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Category Archives: INSPIRING PEOPLE
An Amazing Feat of Strength
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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Tagged How to accomplish a goal of strength
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The BEST Way to Change Your Smoke Detector Batteries
We love our little house. It feels really BIG to us even though I’m certain it’s one of the smaller houses in the neighborhood. We’re small people so a small house works for us. Even though the house is small, … Continue reading
Operation Undies…How We Did
Operation Undies held it’s annual clothing drive last Saturday. It was a smash success bringing in hundreds of new and used outfits along with socks and undies to outfit several kids. It was a big project to organize and I’m … Continue reading
What I Wish I had 7 Years Ago
If you haven’t read my blog before, I’m a mom, but before I had kids I was a regular person. It’s too bad there isn’t a transitional period where you learn all the things you need to know to become … Continue reading
One Amazing Day
I mentioned a few posts ago that I recently celebrated my 34th birthday in an amazingly fun way. I thought nothing could top it until my friend Christy shared this link with me. I hope you’ll take the time to … Continue reading
My China Dolls
We played host family to three Chinese 11-year-old girls last week. It was week filled with all kinds of ups and downs interesting situations and LOTS of emotion. I am writing about these girls today and featuring them as my … Continue reading
Who’s Your Inspiration?
It’s time for my Friday Feature–Inspirational Person of the week. Today’s inspiration is YOU! Everyone who reads The Vocal Sokol inspires me. Knowing that you enjoy reading these posts inspires me to look for things that make life better, fun … Continue reading
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Authoring Misty Moncur
I thought I’d take this Friday Feature to introduce you to an important fixture in my life, Misty Moncur. In addition to authoring more than 10 books over the last three years, she’s been my BFF since we were children. … Continue reading
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Tagged Daughter of Helaman, How to write a novel, Misty Moncur, NaNoWriMo
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Ann Curry–My Frienemy
Even though I’m still a little bit mad at Ann Curry, I was sorry to see her leave the TODAY Show. She’s a ground breaker and probably the hardest working woman in the news industry. I’ve been a loyal TODAY … Continue reading
The Food Nanny–A Cook Book Giveaway!
Raise your hand if you are frustrated with your meal planning and preparation. Is everyone raising their hand? I know I am. Especially now that it’s hot outside, I don’t feel like making anything. It is important to me that … Continue reading
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Tagged BYUTV, Meal Planning, The food Nanny, What to Make for Dinner
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