Teaching children responsibility: It’s a concern every good parent has. When I was growing up, it seemed that my parents excelled in teaching my two siblings and me to have a strong work ethic. Unfortunately, it’s been a challenge to teach my sons the same lessons. As parents, we know all too well how life […]
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Baked Beans, Biscuits, and a Good Book: Recipes to Make for These Is My Words
I love good food and good books! And if I can enjoy them both together? Oh, what joy! Recently, I loved reading Sarah’s Quilt(affiliate link) and treating myself to some homemade western food after. Sarah Agnes Prine, the main character, talked so much about making and serving baked beans and biscuits that by book’s end, I […]
65 Clean Reads for Book Club
I belong to a book club that is comprised of neighborhood ladies who attend The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Occasionally, someone not religious or of another faith will join us. Regardless, we all have a strong desire to enjoy clean books every month. None of us likes to be surprised with strong […]
Autism Resources in Utah
This list of autism-friendly events and resources throughout the Salt Lake City region is a work in progress. I will add information as I find it. See something not on the list? Please email me at themrsladywordsmith@gmail.com. Thank you! Activities, Events, and Lessons CreATE Cooking Classes. 90-minute drop-off experience to learn skills for life. Mix, chop, measure and […]
23 Books to Read to Your Preschooler before School Starts
My preschooler absolutely loves it when I read to him each night. I often choose books that teach important concepts or that can help him learn more about something he’s been interested in. Naturally, I would rely on a few good books to help him transition to preschool. I’ve scoured Pinterest for some great ideas […]
How to Care for LDS Temple Garments
I recently discovered that I’ve been washing my LDS temple garments incorrectly for years. They are special to me, and I want them to look pristinely white for as long as possible. But I didn’t know how to wash and dry them properly. I thought I knew. But I didn’t. For those of you who […]
