In this last conference, Elder Jeffrey R Holland gave a talk entitled “Be Ye Therefore Perfect” but adds the word “eventually” at the end. He starts by saying how uplifting and encouraging the scriptures are for us. But, how sometimes there are those passages that make us realize just how far off the mark we … Continue reading “Come Unto Christ and Be Perfected in Him”
SPRING BLOGGER/INFLUENCER EVENT CHANDLER, ARIZONA Here is the invite for the Blogger/Influencer event next week. I’m SO excited to be speaking at this event and meet so many amazing LDS influencers in the Arizona area. This event will be informational, fun and help motivate all of us to share goodness and help each other. Free … Continue reading Spring Blogger/Influencer Event, Chandler, AZ
I don’t know about you, but Mother’s Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love that there is a day dedicated just to my kids showing me how much they love me. It’s not about the gifts, but being surrounded by those little beings that made me a mother in the … Continue reading Fabulous Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day 2017, Free Printable
Yesterday was a migraine having, sick kid at home kind of a day. One of those days when you have a million and one things on your to do list and life just doesn’t care; it knocks you down a peg or two and then sets you back a few steps. Then it comes…..the kick … Continue reading What to do When Life Kicks You in the Teeth
Every year I like to start off with a new word that will kind of be my theme for the year. I choose a word that defines the biggest thing I want to focus on for that entire year. It’s like one, big giant goal that I hope to get something out of for at least … Continue reading Gifts vs Talents: Why they are very different
Every year seems to be the same lately. Christmas comes so quickly and I’m not prepared. I have always had so many amazing, magical ideas for my family around the holidays. Family to visit, travel, magical elves, reading a Christmas story every night, the nativity, places to go, people to see, gifts to make, food … Continue reading Why the holidays trigger my depression
When I decided to share my story with the world, I was scared….terrified actually. I have wanted to help the childhood cancer community and the depression/suicide community my entire life. I have wanted to write a book since I was 10 years old and I wanted to be a speaker for the LDS church. These … Continue reading Finally Owning Who I Am
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. In honor of that, I want to share with you my absolute favorite childhood cancer charities and organizations that help in so many ways. Over the years I have worked with several different charities, both personally and for donation and volunteering. I have a few favorites, just based … Continue reading My Favorite Childhood Cancer Charities
Bright Night Event, Arizona May 2016 Last week I had the opportunity to go to a local blogging conference. The Bright Night Event started in Utah and decided to come here to Arizona, and I’m so glad they did! The lineup of speakers was what drew me to the event in the first place, and … Continue reading Bright Night Event, Arizona May 2016
It’s 2:00 AM and I’m wide awake, typing on my blog. Either it’s the two day migraine that has kept me in bed that I’m finally recovering from, or the caffeine overload I had this afternoon between my Excedrin Migraine pills and my Rasberry Dr Pepper at The Soda Shop. Not sure…..maybe a combination … Continue reading It’s 2 in the morning and I’m wide awake