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  • Does God have parents too? The 9 y.o. Read more →

  • Fashion Week Meets Cool Mormon Chic. Fabulous eZine with great info, fun photos (love the feature: if Lady Gaga Went to Church), and a quiz all created by a Mia… Read more →

  • So this astronomer-PhD-guy took A picture of a bright white star 2 billion light years away that looks like a white, blurry pixel and then TWO YEARS LATER, took another… Read more →

  • If you ever wondered what Mormon Missionaries do in between appointments… (Source: http://www.youtube.com/) Read more →

  • On the third of October, in the year nineteen hundred and eighteen, I sat in my room pondering over the scriptures;   And reflecting upon the great atoning sacrifice that was made by the Son of God, for… Read more →

  • How many is “some”, Mommy? If 2 is a couple and 3 is a few, I think it’s 4 because 5 is many and many is more than some which… Read more →

  • I’ve always felt that imparting to my children a lifelong love of learning was important for success in life. If you are intellectually curious, you are more likely to ask… Read more →

  • Sri Lanka is like the Madagascar of Asia. Only bigger. The 13 y.o. on Geography Read more →

  • On Jeopardy

    Alex Trebec: The answer is 30 squared times 20 squared plus 8. The 5 y.o.: What is Snow White!?! Read more →

  • Lori’s Menu Plan for the Week of 10/3-10/9/11

    My children have asked for ‘traditional British’ food this week for dinner as they are half-English. Rather than subject them to Liver and Onions with Gooseberry Pie, I’ve gone with… Read more →

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