Monthly Archives: April 2012

I found this great talk (have you noticed that only LDS use the term “talk”?) by Cleon Skousen, about Easter. It gives me an understanding of the atonement and Easter that I have never had until now. I think you … Continue reading →

The sessions for General Conference are ready for download! Go here http://www.lds.org/general-conference/sessions/2012/04?lang=eng I enjoyed General Conference probably the most I have in a long time. I didn’t feel as rushed. It comes from finally having the chores arranged so that I … Continue reading →

Somebody asked me for some quotes from the LDS Church Leaders on birth control. This is excerpted from my upcoming book on natural mothering for the LDS woman, so that’s why the footnote numbering is funky and starts at 7. … Continue reading →

A friend of mine asked if the Headgates philosophy is unschooling. Hmmm, interesting question. Excuse me while I chuckle. Headgates (get the article at http://headgates.org/resources) is a far cry from unschooling. Well, maybe not. I guess it depends on how you … Continue reading →

{photo courtesy of familyfun.com, it’s a great place to go for crafts and family game ideas, tips for happier family living, and recipes) This year I am toying with the idea of doing natural Easter egg dyes. Here’s a recipe … Continue reading →

My friend Shauna still wants some more people to go in on the early bird discount for the TJEd forum. Here is her message: Hi All,If any of you are planning on going to the TJ Ed Forum on May … Continue reading →

Tuesday, March 27 2012 On one of my my email lists for LDS moms one of my friends, Michelle Stone, asked what we all thought of the Hunger Games. She said she started listening to it as an audibook and … Continue reading →

The TJED Forum is coming up in May! I am so excited! I hope those of you who can will come! Here’s a message from my friend who is looking for people to get the group discount. If you want … Continue reading →

If you have college-bound students, ages 14 and older, and live on the Wasatch Front, I highly recommend you sign up for the ACE the ACT boot camp with Ann Meeks. These are the last Boot Camps that Ann will … Continue reading →

My friend Jodie Palmer is celebrating her 40th birthday today. She is asking people to celebrate by doing a random act of kindness. Watch the video of her little boy doing kindness with his own two hands (note: he is … Continue reading →