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Why Board Games are Great for Mental Health

Posted on May 3, 2023 by treeoflifemama

The games above are what I played with some close friends last Friday for Game Night. These are all such great games. We had a great mix with a word game, a getting to know you game, and a press … Continue reading →

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Want to Laugh and Be Inspired to Follow Jesus? Here’s A Collection of Hank Smith Talks

Posted on May 1, 2023 by treeoflifemama

Last night we drove to see some relatives to share Sunday dinner. Whenever we do this, I love to find some inspiring gospel-themed speakers to listen to as we drive, for my husband and me and our two kiddos left … Continue reading →

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4/27/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Book of the Week: Planted by Patrick Q. Mason

Posted on April 27, 2023 by treeoflifemama

This is one book I’ve been meaning to blog about, ever since I finished it, over a year ago. You can see that I had it on my “books to read in 2022” list over here. I found it as … Continue reading →

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4/26/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Game of the Week: Trekking Through History by Underdog Games

Posted on April 26, 2023 by treeoflifemama

This week’s game is Trekking Through History by Charlie Bink of Underdog Games. He is also the creator of Trekking the National Parks. In this game, you win by gaining the most victory points. You get points by creating the … Continue reading →

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4/26/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: Sing a Song of Seasons

Posted on April 26, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I heard about this delightful book from one of the moms at my homeschooling co-op group. It has a poem for every day of the year. With pictures on every page, and poetry from nature, it has something to to … Continue reading →

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4/25/23 Tuesday’s Tip for Homeschooling: Create a Nature Study Group

Posted on April 25, 2023 by treeoflifemama

Today’s tip for homeschooling is to find your homeschooling community by starting a nature group. Listen below to the video with Pam Barnhill and Joy Cherrick to learn more. I never thought of doing a nature group in order to … Continue reading →

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Evangelical Christian Joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints After Searching for 47 Years!

Posted on April 23, 2023 by treeoflifemama

This man’s story is amazing! David Alexander, pictured above, was raised Catholic. He fell into being a hippie during the Counter Cultural Revolution of the 1960s. Astonishingly, that led to him becoming an Evangelical Christian in his late teens. Thus … Continue reading →

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Nature Study From Your Couch

Posted on April 20, 2023 by treeoflifemama

I love the idea of nature study! But let’s face it…as Sarah Mackenzie says in the podcast linked below, it’s not always feasible. Sometimes, as a mom, it’s just sooooo daunting to get outside with little kiddos to study nature. … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Games About Nature from the Dice Tower

Posted on April 19, 2023 by treeoflifemama

It’s spring! Cue Vivaldi! (Listen below!) It still feels a little chilly around here, but I’m not complaining. We had a record snowfall this past winter, resulting in a huge snowpack in the mountains. I don’t want spring to feel … Continue reading →

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4/19/23 Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: We are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines and Kids

Posted on April 19, 2023 by treeoflifemama

This is the one of the cutest books I have read aloud! Here is what I love about it: -it’s based on a real family, that of Chip and Joanna Gaines -it involves a family with more than two children, … Continue reading →

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