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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
Summer is winding down 😥 , but there’s still plenty of warm days ahead in sunny California to sneak in more outdoor water fun. Recently, I took the family to Wake Island Waterpark in Pleasant Grove, CA – just north of Sacramento. And . . . we had a BLAST! It’s just a short drive […]
A proper girls’ getaway wouldn’t be complete without spa treatments! On my recent girls’ getaway with sisters and mom, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we were treated to spa treatments and relaxation at Betty’s Bath & Day Spa. When we drove up to the spa we were a little iffy as to what we were getting into, […]
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RECIPES
Thai Chicken with Basil Last year sometime, I tried the Yoplait Two Week Tune Up and quite enjoyed it. I was pretty successful during those two weeks, but I also learned several new recipes that I quite enjoyed. Besides, it’s always better to cook from scratch! The Thai Chicken with Basil recipe was probably […]
Summers are for quick and easy meals that don’t heat up the kitchen. My family especially loves bars – salad bars, potato bars, and any kind of bar where everyone can build their own dish. I supply the entree and lots of fixings and toppings so everyone can build their meal to their liking. A […]
Does coming up with dinner for every night of the week stress you out? I hear people complain all the time about getting tired of preparing the same meals over and over again, or running out of ideas. Not enough variety. Not enough time to make something elaborate. Too much work to plan, shop and […]
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