Monthly Archives: January 2014

  Today for my Hero Project class with some homeschooling youth at our Commonwealth school, we discussed one of Richard Maybury’s “Uncle Eric” books, World War I: The Rest of the Story and How it Affects You Today. I found some … Continue reading →

Here’s a special message from Kathy Smith, chairman of Utah’s Constitution Day Celebration. Dear friends and family,   If you haven’t registered yet for  “The Making of America” seminar at the Smith and Edwards theater on Saturday, Feb .  8th, … Continue reading →

I hope those of you who can, will come to the rally tonight!  I really like the explanations about the marriage issue written by a Mormon blogger over here.

Last night I attended a family fireside hosted by my husband’s cousin. We heard from Amberli Nelson, about her belief that the Book of Mormon peoples probably celebrated the Jewish holy days. Her presentation fascinated me! She bases her theory … Continue reading →

  My husband heard about this new, family-friendly movie called Inspired Guns on the radio. The producer was giving away free tickets to a preview, so dh, always looking for frugal, clean family entertainment, snagged us all tickets.   I … Continue reading →

  Today for my Hero Project class for homeschooled youth, we talked about Irena Sendler. If you don’t know her story, please watch the above video! She was a courageous Catholic Polish woman who risked her life to save Jewish … Continue reading →

  I think it’s funny that this video that Nicholeen Peck’s daughter made to promote the Winter Homeschool Conference uses the song “The Climb.” Was that metaphoric? Does she know this is how moms feel about homeschooling sometimes? Homeschooling surely … Continue reading →

//player.vimeo.com/video/84266921 Today has been a discouraging day with my younger children. I want to remember that there is hope and the hope comes from Jesus! That’s the message the Duggars share in the above video for parents on how to … Continue reading →

I love teaching my Mothers Who Know class. I feel overwhelmed with gratitude and joy to have this knowledge content in my life. I am able to sleep much better, fight much less with family members, and help other people … Continue reading →

As humans, we are all subject to preaddictive tendencies. Do you ever wonder how addiction starts and how to recognize early signs and prevent them? Have you been affected by addiction yourself, or as a mom, wife, daughter, or friend … Continue reading →