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Category: Parenting

  • mormontheology: A Pew study shows how Mormons view their own faith, life priorities and politics, as well as how they compare with the general population.

  • e.e. cummings

  • On Presidential Hair

    Mitt Romney looks Presidential. He’s got the best hair since Franklin Pierce. The 13 y.o.

  • Tater Tot Casserole

    INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pound ground beef, browned and drained1 onion, chopped1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup30 ounces canned or frozen cut green beans8 slices American cheese1 bag tater tots PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the ground…

  • On Farting {pt ii}

    The Dad: That’s not just ANY laugh. That’s her “Farting Laugh’. She just farted. The 5 y.o. (giggling): No I didn’t. The Dad: Mom knows what all of your cries…

  • Club Tubby

    My youngest daughter LOVES glo-stick bracelets {almost as much as bubble gum}. So when I found a tube of 15 in the Target $1 bin, I cleaned them out. She…

  • How Long Will It Take to Complete Personal Progress?

    I get asked this question frequently as my Ward’s Personal Progress Leader. The short answer is that it can take as little or as long as you need. There are…

  • What Are YOUR Personal Progress Goals for 2012? Here are some great ideas to get you started!

  • MOD’ESTY, n. [L. modestia.] That lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one’s own worth and importance. This temper when natural, springs in some measure from timidity, and in…

  • Personal Progress Idea: Create a Daily Gratitude Tumblr for the next year. Through your content, express your thanks every day for the amazing blessings Heavenly Father has bestowed upon YOU.

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