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A Jeopardy!-themed God Wink

Posted on May 26, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I haven’t blogged much lately as we have been moving this current month of May. Sigh. My third move in 9 years. I have been working like a worker bee to sort, dejunk, pack and move. We finally have most … Continue reading →

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How to Remember the Ten Commandments

Posted on May 21, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I enjoyed this video by John Hilton III about the Ten Commandments as taught by Abinadi in the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ. The parallels he shares between Moses and Abinadi and the Ten Commandments fascinate me. … Continue reading →

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The Force Can Be With You In Sunshine and Rain

Posted on May 19, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I had a whirlwind of the first weekend in May what with my son’s Shakespeare play for our homeschooling co-operative. The troupe of actors did three performances. My son did such an amazing job! He got to play Berowne for … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Top 10+ Books for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 9, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Mother’s Day is this weekend! Here are my top 10 books to celebrate mothers. It’s not too late to go get at least one of these from your local public library and read it in honor of all the mothers … Continue reading →

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What Do Shakespeare and the Book of Mormon Have in Common?

Posted on May 8, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Shakespeare and his plays have been on my mind a LOT lately. That’s because my youngest child just performed as Berowne in Love Labour’s Lost, one of the Bard’s many plays. He did a fabulous job! He had this billowy … Continue reading →

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5/2/24 Tree of Life Mama’s Picture Book of the Week: Only in Texas

Posted on May 2, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I recently spent two weeks in Texas, so the Lone Star State is on my mind. I found the book pictured above for sale at a gift shop in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Like any thrifty homeschool mom, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Amazing Conversion Story to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Involving Cardinal Birds Acting as God Winks

Posted on May 2, 2024 by treeoflifemama

This man’s story is so amazing! His name is David Boice. He went on a search for the true church of Jesus Christ by investigating 52 churches in 52 weeks. Right before he went to visit different church congregations of … Continue reading →

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“I’m Not Earning Anything, I’m Learning Everything”: a Latter-day Saint Christian View of Grace from King Benjamin’s Sermon

Posted on April 29, 2024 by treeoflifemama

This past week for my Come Follow Christ study I read King Benjamin’s sermon in the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ, in Mosiah 1-3. Ever since I first read this sermon when I was 12 years old, … Continue reading →

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How to Get More Sleep with a New Baby or The Closest Thing to Having a Magic Wand for a Fussy Baby or The Off/Switch for Crying and Sleeping

Posted on April 16, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I just finished a stint as “Granny Nanny” with my third-born grandchild who was born last month. I so enjoyed all the new baby vibes! The visit was also a reminder of what homeschooling mom Jamie C. Martin says, that … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Top 13 Favorite Spring Picture Books

Posted on April 16, 2024 by treeoflifemama

It’s spring! Besides playing outside, what better way to celebrate a new season than to read picture books (except maybe playing nature-themed board games, shown over here). I present to you my top 12 favorite spring-themed picture books. These books … Continue reading →

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