Category Archives: family traditions

#3 Mother of the Day in May 2025: Leila Lawler

Posted on May 31, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I found this mommy/grandmommy blogger last fall. Ever since then I have thoroughly enjoyed reading her gems of truth. It all started when I came home from my trip to New England last summer to visit one of my sisters. … Continue reading →

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April 2025 General Conference Jeopardy!

Posted on April 10, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Thanks to Montserrat Wadman, homeschooling mom of 11, from agospelcenteredhome.com for creating a Jeopardy! game after each General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I love Jeopardy! so much, and I love the restored gospel of … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Countdown to Easter 2025 #1: Get Ready for Parables Charades or Sculpturades!

Posted on March 31, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Easter is less than 3 weeks away! In the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some ideas for a Christ-centered Easter. Let’s start off with getting ready for Parables Charades or Sculpturades! For charades, just act out the clues with … Continue reading →

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2024 Picture Book Advent: The Sparkle Box, to Inspire a Simple New Family Tradition!

Posted on December 4, 2024 by treeoflifemama

The picture book I’m sharing today can inspire a new Christmas family tradition. I hope it does! It is by Jill Hardie and illustrated by Christine Kornacki. This book tells the story of a boy named Sam. He notices a … Continue reading →

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7 Steps for Getting Your Family and Home Ready for Letting in Holy Truths of General Conference

Posted on October 2, 2024 by treeoflifemama

General Conference is coming up, this Saturday and Sunday! It’s especially for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but anybody can benefit from the speeches given at this conference. It’s a conference where leaders of the … Continue reading →

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Easiest Birthday Cake Ever!

Posted on January 28, 2020 by treeoflifemama

    Here’s how to make the easiest birthday “cake” ever. It’s total, 100% ice cream (with whipped cream frosting) in the shape of a round, two layer cake. You can use whatever ice cream/frozen dessert recipe you want. So … 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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