Gifts for Teenagers ~ She Picks! 2017 #shepicks
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Gifts for Teenagers ~ She Picks! 2017 Gift Guide

ByMariel

It’s week 2 of our most popular series of the year… She Picks! This Christmas gift guide has been in the works for months. Lots of research goes into each of these picks and we really think each one of them would make a fabulous gift idea. Plus, there are lots of bundle ideas too, if you’re the type to include a little something with the main gift. We’ve got you covered, my friends. Enjoy another week of She Picks!

TODAY’S PICKS: GIFTS FOR TEENAGERS

Activity Days is a fun group held twice a month for girls ages 8-11 led by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The activities build testimonies, strengthen families, and create unity and personal growth. And you don't have to be LDS to attend! In this post, get 17 Activity Days ideas for the month of November. www.orsoshesays.com
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17 November Activity Days Ideas – For Girls Ages 8-11

ByMariel

Activity Days is a fun group held twice a month for girls ages 8-11 led by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The activities build testimonies, strengthen families, and create unity and personal growth. And you don’t have to be LDS to attend! In this post, get 17 Activity Days ideas for the month of November.

Gifts for Boys, ages 7 to 12 #shepicks
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Gifts for Boys, Ages 7 to 12 ~ She Picks! 2017 Gift Guide

ByMariel

It’s week 2 of our most popular series of the year… She Picks! This Christmas gift guide has been in the works for months. Lots of research goes into each of these picks and we really think each one of them would make a fabulous gift idea. Plus, there are lots of bundle ideas too, if you’re the type to include a little something with the main gift. We’ve got you covered, my friends. Enjoy another week of She Picks!

TODAY’S PICKS: GIFTS FOR BOYS, AGES 7 TO 12

Gifts for Girls, Ages 7 to 12 #shepicks #giftguide
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Gifts for Girls, Ages 7 to 12 ~ She Picks! 2017 Gift Guide

ByMariel

It’s week 2 of our most popular series of the year… She Picks! This Christmas gift guide has been in the works for months. Lots of research goes into each of these picks and we really think each one of them would make a fabulous gift idea. Plus, there are lots of bundle ideas too, if you’re the type to include a little something with the main gift. We’ve got you covered, my friends. Enjoy another week of She Picks!

TODAY’S PICKS: GIFTS FOR GIRLS, AGES 7 TO 12

Gifts for Girls, ages 3 to 6 #shepicks
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Gifts for Girls, Ages 3 to 6 ~ She Picks! 2017 Gift Guide

ByMariel

We’re kicking things off a little earlier this year!! Mariel & Mariah have been saving the very best gift ideas all year long for this VERY MOMENT! Serious. Anyone you need ideas for, we’ve got you covered. Just check back each weekday, for the next 3 weeks and you’ll find a new post with even more of our picks! Feel free to share them with your friends and join our Facebook group of over 6k members, where we’re sharing even more ideas.

TODAY’S PICKS: GIFTS FOR GIRLS, AGES 3 TO 6

I love these baby boy gift ideas!
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Snazzy Baby Boy Gift Ideas

ByMariel

As a mother of 7, I often get asked for suggestions on gift ideas for babies and new moms. I understand, it can be hard! It’s always fun to buy a cute baby outfit or blanket, but what about some other ideas? Well, I have some for you. I thought I would focus this post on baby boy gift ideas, and we’ll do gifts for girls another time.

This is an AWESOME collection of tailgating food ideas, that would make any football party rock!!! #tailgating #recipes #football
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Tailgating Food ~ Appetizers and Desserts!!

ByMariel

Whether you’re a football fan, or not, I’m guessing you’re a fan of appetizers and desserts. Am I right?!? I’m totally happy to forgo the main dish and dive into appetizers and desserts, so how could I not love tailgating food?? Yum! 

If you have a football party in the works, this post is for you! Or, if you just like food… it’s for you too. 😉

Our Nauvoo Family Vacation, Part 2
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Our Nauvoo Family Vacation, Part 2

ByMariel

… continued from Our Nauvoo Family Vacation, Part 1.

So, it took about 3 hours to drive from St. Louis to Nauvoo. We found a home to rent for the week on VRBO.com, right on the Mississippi River. The house was… so-so (ant infestation and the worst mattress ever) BUT, the location made it all worth it. It was just about a mile from historic Nauvoo, on a fairly secluded drive. One of my favorite things was going for a run along the river. There was nobody around, except a dozen vultures, it was so quiet and beautiful. I loved it!

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Our Nauvoo Family Vacation, Part 1

ByMariel

For the longest time, my husband and I have been wanting to take our 7 kiddos on a family vacation to Nauvoo, Illinois. It’s been over 10 years since we have been there and I thought it was the perfect time to go again. I had just finished reading The History of Joseph Smith by His Mother to the kids, it was spring (less crowds and not so hot!), and we were due for a family vacation. And, let me tell you… it WAS the perfect time to go and the most PERFECT family vacation. Honestly, maybe my favorite one that we’ve ever done. The April weather was amazing. We practically had the whole town to ourselves. It was an awesome bonding experience, we learned a ton, and had some definite spiritual moments. I’m already anxious to go again!