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RootsTech is Almost Here!

Posted on February 25, 2024 by treeoflifemama

RootsTech, the world’s largest family history event, is almost here! I hope you join in some way, either virtual or in person. It all starts this coming Thursday, Leap Day, February 29, 2024. You can watch the virtual classes for … Continue reading →

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Three Lessons Board Games Teach Us That School Doesn’t

Posted on February 24, 2024 by treeoflifemama

I love using board games for schooling. I use them at home with my own children and at my homeschool co-op, as shown above. In that photo I am using Concept Kids: Animals. That’s one of my favorite games to … Continue reading →

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A Peek into Our Typical Homeschool Morning (February 2024 Morning Basket)

Posted on February 23, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Here’s what we are currently doing for our February Morning Basket time. This is a typical homeschool morning for us. If you don’t know what Morning Basket time is, go here. This is our routine for homeschooling after we have … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Family Board Games from Board Game Dad

Posted on February 20, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Here are the top 10 family board game recommended by Board Game Dad, aka Ben Nockles, from a new-to-me website I love for board gamers called perfectboardgame.com. Watch the video below and get ready for some fun! I’m only familiar … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Top Twelve Hygge Picture Books for Winter!

Posted on February 20, 2024 by treeoflifemama

If you are tired of winter, these picture books are sure to help you want to celebrate it, or at least see what fun you can have with it while you wait for spring to spring. I shared my top … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ is the Greatest Alchemist

Posted on February 18, 2024 by treeoflifemama

This video for the Come, Follow Christ study, from over a week ago, highlighting 2 Nephi 1-2 of The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ has so many gold nuggets of truth! It features Dr. Lili de Hoyos … Continue reading →

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Hygge Video About Raising 22 Kids in the Coldest Place on Earth

Posted on February 15, 2024 by treeoflifemama

This video makes me smile! I love how it shows a mother and father sacrificing to raise their 22 children in the coldest place on earth, Yakutsk, Siberia. It gets as cold there as -64 C. Brrr! The family stays … Continue reading →

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How the Hebrew Alphabet Shows Up in the Signs of the Times

Posted on February 11, 2024 by treeoflifemama

This video below is so amazing! The presenter, Matt Jeppson, an attorney, presents about the eclipses we’ve had and the one coming up in April 2024. He explains how they relate to the signs of the times and the Hebrew … Continue reading →

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8 Valentine-Themed Games for a Couple’s Game Night

Posted on February 10, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Do you want to spend Valentine’s Day doing something different this year with your sweetheart? Something to spice up the routine? What about doing something besides a movie after the traditional candlelight dinner? If your love language is quality time, … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Top Ten Valentine’s Day Picture Books for 2024

Posted on February 8, 2024 by treeoflifemama

Here are my top 10 Valentine’s Day picture books. These are books about friendship, love, and kindness, which are all themes for Valentine’s Day. The one above is my absolutely favorite because it shows a whole family celebrating Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →

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