100 Years of Scouting

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be celebrating a 100 years with the Scouting program.  Right now, I work with the 10 year old boys called Webelos in the Scouting program.  We have about 18 boys total between us two leaders.  It makes for lots of energy, laughs and fun.  My oldest […]

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How to get your child to stay in their bed

I was scoping out facebook for a few minutes and came across a question posed by a friend about how to help her child stay in bed at night.  I thought I'd share some tips on what I learned while raising my kids.  I had a child that would do the same thing and at […]

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DOB Band – Comments Please!!

We went in for our son's last day with his DOC Band (read our first post about Cranial Tech if you missed it here) and had pictures taken of his head.  It looks so much better but he had to get another one.  The bands only last for a few months since the head grows […]

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My Brother Hyrum

I love this story for so many reasons.  This video reminds me of a sweet friendship that can exist between siblings and to neighbors alike as we are quick to love and slow to judge.  I can feel a sweet spirit in this short movie about how we should love one another especially those within […]

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Cranial Technologies and The Wrap Shoppe

When my son was only 2 months old, my sister pointed out that his head wasn't exactly assymetrical.  One part of his head stuck out more than the other side.  I am not sure how I didn't notice it, but probably since I see him all the time I just didn't noticed the slow growth […]

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On our road to healing…

As I stated in my last post regarding "Our journey with ADHD," I am seeking answers and guidance on how to help my child overcome ADHD.  I have been learning tons.  I feel like my brain is in major overload right now.  The more I learn, the more questions I have.  I have been blessed […]

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Our journey with ADHD…

My child was diagnosed with ADHD at the beginning of this year.  I had often thought that he probably had ADHD but we never had him evaluated by a doctor.  I am not sure what was holding me back.  Since he was my oldest, when he was younger I just thought all boys were that […]

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…Someone Beary Special…

Look who rang in the New Year with us someone so 'beary' special.  We love him so much!  Hope his sweet face brings a smile to your face as he does to ours! I whipped out that hat pictured above a couple days after he was born.  I love crocheting.  It is very therapeutic.  Look […]

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About Me

My name is Melia which comes from the famous hawaiian lei flower called a plumeria.  Here is the "melia" flower that I took in Hawaii a couple years ago. My ethnic background is as diverse as my interests and hobbies.  Through the years, I have created and maintained several different blogs, businesses and interests.  I […]

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