Tag Archives: Institute

Church Schools

This is the time of year when seniors are graduating from high school and preparing to go to college. In the church there are a lot of people who have a strong desire for their children to attend church schools (BYU, BYU Idaho, BYU Hawaii or the LDS Business College). These are good schools and difficult to get into. The majority of the applicants are not accepted. I am admittedly among those who definitely want my kids to go to BYU—my husband and I both did—in fact I have already told my five year old that is where she should … Continue reading →

Sew What!

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When I was growing up many parents in my neighbor made their kids clothes. Not mine, she couldn’t (or wouldn’t?) but one of my older sisters did. She was a whiz on the sewing machine. She would even make matching outfits for the three girls still living at home (herself, me and another sister). I still remember a yellow Easter outfit that she made for us. It was too cute! And she made my first halter dress. During this time, we seemed to always need dresses sewn for some special occasion at school or church. Today, kids are told they … Continue reading →