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He Wasn’t a Last Minute Gift December is a crazy month. I feel so much pressure to get stuff done. Now "stuff" includes finishing my ever-growing must finish Christmas movie list, drinking a cup of hot chocolate while sitting on my porch in 75 degree weather, and finding the perfect gifts for e.v.e.r.y.o.n.e.

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The Two Questions to Stop Asking Women

The Two Questions to Stop Asking Women

I have been off the grid for a while. I apologize. I spend most of my time on social media sites throughout the day for work, and when I am done, it is hard to bring myself to get back on when I should be spending time with my husband. Mr. Bird is in medical school and it is a rarity to see him these days. Today, I want to address something that has been bothering me as of late.  When Mr. Bird…

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The People I Find: Cosplay & Superheros

The People I Find: Cosplay & Superheros

When I read this story there were so many words I didn’t understand. This isn’t uncommon, however it wasn’t because they were “hard” words. They were words from a whole different culture, cosplay. I meet Jacob while I was running a summer camp. I was excited to have him as one of my counselors because he wasn’t your typical jock. I knew that throughout the summer he would be able to connect to so…

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The People I Find: Modeling

The People I Find: Modeling

This week’s story is about Lexi! I have never met Lexi, she submitted her story through my homepage. She tells a wonderful story of following her passion and overcoming the obstacles in her way. Take a minute to read her story and share! Remember, I am always looking for people to share their stories…email me, and if you haven’t… Go and LIKE the People I Find!

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The People I Find: 1 in a Million... Almost

The People I Find: 1 in a Million… Almost

I met Megan a few years ago and have been so impressed by her upbeat attitude. Megan and I worked EFY together, I really enjoyed working with her because she was down to earth and never let a problem get in the way of a person. She is literally a 1 in a million kind of girl! This week she shares her story of being diagnosed with a rare disease and how it has altered her life. Take a minute to…

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The People I Find: Food Truck

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This week’s post is on Karen Zimbelman and her Food Truck! I met Karen while I was preparing to be a missionary for the LDS churchat the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah. She always had the biggest and brightest smile. She would come and visit us girls in our dorm and make us feel like we were number one. I have yet to try her calzones because I am so far away, but the pictures alone look…

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I Will Never Forget

Thirteen years ago, I woke up just as I usually did… To my sister’s alarm. Emily has always been a deep sleeper and it was a miracle if she woke up on her own. Every day, I would listen to that annoying BEEP BEEP BEEP, I considered myself lucky if she just hit snooze. On September 11, 2001 she slept through her alarm. So I made my way through the Jack and Jill bathroom we shared and turned her…

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The People I Find: Cake Decorating

This week’s story featured on The People I Find (go like the FB page :)) is about Ashely who is the owner, designer, artist, and sweetheart of AshCakes. I have known Ashely for what seems like forever. She is the same age as my younger brother and we were often at church activities together. I have never met someone who is as genuinely as sweet as she is. My number one rule when it comes to…

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We Are Conditioned.

Last week I wrote about “cutting corners.” All week I have been thinking about that personality trait I had. It has inspired me to try new things. Mr. Bird has been patient with this new trend of mine. Yesterday I felt particularity apt to trying something new in the kitchen. During #clotts last date night we spotted a Zupasand decided it would be better to go into debt then pass this up (just…

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#datenight at the skate park? Nailed it! We saw it and were like this is perfect, we watch people from 3-40 years old shredding it. Apparently skateboarding us a thing here #arizona

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Cutting Corners

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I thought I knew myself. I thought I knew everything about myself. I know I enjoy television shows. I know I enjoy pumpkin ice cream. I know that I don’t like my towel to touch the toilet. After five months of marriage, I have learned more about myself than in the previous 23 years of my life (don’t worry not in a bad way). Marriage includes living with someone 24/7 and sharing EVERYTHING with…

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Excuse the full sweatsuit, our apartment is Antarctica compared to the outside. #tbt to the 1900s when sewing was a thing. I got my Machine out and made this puppy, no pattern and no measurements... Who needs that? #sewstress

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I almost forgot it was Wednesday with the long weekend! I have loved finding people to share their…

I almost forgot it was Wednesday with the long weekend! I have loved finding people to share their stories, it helps me get out of my comfort zone, and learn more about the people around me. There is power in a person’s story. This week’s post is written by Morgan. I met Morgan a few Summers ago while working EFY. She always had a sunny disposition that drew people to her. I was impressed with…

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#datenight with this guy. We went and toured the World Market! We scored some odd drinks, praline cream and satsuma. We had fun looking through the vintage games!

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Exactly one year ago today I was having an internal battle deciding if I should attend an institute class. One minute is was yes, the next it was no. I did not want to go. And then a thought came into my head "you need to go." I went, what I didn't know was that when I said hello to a cute boy that night he would become my husband. It has been the best year of my life! #clott4ever

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The People I Find: Pray for Lexi

The People I Find: Pray for Lexi

I am a news story junkie, but you all already knew that. It was at the end of February that pictures of Lexi’s accident began popping up on my news feed. The pictures on the Utah News Stations showed a beautiful young woman who had just had the worst night of her life. A few days after the accident I was asked to like her Facebook Page “Pray for Lexi.” I instantly liked the page and began reading…

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#clott4ever has been married for 5 months today! Best 5 months of my life. We went on a date to Cabelas.... We tried all the fudge we could! #datenight