Monthly Archives: March 2026

10+ NEW Christ-centered Easter Family Traditions that Don’t Take Much Stress or Money from Maria Eckersley

Here are some new-to-me Christ-centered Easter traditions, from Maria Eckersley. She’s a mom of 6 who has a gift for teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has … Continue reading

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3/18/2026 Countdown to Easter: Preview of Sacred Days, Sacred Songs Book by Michael Young

Easter comes rather early this year, on Sunday April 5. It’s less than three weeks away! Every year I aspire to make Easter more Christ-centered and more festive at the same time. I’ve felt a call to do this for … Continue reading

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12+ Fun and Fascinating Resources to Learn More About Joseph of Egypt, Including an Interview with Donny Osmond

In my church we are currently studying the story of Joseph of Egypt, for our Come Follow Christ scripture study. Here are some fun resources to go with that. 2. Next, Patti has a printable about Joseph here. Scroll down … Continue reading

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Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: The Big Book of Pi

As Pi Day is tomorrow (3/14), today’s picture book of the week is a picture book about pi. See above. This is a new book and so fun! By reading this book, you will be able to answer the following … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary to the Newbery Award Given to a “Housewife Author” on This Day in 1963

Did you know? On this day in 1963, the committee that chose the annual Newbery Award announced that Madeleine L’Engle had been awarded the Newbery for A Wrinkle In Time. The New York Times published the following news about this … Continue reading

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Blessings, Tender Mercies, Mini-Miracles and Early March Thrift Haul: the Hand of God in My Life Lately, Early March 2026

It’s been a few weeks since I shared the hand of God in my life lately. So here is a recap of the blessings, tender mercies and mini-miracles in my life since I last shared, in February, over here. (Then … Continue reading

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Preview of RootsTech 2026: It Starts Tomorrow!

RootsTech 2026 starts tomorrow, Thursday 3/5/26! I’m so excited! This is an annual personal tradition for me which fills up my bucket. I always learn a lot from the different classes about family history research and the latest technology available … Continue reading

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Decorate with Picture Books for Easter and An Easter Picture Book List for You!

Can you believe it? It’s March 2nd! We got through January and February! Yay!!! It was easy this year for me, I admit, because of the mild winter, in the West. Here in Utah Valley, we only had two snowstorms, … Continue reading

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Songs About Old Testament Stories by Shawna Edwards

I mentioned these songs when blogging over a month ago but they deserve their own separate post. These songs by Shawna Belt Edwards about Old Testament stories are so marvelous! They teach, bring in the Holy Spirit, and are fun … Continue reading

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