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Category Archives: THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
The Behavior Jar–My Best Parenting Tip
I don’t claim to be a parenting expert. I leave a lot to be desired when it comes to doing everything right. But…I have found something worth sharing that has been a miracle in our house. I have a four-year-old … Continue reading
How To Turn Your Mood Around Fast
Here’s a quickie for how to brighten your mood, fast. One of my very favorite ways to kill an hour if I have one to kill (or even if I don’t) is to think of a song I really like … Continue reading
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Tagged How to brighten your mood, Music Therapy, Sappy Saturday
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The Thanksgiving Legend–Rainbow Jell-O
No one is more committed to holiday tradition than me, especially if that tradition involves wasting enormous amounts of time and effort meticulously crafting Jello. Many years ago I began what would turn into my Thanksgiving passion. Through the years … Continue reading
Posted in PLEASANT EVENTS, THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged How to make Jell-O, Rainbow Jello, Ribbon Jello, Thanksgiving traditions
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The Switch Witch–What to Do With Too Much Candy
I probably should have posted this a few weeks ago, but if you still have Halloween Candy around this will help you. If your kids are like mine they collected gads and gads of candy during trick-or-treat. Too much candy … Continue reading
Complete The Task–Simplify Your Life
Have you ever had a little problem that bothered you, maybe a lot? Something that every time you saw it, it made you sad, nervous or angry? You don’t have to live like that. Take the time to simplify and … Continue reading
Don’t Be Cruel—To Yourself
I’ve mentioned before that I am a follower of Dr. Laura. As such I subscribe to her daily blog. I thought I’d pass along one of her posts because I thought it was so relevant to me and most every … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Laura, Women's body image, Women's Mental Health
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Home Ownership–Not Always a Fairytale
I remember almost 8 years ago when we bought our home being so EXCITED to move in. The first second we got keys we drove to our new home and walked in expecting to be thrilled it was ours. Instead, … Continue reading
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Tagged how to clean your air ducts, How to clean your dryer vent, How to fix your water heater, How to NOT get ripped off when working with a contractor., Superior Water and Air
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Regrets Can Lead to Resolution
This last week was a spiritual feast for my kind. I’m a Mormon. I always look forward to our Conferences where we hear from inspired leaders in the church. The talks that resonate most with me always have very practical … Continue reading
Who Doesn’t Need a Daily Delivery?
I mentioned that I’m affiliated with Intermountain Healthcare’s Intermountain Mom’s on Facebook a few times over the last few weeks. Today I’m talking about their Facebook Daily giveaway called the Daily Delivery. Each day you can enter to win all … Continue reading
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Operation Undies on Soda Row
I have BIG news for all you Helpy Helpertons out there. Operation Undies annual clothing drive will be held Sat Sept. 29 from 10am-2pm in the Daybreak Community on Soda Row! We’ll be next door to Oopsie Daisy Children’s Boutique … Continue reading
Posted in EVENTS, OPERATION UNDIES, THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged Christmas Charity Opportunities, Operation Undies
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