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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
Ever since I was a kid, I have dreamed of visiting New England during the fall. The only frame of reference I had for New England as a child were the many movies filmed there – especially Halloween movies. I pictured big beautiful homes on streets lined with maple trees turning an array of bright, bold colors […]
This past month, I was able to do something very cool, with one of my children. I was given the opportunity to pick one child to bring with me to a private Demo Lovato Concert and to try out the new Hallmark Text Bands. None of my children have ever been to a concert before, […]
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RECIPES
We’re right smack in the middle of summer, and I’m having mixed feelings about what that entails. School starts in a little less than a month, and it’s always bittersweet for me. I feel like I need to cram as much fun and yumminess into these last few weeks of summer. I love taking advantage […]
There is such a variety of treats in the world, and I believe I have tried my share of them. However, that won’t stop me from trying more! I love seeing what other bakers can come up with, and I consider it an art. I believe that different occasions and moods call for different treats. […]
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury. The opinions and text are all mine. It’s November – finally! October was enough of an excuse to start breaking out the pumpkin recipes, but now that November is here, and the cooler weather has finally hit, I feel more than justified. Many […]
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