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. […]
Clever Housewife, Rewritten: From Mormon Mom to Reclaimed Woman
Over the years, this blog has seen a little bit of everything: couponing, product reviews, recipes, parenting tips, travel writing, and a few quiet confessions along the way. But like me, it’s changed. This post is part reintroduction, part personal transformation story. (Psst — here’s one of the recipes that put this blog on the […]
The First Crack in My Faith: My Temple Sealing Cancellation
I recently began sharing my journey of leaving Mormonism after being a devoted member for 40 years. You can read my first post here. One of the first major events that shook my beliefs was my temple sealing cancellation—a painful and deeply personal experience that marked the beginning of a slow unraveling. When Divorce Didn’t Bring Relief I […]
What I Miss About Mormonism — And Why I Still Left
Not long ago, I began sharing my experience of leaving Mormonism — a journey that’s been painful, difficult, and surprisingly beautiful. But even now, what I miss about Mormonism remains a meaningful part of my story. In that post, I shared what you can expect from this series, along with a brief explanation of how the […]
Leaving Isn’t the Whole Story: My Life Before and After Leaving Mormonism
I’ve been sitting with this series in my mind for a long time – it’s finally time to start writing. Before I dive in, I want to acknowledge that the topic of leaving Mormonism comes from a deeply personal place requiring honesty and vulnerability. Leaving the Mormon church was one of the most difficult and […]
Top Gun: Maverick Movie Review
I’ve been waiting 35 years for another Top Gun, then had to wait an additional year for Top Gun: Maverick to release. The wait was worth every minute! They got every element of the new Top Gun right and this is my Top Gun: Maverick Movie Review. I cried, laughed, my heart raced and that […]
Why Choose Resilient Flooring On Your Next Home Project
“This post is sponsored by Beautifully Responsible® Resilient Flooring. All opinions are entirely my own.” It’s a known fact that I love a good home makeover and I’m about at my wits’ end having gone a year without a big home project. We sold our 1878 farmhouse last year and moved into a rental, but […]
CrateFull of Maine for a Curated Box of Maine Goodies
These days I’m looking for all the ways to find joy, cheer myself up and find time to serve others. I’ve recently signed up for some different subscriptions and goodie boxes because who doesn’t love happy mail? Just in time for Mother’s Day gifting and Father’s Day gift ideas, check out specially curated box of […]
Why Peppermill Reno For A Reno Spa Getaway
If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you likely know that I’ve had a rough go of things this past year (and even more-so the past 3 months). I’m in a stressful season of life and I’m willing and ready to jump at any opportunity to recharge my batteries. I fully believe in the occasional […]
Healthy Pet Essentials for Pet Owners
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. As a pet owner of a 9 year old Dorkie (Dachshund/Yorkie mix) and a Goldendoodle puppy, my dog needs nearly run the gamut. In partnership with Babbleboxx I’m bringing you much needed healthy pet essentials for pet owners, primarily for dogs and some for cats. Aside from the fun […]