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A New Daiso Store is in Provo UT- It’s a Fancy Japanese Dollar Store! (Think Great Prices on Hello Kitty, Disney, and Any Household Good, Office/School Supply, or Craft Item You Want!)

Posted on August 22, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I missed my #thriftingthursday post yesterday which I’m hoping to make a habit. Ah, there’s always next week. Since we are in back-to-school time, go here to see what educational/school supply/homeschooling items I’ve found when thrifting, if you missed that … Continue reading →

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New Insights Into Joseph Smith, His Father, and His Leg Surgery From a Former Ex-Mormon Atheist Who Came Back to the Fold

Posted on August 17, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I listened to this video below a few days ago and loved it. It features Stephen Jones interviewing Don Bradley about the significance of Joseph Smith’s childhood leg surgery. Don is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of … Continue reading →

Posted in gospel of Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, jesus-christ | Tagged bible, Christianity, Don Bradley, jesus, jesus-christ, joseph smith, Let's get real with Stephen Jones, Stephen Jones | Leave a comment

Jessa Duggar Seewald Announced the Name of Baby #6

Posted on August 12, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Jessa Duggar Seewald dropped a video recently, announcing the name of her Baby #6! It’s Edward Owen. I got half of it right! Weeks ago I guessed Edward, but I didn’t get the middle name right. You can go watch … Continue reading →

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A Virtual Vacation to take as a Homeschooling Mom Before the School Year Starts

Posted on August 11, 2025 by treeoflifemama

So here’s another post in my series for back-to-school. (If you missed my post on finding items for your homeschool when thrifting, go here.) It’s perfect because it’s about taking a virtual vacation before school starts, which I’m all for, … Continue reading →

Posted in homeschooling | Tagged books, homeschool, homeschooling, homeschooling mom, how to homeschool, reading, reading aloud, sarah mackenzie, virtual vacation for a homeschooling mom | Leave a comment

Here’s a Beautiful New Song: “When the Savior Comes Again” and Interview with the Composer Lane Johnson

Posted on August 10, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Today at church, I got to play such a beautiful song! I am the pianist for Primary, the children’s organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The primary chorister asked a man in my ward (congregation), impromptu, … Continue reading →

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Jessa Duggar Seewald Announced the Gender of Baby #6, Now What’s The Name?

Posted on August 8, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Jessa Duggar Seewald dropped a video this morning announcing the gender of her newborn, Baby #6, born on July 26, 2025. Watch here to find out! I have to hand it to Jessa, she really knows how to milk this … Continue reading →

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Top Ten+ Best Things for My Homeschooling I’ve Found at Thrift Stores. #thriftythursday

Posted on August 7, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s Thrifty Thursday! Today’s Thrifty Thursday topic here on the blog, since we’re headed into back to school time, is thrifted homeschool items. Here is where two of my passions collide: going to thrift stores to find deals on things … Continue reading →

Posted in classics, homeschooling, thrifting, toys, Uncategorized | Tagged finding homeschool items at thrift stores, homeschooling thrift store hauls, the great things you can find at thrift stores for homeschooling, thrift store hauls for homeschooling | Leave a comment

Jessa Duggar Seewald Had Baby #6, But What is The Gender?

Posted on August 5, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I just love birth stories! The emotion involved, the intensity, the relief and joy after the baby is born, it is all so real, raw and amazing! I have seven birth stories of my own and I love to hear … Continue reading →

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DIY Super Inexpensive Yet Beautiful Religious and Classical Art for Home Decor

Posted on August 3, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Here’s how to get great art into your home super inexpensively. This is the third time I’ve done this, and I look forward to doing more. The photo above shows the first piece of art I worked with. It’s a … Continue reading →

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