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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
I’m not one to usually call out a hotel or location as being THE BEST in the area, or of it’s kind, but with limited on-site hotels at Universal Studios Hollywood, I’ve found the best. There are really only a couple of hotels to choose from if you want to be within walking distance to […]
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
Olive and Hint of Jalapeno Creamed Corn Corn is a loved vegetable (and starch) in our household. We are always thinking of ways to change it up, and invent a new side dish, or main dish, out of corn. This Olive and Hint of Jalapeno Creamed Corn dish was inspired by the so tasty Crock […]
I am being compensated by Idahoan, to feature their new soups, as part of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network. All opinions expressed are my own. December was filled with different sick bugs being passed from kid to parents, back to kid and back to parents again. Unfortunately it’s carried over into January, but hopefully […]
Pumpkin Better Than Sex Cake WELCOME Okay, I admit it – I went a little crazy with the pumpkin baking today. Three pumpkin goodies in one afternoon isn’t excessive though right? Before you continue reading, I need you to solemnly swear that you will not head over to my Nutrisystem posts right now and comment […]
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