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The New Year brings resolutions not to repeat the same negative things that have happened to us in the past. One of them for me this year is learning to stay away from people that do toxic things. “Toxic” things have become a social game to many, as there are more problem with abuse, bullying and just plain toxic things in today’s life.

Valentines is just around the corner, heres a few ideas you can make for decorations and keepsakes.

Some kids need help learning to control their emotions, and resist impulsive behavior.

Rubbing alcohol is traditionally used as a disinfectant, but it has many benefits that you may never have considered. Here are 11 health benefits of rubbing alcohol:

1. Eliminate ticks. The key with ticks is to remove them as soon as possible. The Huffington Post recommends dabbing a cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and rubbing it around the tick. When the area is well treated, use tweezers to remove the dangerous bug.

2. Soothe mosquito bites. See how rubbing alcohol and other household products can accomplish this by watching the video below:

Governor’s office statement on potential federal government shutdown

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 19, 2018) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert’s Deputy Chief of Staff Paul Edwards has issued the following statement in regard to a potential federal government shutdown:  

We urge members of the United States Senate to resolve their differences and keep the federal government functioning. We also urge them to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program, on which nearly 20,000 Utah children depend.

On Sunday, January 14, 2018, President Russell M. Nelson, age 93, was sustained and set apart in the Salt Lake Temple as the 17th prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  The new leader of more than 16 million members was full of smiles as he eagerly greeted journalists and members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in a live broadcast Tuesday.

President Dallin H. Oaks, age 85, has been called as 1st counselor with 84-year-old President Henry B. Eyring as 2nd counselor in the First Presidency.  This is the Church’s highest governing body.