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John Hilton III, a Latter-day Saint Christian Scholar, on Different Translations of the Bible

Posted on June 2, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Back in December 2025, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that it approves of other translations of the Bible besides what translation it has previously only endorsed, the King James Version. I recently found an ESV Bible … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Celebrate America 250 Idea #2: Patriotic Morning Time Ideas from Dawn Duran of The Discerning Home Educator

Posted on May 29, 2026 by treeoflifemama

A wonderful way to celebrate America 250 is to use these resources over here from Dawn Duran of The Discerning Home Educator Substack. These are especially suited for Morning Time in a homeschool day. But you don’t have to be … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Celebrate America 250 Idea #1: Read from an America 250 Booklist Curated by a Homeschool Mom!

Posted on May 29, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Are you wondering what to read this summer? How about reading America-themed books to celebrate America’s 250th birthday? I’m old enough to remember 50 years ago when America celebrated its 200 year/bicentennial birthday. I was only 5. I remember the … Continue reading →

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May 2026 Thrift Hauls

Posted on May 27, 2026 by treeoflifemama

It’s one day early for #thriftingthursday. I always love to talk thrifting and will talk about it any day of the week! Here are some goodies I found at thrift stores in May 2026. The chair above was actually not … Continue reading →

Posted in easter, fashion, frugal decorating, homemaking, thrifting, Uncategorized | Tagged deseret industries, texas, thrift haul, thrifting | Leave a comment

God Will Work Wonders Among You- The Wonders I’ve Felt Recently: a Report on My Missionary Son, a Visit to My New Granddaughter, and More!

Posted on May 24, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I saw these gorgeous irises on my walk home from church and choir practice today. I’m so grateful for beauty all around me! So much beauty in nature abounds! This week in the Come Follow Christ study, we read from … Continue reading →

Posted in come follow me, Family life | Tagged bible, Book of Mormon Heroes, Christianity, faith, God, God's hand in my life, I will work wonders among you, Janice Kapp Perry, jesus, Joshua 3:5, LDS missionary work, missionary mom, Reader's Digest Songbook | Leave a comment

10+ Fun, Easy, Cheap Things to Do With the Kiddos this Summer, All Screen Free!

Posted on May 23, 2026 by treeoflifemama

As a mom, are you dreading summer? Or you excited about having a blank slate of relatively free time? Whatever place you are coming from, this list may benefit you. These activities will help your children have some structure and … Continue reading →

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Summer Morning Basket Ideas

Posted on May 22, 2026 by treeoflifemama

If you don’t know what a Morning Basket is, go here. Let’s talk about ideas for a summer morning basket. These are are more for ages 8 and up. If you want ideas for under 8 scroll to the very … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Blossom Schoolhouse YouTube Channel, books, education, homeschool, homeschooling, homeschooling morning basket, LaDawn Jacob, memorization work, Morning Basket, morning basket for summer, morning basket summer ideas, ourlifehomeschooling.com, Pam Barnhill, writing | Leave a comment

Seeking Heavenly Mother Through Divinely Revealed Sources in This Dispensation

Posted on May 17, 2026 by treeoflifemama

What is the truth about Heavenly Mother? These videos below and the book above explore what God has revealed in this latter-day dispensation. I’m super excited to get a copy of the book above, which is mentioned in the first … Continue reading →

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Books, Music and Thrifting Inspo for Spring Mother Culture

Posted on May 13, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I had hoped to blog about my Splendid Spring Mother Curriculum by now. I enjoyed a Merry Christmas Mother curriculum as seen here, and a Wondrous Winter one, shown here. I haven’t shared my spring one yet. In the meantime, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A Fine Romance, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, books like Anne of Green Gables, books to read in the spring, cozy classical music, Emma M. Lion, homeschooling, I Capture the Castle, Martha's Vineyard Isle of Dreams, mother culture, Mother Culture by Karen Andreola, Olivia Grace Cook, Rachel of Sweet and Simple Home, sarah janisse brown, spring reads, springtime music, springtime thrifting, susan branch, The Blue Castle, The Enchanted April, The Fairy Tale Girl, The Little White Horse | Leave a comment

A Tribute to My Mother and All Mothers Everywhere with Encouragement to Carry On

Posted on May 10, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and mothers-to-be! Where would we be without mothers? We wouldn’t be here. They are so indispensable to life. Fathers too of course. Ideally, they are a team. Here are some memories of my mom … Continue reading →

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