I think it’s pretty safe to assume you’re here for one of the following 3 reasons: You’re curious about “Mormons” and want to know what this funny business is about polygamy. Or, you are decidedly “anti-Mormon” and devote your time to shaking the faith of others (sorry, not accepting comments here.) Or, you’re currently a…
This post is for the bishoprics and ward councils, that have found themselves in the situation where they have more members needing callings, than callings available. Truth be told, my ward is in that exact situation, and it’s really not a bad thing. It’s a blessing to have so many members available and willing to…
It can be a tall order to find a vacation location that is beautiful, warm, has a lot to do outdoors and indoors, has amazing food options, and is family friendly. But, St. George fits the bill, PERFECTLY. There’s a reason why families flock to St. George year round, why teenagers head there for Spring…
I’m so happy and blessed to be taking part in the beautiful Mormon.org Christmas campaign, Light the World. Not only is it an opportunity for me to reflect on my feelings about Christ and all He has done, and DOES for me, but it’s a chance for me to write about one of my most favorite topics… the scriptures. Jesus read the scriptures. He loved them. And, as I have incorporated the scriptures in my life, I have come to love them too. They teach me. They answer my prayers. They bring me closer to God. They change me.
There are lots of ideas online of ways to ask to school dances, but what about ways to ANSWER to school dances?? ‘Or so she says…’ to the rescue! My oldest son is a sophomore and just got asked to his first school dance, the Fall Ball. The girl that asked him did it in such a cute way. Now, it’s his turn to answer. It sounds like the ‘answering’ part isn’t a tradition in all states, from what I’ve gathered. But, it definitely is a tradition here in Utah. Simply saying ‘yes’ is way too boring. It needs to be clever and fun, and we’ve had lots of fun coming up with these 25 creative ways to answer to school dances.
So, you have a question or two about Joseph Smith and Mormonism, huh? You’re not alone. All over the world, people are searching the internet, trying to understand more about this “strange” religion they’ve heard about… Joseph Smith, The Book of Mormon, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the true name of the…
It’s a good question. If God is the one that forgives us of our sins, why do we need to confess to our bishop to repent for our more serious sins? Why is it any of his business? Why should we share our potentially embarrassing and sensitive struggles to a middle-man, who has flaws of…
As current owners of a vacation property in St. George, Utah, we have been looking to expand our portfolio with another location close to home. One of our favorite places to spend time with our family is Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. There is so much to do, every season of the year. One of the…
As a mother of 7, ranging from 6 years old to 21, I feel like I’ve tried it all, when it comes to trying to keep the kids engaged in General Conference. We have done BINGO, coloring pages of apostle’s ties, grabbing a treat when you hear a certain word, the General Conference Store… you…
Last year, in homeschool, we studied The Revolutionary War, the entire time. It was awesome and we learned a ton (yes, me too!) Since we went through lots and lots of books and movies about the Revolutionary War, we found some that we absolutely loved and some… not so much.
Come check out our favorites! Whether you homeschool, teach public school, or simply want to add some great books to your kids collection, these are for you. All tried and true!
You have likely found your way to this blog post for one, of two, reasons. Either, you are interested in some of the best Book of Mormon quotes from the musical, OR some awesome quotes from the actual Book of Mormon scriptures. Hmmm… how did Google interpret your search?? Search Engine Optimization = one of…
Hello “Or So She Says” readers! My name is Alicia, and I’m going to show you how to make homemade laundry detergent with Fels-Naptha! But before I do, I’m going to tell you who I am and why I make and use my own laundry soap. I’ve been married to my handsome husband for 5…