Author Archives: hillshum

My good friend Aneladee is involved with a fantastic company whose mission is to help young LDS men fight off the shackles of pornography. I have listened to a young man tell his story of overcoming this enslaving addiction, with … Continue reading →

The conference last Saturday rocked! I learned so much from the presenters. Neurons, natural law, John Locke, Helen Andelin, and sprouts, oh my! I loved every minute of it. We also heard about using a prayer journal as a vibrant … Continue reading →

If any of you wanted to participate but couldn’t because of distance, now you can do it online! Geography is not a problem any more. We will start at 8 AM Mountain Time, take a half hour lunch break, and … Continue reading →

I am hoping that by recording what we did for the lesson and the activity for home evening each week my family will somehow get better at producing quality and we will also inspire somebody out there. This video above … Continue reading →

Last week was an action-packed meaningful week at our home. It started out with a bang with an extra stake conference. We had one in January and will have one in May, for the obligatory two a year. For some … Continue reading →

The exercise in the video above, the T-tapp Torso Twist, is part of the T-tapp Total Workout. I’ve been doing the T-tapp total workout 6 days a week for a week and a half now. It really makes me work … Continue reading →

I was so thrilled to hear that the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding has been nominated to be the Best Baby Shower Gift at about.com. If you agree, go here to vote for it. http://links.causes.com/s/clBjdT. I myself have given this book as … Continue reading →

I just got word from Diann Jeppson that the TJEd Forum will involve a cultural literacy bee on Friday May 4 in SLC, UT. The first place winner will get $150 in cash plus a package for his/her attending the … Continue reading →

This set of articles, called “Lost Educational Principles” by Audrey Rindlisbacher is amazing. I highly recommend it, especially if you are in a book club or pursuing an education.  When you read these articles, you will learn the following: How … Continue reading →

As Latter-day Saint moms, no one needs to tell us that babies are intelligent. We know that babies are smart! Their spirits are eons old, and they come to earth, “not in entire forgetfullness” as Wordsworth penned in these immortal … Continue reading →