By Shiloah Baker

After completing the list of ten things not to do for HPFE invitations, I realized that a DO list was important as well. Here are ten things that every leader should look over so she can know what to DO when making invitations!

1. Do use some creativity and exercise your talents: cross-stitch a letter, add some flair with a rubber stamp, add some ribbon, etc, etc.
2. Do remember to put date, time, place and any other important information like- Sunday Dress! No one likes to show up in street clothes and everyone else is in black tie dress!
3. Do attach a goodie every now and then. Treats can teach!
4. Do mail them to the sisters when you can, it is personal and makes them feel special.
5. Attach a magnet and it will be displayed easily and help the sisters (and possibly even their family members) to remember your activity.
6. Do add a poem, saying or scripture that goes along with your theme.
7. Do add color. Color enlivens the soul and excites the spirit! It also captures attention.
8. Do get help putting them together. It blesses others to share their talents too.
9. Do add textures and embellishments when appropriate. Many people enjoy feeling the 3-D things and it gives them enjoyment and reminds the people who are kinestic learners.
10. Do give them out early enough for the sisters to plan and make arrangements to come to your activity.

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. Shiloah Baker a homeschooling mom of seven and is an entrepreneur who runs the Homemaking Cottage & Co., an online business which sells books, eBooks, ideas, LDS related materials, and a special subscription service. For more information go to: http://www.homemakingcottage.com

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These ideas are for your personal and church use. If you would like to contact Shiloah you may email her at Shiloah@Homemaking-Cottage.com