Author Archives: treeoflifemama

The kids and their cousins got to see a statue of Po from Kung Fu Panda on our recent tour of BYU.  I never thought that touring BYU was a family activity until we did it as a family about … Continue reading →

So last week it was my turn to pick the movie for our date night at home, and I picked the one featured above in the clip. It’s Love and Friendship, based on the Jane Austen novella, Lady Susan. It’s … Continue reading →

Looking for an inspiring family night movie? Here’s a relatively new one that I just discovered. This is a “feel good” movie that will have you on the edge of your seat wondering how it will end! Best of all, … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, a thirtysomething mom decided that after having seven babies,  and being 8 weeks postpartum it was time to stop wearing maternity jeans and get back into “regular” clothes. Guess what she discovered?! None of her pre-pregnancy … Continue reading →

    It’s time for another giveaway! I am giving away another copy of the Trim Healthy Mama cookbook. This is my current fave. I use it daily! My girlfriend read my blog post over here, where I first reviewed … Continue reading →

  Jamie Martin, author of the book pictured above and blogger over at simplehomeschool.net, is hosting the Read the World Book Club once again this summer, just like she did last summer. I encourage you to buy her book that is … Continue reading →

    I just got word about this online broadcast for the “Universal Model Millennials Science Class”  that is taking place in Taylorsville UT on Thurs. June 1, 2017. Sorry about the late notice, I am letting you all know … Continue reading →

  I am so excited about this new book, written by my wonderful friend, Mary Ann Johnson. This is the book I have waited for my whole mothering life! I know it sounds cheesy, but I am serious! As a die-hard, … Continue reading →

  Two things I’ve learned as a parent: Be present as much as I can. Say yes as much as I can. So two weeks ago my 15 year old asked me if I would take him to the store … Continue reading →