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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
As far as my travels go, I last wrote about my drive down to Cambria where we stayed at the Fireside Inn. Aside from the awesome views and gorgeous hotel, we decided to stay in Cambria so we could have quick access to Hearst Castle in San Simeon. On our California travel, my family and […]
November was a lovely month of travel for me. Life had been pretty hairy so as a family we decided to have a weekend getaway and head to North Tahoe’s Granlibakken hotel. As I have mentioned in previous travel posts, my kind of family travel is when we have a house, condo or hotel room […]
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RECIPES
Christmas morning is one of those magical times where the kids are happier than ever, and parents can see their hard work pay off, by the smiles on their kids’ faces. I love Christmas morning! However, there is something a bit tricky about Christmas morning, and that’s breakfast. When do you eat? Before presents or […]
How to Cook Corn on the Cob for Large Crowds: Cooler Corn I saw one of the most amazing and baffling cooking tips ever, on Pinterest last Fall. I couldn’t wait until corn season returned, so I could give this idea of “Cooler Corn” a try. If you have ever wondered how to cook corn […]
Barbecue season is still in full swing here in Northern California, which means more potato salads, jell-o, hamburgers and ribs. After all, what is a barbecue without potato salad? I feel like potato salad is one of those dishes that I never make the same way twice. I am always trying different ways to make […]
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