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The Weight of Obedience: When Priesthood Counsel Caused Harm
In the Mormon church, obedience is taught from an early age. Trusting priesthood leaders, even when it’s hard, is seen as an act of faith. But for me, obedience in Mormonism often meant setting aside my own intuition and handing over decisions that should have been mine. This part of my story is deeply personal. […]
TRAVEL
With 4 kids beckoning our constant attention, Keith and I are always looking for romantic destinations and getaway spots that we can get to in a day or less. When we are up for a drive to Southern California, we have just the spot. For a truly beautiful, high class getaway, we have decided that […]
This summer we had a blast for our girls getaway to celebrate my sister’s 40th birthday. She lives near Albuquerque, so that’s where we met up. Coming in just a few weeks is the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, so I wanted ya’ll to know about a few places you might want to add to your […]
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RECIPES
This post brought to you by Sam’s Club. All opinions are 100% mine. A few weeks ago I introduced you to new Tidy Cats® with Glade™ now available at Sam’s Club. This new cat litter harnesses the power of two, by combining the effectiveness of Tidy Cats Litter with the fresh scents of Glade. For […]
You know how some foods remind you of certain occasions, celebrations, holidays or gatherings? Turkey and pie screams Thanksgiving to most. Sugar cookies say Christmas, and ham and deviled eggs evoke thoughts of Easter. For my crazy fam, it’s not Christmas Eve without our traditional Chinese takeout, Ritz Crackers, cream cheese and pepper jelly. In […]
It’s the last week of school, and I am one tired momma! I’m sure I’m not the only one who is looking for the easiest lunches to slap together, dinners to serve, and shortcuts to get everyone where they need to be. It’s also heating up quite fast, so I’ve turned to my slow cooker […]
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