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DIY Timeline Cards Game

Posted on January 22, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  Here’s a DIY card game to increase knowledge of historical events/facts. It’s modeled after the Timeline Game. You can make it for any history period.   I made the cards above for my Hero Project which involves the World … Continue reading →

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#abookandagameaday, Wed. 1/22/20, Day #12, Geography/History Two Truths and a Lie and Scrambled States of America

Posted on January 22, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  Last Thursday on my thrifting trip, after going to our weekly family liber school, I found the card game that goes with the above book, for 4 bucks at Savers. So we played the game today for my Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Out of the Best Books: What We’re Reading for January 2020

Posted on January 21, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  I’m reading the above for my Hero Project class that I’m mentoring, a repeat of 6 years ago. It’s about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, definitely a hero of mine! Elder Christofferson quoted him in General Conference.      Bugsy, age 10, … Continue reading →

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Best Picture Book to Read in January!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  It occurred to me, after reading this book aloud to my children a few weeks ago, why this is the best picture book to read in January. It can inspire you and your family to create your own giving … Continue reading →

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Best Chapter Book to Read and Movie to Watch in January!

Posted on January 20, 2020 by treeoflifemama

I know this is a Christmas book/movie, but it should really be read and watched in January. That way, you won’t forget about it, like you might do if you read the book in December and then the hustle and … Continue reading →

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Jesus Meets Us in our Lowest Places and Touches Us With the Master’s Hand

Posted on January 20, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  Did you guys see this? This week’s “Don’t Miss This” episode about the Book of Mormon, 1 Nephi 11-15, features Lindsey Stirling! I listened to this on the way home from the temple today. Lindsay’s music at the end … Continue reading →

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Come Get More Usborne Books this Thursday Jan. 23 in a Facebook Live Party!

Posted on January 18, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  If you have children in your life, or even just to delight your inner child, you’ve got to get your hands on these books!   I discovered Usborne books over 20 years ago and love them! These books are … Continue reading →

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More on the New Digital Cash Envelope System called Qube!

Posted on January 18, 2020 by treeoflifemama

Hey, so it’s not too late to buy lifetime access to Qube, the new digital cash envelope app, and get a discount! The opportunity to get lifetime access to Qube for a flat fee paid up front ends March 31st! … Continue reading →

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My Sister Has a Blog! Here are Some of Her Favorite Picture Books

Posted on January 18, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  Note: I started this blog post last September and stuck it in my drafts folder. I’m finally publishing it in January. Such is my life these days! The past month (September 2019) has been a bit hectic what with … Continue reading →

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New Insights from Lehi’s Tree of Life Vision

Posted on January 13, 2020 by treeoflifemama

  Wow, if you think you know everything there is to know about Lehi’s vision of the Tree of Life you have got to watch the above video! I love the insights I got from watching it. The vision is … Continue reading →

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