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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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Blessings, Tender Mercies, Mini-Miracles and Early March Thrift Haul: the Hand of God in My Life Lately, Early March 2026

Posted on March 10, 2026 by treeoflifemama

It’s been a few weeks since I shared the hand of God in my life lately. So here is a recap of the blessings, tender mercies and mini-miracles in my life since I last shared, in February, over here. (Then … Continue reading →

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Preview of RootsTech 2026: It Starts Tomorrow!

Posted on March 4, 2026 by treeoflifemama

RootsTech 2026 starts tomorrow, Thursday 3/5/26! I’m so excited! This is an annual personal tradition for me which fills up my bucket. I always learn a lot from the different classes about family history research and the latest technology available … Continue reading →

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Songs About Old Testament Stories by Shawna Edwards

Posted on March 1, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I mentioned these songs when blogging over a month ago but they deserve their own separate post. These songs by Shawna Belt Edwards about Old Testament stories are so marvelous! They teach, bring in the Holy Spirit, and are fun … Continue reading →

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Fun Friday: How to Have a Jane Austen-themed Girls’ Night Out Party, a Jane-ite Game Night!

Posted on February 27, 2026 by treeoflifemama

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that such happiness comes when good people gather together. And when they celebrate the witty author Jane Austen by playing games based on her works, even more happiness abounds! I recently had a Jane Austen … Continue reading →

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