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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
I have always wanted to go on an eating tour of some big city with great food. I feel like I practically did just that in New Orleans. It wasn’t an official eating tour, but we went to so many fantastic restaurants, that made it feel like we were eating our way through the city. […]
One of my favorite things about travel is all the new food and dishes I get to try. It’s funny how even within our own country there are different cuisines depending on which state you are in. This is definitely the case when visiting the South. I was anticipating a lot of fried foods, but […]
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RECIPES
As a member of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network, I am being compensated by MIRACLE WHIP for my participation in this campaign. All opinions expressed are my own. Growing up, I recall that every birthday my dad would ask for his favorite cake – a chocolate mayonnaise cake. The thought of it kind of grossed me […]
My parents have had a plum tree in their yard for as long as I can remember. A few years ago it was severely damaged in a storm, but not to worry, they planted another right away. I think they did go one year without plentiful plums in June. The plums ripen like clockwork the second […]
It’s the last week of school, and I am one tired momma! I’m sure I’m not the only one who is looking for the easiest lunches to slap together, dinners to serve, and shortcuts to get everyone where they need to be. It’s also heating up quite fast, so I’ve turned to my slow cooker […]
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