Russian Borscht
Although I have never been to Russia myself, my husband (as well as Alyssa’s husband) served a two year church mission there. He claims...
Emotions Are Like Clouds; They Don't Define You
When we feel emotions, especailly negative ones, we start to feel badly about ourselves. The truth is, the emotions aren't necessarily...
Fill Your Cookie Jar -- Part 3: Tear Down Walls and Let Yourself be Filled
We've been talking about taking time to "fill my cookie jar." My mentor insisted it wasn't selfish to do something I loved because I...
Empowerment Project #8 -- What one thing would fill you with life and energy?
I loved the article from the Ensign July 2015 called "Filled with Life and Energy." I had recently read a story of a woman who desired...
Set Yourself up to Succeed Next Time You Don't Want to Get Out of Bed...
Hello? Is that you under there? Too often it's me who wants to stay under the covers and shut out the world. Remember, we're in this...
The Joy of Brielle -- A Poem and a funny birth story
Entering the world with energy! Brielle's labor was quite long. I was so grateful for the epidural because I was exhausted; I slept...
A Children's Wonderland -- A Fun Song and Science Experiment Too!
They play "the goofball song" at story time every week...definitely the favorite thing to look forward to because Aaron, the story teller...
Vegetable Lasagna
For the Vegetables: 3 small heads broccoli, coarsely chopped 3 c mixed fresh mushrooms (such as shiitake, cremini, oyster) 4 bell peppers...