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How to Organize your Fridge when you have Low Vision
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How to Organize your Fridge when you have Low Vision
Want to know how to organize your fridge when you have low vision? Just grab some green masking tape and…
How to Build Relationships by Setting Boundaries
Sometimes as parents we think we need to give up boundaries in order to build relationships with our kids. But…
Happy Father’s Day — I love David.
As Dave and I drove Lucy to the airport to head off on her grand summer adventure I mentioned that…
motherhood
how to get children to WANT to behave
This is a question so many parents ask themselves: how in heaven’s name can I get my children to behave?…
The Elongated Arms of Motherhood — Happy mother’s Day
Last summer I found a new favorite painting. I mentioned it before, but have never come back to write about…
I love the People in my village
Lately I’ve been thinking about how much I love the people in my village. And also how important it is…
faith
Pioneering a New School Year – Faith in the Unknown
Let’s talk about modern-day pioneering and faith in the unknown. Because there have been three big things that have put…
“If ye Lack Wisdom, Ask of God” – Church History and a concert that Made My Heart Full
I’m starting in the middle of our New England Tour rather than at the beginning. Because it’s Sunday today, and…
Conference, Baking, and Gathering from afar
General Conference was back near the beginning of this month and we got to “gather” with our whole family. And…
recipes
“Healthy” Date Bars
Ok so we had this “health night” over at my friend’s house for Relief Society a while back. Since my…
Tonia’s Oatmeal Banana Muffins
I’d like to introduce you to Tonia’s oatmeal banana muffins. Because when you find a good thing you want to…
The BEST Salted chocolate chip cookies
I know, I keep finding new recipes that are the BEST chocolate chip cookies. The truth is, there are just…
travel
A Visit to Elle & Carson’s magical land of Palo Alto
While Dave was in China last week, Lu and I took the opportunity to take a weekend to go visit…
The Maid of the Mist and other Niagara Falls Beauty
When you map out a road trip to Palmyra, you notice that Niagara Falls is close-by. And if you have…
A Visit to Boston – My Old Stomping Grounds
One of my favorite parts of Boston, Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.
books
Awe in a Grove of Redwood Trees
I have so much I want to say about two things: 1) A book called The Anxious Generation that we…
A Little Book Report on Some Good Books
Oh man you guys, I have to apologize to anyone signed up for my newsletters because my sister let me…
A Great Summer Read — A Guest Post from my Mom
I’ve read so many good books lately that I’m excited to share as soon as I get my act together….
holidays
Feeling Patriotic at the MCO New England TOur
Lucy begged her way into having us join MCO (her choir) for the New England Tour this summer. And boy,…
Easter 2024
It was a strange Easter this year. Strange as in different, but also pretty awesome. Strange because first of all,…
He is risen – three things to share This Easter Sunday
And then, after the darkness and the suffering, the anguish and the pain, the ashes…. …came the beauty. The stone…
gift ideas
A Gift That Will Keep Giving: Anniversary Video
Dave’s parents hit their SIXTIETH wedding anniversary last month. And we got to give them a gift that will keep…
Gift ideas for the Mothers in your Life
I have some gift ideas for the mothers in your life. Because mothers deserve to be celebrated. And with that…
An early Easter Gift to Myself – screen-time challenge
We have been out of town for Spring Break so I’m trying to get my heart and mind in gear…
marriage
A New Key to create Better Communication
Our communication matters! It is what relationships are all about. I recently learned a new key to create better communication
How do you put your husband first? — Valentine’s edition
This question has been asked over and over in a variety of different ways over the years on this blog:…
three ways to practice love leading up to Valentines day
With Valentine’s Day coming up this week, let’s talk about three ways to practice love. Because love IS practice, right?…
home
Power in a Family Work Project
The stucco on our house was in desperate need of repair and a paint job. In order to get to…
how to decorate with pictures
Let’s talk about how to decorate with pictures…at least how I do it! How many thousands of pictures do we…
changes for Claire too
So, Claire’s room got a little “spruce-up” along with Lucy’s. Claire is it’s third occupant…went from Elle’s room where we…
