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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
Visiting Carmel, California is always a good time, and one of my family’s favorite quick getaways. If I need a change of scenery and can’t afford to take the time or money to go far, then Carmel is my go-to destination. Even more than that, the Hofsas House hotel in Carmel is our go-to accommodations […]
I’ve now been to three different Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament shows and we’ve loved them all. I think they are so much fun to attend as a family, or for a date night, or a group of friends. You can’t really beat a tasty meal and good entertainment. I was invited back to the […]
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RECIPES
Something I have noticed about memories is that they are often attached to one or more of our senses (smells, sounds, tastes, etc.). What are the holidays without some specific foods or recipes that have become tradition over the years? Tons of memories are created around food and the holidays. For as long as I […]
How I turned a regular Taco Tuesday into a fun spooky Halloween dinner and how I saved on everything I needed during the Stock Up Sale hosted by my sponsors at Albertsons. A few nights ago we set up our Halloween decorations at our house. My kids love putting up the Halloween decorations, so this is […]
Get the best of all worlds with this skinny, hot one-skillet dip that will wow a crowd! Skinny Hot Chili and Corn Dip served with fresh veggie dippers really has it all! Warm weather means family gatherings, parties with friends and just sitting by the pool with seriously good food. Most of us appreciate […]
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