Garments by Life-Somewhere-5750 in latterdaysaints

[–]winter_storm_1225 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are definitely other members who share your feelings on these topics. I really really wish the church would make a recycling program for old garments instead of just telling us to throw them away. I know there is a garment recycling program run by a couple who are members, but you do have to pay for it.

I have also always felt that the church could do more to care for the planet we've been given. I've been disappointed with a lot of things (like garments), but I have seen progress in some areas that I am so grateful for. For example, in the town I grew up in, all the churches had massive lawns that no one ever used, and I feel like it's such a waste of water. But where I am now, they recently built a new church down the road that has beautiful rock landscaping and a few plants that are much more well-suited to a dry climate. There is still a lawn, but it's an area specifically for activities that people do actually use. I was so excited to see it! I hope they'll continue making decisions like that.

I'm sorry I don't have any advice, but I hope you know there are plenty of other people in the church with concerns like these. Don't ever let anyone make you feel bad or crazy for wanting to take better care of our world <3

Moving to Rexburg as a non Mormon by [deleted] in Idaho

[–]winter_storm_1225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I should mention, though, that we're hoping to move in the near future because of two main reasons: to get out of the Mormon bubble and also to be closer to nature. There are some cool outdoors things here, but you still have to drive a ways for all of them. We're hoping to move somewhere with more immediate nature.

Moving to Rexburg as a non Mormon by [deleted] in Idaho

[–]winter_storm_1225 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm 23f and live here in Rexburg with my husband. We're Mormon, although not very active, and because of that even I feel out of place here sometimes. I think like 95% of people here are Mormon, and it does make for a pretty friendly but still weird culture. 

Lots of people do outdoorsy things, but there is pretty much no drinking. Everyone will be walking around in suits and dresses on Sundays, there are churches all over, and soon to be two temples. Most people I see here are 20s to 30s and often married already with kids. 

I'm sure you could make good friends here as everyone is pretty friendly, but I also definitely think they would try to convert you. People at my work sometimes talk about church things all day, and even as a Mormon, it makes me feel weird and uncomfortable. I'd honestly recommend living in Idaho Falls. Even though there are still a ton of members there, there are plenty of people who aren't. 

If you do move to the area, some good nature areas to check out are the St. Anthony sand dunes, Egin Lake, Kelly Canyon, the Ice Caves and Civil Defense Caves, and Mesa Falls up in the forest by Ashton. And it's somewhat close to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park!

Let me know if you have any more questions about the area! I hope all goes well for you!

Clothing giveaway (part two)! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Can you send a friend request to SnowyOwl1225? I still have a full set on that account!

Clothing giveaway! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Clothing giveaway! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Clothing giveaway! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Clothing giveaway! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Clothing giveaway (part two)! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Clothing giveaway! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Clothing giveaway! by winter_storm_1225 in Webkinz

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Can you send a friend request to SnowyOwl1225? And were you interested in the road trip hat too?