Monthly Archives: September 2023

9/26/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: Nothing Stopped Sophie

To continue with the back-to-school theme of fostering learning, my picture book of the week is Nothing Stopped Sophie by Cheryl Bardoe, illustrated by Barbara McClintock. It’s all about Sophie Germain, a German mathematician. Sophie grew up in a time … Continue reading

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More About God’s Hand in the Founding of America: Patriotic Devotional With Sister Bonnie Cordon and Former Congressman Chris Stewart

The celebration of the U.S. Constitution Day (September 17) continues! Last night we got to go to a patriotic devotional held at the American Heritage School in American Fork, UT. Sister Bonnie Cordon, a leader in The Church of Jesus … Continue reading

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9/22/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Product of the Week: the Hartigo Greek Yogurt Strainer

In addition to reviewing picture books, and the occasional movie and books for moms here on the blog, I’m going to start reviewing products. Here’s the first one to kick it off: a strainer to turn regular yogurt into Greek … Continue reading

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Recap of David Barton in Utah on Constitution Day Sept. 17 2023: The U.S. Constitution is Divinely Inspired

The hubs and I went to see David Barton last Sunday night in Layton. I counted it as date night. David spoke about how the U.S. Constitution was inspired by God. This was to celebrate Constitution Day. As usual, he … Continue reading

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9/21/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Game of the Week: How Do You Doodle?

My board game of the week is How Do You Doodle? by Outset Games. This is similar to Pictionary. It’s different though in that each card has three words on it that are similar in meaning. So for example: pretty, … Continue reading

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Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai, illustrated by Kerascoet

My picture book of the week is the one above. To go with the fall, back-to-school theme that happens with September and October, I’ll be highlighting books that showcase a love of learning over the next few weeks. This book … Continue reading

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The History of Homeopathy to “American Pie”

For all homeopathy lovers out there, you’ve got to watch this! It’s so cool!

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God is Not the Cause of our Trials and Tangles: a Beautiful Perspective

I listened to the Come, Follow Him podcast/video this week with John Bytheway and Hank Smith. The guest of the week was Dr. Larry Nelson, a professor of human development in the college of family life at BYU. I just … Continue reading

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Healing Miracle Due to Prayer and Homeopathy

I experienced a healing miracle this past week due to prayer, homeopathy, and inspiration from the Holy Ghost. I am so grateful! As I was walking from the temple to my car, I looked down and saw a bumblebee by … Continue reading

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How to Celebrate 32 Years of Marriage

Two weeks ago, dear husband and I celebrated 32 years of marriage, the weekend of August 17th. I insisted we spread out the celebration over four days. I really had to stand fast and follow through with this vision, as … Continue reading

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