Ashley Evanson

Poll: What's Your Favorite Patriotic Hymn?

By Ashley Evanson

July 02, 2019 05:13 PM MDT

This poll was published on LDS Living in 2011 and on June 28, 2016.

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How to Cope with Losing a Spouse: Advice from Those Who Have Been There

By Ashley Evanson

February 24, 2017 10:06 PM MST

When you lose a spouse, you wonder, How can life possibly go on? How am I supposed to get through this? How am I even supposed to get out of bed? It’s hard, but you can do it—even if “doing it” means making it to the grocery store in your pajamas. Be patient. Time doesn’t make things entirely better, but it does make them easier. Here’s some advice on how to cope with your new life or how to treat someone who has recently lost a spouse, from widows and widowers who have already been there.

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Hilarious Photos of What Motherhood Is Really Like

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Motherhood Pics That Will Make You Laugh & Cringe at the Same Time

By Ashley Evanson

April 30, 2015 09:00 AM MDT

My two girls seem to be quite skilled at driving me crazy and destroying everything they touch, but what kid isn't? I started posting pictures of what motherhood is REALLY like just so I could go back later and laugh, which I do, much, much later. Here's a little taste of what being a mom is all about:

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From the Church

LDS Church unveils website on same-sex attraction

By Ashley Evanson

December 06, 2012 05:41 PM MST

In an effort to increase love and understanding for Mormons who experience same-sex attraction, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched a new website, Mormonsandgays.org. It features videos of real-life experiences from those who either have same-sex attraction or are close to someone who does, and counsel from several church leaders.

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{Poll} Exercise: You Can Do It!

By Ashley Evanson

September 20, 2012 04:10 AM MDT

I think it's safe to assume that most of us would rather eat cupcakes than run a marathon (I know, there are people out there who would disagree, and we should gang up on them). But we've been commanded to keep our bodies healthy, which means *sigh* exercise.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Did the LDS Church Officially 'OK' Caffeine?

By Ashley Evanson

August 31, 2012 03:50 PM MDT

Did the Church just make an (un)official announcement saying it's okay to drink caffeine?

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{Food Dish} Cool Treats

By Ashley Evanson

August 23, 2012 04:03 AM MDT

Orange Creamsicles, photo from Oven Love

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{Lifestyle} Back-to-School Ideas

By Ashley Evanson

August 16, 2012 04:04 AM MDT

Photo from It Is What It Is

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Meet the Sweet Tooth Fairy

By Ashley Evanson

July 03, 2012 04:11 AM MDT

What’s it like baking 1,000 cupcakes in only two hours for celebrity rock stars? Piece of cake. Well, at least it was for LDS businesswoman and cupcake extraordinaire Megan Faulkner Brown. Brown is the founder of The Sweet Tooth Fairy gourmet bakeshops, as well as winner of Food Network’s TV show Cupcake Wars.

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{Lifestyle} Ultimate Guide: Knee-length Skirts

By Ashley Evanson

June 28, 2012 04:07 AM MDT

Photo from Forever 21

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{Food Dish} A Manly Menu: Father's Day Food

By Ashley Evanson

June 14, 2012 04:18 AM MDT

Photo from Recipe Girl

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{Poll} Family Size

By Ashley Evanson

May 24, 2012 04:03 AM MDT

I recently ran across a study about family size in the United States that says the average household size has gone from 3.67 in 1930 down to 2.62 in 2000, but is now going back up. Interesting. I suspect some of that has to do with young adults moving back in with their parents due to economic circumstances, but not entirely.

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{Lifestyle} Mother's Day Gift Ideas

By Ashley Evanson

May 10, 2012 04:09 AM MDT

Every year I'm in a panic Saturday night before Mother's Day because I've procastinated getting her a present yet again. This year I'm thinking about it three days ahead of time--a new record! I usually like to combine a store-bought gift with something homemade or a type of service. I found these beautiful items and clever ideas that would make great Mother's Day presents and thought I'd share. What do you like to get your mom?

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{Food Dish} Muffin Tin Meals

By Ashley Evanson

April 26, 2012 05:25 AM MDT

Photo from Can You Stay for Dinner?

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{Lifestyle} Ultimate Guide: Knee-length Shorts

By Ashley Evanson

April 19, 2012 04:03 AM MDT

Photo from DownEast Basics--Heart Throb Shorts $44.99

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{Food Dish} Food Tricks in the Kitchen

By Ashley Evanson

April 13, 2012 04:47 AM MDT

Check out these creative tips that make cooking a little bit easier, prettier, and tastier.

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{Lifestyle} Roundup: Forget Me Not

By Ashley Evanson

April 05, 2012 04:22 AM MDT

Photo from Deseret Book

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{Lifestyle} General Conference Activities for Kids

By Ashley Evanson

March 30, 2012 04:10 AM MDT

Photo from Sugar Doodle.

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{Lifestyle} Modest Fashion Roundup

By Ashley Evanson

February 03, 2012 05:49 AM MST

LDS Living recently opened a Pinterest account (follow us here). One of our boards is called Vogue and Virtue, featuring modest fashion and style inspriration. Right now I'm loving pastels, lace, and stripes; here are a few of my favortie finds this week:

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{Lifestyle} Ultimate Guide: LDS Subway Art

By Ashley Evanson

January 26, 2012 05:05 AM MST

I could spend hours browsing LDS graphic art - there are just so many beautiful options nowadays. But these are my top picks.

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{LDSL Blog} Casserole Contest Pictures

By Ashley Evanson

January 26, 2012 05:04 AM MST

I think I can I can speak for the whole corporate office of Deseret Book when I say the LDS Living recipe contest days are the best work days of the year. Seriously.

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{Lifestyle} Modest Fashion Blogs Roundup

By Ashley Evanson

January 20, 2012 05:21 AM MST

I love fashion, but even more, I love modest fashion. But I need all the help I can get from Mormon fashion bloggers to pull this off. Some trends I'm loving right now are bright colored bottoms, mixed prints, and faux fur, and these ladies do a great job of making these trends appropriate and cute.

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{Poll} Breastfeeding in Public

By Ashley Evanson

January 19, 2012 05:38 AM MST

I am so grateful to be able to give my baby breast milk, and I love that it's healthy, easy, and free. But I'm not so sure about feeding her in public. I understand that it's not indecent exposure; it's a beautiful thing for a mother to feed her child. But I feel so awkward doing it, and I know people around me feel awkward, too.

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{Lifestyle} Christmas Crafts for Kids

By Ashley Evanson

December 01, 2011 03:59 PM MST

Photo from Parents magazine Christmas Finger Puppets

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