Lilies and Manna

In this final Keepsake episode, Olivia and I share our final thoughts we hope you consider about this special book, which we ultimately hope you consider bringing into your home and use with your children as a way to draw closer to Jesus Christ together. Olivia Anderson's Instagram account: @lineandlilac Consider the Crayons Keepsake Book Lilies and Manna Email List

In today's episode, I am so excited to have Olivia Anderson with me, the talented illustrator @lineandlilac who brought Consider the Crayons to life through her beautiful and intentional artwork. We go through hidden details woven throughout this keepsake book that we hope you remember to not miss as you experience this book on your own as well as with your little ones, and ultimately remember the...

I am so excited for you to listen to the first episode in a special three-part series—Imagine the Keepsake. In this first episode, I’m sharing the heart behind Consider the Crayons, a brand new heirloom keepsake book created for mothers and their children—designed to be experienced together and treasured for years to come. Beautifully illustrated by Olivia Anderson, this book is now available on A...

I hope that after today's episode, time at the sink becomes sacred time with Him, as you now see dishes as 'lilies', reminders of His love and strength He offers us in motherhood.  The BYU Speech referenced in today's episode: "There Is a Lad Here"   Thank you to the sponsor of today's episode, Nourish Dressings, perhaps the world's healthiest (and delicious) dressing for both adults and kids! You...

In this episode, I’m joined by Aleah from LDS Bookstore — a beautiful Christ-centered company I’ve loved for a long time. Aleah has spent over a decade working with LDS Bookstore, currently working in product development and design, helping create meaningful reminders of Christ for women and families. Together we talk about the purpose behind these products, the power of simple reminders in our ho...

In today's Easter episode, I share an experience I had after the birth of our son, in what I hope will be an Easter lily you can both relate to, and use to remember the Savior during this sacred weekend and always.    Watch The Chosen scene here

From lightning lanes to height requirements, there are connections to Jesus Christ and His gospel that can help us in our daily lives as parents raising young children in today’s world. Join Seth and I as we share parenthood parables from the most magical place on Earth. 

Perhaps one of the hardest things of motherhood is being sick.. in addition to caring for our sick children at the same time. I hope today's episode can be a staple in your spiritual medicine cabinet, as a way to help you find the healing and strengthening power of the Savior even during your most challenging sick days.   Consider talk link: "In the Strength of the Lord" by Elder Bednar   *A sick...

Join Seth and I, and one other special guest :), as we 'walk' through the temple drawing analogies and connections to how each room and ordinance can bring us closer to each other in marriage and to Jesus Christ.   You can find the 'Welcome to the Temple' book that we used in today's episode as well as other Popcorn Tree Books, including their upcoming First Words board book here and use the code...

I hope this episode can help your little ones fall asleep, as they think about, imagine, and remember Jesus in this holiday season. 

We hope that after today's episode, you will have multiple new ideas to incorporate with your children this holiday season that brings Him into every aspect of the holidays and faith in each festivity.    Also be sure to go to www.liliesandmanna.com to sign up for my email list so you don't miss some very exciting things coming in the new year!

The first of my new podcast series.. Manna for Kids. It is my hope that these episodes will not only make bedtime easier, but that it will help both parents and children live this verse.. Yea, when thou (and thy children) liest down at night, lie down unto the Lord, that He may watch over you (and your children) in your sleep..   Bedtime Manna Meditation starts at minute 4:20

As we help our children put on their costumes this year, I hope that it will be a time to remember Jesus Christ and how we can put on His armor in our everyday life as mothers. 

Will we as mothers choose to become the salt of the earth.. or pillars of salt looking back on a life before our temple covenants?     Consider Invitation: Salt of the Earth Remember Lot's Wife Why Not Now?   Salt Dough Recipe: 2 cup all-purpose flour   1 cup salt 1 cup water*Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add a little water at a time, mixing as you pour, to form a ba...

“Set aside those things in your life that don’t really matter. Decide to do something that will have eternal consequences.” -Elder Scott

"Look unto me in every thought.. doubt not.. fear not."   https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/kevin-j-worthen/fear-not-2/

Join Seth and I on a metaphorical walk in our garden as we find connections to Jesus Christ in our lives as parents.  Invitations: Read this President Packer talk Read this Elder Clayton talk   🕊️ Thank you to Popcorn Tree Books, @popcorn.tree.books, the sponsor of today's episode.  Use the code MANNA10 for 10% off your order Find Books Here

"I would learn the Healer's art.."   Join me and my son's angel NICU nurse Lauren as we talk about learning and living the Healer's art in motherhod.    Subscribe to Lilies and Manna email list

The repairman we are going to be talking about in today's episode is one with billions of reviews..   many refer to Him as a “miracle worker”.   He never rushes a job, and you truly feel like his most important and only customer.   He perfectly diagnoses any problem, fixing and repairing anything and everything to the point it is restored perfectly as if there was never a problem in the first plac...

"You are hereby called to serve as a mother for the building up of the kingdom of God here on Earth." Whether or not you have formally received a mission call or have served a mission, remember: You have been called to serve, called to serve Him.. called to serve them.. in this essential mission of motherhood, for every mother a missionary.   Consider Invitation: Elder Holland's talk "Missionary W...

In today's special two part episode, it is my hope that you will see sleepless nights in a new way, a way that will bring you closer to Jesus Christ in these exhausting hours.  It is also my hope that you will learn new practical tips and tools for this tiring stage of motherhood like I did from today's incredible guest, Lita, who you can find at https://itstimetosleepconsultant.com/ .   🥬 A big...

Join me for this short Valentine's message where we relate the 5 love languages found in Jesus' life to times we express these same love languages in our life as mothers.  It is my hope that today and everyday, we can study and ponder on the love Jesus expressed through words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch, quality time, and gift giving and how we as mothers reflect His life by si...

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As I have been pondering what motherhood resolution I want to take into 2025, these three phrases kept coming to my mind from the Savior.  It is my hope that one of these phrases once said by Jesus Christ will resonates with you, and that it will become your own New Year's resolution. I hope that after listening to this episode, you can imagine Jesus Christ lovingly reminding you of this resolutio...

Merry Christmas Eve!  Using Elder Maxwell's beautiful imagery of Mary and her newborn, my hope for today's short episode is that we can make connections to Mary as we remember moments with our own newborn, ultimately remembering THE newborn.