Monthly Archives: August 2025

Relative Race Season 16 Starts in Three Weeks! Plus Here’s a New Interview With RR Host Dan Debenham

Posted on August 31, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Just three more weeks until we get to watch a new season of Relative Race, Season 16! I’m doing a happy dance!!! This is a show with such amazingly joyful reunions of adopted children in search of their biological family. … Continue reading →

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Is Contention Always Evil?

Posted on August 31, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It was just this week that I asked my son “What is the difference between contention and conflict? And is contention always bad?” We were having Morning Basket for homeschool, and somehow that question came up after we read something … Continue reading →

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It’s So Good to Know That Joseph Smith Prophesied of Conspiring Men in the Tobacco and Most Likely the Manufactured Food Industry as Well

Posted on August 30, 2025 by treeoflifemama

“Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of … Continue reading →

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August 2025 Thrifting Treasures

Posted on August 30, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s not #thriftingthursday, it’s Saturday, but I just have to share about thrifting anyway. this post is all about my August thrifting hauls. I’m doing a happy dance here!! The Provo Deseret Industries opened again after over two months of … Continue reading →

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A New Daiso Store is in Provo UT- It’s a Fancy Japanese Dollar Store! (Think Great Prices on Hello Kitty, Disney, and Any Household Good, Office/School Supply, or Craft Item You Want!)

Posted on August 22, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I missed my #thriftingthursday post yesterday which I’m hoping to make a habit. Ah, there’s always next week. Since we are in back-to-school time, go here to see what educational/school supply/homeschooling items I’ve found when thrifting, if you missed that … Continue reading →

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New Insights Into Joseph Smith, His Father, and His Leg Surgery From a Former Ex-Mormon Atheist Who Came Back to the Fold

Posted on August 17, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I listened to this video below a few days ago and loved it. It features Stephen Jones interviewing Don Bradley about the significance of Joseph Smith’s childhood leg surgery. Don is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of … Continue reading →

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Jessa Duggar Seewald Announced the Name of Baby #6

Posted on August 12, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Jessa Duggar Seewald dropped a video recently, announcing the name of her Baby #6! It’s Edward Owen. I got half of it right! Weeks ago I guessed Edward, but I didn’t get the middle name right. You can go watch … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Vacation to take as a Homeschooling Mom Before the School Year Starts

Posted on August 11, 2025 by treeoflifemama

So here’s another post in my series for back-to-school. (If you missed my post on finding items for your homeschool when thrifting, go here.) It’s perfect because it’s about taking a virtual vacation before school starts, which I’m all for, … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Beautiful New Song: “When the Savior Comes Again” and Interview with the Composer Lane Johnson

Posted on August 10, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Today at church, I got to play such a beautiful song! I am the pianist for Primary, the children’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The primary chorister asked a man in my ward (congregation), impromptu, … Continue reading →

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Jessa Duggar Seewald Announced the Gender of Baby #6, Now What’s The Name?

Posted on August 8, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Jessa Duggar Seewald dropped a video this morning announcing the gender of her newborn, Baby #6, born on July 26, 2025. Watch here to find out! I have to hand it to Jessa, she really knows how to milk this … Continue reading →

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