Monthly Archives: July 2025

Happy Birthday to Little Women!

It was on this day, July 15, in 1868 that Louisa May Alcott finished writing Little Women. She started in May 1868 after the publisher of her previous two books, Moods, and Hospital Sketches, asked her to write a book … Continue reading

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This is The Most Romantic Thing a Husband Could Ever Say To His Wife, and It Relates to the Vision of Heaven in Doctrine and Covenants 76, Plus So Much More Commentary on Heaven

Wow! I have thoroughly enjoyed this past week doing a deep dive into learning about the true nature of heaven. I’m so grateful for the vision of heaven that the Prophet Joseph Smith recorded as Section 76 of the Doctrine … Continue reading

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Fun Book and Movie Pairing for July about the Declaration of Independence

Here’s a fun book and movie pairing for this month of July. Even though it’s summer, I still like to homeschool with Morning Basket. It’s basically where I read aloud to my son books to share with him what is … Continue reading

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One Crunchy Mom’s Experience with Botox

Ever since hearing that one of my relatives and one of my Veggie Gal girlfriends use Botox to look young, I’ve wondered about the safety. I admit they look at least ten years younger, with flawless skin, but, are they … Continue reading

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Photo Journal Recap of My Independence Day Family Weekend and Some Patriotic Videos

I had a glorious Independence Day extended family weekend! I celebrated Independence Day all week actually. Here’s what I did plus some patriotic videos. I had to miss the annual Patriotic Devotional that’s held in BYU’s Marriott Center every year, … Continue reading

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Decorating for Independence Day Inexpensively

I finally got my Independence Day decorations up! All of these decorations that you see in these photos were either bought from thrift stores, inexpensively from a big box store, or DIYed. So I found them all easily on a … Continue reading

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Homeopathy Treasures from Thrifting in 2025

I’ve been so blessed in the past 6 months to find some books to add to my library for being a Momeopath (trademark of Paola Brown) . These are books about my favorite healing modality, homeopathy. A few years ago, … Continue reading

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Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: Those Rebels John and Tom by Barbara Kerley illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham

This is one of my favorite picture books to read aloud every year when Independence Day approaches. I love to celebrate every major holiday with picture book read-alouds! I’ve read this book to my youngest the past few years after … Continue reading

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