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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
Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Hofsas House Hotel have become one of my family’s favorite places to vacation. As my family and I kicked off our California travel this summer, Carmel and the Hofsas House was a must-stop on our way down the coast, and they were nice enough to put us up for two nights. It’s […]
Disney’s The Lion King Broadway Musical Stunning – that’s the best word I can think of to describe Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway. From the moment the curtain goes up, our family was treated to a sensory feast. Not enough can be said about the imagination and creativity of the costumes and sets. You’re […]
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RECIPES
Hot Jambalaya – a tradition at our house on Fat Tuesday, to celebrate the end of Mardi Gras. The dish is much easier to make with my supply of bulk foods from Sam’s Club. It calls for rice, butter, chicken breasts, sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth and raw shrimp – all things I usually […]
Mint and Chocolate Frosted Brownies AKA BYU Brownies Just typing up today’s recipe is making my mouth water. If you are a lover of chocolate like I am, then these Mint and Chocolate Frosted Brownies should be a hit. This delicious homemade brownie combines mouth watering chocolate with chocolate AND mint frosting. These Mint […]
Spring is officially here and the flowers are starting to bloom! I even got several hydrangea plants last week and hubby planted them in front of my porch. In addition to garden preparations, many of us are preparing for Easter and testing out recipes for the big feast. While we may have our traditional Easter dishes, […]
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