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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New Year’s Resolutions

MOVE and SHAKE Where are you on the Richter Scale of Life? A major earthquake fault line lurked beneath the lovely spot we landed on to celebrate Christmas.  It reminded us that lives can change instantly so we should record on today's gift of life that which is most treasured.  Jolts in our lives seem […]

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Star Wars and Christmas

Away from the Dark Side It's Christmas time and everywhere you look is a reminder that the greatest event of the season is a continuation of the Star Wars saga. Outdoing the displays of the Nativity, are the displays of the "must have" merchandise of the anticipated film. "What do you want for Christmas?", was inquired […]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

What comes to your mind when you think of Thanksgiving?  A few things pop up in my mind as soon as I think about it.  The first thing I think about is when my dad use to do the turkey walk.  What is a turkey walk you ask?  Well, early in the morning before the […]

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Worth Saluting

Rushing into the market, my eyes dashed around the unfamiliar layout of a neighborhood grocery store. Suddenly, as I turned the corner of the frozen section, wobbling directly toward me, came an elderly gentleman with slumped shoulders wearing a cap embellished with the "scrambled eggs" design of military distinction. Snapping to attention, I saluted him […]

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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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LDS Blog Train “I Know the Scriptures are True”

This month's blog train was inspired by the LDS Primary's theme for 2016 "I know the scriptures are true."  As I was pondering the theme, I thought about what it means to know something.  According to the Webster dictionary online it says that to "know" means: to have (information of some kind) in your mind […]

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How to Draw a Witch with the Letter “G”

Happy Halloween from 20 years ago! What are some of your favorite Halloween memories?  One of my favorite memories happened 20 years ago when I was a Senior in High School.  I grew up in Southern California and I was on the Varsity Volleyball team.  A couple of my volleyball buddies decided that we should […]

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