Author Archives: hillshum

I am excited that Sarah Pope, over at http://thehealthyhomeeconomist.com, just made this video to explain why lacto-fermented foods and beverages are so good for you, not only why, but how to make them.   It’s a hard concept to grasp … Continue reading →

This is my husband and me with Baby #4, almost ten years ago, at a Stake Valentine’s Day Dance. We like to take our baby with us on dates.   Just as a tree has seasons when it’s attached to … Continue reading →

This is the yummy chicken paella that Veggie Gal Annette fixed for us.   A few weeks ago my informal group of girlfriends, called the “Veggie Gals,” met in Park City for a Veggie Gal lunch hosted by one of … Continue reading →

  My son who is away at college, George Wythe College, see http://gw.edu is reading Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy for his class on family culture. I was amazed to text him last week and discover that instead of watching … Continue reading →

  Today I had a lot of fun driving the carpool home for the kids who live in the north area of this county from our Commonwealth School, a once a week school for homeschooling teens. On the way home … Continue reading →

Last Thursday night was so awesome. I am so excited about this! This idea is so powerful! If you have older teens and you homeschool, you will want to know about this. It will change your life and your children’s … Continue reading →

I have always loved having pickles on my sandwiches. I used to buy them all the time. Nothing tastes so good for lunch, especially on a bleak winter day, as a sandwich with lots of crunch from assorted crispy vegetables, … Continue reading →

Wow, I loved General Conference this past weekend. I have been waiting for that talk by Elder Neil Andersen for a long time. He said that the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe in having … Continue reading →

I keep thinking, after such and such is over with, I will have more time to blog. About five blog topics bounce around inside my head at once such as the following:   how to “play the queen” like it … Continue reading →

  Come learn with me about essential oils! My friend Tara is holding a fun night at her home where she shares about how essential oils can heal depression, anxiety, mood swings, and other emotional challenges.   It’s Tuesday night … Continue reading →