Poking Fun of Mormons

I just don’t get it. I don’t understand the need others feel to make fun of other religions. Sure, the joke now and then is one thing, but creating entire musicals, shows, books around trying to make fun of another religion seems like a waste of time. Unfortunately, I’m a member of a religion that gets made fun of…a lot. Recently, there was an article written in the Washington Post titled, “Why I won’t be seeing the Book of Mormon Musical“. He makes some fabulous points. I couldn’t have said it better myself. But, here is what I don’t get. … Continue reading →

The Mormon Mom Blog Squad

There really could be a squad for all the Mormon Mommy Bloggers out there. Actually, it would be more like an army, not a squadron. But, that’s beside the point. I recently wrote an article titled, Mormon Mommy Blogs, that talks about the obsession with these blogs. I have to admit, I’m part of that obsession. Sometimes, I find myself looking at these blogs and my head is spinning. After all, I’m a MM Blogger too. I don’t have advertising, and sponsors, and loads of followers. I secretly might want all of that though. I don’t know, maybe I don’t. … Continue reading →

Mormon Mommy Blogs

I am a Mormon Mommy blogger. I am not famous in the blogging world, but I have a handful of friends that like to read what I post. I have heard about an article that was written recently by a self-proclaimed feminist, atheist. She admits to being addicted to Mormon Mom blogs. To read the full article go here. I heard about this article on none other than a fellow mormon mommy blogger’s blog. The article was written tastefully, and shared some fun blogs that you should check out if you aren’t following them already. She refers to us as … Continue reading →

Christmas on LDS.org

Did you know that the church has an entire portion of their website devoted to the topic of Christmas. It is a wonderful resource that I had to share at this special time of year! Find the link here. It is a gorgeous website that would be a great link to share with friends that are not of our Faith to answer questions they have about what we believe about Christmas. Included on this website are The Christmas Story, Christmas Videos that you can easily share with people over the internet, Stories of other members’ Christmas traditions, Ideas to have … Continue reading →

Agent in Old Lace — Tristi Pinkston

“Agent in Old Lace” by Tristi Pinkston is the story Shannon Tanner. She thinks that life is going pretty well, until she finds out that her boyfriend Mark has been stealing money from her, her father and her clients. Once Mark realizes that she knows he tries to kill her. She barely escapes, but the FBI wants to protect her in attempt to catch Mark. They plan to have a female FBI agent move in wit her as her roommate, but when she is injured, Rick the agent in charge of the case, ends up taking on the role—only he … Continue reading →

Confessions of a Completely Insane Mother – Kersten Campbell

I recently read “Confessions of a Completely Insane Mother by Kersten Campbell. Kersten is the mother of five and a convert to the church. This book is a collection of essays of her reflections on motherhood and the church. As Kersten says in her introduction she has “seasoned each story with a generous helping of hyperbole.” The result is a great bunch of essays that had me laughing out loud. I read this book over Easter weekend when I was spending time with family. It’s a great book to read in busy situations or when you need a quick pick … Continue reading →

Contentment: Inspiring Insights for LDS Mothers – Maria Covey Cole

Contentment: Inspiring Insights for LDS Mothers by Maria Covey Cole is book written to help mothers who are struggling to find peace and happiness in their roles as mothers. Maria Covey Cole is the mother of five children and a homemaker. She speaks from experience. This book covered six different concepts or steps that every mother needs to master in order to find true contemned in her role as a mother. These concepts cover everything from trusting the Lord and gaining an eternal perspective to learning to be content in your current situation and learning to accept the Grace of … Continue reading →

The Forgotten Warrior–Kathi Oram Peterson

The Forgotten Warrior by Kathi Oram Peterson is an LDS fiction book written for young adults. The story is about Sydney Morgan, a black belt in karate, who is facing a difficult time in her life. Her mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, and her father hasn’t been in the picture in years. She is worried about taking care of her mom, and her younger sister who is disabled, when suddenly she finds herself transported back in time. She quickly learns that she has traveled back to the time of Helaman and the Stripling Warriors. After defending herself against accusations … Continue reading →

A Review of “Do What Is Right” by Douglas J. and Laurie H. Wilcox

“Do What Is Right” by Douglas J. and Laurie H. Wilcox is a guidebook to help your family to find motivation to live the gospel more fully. This is a handbook that gives 52 suggestions on activities that can help your children become motivated to participate in scripture story, service, being kind to others and chores. Each activity comes with instructions on situations that the activity can be applied to and then explains how to execute the activity in your family. Each section ends with a story explaining how the Wilcoxes applied the activity to their family. This section is … Continue reading →

Deliverance from Depression – G.G. Vandagriff

Depression afflicts people from all walks of life, religions, economic backgrounds, and areas of the country. It doesn’t discriminate and it doesn’t give warning. LDS author G. G. Vandagriff came to know depression very intimately over a period of years, wondering why she felt so hopeless and not understanding how to pull herself out of the black cloud that enveloped her. In her new release, “Deliverance from Depression: Finding Hope and Healing Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ,” G. G. allows us into her private thoughts as she recounts the years she spent suffering. A wife and a mother, she … Continue reading →