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Jannalee Sandau

Jannalee worked as a writer and editor at LDS Living for seven years before hanging up her press badge and starting the journey of stay-at-home motherhood. While at LDS Living, she particularly enjoyed diving into the past and writing articles about little-known Church history stories or the Salt Lake Temple, though she wrote about a variety of topics. Today, you can find her happily organizing and reorganizing her house, scrap booking, reading books to her sons, or still writing an occasional freelance article.

March 12, 2024 02:29 PM MDT
With all the buzz about the Kirtland Temple, here are the newly acquired fascinating artifacts you might have missed.
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February 26, 2024 02:33 PM MST
Reviewing the bigger trials in my life, I realized that while our personal trials are often for our learning, they can also benefit those around us.
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February 07, 2024 07:32 PM MST
“For me, art bolsters the written messages [of scriptures] and conjures up feelings and emotions that words alone can’t always.” 
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January 22, 2024 01:04 PM MST
We always feel good when we can serve someone. But sometimes all it takes is a few extra minutes to make that service a little more meaningful.
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January 15, 2024 02:00 PM MST
While looking through the Book of Mormon, I realized a unique characteristic about it that I’ve taken for granted my entire life.
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December 20, 2023 06:00 AM MST
Feeling overwhelmed by everything you need to do during the holiday season? Here are a few ideas to help ditch the guilt and find the joy.
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December 08, 2023 02:04 PM MST
God gave me a late-night thought that led to my son’s life-changing diagnosis. But I couldn't figure out how I "earned" this significant prompting.
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November 28, 2023 07:00 AM MST
“My girls want to whisper this five-finger promise to their children (my grandchildren) every morning—a reminder of a Father in Heaven who is divinely aware of each of His children,” President Freeman shared in her general conference talk footnotes.
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November 08, 2023 04:01 PM MST
Gratitude shows up in different places for everyone. Here are three times it was brought up in the most recent general conference.
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November 02, 2023 06:11 AM MDT
I’ve come to see an interpretation of the Primary song “I’ll Walk with You” that would bless not just the voices in Primary.
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October 20, 2023 07:07 AM MDT
Using the words of our prophet, Elder Daines reminded us of the importance of coming to know God and wanting to live with Him again, not just to get to heaven again.
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October 06, 2023 07:29 AM MDT
Family history may sound intimidating, but there are a few simple ways to slip it into your spiritual diet.
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September 27, 2023 02:00 PM MDT
Cranes, dump trucks, and scaffolding may be the primary landscape around the Salt Lake Temple and on Temple Square right now, but you can still have a fulfilling visit downtown!
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September 13, 2023 01:38 PM MDT
While the structure of a new school year can bring order, it can also bring a different kind of busyness that can make family and personal scripture study a bigger challenge. Here’s how to overcome it.
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August 21, 2023 07:15 AM MDT
As we celebrate the 145th anniversary of the Primary organization, here are some purposes of the original Primary program that are still relevant today.
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August 07, 2023 07:27 AM MDT
Whether you're new in your ward or just haven't quite found your place, here are five simple ways to create connections on your friend-making journey.
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July 01, 2023 04:30 AM MDT
July 1st is Canada Day—a celebration of the Constitution act and Canada’s equivalent to America’s Independence Day. To celebrate, here are a few facts you might not have known about this important country in Church history.
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June 15, 2023 12:00 PM MDT
Fathers come from many walks of life and each have their own unspoken ways of showing their love for their families.
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Fun
June 14, 2023 01:00 PM MDT
The way small details of 3 Nephi were interpreted in the latest Book of Mormon videos helped me see these sacred verses in a more personal way.
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Fun
June 02, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Is your family road tripping this summer? Some of the Church’s historic sites are just a stone's throw away from popular tourist attractions!
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May 11, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Let a little bit of the Primary spirit into your home each week as you help you little ones learn to love Primary.
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Fun
May 03, 2023 07:00 PM MDT
Though perhaps not as prolific or well known as Yoda, Obi-Wan Kenobi has shared many pieces of counsel that can also be applied to a gospel setting.
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May 01, 2023 07:00 AM MDT
Many of the stories about this beloved temple are familiar, but here are some lesser-known but just as inspiring stories about the original and present-day Nauvoo temples.
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April 25, 2023 09:35 AM MDT
From tips on strollers and snacks to a list of scavenger hunt items your kids can be on the lookout for, here are some tips for visiting Utah's traveling tabernacle exhibit with your kids.
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