The Family: A Proclamation to the World

Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, proclaimed in September of 1995 about the importance of the family.  It is called a proclamation to the world.  I searched the word proclamation on Google and the definition it came up with was this, "a public or official announcement, especially one […]

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Love One Another 14-Day Challenge

The month of February finds the stores packed with red, pink and white as well as endless amounts of chocolate, stuffed animals and flowers to purchase with the intend that this will express the love one feels in their heart for another.  I do love chocolate, but what more can we give to each other […]

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That is what I call a win, win and guilt-free shopping!

They say that women love chocolate, shopping and girl's night out and not exactly in that order.  I would have to agree with GNO and chocolate, but shopping has never been my thing.  I know a shocker right!?  It has to be one of my least favorite things to do, but it is still a […]

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Even If It Was

I met Vickie last year while teaching a family history class.  I was impressed with the joy that radiated from her and then a few months later I heard her share a story about her son that really blew me away.  I was again impressed when she was able to pass through a horrible tragedy […]

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Switch-a-Witch

When we were on the GAPS diet 100% and detoxing our bodies, it was just a few months before Halloween.  I was speaking to my friend about what she does during Halloween since candy is a total no-no and really it isn't good for any of us.  She mentioned something they called the "Switch-a-Witch."  I […]

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“Let It Go”

Since the movie "Frozen" melted our hearts, little girls have been dressing up like Queen Elsa and singing full-throated versions of its theme song, "Let It Go."  It can be very freeing to let go of things.  Sometimes we even have to let go of toxic people who pull us down and seek to inhibit […]

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The Love Dare: Day 1

Have you seen the movie "Fireproof?"  If you haven't already seen it, pick it up online today.  It is a story about a fireman and his wife as they struggle to hold their marriage together.  I saw this movie a few years ago and it was awesome.  There are not enough movies out there that […]

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