Is parenting really all joy & no fun? I asked myself this question while listening to an Fresh Air interview with Jennifer Senior, the author of the book, All Joy & No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenting. I won’t … Continue reading →

I was reading a book with a compilation of stories from Marjorie Pay Hinkley's (Gordon B. Hinkley's wife) life a little over 6 months ago. I loved every single story she had in there! She was truly a remarkable woman! Well, I came across a quote of her's on LDS Living and decided to look up some more of her quotes because you know, I don't have homework to do ;) Here are some of my favorites: This is seriously my new life motto: “The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through…

The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.—Marjorie Pay Hinckley #LDS

We women have a lot to learn about simplifying our lives. We have to decide what is important and then move along at a pace that is comfortable for us. We have to develop the maturity to stop tryin…

act of kindness

The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.I don’t want to drive up to the pearly gates i…