Family activities and expenses can add up, but Deseret Industries is a great way to save money and strengthen your home and family. Here are some ideas:

1. Collect books and build a family library.

2. Pick up a DVD or video for a family movie night.

3. Buy cute seasonal dishes to use when taking meals or treats to friends and neighbors. Do a family service project and deliver cookies on thrift store plates.

4. Make a project of decluttering the house together and gathering unneeded items to donate.

5. Find furniture or clothes to upcycle. Teach your kids new skills and make memories crafting together. (Need upcycling ideas? Learn how to make a lace garland or craft using felted wool.)

6. Look for sports equipment and back-to-school clothes and shoes.

7. Buy essentials. Deseret Industries stocks brand-new items such as coats, sheets, mattresses, underwear, socks, linens, and more.

8. Shop for new and used furniture. Deseret Industries produces new beds, dressers, tables, chairs, and other furniture items that are sold inexpensively.

9. Buy toys and stuffed animals. Many toys can easily be cleaned with a hose or a cycle in the washing machine.

10. Stock up on board and card games for a family game night.

11. Consider Deseret Industries as a volunteer or work option for your pre-mission or pre-college kids.

Download a fun printable of these ideas to hang on your fridge, share with friends, or use at a Church activity.