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10 Top Tips for Using a Yoto Player and its Technology

Posted on September 14, 2026 by treeoflifemama

You’ve probably heard all about the wondrous devices called Yoto Players. My two grandsons, ages 5 and 7 enjoy theirs. In case you don’t know what a Yoto Player is, here’s an explanation. A Yoto player is a rugged, kid-friendly … Continue reading →

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The Power of His Name + Jesus Knows Us By Name

Posted on September 13, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the power of a name, and the power of Christ’s name. It started with a discussion of this talk, below, in my Relief Society meeting a few weeks ago. (Relief Society is the … Continue reading →

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Relative Race Season 17 Starts A Week From Today!

Posted on September 6, 2026 by treeoflifemama

The G.O.A.T. TV show is premiering its Season 17 a week from today! It’s Relative Race, on BYUTV. Go here to watch all previous episodes of all previous 16 seasons. Then on Sunday September 13, 2026, you can watch Season … Continue reading →

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Get Outside More + Read Aloud More = Your Homeschool Year Will Rock!

Posted on September 5, 2026 by treeoflifemama

This video below provided the most laugh out loud moments I’ve had all week. Oh my! It was so funny! Only other mothers will laugh at it too, sorry dads and kids. It features Sarah Mackenzie of readaloudrevival.com fame and … Continue reading →

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Come See What the Lord Hath Done in My Life of August 2026: 35 years of Marriage, Blackberries, Meeting Grandpa and Grandma Beck, Peter Rabbit Birthday Party and More!

Posted on September 1, 2026 by treeoflifemama

For this past week’s Come Follow Christ study we were asked to read some of the Psalms, 49-86. I especially love Psalm 66:5, which says “Come see what the Lord hath done.” Here is what the Lord has done for … Continue reading →

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#52Stories: Fun Easy Family Game You Can Play in Zoom to Celebrate a Wedding Anniversary/Family Birthday

Posted on August 22, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I recently celebrated my wedding anniversary! Yay!!! 35 years! See the times I’ve blogged about past years’ celebrations here and here. I call our anniversary our family’s birthday. To celebrate it, one of things I love to do is a … Continue reading →

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Job and the Amazing Truths We Learn From His Story

Posted on August 16, 2026 by treeoflifemama

It’s been so enlightening for me to listen/watch this video by Jared Halverson about Job’s story. The images in this post are from the video. If you want a full understanding of Job then please watch/listen and learn with the … Continue reading →

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Wise Traditions for Baby’s First Foods with Kate Pope

Posted on August 14, 2026 by treeoflifemama

This interview with Kate Pope about baby’s first foods is very enlightening. Mainstream culture pushes rice cereal, bananas, squash, and other pureed fruits and veggies as the best foods for babies. What could be better? Listen to this interview with … Continue reading →

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How We Had a Multi-Day Family Reunion on the Cheap and You Can Too + Recap of Our 2026 Family Reunion!

Posted on August 11, 2026 by treeoflifemama

My husband and I just had a family reunion for our descendants just this last month of July. As grandparents and near empty nesters, we are at the point where it’s needed. We only have 1/7 of our children left … Continue reading →

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8/07/26 Tree of Life Mama’s Game of the Week: Carcassonne

Posted on August 7, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I am in love with this game! I bought it over two years ago for gameschooling, but it took us until now to play it as a family. I played it three times in a row recently as part of … Continue reading →

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