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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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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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Frugal Friday: Recap of December 2025 and January 2026 Thrift Hauls

Posted on February 6, 2026 by treeoflifemama

It’s not just the first, but the second Friday in February! Time keeps flying! In Utah, it’s the year of no winter. All of January felt like spring. It’s really weird. I feel like I’m back in southeastern AZ where … 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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Thanksgiving Picture Books for 2025

Posted on November 12, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Let’s talk about Thanksgiving picture books! I love all of these! Thanksgiving in the Woods tells the true story of a family who hosts Thanksgiving in the woods every year near their home in upstate New York, with candles, bonfires, … 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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Debriefing My Christmas 2024/Things that Made Me Happy December 2024

Posted on January 27, 2025 by treeoflifemama

Our Christmas 2024 was so fabulous! I am still basking in the loveliness of it. Even though it’s the end of January. I believe in Keeping Christmas in January. I love this podcast here by a Catholic couple, Phil and … Continue reading →

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How to Simplify Christmas So You Have Less Stress, More Peace, and More Joy!

Posted on December 11, 2024 by treeoflifemama

If walking through the aisles of Christmas stuff at Target or Hobby Lobby at Christmastime makes you feel overwhelmed, this is for you! At the risk of sounding like a Grinch with the middle name of Scrooge, I’m sharing this … Continue reading →

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