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The Weight of Obedience: When Priesthood Counsel Caused Harm
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. […]
TRAVEL
My family had one of our best Spring break vacations this year because we got to spend it at the BRAND NEW Legoland Hotel! The only problem with our entire trip was that daddy didn’t get to come with. Lucky for us, my mom filled in and was a huge help to me. I think […]
I was provided with a complimentary night at the Hotel Valencia Santana Row for a girls’ night out. All opinions expressed are my own. Sometimes a girls’ night out is just what the doctor ordered. My girlfriends and I used to get together almost once a week for lunch, while kids were at school. Because […]
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RECIPES
Another tasty dinner in the Lyon household tonight. I am having some great luck with sausage dinners and recipes lately. Everyone cleared their plates and even asked for seconds with tonight’s Sausage and Pasta in a Browned Butter Sauce. This meal seriously got thrown together in about 15-20 minutes from start to finish. I love […]
This post brought to you by Butterball Every Day. All opinions are 100% mine. Over the past 18 months I have been trying to live a more wholesome lifestyle by eating better and exercising more. For me, part of this journey has included learning to eat the right combination of food to give me the […]
One thing I love about Thai restaurants is that pretty much anything you order can be an entree. Want rice? Great – it comes with your choice of meat, and can serve as your main dish. Lo mein? Get it with chicken! We’ve all got busy schedules, so one-pot dishes are where it’s at. My […]
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