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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
Fun
December 29, 2016 10:25 PM MST
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve are always busy traveling and visiting members around the world. And this year more than ever we've enjoyed seeing the photos of their travels they have shared with us on Facebook! Here are some of our favorites from the year:
1 Min Read
Fun
November 15, 2016 10:06 PM MST
When Thomas S. Monson was called to the Quorum of the Twelve in October of 1963, one of the first assignments he was given was to supervise the work of the gospel in the Polynesian area. He came to know and love the members in Polynesia, even giving his October 1966 conference talk on "God's Gifts to Polynesia's People."
3 Min Read
October 28, 2016 09:00 AM MDT
As a father, seminary teacher, and artist, Karl A. Quilter Sr. has impacted hundreds of lives through his faith and art. And though he passed away in November 2013 at age 84, his son shares some fun and touching memories of his father’s work and testimony—which still stand in the form of the angel Moroni statues atop temples across the world.
6 Min Read
October 24, 2016 07:38 PM MDT
Today marks a unique 175th anniversary in Church history. On October 24, 1841, Elder Orson Hyde traveled to Jerusalem, climbed the Mount of Olives, and dedicated the land for the return of the Jewish people. He offered a dedicatory prayer that focused on the gathering of Judah, the building up of Jerusalem, and the building of a temple.
2 Min Read
September 19, 2016 08:23 PM MDT
Putting faith before fear isn’t always easy. As I heard about the bombings in the New York area today, I was reminded of a different experience I had while in New York City a year ago.
2 Min Read
May 16, 2016 02:54 PM MDT
With 80-90,000 people displaced, 2,400 homes and businesses destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of acres of land burned, it's hard to imagine much good coming from the devastating fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
3 Min Read