House Rules for Teen Cell Phone Use

Kids and cell phones at what age should they go together? Or should they at all? Look, I know there are hundreds of arguments to be made on whether or not children should have their own phones. I'm not here to make an argument for either side. I just know that right...

Trusting the Octogenarians

Running in about fifth place, right after “Are you the only wife?” “So, how many kids do you have?” “Aren't you the ones who can't drink soda?” and “How come Mormons can't dance?” the most common question I have received...

Slow Cooking for Quick Meals

I hate cooking. Seriously. I'm in for anything that makes it more tolerable. One of my secret weapons is my crock-pot. I use it at least twice a week, once on Wednesday and again on Sunday. You can have a delicious, healthy meal ready when you are, with minimal cost...

Nominate Your Mother of the Year

My sister and I recently had the opportunity to attend the American Mothers Inc. convention in the Conference Center in Salt Lake City where my daughter was performing with the Cache Children's Choir. Among the speakers were the 2006 Mother of the Year and Young...

06.2007 The Secret

 The Secret Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be...

How to Get Out of Bed in the Morning

I am not an early riser. Indeed, I love being a night owl. I've been able to rationalize to myself that if I stay up late, then I can a lot done even though I really am tired. No one will get up and interrupt me. By golly, if I were to get up early, someone would be...

I am Not a Human Tissue

The salty water of the shallow pool in Shark's Cove made Caleb's eyes and nose run. In order to alleviate the discomfort of the post nasal drip, he would periodically run to me and hug my leg not in a gesture of toddler adoration but to wipe his nose across my board...

Model Mormon Women Don’t All Look Alike

President Benson told us that we should be Flooding the Earth with the Book of Mormon. Unfortunately, my stake Relief Society president took prophetic counsel very seriously. President Susan Easton Black called all the ward Relief Society presidents together. They...