2009 Youth Theme Wristbands

The 2009 Youth Theme wristbands ("Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12), are perfect for girls camp, youth conferences, family reunions, scouts or individual gifts. You can order specific colors for your needs:

1. As an indicator of who is really part of your youth conference group, order all the same color for the youth of your stake, ward or branch. Wearing the wristband can be their "ticket" for admittance to dances or other activities that outsiders may "crash."

2. The wristbands can be used to identify various girls camp groups by color, or you can order a variety and allow the girls a color choice (girls like to accessorize, even in the wilderness!).

3. Scouts may feel shy about vocalizing their commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ, but wearing a wristband with this years theme allows them to communicate with those around them their beliefs.

4. Family reunions can be a great way to inspire our youth. The wristbands can be color coded by family, all the same color, or a variety for the choosing. It's fortifying to know that cousins, aunts and uncles also believe! If cost is a worry, you can sell the wristbands at the family "store" or they can be incorporated into an auction (a very fun activity that our family has used for years).

5. We have had aunts order wristbands for nieces and nephews in faraway places such as Australia or Indonesia to celebrate birthdays or just to stay in touch.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. We would love to hear how you use the wristbands or ideas that others may use!

LDS Greats Team

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2009 Mutual Theme Key Chain

Are you looking for a useful gift for your young women, young men, leaders, nieces or nephews? These themed keychains are colorful, easy to find and an excellent reminder of this years' theme "Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12).

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Countdown Calendar

Limited Supply!

Count down to a special day with this customizable countdown calendar! Simply write a thought or paste a picture to fill in the boxes on the included sheet of paper, then insert the sheet in the countdown calendar. The recipient opens one flap each day, similar to an advent calendar. Fun to prepare and receive!

Countdown to: baptism, missionary start date, or other significant event in the life of a loved one.

LDS Greats Team

Looking for a good book on families?

"Finding Joy in Family Life" by Wally Goddard is an excellent book.
Use the Gospel of Jesus Christ to become a better person, partner, and parent.
To those who know Wally Goddard, through his books, articles or workshops, understand the keen insights he has to family life. Come and sit at the knee of a wise man whose words will inspire you and your family towards joy!

LDS Greats Team

Family Proclamation - With Your Family Photo

Get "The Family: A Proclamation to the World" with your own family photo in the middle. Make the Proclamation a joy to look at by customizing it to your family.

Give as a wedding gift with a picture of the bride & groom or temple in the middle. For an anniversary gift, use your Grandparents' wedding picture to honor them. Great for Aunts and Uncles too!

One recent customer ordered several to celebrate her parent’s anniversary. Each family received their own copy.

This would also make an excellent Father’s day gift.

LDS Greats Team

Do your primary kids know the 2009 theme?

It’s hard to believe that the year is almost half over! Some primary leaders have been newly called and need ideas or just want to “freshen up” their bulletin boards. The yellow Die Cut Letters that display the 2009 theme may be just the thing you are looking for!

LDS Greats Team

Youth Conference Season is Here!

We are getting busy with the youth conference season that is approaching quickly. Customizable t-shirts for the youth are a great bargain and an excellent way to keep the conference theme memorable. The display of positive messages gives the youth a voice in a world filled with degrading images and words. Because t-shirts are made to order, please allow sufficient time before your event.

LDS Greats Team

Primary Gifts for Children

Recently a newly called Primary President called for ideas on reasonably priced gifts that she can give to the primary children as she spotlights them for their birthdays. I suggested the “My Eternal Family” carpenter pencil. This pencil emphasizes the theme and that the children can help “build” their families. The pencil graphite color is red and can be used to mark scriptures.

Girls Camp Craft

Anyone looking for a useful Girl’s Camp craft? Try our Mutual Theme Key Chain Kit. The silicone wristbands come pre-punched (with the 2009 youth theme engraved in them) so that all the girls do is pick/attach their brad, attach the metal ring and it is done. These make great key chains…I have used mine for 2 years and it is cute and makes keys easier to find! If you get a variety of wristband colors and brads, the girls will enjoy using their creativity to put together key chains unique to them.

LDS Greats Team

Family Reunion Idea

Summer is approaching and we all know that many families gather for reunions of all shapes and sizes. This year’s primary theme goes perfectly with family reunions! “My Eternal Family” wristbands worn by each family member are a great way for the children, youth and adults to solidify the concept of family togetherness. The wristbands come in a variety of colors, and when you order you can specify how many of each color you want. A couple of ideas:
1. Purchase unique color for each branch of the family and ask them to wear them during the duration of the reunion. You will always know who belongs to what part of the family (as that can get a little confusing depending on the numbers!).
2. Purchase all one color for the entire reunion and then if you are at a public place (campground, waterpark, beach, themepark) you can easily identify family members (or stragglers that may wander off).
3. Purchase the glow in the dark wristbands (white) for the youth or children that might enjoy night games or a dance. It is fun to swing your arms around…kids can find ways to make this fun!

Have fun with your families!

LDS Greats Team

With the recent addition a of young women value “virtue” we put together a virtue kit to introduce the idea to young women’s groups. With a poster that says “Return to Virtue” , balloons, napkins with “virtue” stamped in gold and invitations, this package is ready to be used in a variety of ways. One Young Women leader had an evening with the girls and their parents to spotlight the new value and the emphasis it should have in each girl’s life.

We hope this is a useful package for you and we would love to hear how you have used it so we can pass on your success stories to other Young Women's leaders looking for ideas!

LDS Greats Team