I have a dear friend getting married this weekend. I’m so thrilled for her. She’s wise enough not to fall for “happily ever after” but strong enough to create any ... Read More
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To the Rebellious Mormon Woman
My Dad really hates to be told what to do and my mom, in her own words, loves things that are “irreverent.” So you can see why obedience is a challenge for me, the ... Read More
5 Reasons to Keep Sending Christmas Cards
My mailbox is located a full block away from my house and generally, the only mail I receive is a bunch of credit card applications disguised to look like the checks ... Read More
Look Up
Once a week, I teach a Turbo Kick class at the gym with around 25 participants on average. In the last month or so, attendance at my class has dwindled a bit. Last ... Read More
Mom Secrets – What I Teach and Why Part III
When I was in High School I secretly wanted to have 8 children. Not right then…but when I was older and married. I kept it a secret because I was pretending to be ... Read More
The Husband Manual
We recently bought a new car. I feel very spoiled and fancy driving around breathing in that new car smell, not even wondering whether or not it will start in the ... Read More
Curb Your Approval Addiction
I know many people who don’t like public speaking and in fact go to great lengths to avoid it. I, however, am not one of those people. I completely dig speaking to ... Read More
Guilt and Shame
I’m a TV girl. When I moved into my new town a few years ago and a very nice girl invited me to her book club I said, “ummm….do you have a TV club?” I also like ... Read More
Happiness Isn’t Easy
Wanna know what’s easy? Looking in the mirror and noticing what you don’t like. Worrying about what could go wrong. Noticing all the things that aren’t how ... Read More