Tag Archives: BYU

How We Had a Multi-Day Family Reunion on the Cheap and You Can Too + Recap of Our 2026 Family Reunion!

Posted on August 11, 2026 by treeoflifemama

My husband and I just had a family reunion for our descendants just this last month of July. As grandparents and near empty nesters, we are at the point where it’s needed. We only have 1/7 of our children left … Continue reading →

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Missionary Moment for July 2026 #2: Truth Was the Doctors’ Cure for These Two Texans

Posted on July 19, 2026 by treeoflifemama

As promised in last week’s post, I will be blogging about missionary work in July. A few weeks ago in Sunday School at my church, the teacher talked about how so many people she knows are serving missions in Texas. … 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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Photo Journal Recap of My Independence Day Family Weekend and Some Patriotic Videos

Posted on July 7, 2025 by treeoflifemama

I had a glorious Independence Day extended family weekend! I celebrated Independence Day all week actually. Here’s what I did plus some patriotic videos. I had to miss the annual Patriotic Devotional that’s held in BYU’s Marriott Center every year, … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life Mama’s Family Movie of the Month: The Parent Trap

Posted on June 30, 2025 by treeoflifemama

For months I’ve wished I could blog about at least one family movie a week and one date night movie a week. Alas, I have never achieved that goal. It’s not sustainable for me with all my other stuff going … Continue reading →

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Let the Book Speak for Itself, Without a Title, So Any False Preconceived Notions Aren’t Stirred Up

Posted on August 9, 2019 by treeoflifemama

  “And moreover, I say unto you, that the time shall come when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. And behold, when that time cometh, none shall be found blameless before God, except it be little children, only through repentance … Continue reading →

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I’m Glad that I Live in This Beautiful World

Posted on July 16, 2019 by treeoflifemama

Lately, I’ve had a Primary song floating through my head. It’s the one that says  “He gave me my eyes that I may see, the color of butterfly wings… “I’m glad that I live in this beautiful world Heavenly Father … Continue reading →

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