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Things that Made Me Smile in October 2024: Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real, Kind and/or Smart!

Posted on November 7, 2024 by treeoflifemama

It’s time for another monthly recap of things that made me smile! The following things in this post aren’t ALL the things that made me smile for October 2024, but a fair sampling. In the spirit of one of my … Continue reading →

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Thou Shalt Not Vote for Trump? Well, Apply the Same Standards to Harris!! What’s a Latter-day Saint to Do When Two Immoral People are Running for President? (As if that’s anything new LOL!)

Posted on November 3, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I know many of my readers have probably already voted. So, disregard this if you have. I prefer to vote “in person, the day of.” The less time the ballot is in the drop box/ballot box, the less risk for … Continue reading →

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Dallas Jenkins’ BYU Speech

Posted on October 29, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I had the privilege of attending this BYU Forum this morning with Dallas Jenkins as the featured speaker. He is the producer of the The Chosen. If you don’t know about The Chosen, you are missing out! It’s basically a … Continue reading →

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Dirty Politics in Utah: Please Read and Share With Any and All of Your Utah Friends

Posted on October 28, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I interrupt the regular Christian holistic family themes of this blog to talk about politics every once in a while. I’m doing so today. Don’t worry, this isn’t about Trump. I’ll save that for another time. 🙂 Politics is about … Continue reading →

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A Book of Mormon Decorated With Her Favorite Bible Verse Found Her

Posted on October 27, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I just love Sarah’s story! She tells of how after she graduated from nursing school, she went on a long road trip. She toured the western United States for 50 days. The beautiful views she saw inspired her to repeat … Continue reading →

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More on the Ancient Hebrew Symbolism and the Plan of Salvation: Andrea Woodmansee on Women and Veils in the Temple

Posted on October 24, 2024 by treeoflifemama

For the past month, the most visited blog post on this site has been “The Plan of Salvation is Embedded in the Ancient Hebrew Wedding Ceremony.” Guess what? The presenter I linked at the end of that post, Andrea Woodmansee, … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Website of the Week: A Site that Reviews Every Live Action Disney Movie Ever Made

Posted on October 23, 2024 by treeoflifemama

In addition to sharing healthy eating ideas, homeschooling helps, board game reviews, gameschooling inspiration, book reviews, picture book reviews, marriage tips, movies to watch, large family and homemaking ideas, breastfeeding encouragement, homeopathy healing stories, and all the other stuff I’ve … Continue reading →

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Hiking and Heroes

Posted on October 21, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Every October, I love to focus on heroes for my Morning Basket theme in homeschool. Morning Basket time is when I share what is good, true, and beautiful. More here. I wish I had figured this out more when all … Continue reading →

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Happy 68th Birthday to La Leche League! and 13 Lessons I Learned from My LLL Years!

Posted on October 17, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Every year I think I will do this and then I forget to do it on the actual day. Well I’m not forgetting this year! I’m not letting October 17 pass us again by without me mentioning that it’s La … Continue reading →

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Can You Homeschool for Free With Just a Library Card? Plus BONUS: How to Use the Public Library as a Homeschooler

Posted on October 16, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Another school year is in full swing! It’s been fun to share “Back-to-School” photos with my extended family in our family group texting chat on our phones. Even my 59-year-old big brother is back to school with his wife for … Continue reading →

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