Call me?

I have no idea why I have been prompted to write this, other than as I have gone about my very busy life the last few weeks, this experience has popped into my mind over and over and over. Perhaps it is meant for someone out there, or perhaps I still have not...

Living in “the Mission Field”

I have always lived well outside the Western U.S. where there are church building in every neighborhood. I have heard Church members refer to anywhere outside Utah as “the mission field.” Many years ago, when I lived in another ward, I had a conversation...

I’m Not Home Here

My daughter had the opportunity to take ballet this year from a sweet and talented girl. She opened her home and heart to offer her talent, free of charge, because she loves to dance and she loves to teach. My daughter and 5 other girls were the recipients of a...

College Finds for Non-Students

If you are not a college student you might the surprised at all the great resources and amenities that are lurking at the local college or university campus. Most colleges offer regular tours and can point you to all the great things they have to offer. My husband and...

Best Home Organization Resources

Frequently I present home organization workshops at conventions and conferences. Last week held a workshop in my home for about 30 women. As requested, here are my favorite organizing resources for the five systems we discussed. Please add your own in the...

Customer Service: Sonic Wins and Target Fails

In his epic tome, The 4-Hour Workweek, Timothy Ferris tells how he gave his customer service representatives the authority to solve any problem if it cost less than a specified dollar amount. This not only freed up Ferris, but made for happy customers. Target (Orem,...

Obedience Prize

Do you ever feel like you have tried every reward chart on the planet? Ever feel as though your walls, bulletin boards, and mind are so cluttered with valiant attempts to bribe decent behaviors into your children and not so decent behaviors out? Never fear. I have a...