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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
‘Tis the season for having guests in and out of your home, and for traveling to see friends and family for the holidays. There is so much travel that goes on at this time of year, to bring loved ones together. For that reason, Hampton has partnered with entertaining expert, Jenny Steffens Hobick, to celebrate […]
As part of a girls getaway weekend, we were treated to a night out at The Red Grape, in Sonoma, California. All opinions expressed are my own. Every woman should have the opportunity to go on a Girls Getaway some time in her life. In honor of my fortieth birthday and Emily, The Clever Housewife’s, […]
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RECIPES
Cocoa Peppermint Meltaways If you haven’t been able to tell from recent posts, I love my meltaway cookie recipes! So many fantastic ways to eat them. If you are a chocolate/peppermint kind of fan, then you will love these Cocoa Peppermint Meltaways. They simply melt in your mouth, and make for a fantastic Christmas […]
I know timing is different all over the country, but my oldest starts high school next week!!! Not only is back-to-school so soon, but I have a high schooler!!! What is happening and where is the time going? With band camp every day this week and the start of school on Tuesday, there’s not really […]
There is nothing quite like cooking with fresh garden herbs and spices. Not all of us have the climate, space or green thumb for growing our own, so it is nice to be able to rely on brands such as Gourmet Garden. Gourmet Garden specializes in the growing, harvesting and packaging of prepared herbs, spices […]
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