Why I Don’t Read the News
J Washburn
After visiting the actual Walden, I read Thoreau’s book of the same name, in which he says, “To a philosopher, all news, as it is called, is gossip, and they…
DEAR JEFF: Straightforward LDS Temple Prep
Because the temple is a sacred topic, we Mormons often hesitate to discuss it. But sometimes that means we neglect one of the most important parts of the gospel. Just…
Easy and FREE Family Internet Filter (for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, iPad, and everything else)
THE PROBLEM AND THE SOLUTION You can install an internet filter on your family computer. But that’s not going to affect your kid’s iPod. Or your exchange student’s tablet. Or…
Republic Wireless Review: Cheapest Smartphone Family Plan
I originally posted this on my personal blog (http://blog.jwashburn.com ), but I’m cross-posting here because I know many of you will be interested. A couple weeks ago, I signed up…
LDS Symbol Cards on Kickstarter
These make me excited—like I’m risking my life on an adventure with Robert Langdon (the hero of The DaVinci Code) and the ancient secret we’re after lies hidden beneath…
The 12 Days of Christ
I’m writing this post directly to my family. But I like you readers so much I wanted to share it with you too. : ) ———— Guys, I want you…
Reader Insights: Are there problem points in Temple Prep?
My little sister is about to go to the temple for the first time. I have a strong testimony of the temple. But when I went the first time, I…
Better than paper strips: Use multimedia in class without a projector
Here’s a simple trick you can use in Elders Quorum or Sunday School: I’m a big geek—let’s just get that out in the open. I’m also a big fan of…
GEEK.Q.P. — Use tech to organize an Elders Quorum
Here’s how we’ve organized our Elders Quorum: We have a Google Sites site, and it links to all the important documents people might need. After the home page, we have…
How to Wrap a Gift Using the Bag You Bought it In
A picture’s worth a thousand words. But I’ll throw in a few words to boot, just for good measure. Did you find this helpful? Have any similar tricks or ideas?…
