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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
Several years ago while on a cruise, my husband and I missed the opportunity to see the show Cirque du Soleil. I’ve regretted it ever since. Finally, I got to enter the world of Cirque du Soleil, as Varekai was presented at the Sacramento SleepTrain auditorium. The show was everything I hoped it would be. […]
I’ve never owned a Mazda, but the ones I’ve had the opportunity to test drive have made me a believer in what they offer. When my minivan days are over, I’ll definitely be looking into something like the Mazda 6 because it’s a pretty sweet ride. I recently took my twin boys to Disneyland for […]
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RECIPES
On my honeymoon to Carmel, I tried a sandwich I had never had before – Curried Chicken Salad. It was sooo yummy, and I knew I would need to try to recreate it. Because we often have tuna on hand, and it is more affordable, I thought I would try my own version of Curried […]
Just when I think fall is around the corner, we’re hit with a major heat wave with 100°+ days all week! When it’s hot, I don’t want to turn the stove or oven on and that’s when I turn to my trusty slow cooker or Instant Pot. These days I’ve been converting my slow cooker […]
Candy Cane Cookies I recently shared my new favorite Christmas cookie with you (Peppermint Meltaways), so now I want to share my husband’s favorite cookie. Not only are the Candy Cane Cookies tasty, but I think they hold a lot of sentiment to my husband, and perhaps many of you. On facebook, a few […]
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