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Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will soon be enjoying General Conference where leaders will deliver special talks and messages to listeners around the globe. For many, this will be an uplifting, spiritual weekend they won't soon forget.
But for parents of small children, a 10-hour, two-day event can feel challenging to say the least.
You want your children to listen, but even you have trouble sitting still and being quiet for two hours. If they do listen, you want them to remember what they heard — but you likely can't remember everything you heard either. Between the shushing, the fidgeting and the constant interruptions of "I'm bored!" you may question why you even tried to get them to participate in the first place.
Well, parents, LDS Paint by Numbers offers a simple solution to your problem that might make everyone in your home a little happier come Conference weekend.
LDS Paint by Numbers is selling a Conference activity book that's perfect for kids between the ages of 5 and 10. It's filled with interesting facts about all the apostles as well as activities that go along with each one, including mazes, crosswords, sticker by number and coloring pages.
Each activity takes about 15 minutes, so your child can be present and pleasant during the talks. And maybe something will actually sink in from what they're hearing!
When you're not busy quieting down the kids or struggling to keep them entertained for two hours at a time, that frees you up to better enjoy the Conference messages yourself. So, really, it's a gift for both of you!
Fun for you, too
You can also get in on the artistic action yourself. Aside from the activity books, LDS Paint by Numbers sells three different sizes of canvas paint kits depicting temples and pictures of Christ. No matter the age or skill level, you'll find something for everyone in the family.
The LDS Paint by Numbers kit includes a pre-printed canvas, paint pots and paint brushes, so all you'll need at home is some water, paper towels and a drop cloth or newspaper.
The actual painting is easy. Simply dip your brush into the paint pot corresponding with the number on the canvas, lightly dab off any excess paint with a rag or paper towel and continue painting all the numbers in that same color. Once that's done, wash out your brush and start on the next color.
Take advantage of this limited-time offer
Now's the time to stock up on all your Conference activity books and paint kits because the site is running a limited-time offer of 34% off your entire order.
This is a great opportunity to get Conference-ready while supporting a local business. Visit ldspaintbynumbers.com to browse the full selection and learn more.
