I want to give a quick shout out for this amazing book The Gospel at 30,000 feet by Elder Uchtdorf! I received it free from Deseret Book publishing, but decided to listen to it on Bookshelf (If you don’t have bookshelf yet, check it out HERE, it is the best!) I love reading books, but…
How to Apologize Effectively {Guest Post}
I have been thinking a lot lately how important it is to teach my kid to apologize. How to teach them to truly mean they are sorry after they do something wrong. My little boys are 3 and 5 and every day I have to help them apologize to each other and to others they…
Just Let Go {Movie Review}
A few years ago I remember hearing about a man who had lost his family in a tragic car crash with a drunk driver. He lost his wife who was 5 months pregnant, a son and his only daughter. One son survived and one son wasn’t involved in the crash. I remember hearing bits and…
Spring Conference Giveaway
I am so excited for this next month. First off I love Spring, and second, I LOVE Conference time! Conference is on Easter Sunday this year and I love when that happens! Two special things in one day! Love it! General Conference will be here before we know it. Just eleven days away! Seventeen…
“Help Me, Then Let Me Go” – A Lesson in Parenting
Get excited for another sappy post from me about watching my kids grow up. Those that read my blog regularly know that it one of the hardest things in the world for me to see how fast my kids grow up. Birthdays make me sad because it means less years my sweet kids will be at…
Bible Bands – Faith Based Rubber Band Jewelry
As you already know, rubber band jewelry is the hottest new craze, and now you can try these adorable new faith based designs! Create fun, fashionable rubber band jewelry while strengthening and sharing your faith. Each design is associated with a Bible verse or story, such as: A blue and white pattern to symbolize…
A Baptism and a Baby Blessing
Last week was such a special week for our family. LaLa was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and #4 was blessed all in the same weekend. Lots of family came to visit and enjoy the special weekend with us. Here is my beautiful little girl who I can’t believe is…
Primary Songs That Touch Our Hearts & A Giveaway
If you have ever been the Chorister in Primary or served as a leader in the Primary, or sat and listened to your kids sing the songs during primary, than you know how much these songs can touch your hearts. Sure the kids have their crazy moments, but when they know the song well and…
“Be Grateful For Your Life While You Still Have It” – A Lesson from a 7 year old!
Last night we met up with our friends at the temple for Family Home Evening, and had a little lesson and walked around the visitors center. Our friend asked the kids to go touch the temple and then asked the kids if they felt anything while doing so. The girls came back and said “the…
God’s Perspective or View of Our Lives
Last week I was able to teach Relief Society for the first time. It was the most nerve racking experience ever, but I am so grateful for the spirit that helped me in deciding what I should talk about, and for my awesome mom who helped me understand the concept a little better! I thought…