Monthly Archives: June 2012

Who Wants to Discuss the Hunger Games?

  Last night my dh and 16 year old daughter and I attended the GWU seminar about “Unlocking the Door to the Great Conversation,” presented by Audrey Rindlisbacher, who owns the http://tenboominstitute.com. The information was so enlightening and edifying. I got … Continue reading

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How to Get Your Kids to Hate Fast Food at a Young Age

“Mommy, what is fast food?” asked my six year old girl today. Yes, it is possible to raise little children innocent of McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Burger King. I’m proud to say my three youngest have never set foot under … Continue reading

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Missionaries and Vaccines

The time has come. I have been wondering what I would do about this for over a decade. Valor is working on filling out his missionary application. I’ve always known that he would need to be vaccinated if he wants … Continue reading

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Master of Influence Event for Teachers Aug 2-3: Giveaway of Two Tickets

I am so excited about this! 3 Key Elements is putting on a Master’s of Influence: Teacher’s Edition event on Aug 2-3, from 9 AM to 6 PM in Salt Lake City. . If you are a homeschooling mom, you … Continue reading

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Inspirational Sundays and “I’m Going to Miss Those Books”

We had the privilege of having stake conference a few weeks ago at the Conference Center with Elder Holland, President Uchtdorf, and Elder Holland speaking. I will share what they said later if I find my notes. I do remember … Continue reading

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Probably the Most Important Book You Can Read Next to the Scriptures

This is probably the most important book you will ever read, besides the scriptures. I know it’s hard to read the title on the cover, but the image from Goodreads.com was even worse. It is called Putting on the Armor … Continue reading

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Blog Recap of Angie Baker’s Speech at the TJED Forum

Here’s a bit about what Angie Baker said at the TJED Forum as the keynote speaker on May 5 at the Salt Palace. I almost feel as pleased about her speaking as I would if I were her mom. I … Continue reading

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Youth Ages 11 to 18 are Invited to Come Complete this Quest

In a few days the Great King will choose a group of his most pure hearted sons and daughters to send to a land on the outskirts of his domain. This land has been taken over by the enemy and all … Continue reading

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Here’s Another Great Event on June 2nd for Homeschoolers

My friends Thom and Tresta Neil are doing the following event this Saturday. It looks great! Join us June 2 with our guest Mindy Heath for more clarity ad confidence building ideas.  These will be actual tools you can bring home … Continue reading

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Health Begins in the Navel With Your Mother and Mother’s Milk is Fierce

When Jonell Francis, one of my long-time Veggie Gals girlfriends, spoke at my holistic LDS mothering conference three years ago, she said something that totally impressed me. Jonell is an amazing mom of 9 who wrote a cookbook called The … Continue reading

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