To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.” – Confucius We’re overdue for our […]
Archives for December 2009
What To Do For Someone Who Has Lost a Loved one (She: Candice)
Hello- I’m Candice, author of Motbits.com a blog with Tidbits for Mother’s of Twins, where I enjoy sharing knowledge I have gained from my experiences. From some recent experiences, I gained something I wanted to share that had nothing to do with being a mother of twins. The ladies here at “Or so she says…” […]
Chinese Food in 10 Minutes! ~ Easy Dinner!
For some reason, I always thought it must be hard to make chinese food (the yummy FRIED kind) at home…so, I never even attempted it. Until, I saw several instructions on line…I realized, this isn’t hard at all! And, it’s even easier if you already have a pre-made sauce that you love. When I saw […]
New Year’s Eve Traditions (she: Melissa)
Celebrating New Year’s Eve as a family at home can help create some wonderful memories! Get some simple, fun ideas today on the blog.
Beef Bourguignon
I love making this dish in the wintertime, and I usually only make it for special occasions. It is so hearty, and cozy-it’s my new favorite comfort food (along with mashed potatoes) Which makes it all the better, because you serve it over mashed potatoes! Watch out Julia- this is Ina’s version, which is a […]
Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for Christmas!
Finally your shopping is done…oh, but wait…the stockings. Back out to battle the crowds! But, if you have a few ideas before you go (or shop online)…it may just be a little, just a little, less stressful. Here are some fun ideas for the Punks & your Prince Charming: Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for Christmas: […]
Going to Grandma’s House" ~ Traveling with Kids (she: Maria)
Every morning after I get our two girls (8 and 6) off to school and get our little boy (4) and baby girl (1) fed and dressed for the day, I very much look forward to a little me time. I love going through a couple of my favorite blogs and checking out what is […]
Christmas Traditions Around The World
Teach your family about Christmas traditions around the world and create your very own special traditions in the home. All on the blog today!
Christmas Traditions – What Christmas Eve Looks Like at My House
Christmas traditions make the holidays so special! See our ideas today on the blog.
Cheap and Easy Christmas Gifts For EVERYONE!
*This post is for Stefanie- thanks for the request! We all know the feeling, when someone who you weren’t really planning on gets you something, you feel you should return the gesture, but don’t have much time and don’t want to spend tons of money. Here are some nice and easy gifts you don’t have […]
Christmas Birthday Party Themes
Christmas Birthday Party Ideas ~ Today on the blog we want to help you figure out how to celebrate a birthday that happens to fall near Christmas.
The Lost Art of Storytelling
Hi everyone, I’m Bonnie, Mariel’s sister in law. Here’s my little family to the right. My three kids always keep me busy, but lately the two boys have been pestering me non-stop about telling them stories. Not the kind out of a book, mind you, but stories about me or my husband when we were […]