Stance: Studies on the Family

16 February 2015

Why Traditions Are Important

There are many types of family traditions. There are religious traditions, seasonal traditions, celebratory traditions or just plain fun traditions. Whatever kind they are, all family traditions have one thing in common—they unite us. The best way to strengthen family relationships is by spending time …

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16 February 2015

Ideas for Family Fun: Night at the Movies

Everyone likes a good show, and going with your family is even better.

A simple way to spend time with your family this week is to go to a movie with them. It doesn’t have to be all that fancy or expensive either—in Provo, Utah, the Cinemark Movies 8 offers ticket entries for 75 cents for groups of three or more on Monday nights. It’s a cheap, fun way to spend quality time together.

—Rachel Harris, Stance

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14 February 2015

Valentines Day is For Lovers…Or Not

Today is the day—St. Valentine’s Day, that is! Whether you love it, despise it, are indifferent to it—it is here and we might as well live it. Many people think of Valentine’s Day in the romantic sense. I think that’s why so many people are bitter …

Self-Improvement

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13 February 2015

10 Ways to Decorate with Plants

Spring is just around the corner. Bring new life—specifically plants—into your home or apartment or any room. Have a wonderful weekend! —Katie, Editor-in-Chief of Stance: Studies on the Family Unique Shelving Shapes 2. Terrarium 3. Bottles on the Wall 4. Bunch Together in One Corner …

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Food & Culture, Uncategorized

12 February 2015

Easy Peasy Lasagna Recipe

Psst. Let me let you in on a little secret. Below, you’ll find my very very very favorite lasagna recipe in the whole wide world. It has a classic taste, and the best part? It’s deliciously easy and practically no-fail. AND, you don’t even have to cook the noodles ahead of time. Perfect for those busy days with no time (or desire) to slave over the stove.

Fill your grocery cart with:

15 oz ricotta cheese

shredded mozzarella cheese

1 egg

1 lb ground beef (or more if you like it really meaty)

2 jars spaghetti sauce

1 package oven ready lasagna noodles

The easy peasy instructions:

Cook up your ground beef until brown.
Drain the grease and add the two jars of spaghetti sauce to the meat.
Take out your trusty crockpot.
In a separate bowl, mix together the egg, about a cup of the mozzarella cheese, and the ricotta cheese.
Scoop a layer of the meat and sauce mixture into the bottom of the crock pot.
Cover with a layer of the oven ready noodles. Break them as needed to fit and cover the entire meat mixture.
Top the noodles with a layer of the cheese mixture.
Cover the cheese mixture with noodles.
Repeat until all ingredients are gone. You should end with a layer of meat sauce.
Then, top with as much or as little mozzarella cheese as you’d like.
Set your little magic machine on high and cover with the lid. Go watch a movie/take a nap/go for a walk/do some laundry/cross whatever you have off of your to-do list, and when you come back three hours later, your lasagna will smell and taste heavenly. Serve immediately.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

—Courtney Johansson, Stance

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2 October 2014

General Conference: #PreparetoShare

As LDS General Conference approaches, I find myself sniffing around for cinnamon rolls and setting out my favorite pair of pajamas. However, this weekend means a lot more than sleeping in and overeating. We have been told by authorities in the Church that if we …

Politics & Society, Self-Improvement

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3 February 2015

Meeting, 2 February 2015

Stance: Studies on the Family meeting tonight! 4188 JFSB 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays We will be reading submissions for the Winter 2015 edition! Be there, or be square.

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6 February 2015

10 Ways to Decorate for Valentine’s Day

In a little more than a week, it’s St. Valentine’s Day. 😉

Okay, so I’m sorry for the reminder. I think this holiday is a little overrated. But here are some not terrible ideas to celebrate this holiday with a little more style

Coffee Filters. So you don’t drink coffee? You don’t have to in order to make this decor. This wreath is so pretty and simple to make.
Burlap Banner. Burlap. String. Hearts. Banner—ready to hang.
Hearts-on-a-Stick. So the look is much prettier than the sound of it. But add some nature to your sweet space! Hot glue some sparkly (or non-sparkly, whatever you prefer) hearts onto the twigs.
Umbrella Love. Tired of the cliché wreath hanging outside your door? Take some ol’ umbrella. Add a bow. Add some fake flowers. You’re ready to go!
Mason Jars. This craft is hipster-approved. Place a heart on a doily, and then tie it around a jar with some string or ribbon.
String Heart. Probably a little more time intensive. But the result is darling.
Free Printables. Feeling lazy? Just print out some printables. Free ones, of course!
Wall of Hearts. Forget about Jar of Hearts! Try some easy 3D hearts on your walls.
Chain of Hearts. Making chains is no longer reserved only for Christmas. Get out your construction paper, and cut them into stripes. Then fold and staple. Done deal.
Eraser Art. Although the picture below shows this project on a canvas bag, it would be easy to make this decor for a picture or something else cute! 🙂 Grab an old No. 2 pencil, and start stamping.

See pictures of these ideas below. <3

—Katie, Editor-in-Chief Stance: Studies on the Family

Food & Culture

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30 January 2015

10 Ways to Decorate with DIY Pillows

Pillow fight! Just kidding . . . But what is more fun that a bunch of big, fluffy pillows? If you’ve just moved into a new apartment or home, a quick way to make your new space feel “homey” is to make some spunky pillows for any room. Currently, …

DIY & Home Improvement

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