General Conference Light Bright

Glow Art:  I use to love this game when I was a child except it was a large black box.  I found these small Glow Art from the Dollar Store.  You just need to add batteries and then slip them into the speaker bags.  Listen to the speaker and come up with a fun design […]

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Sarah Eden’s Newest Novel “For Love or Honor”

About “For Love or Honor” by Sarah M. Eden “From the moment they met, Marjie’s heart has belonged to handsome Captain Stanley Jonquil, younger brother of the Earl of Lampton. But six long months ago, when Stanley’s sense of honor required that he do as he had sworn and return to the Continent to fight […]

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Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria and Missionary Work

We are Sent Two-by-Two As Hurricane Maria pours it’s destructive force upon Puerto Rico, my heart is drawn to the beautiful people that live there. Puerto Rico was my home from the summer of 1999 until the end of 2000.  I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the […]

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Funeral of Amos Abplanalp

Evie Clair dad Amos Abplanalp funeral

  My first impression of the Abplanalp family occurred in 2015.  I went to a meeting about an upcoming Christmas campaign called “A Savior is Born.”  After dinner, I heard a young voice sing a song from the movie “Once I Was a Beehive.”  The voice belonged to a young girl named Evie Clair.  You might of […]

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How to Make the Sacrament more Meaningful

  Recently, my daughter turned 8 years old and she decided that she wanted to be baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When we are baptized we make certain covenants to remember Christ, keep his commandments and take his name upon us. In return God promises his spirit will […]

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If evil men are not the world’s problem, then what is?

  Recently a war of words has turned into violence as a group of people decided that they are superior to another group based on the color of their skin.  Throughout history we have witnessed people puffed up with pride.  They have taken a superior role over anyone that is not the same as they are.  We […]

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No-Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls Allergy Free

  Need a quick snack to keep your child’s energy up?  Here’s an easy recipe that has no dairy, gluten free, no eggs or soy.  This is right up my son’s alley.  There are very few things he can eat because of his food allergies, but this one works!  You can add or subtract what […]

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The Price for Freedom

At the end of the school year, my son promoted from 8th grade. At the beginning of the ceremony, the choir sang the national anthem while everyone stood with their hands over their heart. I have always felt such pride in what that song as well as the Pledge of Allegiance stands for. As I […]

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3 Tips to Build Bridges vs. Burning Them Online

“Just love.”  That’s the inspiration my sister felt was important for her to focus on this year.  Remember my article on “Just breathe?”  Well, after I master the “breathing” part, I need to focus on “Just love.” In a world where love tends to be a four letter word, it is difficult to find, be […]

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