Who doesn’t love Italy? I mean, really–what’s not to love? Although I have never been there, I do have the internet, and have seen my share of romantic comedies to know that Italy is beauty personified. Also, Italy is apparently home to people who are always laughing and eating and falling in love and speaking [...]
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I am participating in the Women in the Scriptures Five Things For Friday Blog Hop! Heather was an inspiration today with her post on her five favorite books, because really, I did not have five things this Friday. I barely made it through the entire Friday, because we moved rooms yesterday, and several of our [...]
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homeschool resources

I usually don’t go shopping. I don’t go get groceries because I subscribe to the idea that in ancient times, men hunted the food, so…you know–I am a traditionalist–and I don’t want to take away the thrill of the hunt from my husband. (Actually, part of it has to do with pregnancy complications, but I [...]
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real food

Two years ago, I wrote a book. I know, I know…everyone who blogs writes a book, right? It’s not what you think. I wrote it for my stubborn father-in-law. I wrote it about him. It has nothing to do with my blogging capabilities, fame or popularity (which are, as far as I know, not really [...]
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The Spirit of the Dragon

I am participating in the Women in the Scriptures Five Things For Friday Blog Hop! -1- So, I am sure most people in the world know about Amazon, and Amazon Prime Membership. But, did you know that you can share the Prime Membership with up to four family members? That way, you can all split [...]
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Today I was thinking about my other valentine–the one who has gone away. I think of her everyday, and she so often comes and gives me little gifts just when I need them. I cannot see her, but I know she is there. It is at times like these that I think I might be [...]
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life is precious

I had just gotten married! Our marriage of six weeks had been nice, the temple sealing had been lovely, the reception fun, and we were now traveling from Texas to Utah to follow our dreams. My husband had been accepted to BYU and we were really excited. Driving through Wyoming, a light snow began to [...]
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wordfull wednesday
