“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” ~Declaration of Independence My parents are in town visiting. We’ve been spoiled, of course, with good food, lots of laughter, […]
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A Summer Cottage in Babylon
Merrily we roll along, roll along, roll along… Yup, that was me merrily going along my way when one day in my personal study I came upon this scripture in Isaiah “Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, […]
Personal Warning Rattles
Know what this is? When you hear it you know it’s a warning to flee quickly lest you be subjected to painful, venomous, even deadly, bites. It is an audible warning of a physical danger. But what of spiritual danger? Are there warning rattles we can attune ourselves to that if heeded will protect us […]
Story Paddle Boards
Many of our family home evening lessons have stories with pictures. Typically I would hold up a picture and tell the words to the story that went along with the picture. My sister-in-law came up with the idea of using a paddle board to hold the story using binder rings. She types up the words […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Repentance and Forgiveness
June 23 – Repentance and Forgiveness – If any of you have never done anything wrong please raise your hand! All of us have had need to seek out forgiveness, to give forgiveness and to repent. How do you teach your children about repentance and forgiveness? “Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on […]
Family Home Evening Boxes
Every Monday is dedicated to family night at our house. In our church it’s called Family Home Evening. It’s a time specifically set aside to spend time together working, teaching, learning, and growing closer to one another as a family. Sometimes we watch movies, work in the yard, and plan dream vacations. Typically we try […]
Good Things to Come
Ever had one of those days? How about several in a row? Yeah, me too. Yesterday was one of those days. Instead of complaining* about it to you (like you want to hear me whining) I’ll share this video that helped me to keep the day in perspective. STOP! If you don’t want to read […]
Staying Home I: Geocaching
Summer. The time when most folks take vacations, family reunions are held, and one can stay up late relaxing with a cool lemonade. Not so for farmers. This is the time of year when our money is made. We can’t just take off to “play” when there’s hay to be mowed, or raked, or baled. […]
i♥faces: week 24 “All About Babies”
Get your fill of cuddly, munchable, sweet little babies this week at i♥faces. Of course, I have a multitude of baby photos. Do you know how hard it is to narrow down my entry? In the end I decided to go raw – no accessories, just baby Hershey by herself the day after she was […]
Mind Organization for Moms (M.O.M.) winner
I sure enjoyed reading your favorite motherhood moments. What a great way to start the week! Can I just tell you how great Saren and April are? They really want mothers to be able to utilize the M.O.M. program and also the Power of Moms website. If you didn’t win the program you can still […]
Power of Moms {another giveaway!}
Have you heard of the Power of Moms site yet? It was started by April Perry and Saren Eyre Loosli as a gathering place where mothers could find support, motivation, and inspiration. A place where mothers could uplift each other regardless of religion, education, income, or family-size. What’s so special about Power of Moms that […]
Red Bakeware Winner
Wow! Great response for the red bakeware giveaway. I really appreciate all the recipe ideas. There are so many good ones to choose from! First on the list to try will be key lime pie ice cream. Mmmm…. The winner of the Red Bakeware is Lucky number twenty-four is Congrats Grace!!! Look for an e-mail […]
Red in the Kitchen – A giveaway
I LOVE red. My dining room is red. I have a huge set of red dishes, enough table settings for 24. ☺ They complement the white table settings I also have (16). And now I’m venturing into red bakeware. Mmm…Italian Baked Chicken and Pastina Why do I like red so much? Because it can be […]
Wordfull Wednesday: Faith
Reno Nevada Temple I am a Mormon. My faith, my religion, is very important to me. It is the foundation upon which everything else rests. My belief in Jesus Christ keeps me going through the tough times, brings me joy in the good times, comforts me when I am down, and guides me every day. […]
Too busy to blog…
Instead I’ve been . . . ♥ Working in the garden trying to get the last of it planted. Finally. Gardening is great exercise! All that bending and squatting, hoeing and digging, and walking around and around. ♥ Updating family pictures ♥ Attending graduations and graduation parties. ♥ Looking for an online source for these […]
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