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  • On Pyramids and Pop Culture

    The 13 y.o.: Did you know the Egyptian pyramids line up to a constellation? The Mom: I did, actually. Orion, right? There was a book publshed a few years back… Read more →

  • On Prayers v2

    Dear Heavenly Father, Thank you for inventing Saturdays! Please bless mommy, daddy and…{long pause}….{deep sigh} and my sisters. Please teach Big C how to be a bucket-FILLER, ‘cause she really… Read more →

  • On Stupid Questions

    There’s no such thing as a stupid question. Unless you’re a man. The 13 y.o. Read more →

  • ABCs of life starts with Amaze yourself, Be kind and Create… Read more →

  • Don’t Be Afraid to Act As important as it is to learn Heavenly Father’s plan for our lives, we sometimes get so caught up in knowing every detail, start to… Read more →

  • {Activity} Making Book of Mormon Covers

    This week’s fun activity for Family Home Evening (FHE) is creating beautiful covers for the Book of Mormon using scrapbook paper and materials. My older daughters have scriptures they received… Read more →

  • If you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have you visited the new Family History + Youth pages? Read more →

  • FHE {Family Home Evening} Peace Treaty:I promise to make FHE a fun, spiritual, and UPLIFTING activity. If, in the occasion I feel the adversary taking over, I promise to either… Read more →

  • “There are many times when refraining from judgment—or gossip or criticism, which are certainly akin to judgment—takes an act of courage. Unfortunately, there are those who feel it necessary to… Read more →

  • On Spelling OK

    Mommy? How do you spell OK? It sounds like you say the ‘A’s name, so it *must* have one of those tricky silent ‘E’s! The 5 y.o. Read more →

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