Today is Treat Tuesday # Ten! That’s 3 T’s or 4 if you count the word “today,” LOL. So for this special occasion I felt it would be perfect to list 10 treat ideas. Download PDF printable tags below.

Today’s Treats! (LDS April 2009 General Conference themed treats which can be used for Visiting Teaching and, for the last week in a row until next conference, Home Teaching.)

43. Magnifying Glass: “The small and simple things you choose to do today will be magnified into great and glorious blessings tomorrow.” Ann M. …

Yippy for Treat Tuesday! Okay my favorite one is the S’mores. Matching Printable Tags are available for you, to go along with each fun Treat Tuesday quote. (see PDF below)

23. Chocolate, Marshmallows & Graham Crackers: “We’re looking forward to visiting you S’more.” (I found some coupons online for these items. Target Coupon (expires May-09-09) & Manufacturer Coupon (Have your printer on and ready! Click the coupon link on the left of the manufacturer’s web page. Print it 2 times to purchase more than one.)

24. Veggies and Dip: “Dip into the …

I’m thankful for Visiting Teachers! I sometimes get caught up in being a Visiting Teacher that I don’t allow myself to have Visiting Teachers come and visit with me.  I guess, I just know how much time goes into being a Visiting Teacher. I always feel bad having them worry about me. But I have to remember that Heavenly Father blesses all of us for our Visiting Teaching service. How can I deprive those sisters the opportunity for more blessings? How can I say “I don’t need Visiting Teachers,” or …

Today’s Treats!

6. Picture of a clown with a wrapped “fireball” candy glued to the nose: “No clowning around, we love being your Visiting Teachers.” Click here to print the Clown PDF.

7. Cookies or Cookie Mix Jar: “Wishing you a…(Happy Birthday, Great Week, fun day….) from your “Crummy” Visiting Teachers.” You don’t have to but you can click here for detailed instructions on how to make this super cute cookie bag. Click here to view a cookie jar recipe if you don’t already have one.

8. Rope: “When you get to …

Being a Visiting Teacher is a calling us female members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can have after we become part of the Relief Society (women older than 18 group). The President will assign us a “partner” or “companion” and she’ll also assign us a few sisters of whom we are asked to “watch over.”
“Good visiting teachers know the sisters they visit. They love them, serve them, and help them learn the gospel by the Spirit. They focus on fortifying homes and lives. There is no …

My companion and I have an equation set up for making appointments, preparing & sharing the lesson, and bringing treats. (I believe all Visiting Teachers should bring some kind of treat, but that’s just me.)
Basic Visiting Teaching Equation:

Comp 1 = Lesson + Lesson Enhancer if Desired
Comp 2 = Make Appointments + Treats if Desired

This has worked for us for over a year and we find it’s easier when you outline these ground rules at the beginning of your calling together as Visiting Teachers. We take turns each month.
Now, there will …