Monthly Archives: December 2023

The Book of Mormon Will Help Us Prepare for All Events of the Future With Faith and Confidence More Than Any Other Book

Posted on December 28, 2023 by treeoflifemama

Merry Post-Christmas Everyone! We had a wonderful one with most of my children and all of my grandchildren here with us at my home, which I affectionately have dubbed “The Cottage on the Corner.” We were jam-packed with people and … Continue reading →

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The Year the Town United to Give Flexible Flyers to All Its Children

Posted on December 20, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I just love Christmas stories! This one is sure to melt your heart! It’s called “The Year of the Flexible Flyers” and you can find it here, from the Ensign magazine, which was the magazine for adult members of The … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Picture Book: Sam’s Christmas Wish

Posted on December 18, 2023 by treeoflifemama

We read aloud this book for Morning Basket this past week and I was so delighted with it! It is such a beautiful story. In this book, Sam is a gruff unemployed husband and father who has a hard time … Continue reading →

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The Story of Handel’s Messiah

Posted on December 17, 2023 by treeoflifemama

Another song in the book I found thrifting, which I blogged about here, is the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s Messiah. Handel was truly inspired to write it. Oh how I love this music. It is just glorious! I played it … Continue reading →

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More Pre-Christmas Gifts/Miracles for December 2023

Posted on December 13, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I found this darling book pictured above at a thrift store last winter. For only $4! It’s so lovely. A pre-Christmas gift! God knew I wanted the sheet music for some Christmas songs that I don’t already have in the … Continue reading →

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DIY Tot-friendly Christmas Advent Candle Set

Posted on December 8, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I’m super excited to share with you this idea from my married daughter. She came up with the above Christmas Advent Candle Set that is safe to use around little children. It’s a wonderful alternative for the Immanuel Wreath that … Continue reading →

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Free Ebook of Christmas Picture Book Titles

Posted on December 5, 2023 by treeoflifemama

If you want a handy little PDF with some Christmas picture book titles to refer to for shopping or using your local public library’s online catalog, here you go! I have created one. It’s new, free, and it’s over here! … Continue reading →

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Two Pre-Christmas Miracles

Posted on December 4, 2023 by treeoflifemama

This past week was sooo wonderful! I had two little pre-Christmas miracles. These were little acknowledgements like winks from God that He is watching over me, responding to me, and showing that He cares for me because He loves me. … Continue reading →

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A Funny, Clean Christmas Romance Movie about Marriage

Posted on December 4, 2023 by treeoflifemama

At last, I have found the cinematic equivalent of a chartreuse flying unicorn! I have found a Christmas romance movie involving marriage that is funny, clean, and on top of all that, it is religious! It’s a pre-Christmas miracle! If … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Jan Brett!

Posted on December 1, 2023 by treeoflifemama

Happy Birthday to children’s picture book author Jan Brett! She was born on this day in 1949. If you have my calendar celebrating picture books, you will see I take note of her birthday today. (You can buy the calendar … Continue reading →

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