A blog dedicated to those of us who wake up each day striving for perfection and go to bed every night with the realization that we haven't reached it yet.
I love planners and I love planning. Still there are a few things I findchallenging. 1. So. Much. Unused. Paper! – When you are a mom, the plan seems to changethe minute you wake up. Occasionally, I would have appointments or events orsomething nice like …
Here is a history of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, told from the people of two different continents. You will find these references in the Bible, the Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. The Stories of Jesus References Two Witnesses to …
As a family, our faith in God and our education are two things that are very important to us. As parents, we are both lifetime learners. We spend any free time we have learning new things. Of course, reading is a critical step in the …
We love family history. There are lessons to be learned, family to remember and bridges to build. There is so much we can do today to teach our children from the past and help them to aim high for the future. Let me share a …
Perfectionism is bad. But being a perfectionist about not being a perfectionist is worse. The truth is we all want to do the right thing, say the right thing, wear the right thing and be the right person. Unfortunately, that right is constantly changing. Especially, …
I grew up in Texas, the “Friendly” state. What some of you may not know about Texas is that “Friendly” is completely subjective there. There, you will generally find a few types of people; the “Bless their Cotton Picking Hearts” sorts, the “You did NOT …
Last night, I had the opportunity to watch the new Christian movie “War Room.” At the end of the movie a bible verse flashed on the screen. “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, …
I didn’t make dinner tonight…and I can’t remember making lunch. I sent my husband and teenagers off to their church meetings with empty stomachs. There is a big stack of dirty dishes on one counter and a big stack of cupcakes on the other. Oh …
“One of the most meaningful things we can do as parents is teach our children the power of prayer, not just the routine of prayer.” -Tad R. Callister, General Conference 2014 The conference talk I chose for the sisters I teach, is titled, “Parents the …
