How fundamentalist Mormon cults actually work, according to a former FLDS sister wife

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Briell Decker is a former plural wife of Warren Jeffs, leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or FLDS, a polygamist sect widely considered a cult.

Utah is the best state for working from home, according to a new study. Here are the top 15 states.

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Capitol building in front of the skyline of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Utah was found to be the best state for working from home.

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A family that roadtrips 4,000 miles a year shares the best hidden-gem destinations in the US

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Two images: Left: A lake surrounded by homes and fall trees reflected in the water. Right: A parent takes a selfie with a family of four inside a red kayak in a lake with evergreen trees and a rocky waterfall in the background.
Rob Taylor and his family of four take road trips to under-the-radar cities and national parks in the US.

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I spend $12,000 a year on Botox, hair, nails, and fitness. In Utah, they're necessary — especially in PR.

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a woman takes a selfie while skiing
Hilary Reiter Azzaretti.

Hilary Reiter Azzaretti,

I visited Swig, the customizable 'dirty soda' chain sweeping the US. I wouldn't go back, but I get why it's so popular.

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Woman holding Swig drinks in holder in front of Swig
While at Swig, I tried a few menu items, including drinks ordered by the cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."

Savannah Born

'Ballerina Farm' announced her 9th pregnancy — in a protein ad

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Hannah and Daniel Neeleman
Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel Neeleman.

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We sold our house in Utah to rent in Denver. The move was a big financial risk, but it was worth it.

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Katy Anderson and her family next to a uhaul moving truck
The author (second from right) moved with her family from Utah to Denver.

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I took my 63-year-old retired mother on a bucket-list trip. I learned you're never too old for big adventures.

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Author, her mom, and tour guide in canyon taking selfie
I was a little nervous about taking my mom, who is in her 60s, on an adventure-packed trip with lots of physical activity, but I'm so glad I did it.

Emily Pennington

I quit my tech job to grind tree stumps. I'm outdoors, working with my hands, on my own schedule, and making a good living.

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Tyler Mumford.

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I co-own Ballerina Farm. I start my day praying with my 8 kids and end it with a tallow skincare routine.

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Hannah Neeleman
Hannah Neeleman, 35, is a content creator and cofounder of Ballerina Farm, a 328-acre farm, lifestyle brand, and farm goods store.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Hannah Neeleman, 35, the cofounder of Ballerina Farm, a 328-acre Utah farm, lifestyle brand, and farm goods store.

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