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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
On my recent California vacation with my family, we made sure to stop by Disneyland and California Adventure. Picking the hotel is super important to me and we were lucky to be accommodated by the Crowne Plaza Anaheim Resort. All opinions expressed are my own. When planning vacations, one of the most stressful aspects for […]
This past month, I had the opportunity to get in good with the in-laws and send them on a weekend getaway to the California coast. I was supposed to go myself, but came down with a nasty nasty cold the day I was supposed to head out. Luckily they were up for a last minute […]
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RECIPES
Check out these ideas for making healthy and fun Halloween Party Treats for kids (ideal for classroom parties, kid parties, lunches or after school snacks). Plus read how you can get many of the items on sale through my sponsors at Albertsons and their Stock Up Sale going on now! As a preschool teacher, I […]
Quick Pork Cassoulet I cannot seem to get warm today. It is a cold and dreary day; one of those days where you just crave good ol’ comfort food! It was supposed to rain today, which we desperately need. At least my dry hands do! It drizzled for a bit, but I wouldn’t call it […]
This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Bays English Muffins to review this product. With a few simple ingredients, whip up this Open-Faced Egg and Ham Melt for breakfast or a hearty and delicious addition to your day. With my growing family […]
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