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How to Hygge Your Homeschool and Cheap Ebook on Hygge

Posted on November 18, 2018 by treeoflifemama

In my “moms’ class” at my weekly homeschool gathering (a commonwealth school), we’ve been talking lately about seasons, winter, and “hygge.” What is hygge? Pronounced “hoo-gah,” it is the practice that allows the Danish to be the happiest people on … Continue reading →

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Following My Son and the Prophet, My Shoulder Angel

Posted on November 12, 2018 by treeoflifemama

Last week I got to take my son, who had returned from serving as a proselyting missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Argentina, just a week before, to the dentist. I already had appointments for … Continue reading →

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Mary Poppins Magic

Posted on November 2, 2018 by treeoflifemama

So I asked my returned missionary son what movie he wanted to watch first now that he’s home. He surprised me by saying Mary Poppins! When he was 2 and 3 years old, he would watch it almost every day … Continue reading →

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All Treats no Tricks #3: My Missionary Son Came Home!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by treeoflifemama

Here’s my final  post in my series of “all treats no tricks.” (Post #1 is here, Post #2 is here.) My missionary son came home after serving an honorable two year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day … Continue reading →

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Post #2 Treats No Tricks: Meeting My Grandbaby!

Posted on November 2, 2018 by treeoflifemama

  My treat #2 to share in my “golden harvest” years of motherhood is that I’m a grandma! Just call me Mama C! Baby C, my daughter’s son, was born two and a half weeks early and surprised us before … Continue reading →

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Post #1 of Treats No Tricks: My Daughter’s Wedding and My Son’s College Graduation

Posted on October 30, 2018 by treeoflifemama

  This harvest time of year matches the season of my life. I’m old enough to be enjoying the fruits of my mothering labors big time! Wa-hoo! This is so awesome! Some of my kids are mature enough to be … Continue reading →

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Holistic Health Symposium Coming Up in South Jordan, Utah, Nov. 2-3!

Posted on October 27, 2018 by treeoflifemama

This looks so cool! I would totally go to it if I still lived in Utah! I am so jealous of all you Utah peeps! Laura Hayes, the speaker interviewed in the above video, will be the featured speaker. She … Continue reading →

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Hero Journey/Covenant Path Story #2: Nancy Hilton

Posted on October 19, 2018 by treeoflifemama

In October, I use the theme of heroes and saints for the theme of my family devotionals. It’s a perfect prelude to Halloween, which is a corruption of All Hallow’s Eve, the eve of All Saints Day, November 1, a … Continue reading →

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Feasting and General Conference

Posted on October 6, 2018 by treeoflifemama

Who’s ready for feasting during, at, and from General Conference? I heard from my missionary son, who heard from his missionary president, that some big announcements are coming! I have a new friend who looooooves General Conference. It marks the … Continue reading →

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The Hero’s Journey or the Happiness Journey, and Hero Story #1

Posted on October 5, 2018 by treeoflifemama

Here is a video about the Hero’s Journey. I’ve been thinking a lot about the Hero’s Journey lately. I remember first learning about in my high school AP English class. Then I forgot about it for a long time.  Then … Continue reading →

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