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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
Sonoma is rich in history and charm. A trip to Sonoma would not be complete without a proper tour, whether it be on bicycles or by van. On our recent Girl’s Getaway, we had the good fortune of booking a complimentary tour with Goodtime Touring Company, so that we could tour Sonoma’s finest from a […]
With 4 kids beckoning our constant attention, Keith and I are always looking for romantic destinations and getaway spots that we can get to in a day or less. When we are up for a drive to Southern California, we have just the spot. For a truly beautiful, high class getaway, we have decided that […]
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RECIPES
With school starting in two days, on top of finishing up packing my house and moving an hour away, my brain is just a tad bit fried. Please tell me I’m not the only one ending my summer this way? Don’t get me wrong, we are trying to cram some tidbits of fun in along […]
Lemon-Blueberry Cake I saw some gorgeous Lemon-Blueberry Cupcakes on Pinterest, and just knew I had to try them. However, I’m not a fan of making cupcakes because it’s too labor intensive for a busy blogger mom. So, I thought I would convert the recipe to a cake and make life easier/yummier. It worked perfectly, and […]
How to Roast Asparagus Last year I was on a mission to find many ways to cook asparagus. When I created my Mother’s Day brunch for 2012, I decided to try roasting the asparagus and topping it with ham, egg, and hollandaise sauce. You can get that brunch recipe here. Sometimes I opt to microwave […]
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