Author Archives: hillshum

It’s such a great time to be pregnant right now, what with all the empowering books coming forth. The Gift of Giving Life, a book for LDS childbearing moms recently got released, and I turn around, and here’s another beautiful … Continue reading →

It’s interesting to think that we have two kinds of stores that sell food: regular grocery stores and “health food” stores. How telling that we have to make a distinction, because the food at the grocery store is not necessarily … Continue reading →

Do you all know that the modern yeast available in the grocery store is not a completely natural whole food? Yes, there is a whole foods version of yeast, it is natural yeast that you can make at home. Caleb … Continue reading →

I have been told by 5 friends, repeatedly, that I would love this and benefit from “3 Key Elements”.  My children dont listen very well to what I ask them to do.  Perhaps I need to learn about the body … Continue reading →

For your Sunday inspiration. I really like it. I am not smart enough to understand it all the first time but it makes my brain stretch. Be sure to use the pause button to read everything on the screen before … Continue reading →

  Last night my dh and 16 year old daughter and I attended the GWU seminar about “Unlocking the Door to the Great Conversation,” presented by Audrey Rindlisbacher, who owns the http://tenboominstitute.com. The information was so enlightening and edifying. I got … Continue reading →

“Mommy, what is fast food?” asked my six year old girl today. Yes, it is possible to raise little children innocent of McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Burger King. I’m proud to say my three youngest have never set foot under … Continue reading →

The time has come. I have been wondering what I would do about this for over a decade. Valor is working on filling out his missionary application. I’ve always known that he would need to be vaccinated if he wants … Continue reading →

We had the privilege of having stake conference a few weeks ago at the Conference Center with Elder Holland, President Uchtdorf, and Elder Holland speaking. I will share what they said later if I find my notes. I do remember … Continue reading →