LDS Standard Works in a Year

New Year New Tradition!

Since the age of 15 I have challenged myself to read the Book of Mormon each year. I have loved this daily ritual and it has blessed my life greatly. After 25 years of this habit, this year, I have decided to try to read the entire LDS Standard Works in a year.

What? A friend told me you could do this in about 8-9 pages a day or about 20 minutes of listening. This is something I know I can accomplish, but it will really be a change for me. I will have to make a concerted effort to expand my reading time and will have to change my routine somewhat. I plan to do this with a hybrid of reading and listening and involving my family. One idea I have is to listen to/read the scriptures during dinner each night.

This is totally new to me, so I am open to adapting as the year goes on.

I have made two charts you can download below. The first two links are two-page format so you can print two-sided. The second format is one page, and I like this one the most. I need a reward for progress and I like to color the boxes each day as I read.

Let me know if you are planning to read along with me, I love having moral support!

LDS Standard Works 365 List
LDS Standard Works 365 List BW
LDS Standard Works 365 Chart

Pi Day Pie Crust

Pie Crust 
2 cups flour 
1 tsp salt
½ cup chilled butter
1/3 cup frozen shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg beaten
1 tsp white vinegar
2 tbs ice water
Combine flour and salt, cut in butter and shortening. Stir in sugar, egg and vinegar. Mix in just enough ice water. Chill for 4 hours in plastic wrap or freezer for ½ hour. Split dough in half and place one half back in fridge. Roll out one half of dough and place in pie dish. Quickly add filling and then roll our top crust and place on top of pie. Brush top of pie with 1 egg beaten with 2tbs water and sprinkle with sugar. I like to use large grain sugar,you can purchase at Spoons n' Spice or from The Bakers Catalog.