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Celebrate America 250 Idea #4: Watch this Video With Eric Metaxas and Read His New Book!

Posted on June 16, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I watched this video below by Eric Metaxas yesterday. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’m so grateful he is willing to stand for truth and say that there can be no liberty without an acknowledgement of God and maintaining a connection … Continue reading →

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Types and Signs for the Last Days from the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ

Posted on June 8, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Do the Book of Mormon Another Testament of Jesus Christ and the temple ceremonies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have signs and types of Jesus Christ for the Last Days? How do they testify of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Celebrate America 250 Idea #1: Read from an America 250 Booklist Curated by a Homeschool Mom!

Posted on May 29, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Are you wondering what to read this summer? How about reading America-themed books to celebrate America’s 250th birthday? I’m old enough to remember 50 years ago when America celebrated its 200 year/bicentennial birthday. I was only 5. I remember the … Continue reading →

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Summer Morning Basket Ideas

Posted on May 22, 2026 by treeoflifemama

If you don’t know what a Morning Basket is, go here. Let’s talk about ideas for a summer morning basket. These are are more for ages 8 and up. If you want ideas for under 8 scroll to the very … Continue reading →

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God’s Hand in My Life Lately and April 2026 Thrift Haul

Posted on April 24, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Here are a few recent stories of my life from March and April 2026 where I felt God blessing me. These stories either involve God blessing me with thrifting angels, inspiring me through the Holy Ghost, or inspiring others to … 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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Decorate with Picture Books for Easter and An Easter Picture Book List for You!

Posted on March 2, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Can you believe it? It’s March 2nd! We got through January and February! Yay!!! It was easy this year for me, I admit, because of the mild winter, in the West. Here in Utah Valley, we only had two snowstorms, … 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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Valentine Picture Books to Love and Enjoy

Posted on February 11, 2026 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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