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6 Apps to Help You Stay Inspired Always
By  Gretel Evans
August 28, 2015 09:00 AM MDT
Our smartphones don't just increase our productivity when we’re away from a computer. They also fill our time when waiting at a crosswalk, riding the elevator with strangers, or taking the bus home from work. But instead of filling these voids with time-wasting games and social media, what if you could find a way to be inspired during your downtime? What if you could look up from your screen and feel a little smarter and more motivated to try harder and live better? Here are six apps I have found help keep me inspired throughout my day.
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Our 11 Favorite Mother's Day Gifts from Deseret Book
By  Gretel Evans
April 25, 2015 08:55 AM MDT
Moms improvise and find ways to get by and make things work. They often have to make things up as they go because, let’s face it, no manual is ever going to cover all the bases a real mom needs to touch. But laughter and a fresh perspective can be a great help. This book is great for any mom who can use a renewed energy to face the everyday tasks of motherhood.
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9 Gifts to Prepare Your Graduate for the Road Ahead
By  Gretel Evans
April 09, 2015 09:33 AM MDT
For today’s young adults, the possibilities and opportunities are exhilarating and limitless. But sometimes it's confusing with no clear-cut paths for major life choices after earning a degree. In this new gift book, inspired by a commencement speech she gave in 2014, Ann Romney puts forth eight key life lessons, the pieces of advice she wishes someone had given her when she graduated college.
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8 Easter Gifts Perfect for Any Basket
By  Gretel Evans
March 25, 2015 09:04 AM MDT
These 12-piece puzzles feature fun and colorful illustrations of Christ. We like how nicely they fit into a church bag—and they're perfect for keeping your children entertained when it's time to stay quiet. Keep things mixed up by switching between all four available puzzles.
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9 Page-turners for LDS Kids of any age
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9 Page-Turners Perfect for Spring Break
By  Gretel Evans
March 10, 2015 09:00 AM MDT
What happens when your imaginary friend turns into your imaginary enemy? Chad has an imaginary friend named Pingo. Together, they would fight ninjas, brew magical potions, and float in zero gravity. One day Chad decided her was too old to have an imaginary friend, but Pingo wasn’t ready to leave, and starts causing mischief. Can this once inseparable duo ever be friends again? Ages 3+
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