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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
It has been a little while since I have written a post about the California vacation my family took this summer. I believe I left off talking about our trip to Cambria and the Hearst Castle. Next up on our adventures was a two-night stay at my cousin’s house in Carlsbad. She was so kind […]
I was provided with a complimentary night at the Hotel Valencia Santana Row for a girls’ night out. All opinions expressed are my own. Sometimes a girls’ night out is just what the doctor ordered. My girlfriends and I used to get together almost once a week for lunch, while kids were at school. Because […]
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RECIPES
As we approach the middle of a college semester, I recall this time of year being one filled with a longing for home – especially my Freshman year. That first month of college is exciting and filled with learning, growth and fun. If you’re lucky, the fun doesn’t stop, but as classes get more difficult, […]
It’s September and in my mind, it’s officially PUMPKIN SEASON!! Bring on the pumpkin spice and fall treats. Today was almost 100° so it’s not quite feeling like fall, but I can tell we’re close. We had some cool nights last week, which got me excited. I’ve even been whipping up caramel corn – traditionally […]
It’s STILL over 100° outside, but our summer vacation is coming to an end. In my mind, we had a couple weeks left of summer, but a few days ago I discovered school starts next week. Did you hear that? NEXT WEEK! While I’m fairly ready to get the kids back into a routine, and […]
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