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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
As I mentioned earlier today, this Fall I had the privilege of having a girls’ weekend with a few of my closest girlfriends. It Was A Blast! I think everyone should experience a girl’s night out or weekend away at least once in their life. Now that I’ve had a taste of it I plan […]
On a recent girls’ weekend I was invited to dine at Basque Boulangerie Cafe, as part of a review experience. All opinions expressed are my own. As part of our birthday girls’ weekend getaway this past Fall, we had a lovely breakfast at the Basque Boulangerie Cafe in Sonoma, CA. The boulangerie was so busy […]
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RECIPES
Something I have noticed about memories is that they are often attached to one or more of our senses (smells, sounds, tastes, etc.). What are the holidays without some specific foods or recipes that have become tradition over the years? Tons of memories are created around food and the holidays. For as long as I […]
Every Thursday I will be posting a thrifty recipe that uses groceries from the current week’s sales. I will also do a breakdown of costs and where to purchase the items. Some of the smaller items will be items most people have on hand. This week’s Valentine recipe is: Baked Pork Chops with Apples This […]
Homemade Mac And Cheese To be honest, I didn’t have any big plans for dinner last night. I was just going to have everyone eat leftovers and take it easy. However, someone from church called me just before 5:30, asking if I could feed the missionaries. I felt badly that they didn’t already have a […]
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