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Go Forth and #Light the World
For the last few years, my family has followed the LDS #LightTheWorld service calendar during the holidays. The calendar has acts of service for each day in December accompanied by short videos. Some...
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Reflections: Interviews with 4 Moms of Adult Children
I had the privilege of asking 10 reflective questions to moms who are “done” raising their children. (Translation: We know motherhood is never “done” or over with — but this means these moms don’t...
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Mommin’ Ain’t Easy
It was recently my oldest son’s seventh birthday, and as I reflect on the last seven years, I’m in disbelief of how fast it went — but also, how much has changed in our lives in those seven years. When...
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Introverted Parents, I Have Good News and Bad News
As I type this, my adorable, amazing, spectacular 4-year-old is adjacent to me. Notice I did not say “next to me”; I said, “adjacent” — in mathematical terms, “having a common vertex and a common...
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Disappointments
Last week I suffered a major blow… a huge professional disappointment. It was devastatingly shocking, and I found it difficult to crush back my tears and proceed forward. My first instinct was to give...
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When your Tween Needs Braces
My daughter recently lost her last baby tooth, which felt like a major milestone. Also, per conversations with our dentist, I knew that it meant she was ready for an Orthodontist consultation. I turned...
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How a Social Media Fast and Life Coach Leveled-Up My Life
A few months ago, I was invited to participate in a 10-day social media fast. I willingly agreed, not thinking it would have any impact on me because I spend such limited time on social media. I was...
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This Year’s Flu Season
Flu shots! What’s new with this year’s flu vaccine? Not looking to stir up any controversy here, just give you the stats on flu shots this flu season and a little blurb on the difference between a cold...
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Testing the Waters at Silver Bear Swim School
I didn’t learn to swim until I was 11 years old. I remember being frustrated when I went to the pool with my friends and I couldn’t hang out with them in the deep end as easily. There was one time, I...
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Modern Day Meltdowns
If you’re like me, I was raised in the era of stern voices and spanking. Just the threat of the wooden spoon and we snapped into order. But what we know now begs for a different tactic on this...
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