Monthly Archives: October 2012

Baby Steps to Being an Educated Mom

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

My baby is now four years old.  Really.  My other baby turned 7 recently. Seriously.  I don’t know where the years have gone?  I’m glad they have though.  I actually DO miss having my babies, but I won’t lie the … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t Political Ads All Be Like This?

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

I saw this political ad on my friend Tauni’s facebook page.  I know I already posted something semi political this week, but…this ad made my day! I wish more candidates would run a campaign like this one, which gives me … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Cruel—To Yourself

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

I’ve mentioned before that I am a follower of Dr. Laura.  As such I subscribe to her daily blog.  I thought I’d pass along one of her posts because I thought it was so relevant to me and most every … Continue reading →

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Ann Romney–Classy Lady

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

I try to never talk about national politics mainly because I find it very frustrating to watch people who should be leading our country doing little more than dragging each other through the mud. It’s an embarrassment to our country … Continue reading →

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An Amazing Feat of Strength

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

I realize this post is a shameless brag fest, but my kid deserves to be bragged about just a little bit. And if you can’t brag about your kids on your own blog, where can you brag? Alyssa has been … Continue reading →

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Home Ownership–Not Always a Fairytale

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

I remember almost 8 years ago when we bought our home being so EXCITED to move in. The first second we got keys we drove to our new home and walked in expecting to be thrilled it was ours.  Instead, … Continue reading →

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Sunny’s New Passion

Posted on October 15, 2012 by

My little girl was dying to ride “The Big Eli” The Ferris Wheel the Carnies bring every year on the 4th of July.  She anticipated the 4th all year long for this purpose. She is not a lover of scary … Continue reading →

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Good Things Utah Nomination Mystery

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Some nice person out there has done me a HUGE niceness and nominated me for a “Doing the Right Thing” award from Good Things Utah on Channel 4. The nomination is for the Operation Undies project I’ve been working on. … Continue reading →

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Regrets Can Lead to Resolution

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

This last week was a spiritual feast for my kind.  I’m a Mormon.  I always look forward to our Conferences where we hear from inspired leaders in the church. The talks that resonate most with me always have very practical … Continue reading →

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Thin Crust Pizza? Yes Please!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

While I was in my twenties I spent a few years living in upstate New York.  I thought I loved pizza before I went, but while I was there I discovered my true love–great, thin crust, New York style pizza.  … Continue reading →

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