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DIY Paper Lilies for Easter

Posted on April 2, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Lilies are a symbol of Easter because they are white and represent the purity of Jesus. They also represent hope, innocence and virtue. Read more here. Here’s how you can make paper versions of this beautiful flower that represents our … Continue reading →

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Best Collection of Christ-centered Easter Music + DIY Beautiful Easter Songbook for Almost Free

Posted on April 1, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I just love, love piano music. I love playing it, I love hearing it, I love singing along to it! Then if it’s Easter music, I love it all even more! I recently made my own, beautiful, customized Easter Songbook … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Easter as a Season With Christ-centered Ideas from Lani Hilton

Posted on March 28, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I love discovering so many ideas recently about how to elevate the celebration of Easter to be more intentionally Christ-centered. This is all done in reply to Elder Gary Stevenson’s invitation from the April 2023 General Conference: “I observe a … Continue reading →

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Review of A Christ-centered Easter Picture Book by Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler

Posted on March 27, 2026 by treeoflifemama

In anticipation of Holy Week that culminates in Easter Sunday next week, today I’m reviewing the above book, Celebrating A Christ-Centered Easter Children’s Edition. The “Children’s Edition” part means it’s a picture book. It’s by Emily Belle Freeman and David … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ

Posted on March 26, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Today, 196 years ago, for the first time ever, the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ was made available to the public, so happy birthday to the Book of Mormon! I am so blessed to have read this … Continue reading →

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Not Junky Easter Baskets Including Thrifting for Items to Put in Them

Posted on March 25, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I had so much fun sharing ideas for thrifting for Christmas gifts last year (here, here, and here), I decided it would be fun to talk about thrifting for Easter gifts. I’ve never done it before but might just try … Continue reading →

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10+ NEW Christ-centered Easter Family Traditions that Don’t Take Much Stress or Money from Maria Eckersley

Posted on March 23, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Here are some new-to-me Christ-centered Easter traditions, from Maria Eckersley. She’s a mom of 6 who has a gift for teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has … Continue reading →

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12+ Fun and Fascinating Resources to Learn More About Joseph of Egypt, Including an Interview with Donny Osmond

Posted on March 16, 2026 by treeoflifemama

In my church we are currently studying the story of Joseph of Egypt, for our Come Follow Christ scripture study. Here are some fun resources to go with that. 2. Next, Patti has a printable about Joseph here. Scroll down … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: The Big Book of Pi

Posted on March 13, 2026 by treeoflifemama

As Pi Day is tomorrow (3/14), today’s picture book of the week is a picture book about pi. See above. This is a new book and so fun! By reading this book, you will be able to answer the following … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary to the Newbery Award Given to a “Housewife Author” on This Day in 1963

Posted on March 12, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Did you know? On this day in 1963, the committee that chose the annual Newbery Award announced that Madeleine L’Engle had been awarded the Newbery for A Wrinkle In Time. The New York Times published the following news about this … Continue reading →

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