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Easter 2026 Memories: New Music, Thrifting for Easter Basket Gifts, Kites, Narnia, and My First Granddaughter!

Posted on April 14, 2026 by treeoflifemama

I hope to extend the Easter season with a few more activities from now till Pentecost, but here is a recap of what 2026 Easter-themed events happened in my life up through Easter Sunday, 4/5/26. I learned about extending the … Continue reading →

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Thrifting for Easter Basket Gifts, Especially Bookish Ones

Posted on April 3, 2026 by treeoflifemama

This is basically a Part 2 to my Not Junky Easter Baskets post. Go here if you didn’t already read Part 1. This post focuses more on thrifting than buying new stuff for baskets. This post shows what I would … 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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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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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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Discussing Can You Catch a Cold?: Daniel Roytas with Dr. Kelly Brogan MD

Posted on February 17, 2026 by treeoflifemama

Is it true that you can catch a cold? Can you get sick by touching the body fluids of a sick person? Do germs in the body fluids case the sickness? Do things besides body fluids transmit germs? What scientific … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Lovely Things, Big and Little Miracles Lately, Including a Free Car! Plus a Valentine’s Weekend Recap

Posted on February 16, 2026 by treeoflifemama

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day this past weekend, I will share a combination of things I’ve been loving lately and some recent miracles. When I reflect on these blessings, gifts, and miracles I feel God’s hand in my life … Continue reading →

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My Merry Christmas Mother’s Curriculum 2025

Posted on December 3, 2025 by treeoflifemama

It’s December! For me that means taking a break from my regularly scheduled everyday fare of books, audiobooks and podcasts (I’m currently listening to Travels With George and The Mayflower, both by Nathaniel Philbrick and Salt Sugar Fat by Michael … Continue reading →

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Some Fun Thanksgiving-themed Games for Your Family Time!

Posted on November 26, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Here are some last-minute ideas for Thanksgiving games and activities to enjoy this weekend, whether you have a big crowd or a small gathering. -Thanksgiving Family Feud. Karyn of teachbesideme.com has this fun Thanksgiving Family Feud printable over here. Just … Continue reading →

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