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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
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, […]
Years ago, when I was a college student in Idaho, I recall spending the night at a friend’s home in Ogden, Utah. I was intrigued with the lovely town nestled against the Wasatch Mountains, just north of booming Salt Lake City. I thought then, this town deserves some exploring and a longer stay, so when […]
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RECIPES
You all should know how much I value my readers, because I’m going to let you in on a family secret! Nothing says welcome home on a chilly Fall or Winter day than a warm cup of hearty soup or chili. I could eat a hearty soup every day from November – March, but the hubs […]
Cheesy White Chicken Enchiladas My parents were just coming back into town yesterday, after a trip to a Shakespeare Festival in Oregon. I wanted to treat them to dinner, and use up some flour tortillas that I had. I decided some enchiladas would do the trick. It had been a little while since I […]
One holiday is over and as the way it usually goes, that means it’s time to start planning for the next holiday. With Valentine’s Day coming up, some of you may be on the lookout for fun and easy meals to prepare for your Valentine(s). With help from Nestle and their brand new Tres Leches […]
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