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Attack of the Killer Cactus: Dr. Mom Adventure #1

Posted on September 20, 2019 by treeoflifemama

See this cactus? It has its own kind of beauty, I admit. I love looking at the red berry things. I think they are prickly pears. They just look so exotic. On a recent family outing to play Frisbee golf, … Continue reading →

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Picture Book of the Week: Spoon by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Posted on September 19, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  The Tree of Life picture book of this week is Spoon! I had to follow up last week’s darling book, Linus; the Little Yellow Pencil, with this one. That’s because the author and illustrator of Linus, Scott Magoon, illustrated … Continue reading →

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The Truth About God’s Gifts: We Can Ask and What Else?

Posted on September 17, 2019 by treeoflifemama

The above video is a clip from an amazing speech given by Elder Larry Lawrence at BYUI two years ago.  You can read and listen to the whole thing here. I remember the exact time and place I was when … Continue reading →

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Picture Book of the Week: Linus The Little Yellow Pencil by Scott Magoon

Posted on September 10, 2019 by treeoflifemama

I went to the mothers’ retreat for my homeschool group last weekend. Oh the joys of estrogen bonding! I haven’t laughed this much in a long time, or eaten such ah-maz-ing food. We’re talking three different kinds of homemade ice … Continue reading →

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When Did the Love of Christ Find You in the Darkest Night?

Posted on September 9, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  In Relief Society yesterday, we discussed the talk given above by President Dallin H. Oaks. I love it! Here are some principles (in bold) from the talk and questions to spark discussion about it: Repentance begins with our Savior, … Continue reading →

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The Ongoing Restoration

Posted on September 4, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  I love this recent talk that Elder Gary E. Stevenson gave for BYU‘s Education Week last month. It is wonderful to behold that the restoration started in 1820 and continues to unfold. His challenge to read from the Book … Continue reading →

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The River Between Us Discussion Questions

Posted on August 30, 2019 by treeoflifemama

This month we started our new homeschool year. (I know…sob! I don’t like back to school in August. Nevertheless, I am part of a homeschool co-op/commonwealth/liber community school that started this month.) I co-mentor a class about the Civil War/the … Continue reading →

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What About Predestination and Foreordination?

Posted on August 28, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  Awhile ago for the “Come, Follow Me” readings, in the New Testament, I read that Paul talked about predestination. Romans 8:29-30 says, “Whom [God] did foreknow, he also did predestinate, … them he also called: and whom he called, … Continue reading →

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Angelic Help Tip for Thrifting

Posted on August 23, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Let’s talk about thrifting! It’s one of my favorite activities! It’s so fun finding clothes, toys, books, furniture, and more treasures, for a fraction of the cost you find  in regular stores or online. I’m of the Duggar mindset to … Continue reading →

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Navigating Without Instruments: You Have to Know Where You’ve Been to Know Where You Are Going

Posted on August 15, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  You know that part in the movie Moana where she and Maui talk about wayfinding? I saw the movie but I didn’t even notice the term or wonder what it involved. It just went way over my head, like … Continue reading →

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