from Medieval times to the Modernist era provides insight of how the family is represented. We can find here the devestation that both mothers and fathers experience from the death of a child. Additionally, the importance of communication between father and daughter and between sister and sister is examined. What does it mean to tell the truth—to be truthful to yourself and to others? We find the answer in the poem “The Truth” as well as in the creative works included here that beautifully show what it means to open oneself up to examining the heart of important matters.
We hope you enjoy the effort that has been contributed in making this journal unique and insightful and find this issue both entertaining and enlightening. Please share it with your friends and family.
Catherine Ann Hollingsworth Editor-in-Chief
Babies with three parents may be born in the United Kingdom as early as 2016, after recent legislation was passed approving three-person IVF (in vitro fertilization). The legislation allows for women with mitochondrial disease, inherited and incurable, to give birth to children without the risk …
