FHE for the Monday after Halloween

I know this is like a week late, but a friend told me about this idea and I loved it. She said that the Monday after Halloween she does a lesson on tithing and has her kids give 10% of their candy to the bishop to put in his office. I thought this was such a cute idea, especially if you have small kids. I know I struggling with things to teach my little ones for family home evening, because its hard to keep their attention. But, this last Monday I tried it and it was a success. They loved it. I just read a couple of scriptures on tithing and explained how Jesus and Heavenly Father bless us with everything we have and they only ask that we give 10% of our increase. I explained the things that tithing pays for. And told them that once they turn 8 they would be asked to pay tithing, so for practice we were going to count out 10% of their Candy to give to the bishop. My kids had so much fun, and had no objections to giving part of their candy away. I showed them what a small amount it was compared to the rest of their Halloween stash they had, but that's all Heavenly Father asks even though he gives us so much. It was definitely a successful FHE and I plan on doing it every year. And I'm sure the Bishop was grateful for the candy. (sorry for those who read my blog, because I posted this on there too, but I thought this would be something good to post on here too)

Pumpkin Carving Family Home Evening

Lesson: Because I am His child, I will serve God with all my heart, might, mind, and strength.

Scripture:(D&C 4:2). “Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your heart, might, mind and strength, that ye may stand blameless before God at the last day.”

This pumpkin is going to help us remember how we can better serve God.

I can open my mind so I can learn about Heavenly Father and his plan for me to return to him.
(Cut the top of the pumpkin)

I can repent when I make a wrong choice.
(Clean out the inside)

I can keep my eyes open for opportunities to serve others.
(Cut the eyes out in shape of heart)

I can be a good friend to everyone and not turn up my nose to anyone.
(Cut a nose)

I can open my ears so I can listen and learn.
(Cut the ears)

I can open my mouth so I can share the gospel with the world.
(Cut the mouth)

I can follow the Saviors example and let my light shine in all that I say and do.
(Place a candle inside and light it)

Activity: It is no trick to treat others with kindness: Have small paper pumpkins cut. Family members can write acts of kindness they will do on each pumpkin.