30 Copycat Recipes that are SPOT ON! www.orsoshesays.com #recipes #copycat #olivegarden #whitecastle #chickfila #wingers #ikea #applebees #corbins #wendys #tacotime #cinnabon #gardnervillage #archibalds #pfchang #redlobster #chilis #texasroadhouse

30 Copycat Recipes That Are So Spot-on It’ll Blow Your Mind!

ByMariah

I’m sure we’ve all been to a restaurant at one point in our lives and thought, “Dang, I would kill for this recipe!” Yet, in order to get it you either have to become a chef and get hired at the restaurant or develop amazing taste-testing skills, decipher all the ingredients, and spend days in the kitchen trying to create something edible… Now, I’m not trying to discourage anyone here; some people are amazing at creating copycat recipes! My mom is one of these people; I, however, am not. I think I’m getting a little bit better, but I remember I used to hate it when she’d ask me to test her gravy and tell her what else it needed. I was clueless! So, I just want to say thank you to all you amazing copycat-recipe-makers out there who make all of us with inferior taste buds’ dreams come true!

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17 Must-Have Kitchen Products for Everyday Chefs (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

Before I got married, I didn’t have much in the way of kitchen supplies. I think I had a couple bowls and a spoon to my name. And then, of course, I got a bunch of Tupperware and cookie sheets and rice cookers for my bridal showers and wedding. Yet, even after all that, I still feel like there are some products out there that I still need and that would love to have. That’s why I consulted the trusty ‘Or so she says…’ Facebook fans! Here are some great kitchen products that come highly recommended from the best ladies in the world!

Easy homemade father's day gift ideas on www.orsoshesays.com #fathersday #homemade #DIY #giftideas
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Easy Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

Or so she says… readers, what is up?! It’s Mariah here again to give you and your kidlets some great Father’s Day gift ideas for the men in your lives. I think everyone loves getting something homemade from their kids; from macaroni necklaces to finger-paint drawings, there’s just something SO MUCH more special about homemade/handmade/DIY gifts. So today I’ve got 23 Easy Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas from all over the World Wide Web to help you make someone’s Father’s Day SO MUCH more special. 🙂

Husbands Favorite Things ~ Father's Day Gift Ideas!
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My Husband’s Favorite Things ~ Father’s Day Gift Guide (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

Hello everyone! It’s Mariah again. Hopefully you’re not too sick of hearing from me, because Mariel asked me to share some of my hubby’s favorite things for a Father’s Day gift guide. I’m pretty excited!

My husband Trevor and I have been married for almost 3 years now. He is DA BOMB! He is so perfect for me, it’s ridiculous. And, man, he is a great daddy! I can’t wait to spoil him this Father’s Day!

no-bake desserts
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No-Bake Desserts – 20 Delicious & Easy Ideas (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

It is summertime my friends, and that means doing what we can to stay cool! Anything to keep the oven off, right??Salads, slow cooker meals, sandwiches, and no-bake recipes all seem to make more of an appearance when summer rolls around. Today I’ve got some awesome no-bake desserts that will not only keep your house cool, but also make you the star of the neighborhood potluck! Enjoy!

Gift Ideas for One Year Olds ~ Or so she says...

Gift Ideas for One Year Old, Boy or Girl (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

So… I’m probably going to start crying while writing this post. My baby boy is turning one at the end of the month! How did this happen?!? I swear it was just yesterday that the nurses placed him in my arms and I fell in love. Now he’s wobbling around the house, unraveling toilet paper rolls, putting rocks in his mouth, and dumping out my baskets of folded laundry! Yet, even with the steady increase in mischief-making, I’m still SO crazy about that kid. With his first birthday coming up I thought it’d be helpful to consult the ‘Or so she says’ Facebook followers for gift ideas!

25 Delicious Freezer Meal Recipes (she: Mariah)

25 Delicious Freezer Meal Recipes (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

A few weeks before I had my little boy, one of my good friends and I got together to have a little “freezer meal-making” party. With our husbands happily playing the Playstation in the basement, we got busy. We went to the grocery store to buy all of the ingredients we would need and then came home and started throwing stuff in freezer bags. In just a couple hours we had 8 different freezer meals each, all ready to go. It was so quick, easy, and fun! Plus, now I had 8 meals that I could make for my family that literally took no more effort than dumping the contents of a Ziploc bag in a crock pot and turning a knob!

52 Family Night Lessons all in one post! www.orsoshesays.com #familynight #FHE #family
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52 Family Night Lessons for Every Week of the Year! (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

Happy New Year everyone! I hope all your resolutions are going well so far! Something that I want to be better at this year is having weekly family nights or family home evenings.

For those of you who don’t know what family home evening is, it’s basically a night where your family spends time with each other and they usually include a little lesson, an activity, and (if you’re lucky) a treat.

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30 Peppermint Desserts (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

I don’t think any other flavor says, “Christmastime is here!” quite like peppermint does, and it would just be wrong to go through the Christmas season without consuming some type of peppermint treat! So, in the spirit of Christmas, I’ve rounded-up 30 peppermint treats that are sure to rock your taste-buds’ world this Christmas. Enjoy!

Favorite Christmas Ideas from OSSS Contributors (she: Mariah)

Favorite Christmas Ideas from OSSS Contributors (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

Hello everyone! I’m back today with a great Christmastime round-up! With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to pull together some of the best and most popular Christmas posts from the AMAZING contributors we’ve had here at ‘Or so she says…’ this past year. Seriously though, these chicas are some of the most creative and talented people I know. I hope you can find something here that will help make your Christmas this year even more special!