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Funny Advice from Grandparents to BYU Students

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Mormon health code has proven results

The Houston Chronicle - One evening as my family went to a local mall, my children noticed a movie theater inside. I told them it was a theater mostly for grown-ups because alcohol was served there. Then my daughter asked, “Mom, how old do you have to be to drink alcohol?”  When I responded that the legal drinking age was 21, I told her I how I had passed up that age long ago, and though I am legally able to drink, I have never had a sip of alcohol and never will. For as long as I can remember, I was taught to obey...

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{How-to} Organize Your House with Linda Isom from A&E's <I>Hoarders</I>

SarahJo Ciotti - Professional organizer Linda Isom has organized her own home and was a featured organizer on this week’s episode of A&amp;E’s Hoarders , called "Eileen/Judy." (Read more about it by clicking here .) “In a nutshell, an organized house is an enormous time saver,” said Isom. “The general structure to the home influences children’s behavior, has a positive effect on your psyche, and makes it much easier to get things accomplished.” Having loads of clutter experience Isom has a few tried and true tips to share with us. 1.&nbsp; Make a "go-backs" basket One of our favorite ideas from Isom is the...

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LDS professional organizer featured in A&E’s ‘Hoarders’

SarahJo Ciotti - LDS Living - Scaling cliffs and avoiding feral animals are sometimes exciting when in the great outdoors. But what if those cliffs are actually piles of stuff you have to scale just to enter your home? And those figurative feral animals are harder to avoid since your family member brings them into the house by the dozens? And though you have a bed somewhere in the house, finding it is more difficult than finding shelter in the wilderness? In reality, hoarding affects two to four percent of America’s population. Often linked to obsessive-compulsive behavior, hoarding is reaching a point where professionals are considering distinguishing...

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LDS Events Calendar

LDS Living - Marriage Retreat: Overnight Love and Learn Getaway Special December 8-9 Cabins in Mountains of Northern Utah Thursday 6-9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m-1 p.m. Click here to learn more. Lunch and Learn Series with Deseret Book Artists and Authors&nbsp;&nbsp; Every Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Downtown Deseret Book Store, SLC, Utah November 18 J. Kirk Richards J. Kirk Richards is becoming increasingly known for his accomplishments as a painter of Judeo-Christian themes. Many of his paintings exhibit a love for the human figure, general use of symbolism and metaphor, and an emphasis on lyric composition. Richards' work is mostly found in private collections...

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{Lifestyle} New Twists on Old Holiday Traditions

Molly Gray - The holiday season is upon us shortly, and I am just so excited. One thing I love about Christmas is that it brings out the love. People are more willing to tune out the world and focus on family, Christ, service, and, of course, love. I’ve been thinking about family a lot this year, especially because for the second Christmas in a row, my brother is out on a mission. Having my brother gone has made me want to celebrate family even more, so here are a few new traditions that focus on the family: Holiday Time Capsule The idea behind...

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'My heart is broken' for victims of Penn State child sex abuse scandal, Elizabeth Smart says

Deseret News - Kidnapping victim turned child advocate Elizabeth Smart said her heart was broken when she learned of the victims of the Penn State child abuse scandal. "It makes me feel terrible any time I hear about a child being abused," Smart said at a press conference at the Utah State Capitol Monday afternoon. But news of the scandal also vaulted her into action. Smart called on President Obama Monday to declare "a national emergency" to rescue children who are victims of sexual abuse and exploitation. ...

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The power of Pinterest

Deseret News - One LDS blogger wonders “To 'pinterest' or not to 'pinterest'”…Thoughts? I have yet to become truly acquainted with pinterest and can't decide if we should truly meet. I love being creative, but wonder if it is truly worth it. Is the whole pinterest thing is something I should proceed with meeting?! (Note: I feel as though I have succeeded with not letting the cyberworld consume the important parts of my day, and I would like to keep it that way...)” If you hang around Facebook or blogs or Relief Society activities, you’ve likely heard the buzzword “Pinterest” lately. This “virtual pinboard”...

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On Your Feet by Stephen Jones - Punting (Episode 3)

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Mormons in Sports: Brandon Davies is back

Deseret News - BYU center Brandon Davies is back. After being suspended for an honor code violation last season and regaining his eligibility, Davies broke his media silence earlier this week. “I was definitely treated more than fair,” Davis told reporters. “Just to be able to make it back here and be able to be a part of this team again is a blessing to me.” ...