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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.

September 08, 2025 06:00 AM MDT
Did you know President Russell M. Nelson played the bugle in elementary school? Read these 101 facts about his inspiring life.
11 Min Read
April 02, 2025 05:00 AM MDT
Do you know there are 1,300 parking stalls in the underground parking of the Conference Center? Or that there are 50,000 miles of electrical wiring?
7 Min Read
March 11, 2025 01:48 PM MDT
In the first year the Sugar Creek Youth Orchestra was created, a total of 18 youth participated.
4 Min Read
August 08, 2024 03:38 PM MDT
In June 2024, the Montoya family reunited with the families who introduced them to the gospel 50 years ago.
9 Min Read
July 11, 2024 11:15 AM MDT
Have you seen this touching Tabernacle Choir family history connection?
1 Min Read
June 27, 2024 01:43 PM MDT
With over 300 temples built or announced worldwide, the Alcantar family’s goal to visit every temple keeps growing.
4 Min Read
June 12, 2024 09:54 AM MDT
Church is a wonderful place to nurture friendships. Here are some ideas when you’re stuck on how to get started.
1 Min Read
May 29, 2024 12:55 PM MDT
Nurture your kids’ growing testimony with these ideas for a memorable temple open house experience.
3 Min Read
May 14, 2024 10:44 AM MDT
Did you know St. George was likely named after Apostle George A. Smith (sometimes called the “potato saint”)? Learn why in this article.
6 Min Read
April 08, 2024 04:21 PM MDT
For these twins, the idea of being apart for two years came with some anxiety. But they soon realized their missions would be closer than they thought.
8 Min Read
April 03, 2024 11:40 AM MDT
As a mom of two young boys, here are a few things that help my family and me have a better conference weekend.
4 Min Read
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.
11 Min Read
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.
5 Min Read
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.” 
5 Min Read
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.
8 Min Read
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.
9 Min Read
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.
6 Min Read
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.
5 Min Read
December 26, 2017 01:00 PM MST
I had a friend who, whenever we were out walking, would never fail to find trash along the road and pick it up to throw away when we walked by a trash can. We never went out with the intention to pick up trash—it was just something she did whenever we were out.
6 Min Read
December 06, 2017 12:00 PM MST
When Love, Kennedy came to theaters in June, everyone was drawn to Kennedy Hansen, a girl with juvenile Batten's disease who had a faith and love that conquered trials, who believed in the power of prayer, and who still fulfilled her dream of being a cheerleader despite all she faced. Her influence and testimony have changed many lives for the better, including the Velasquez family. And while the Velasquez family's conversion story is a subplot in Love, Kennedy, there's more to the story than meets the eye.
5 Min Read
November 28, 2017 10:00 PM MST
Editor's note: This article is part of a series on what the Church has actually taught about various topics. To read more about the Church’s teachings on cremation, garments, beards, and more, click here.
3 Min Read
November 25, 2017 03:00 PM MST
Kolob. We sing about it in one of our favorite hymns. We’ve named canyons and mountains and wards and stakes after it. But do we really know what Kolob is and what it’s like?
4 Min Read
Fun
November 23, 2017 10:00 PM MST
In 1987, the Palo Alto Second Ward in the Menlo Park Stake noticed the sentiment in the community that Mormons were not Christians, and they wanted to do something about it. Drawing on a tradition a ward member had experienced in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Palo Alto Saints decided to create their own display of nativity, or crèche, scenes. Click here to see a sample of some of the most unique nativities displayed at past events.
6 Min Read
October 30, 2017 09:00 AM MDT
Have you ever heard someone say, “Oh, I’m not creative”? I’ve not only heard this phrase dozens of times, I’ve also said it. But is it true?
4 Min Read