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9/16/25 Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: Doctor Esperanto and the Language of Hope

Posted on September 16, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Since the 2025-26 school year is in full swing, I’ll be blogging about a few picture books involving learning and/or school over the next few weeks. I love this time of year with the spirit of new classes and discovery … Continue reading →

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God Wants Non-victim Christians

Posted on September 14, 2025 by treeoflifemama

This past week was so interesting, heart-breaking, and also peace-giving. I had a painful experience last Sunday night where I desperately reached out to God in prayer, seeking for help. I was led by the Spirit as to how to … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Dear Charlie

Posted on September 10, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I am so sad beyond words about the death of Charlie Kirk today here in my beloved home state of Utah. He died in a senseless act of violence, the victim of a shooter, while at Utah Valley University (UVU), … Continue reading →

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A Sign From Heaven and the Best Sign of All

Posted on September 7, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I attended the sweetest funeral yesterday, for my dear Aunt Chris. She’s the wife of my dad’s brother. She passed away peacefully on my grandma’s birthday a week ago. I love going to funerals because I feel the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

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How to go Thrifting for Books Without Going to the Thrift Store

Posted on September 6, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Today I’m sharing how to get thrift store prices on books without leaving your home. This is such important knowledge, if you are a book lover and/or homeschooler! If you are not one of those, just skip this post. Go … Continue reading →

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If You Are on the Fence About Homeschooling…Just Do It! Here are Three Videos to Help

Posted on September 2, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s the day after Labor Day, so that means it’s the reasonable, appropriate first day of school, because Labor Day marks the end of summer for many people, at least in the US. I’ve been working on a post about … Continue reading →

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Relative Race Season 16 Starts in Three Weeks! Plus Here’s a New Interview With RR Host Dan Debenham

Posted on August 31, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Just three more weeks until we get to watch a new season of Relative Race, Season 16! I’m doing a happy dance!!! This is a show with such amazingly joyful reunions of adopted children in search of their biological family. … Continue reading →

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Is Contention Always Evil?

Posted on August 31, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It was just this week that I asked my son “What is the difference between contention and conflict? And is contention always bad?” We were having Morning Basket for homeschool, and somehow that question came up after we read something … Continue reading →

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It’s So Good to Know That Joseph Smith Prophesied of Conspiring Men in the Tobacco and Most Likely the Manufactured Food Industry as Well

Posted on August 30, 2025 by treeoflifemama

“Behold, verily, thus saith the Lord unto you: In consequence of evils and designs which do and will exist in the hearts of conspiring men in the last days, I have warned you, and forewarn you, by giving unto you this word of … Continue reading →

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August 2025 Thrifting Treasures

Posted on August 30, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s not #thriftingthursday, it’s Saturday, but I just have to share about thrifting anyway. this post is all about my August thrifting hauls. I’m doing a happy dance here!! The Provo Deseret Industries opened again after over two months of … Continue reading →

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