It can be a tall order to find a vacation location that is beautiful, warm, has a lot to do outdoors and indoors, has amazing food options, and is family friendly. But, St. George fits the bill, PERFECTLY. There’s a reason why families flock to St. George year round, why teenagers head there for Spring […]
9 Useful Apps for Your Disney Vacation in 2020
Planning a magical Disney vacation isn’t something you do overnight. It takes time and research on your part. The good news is there are several super useful apps for your Disney vacation in 2020 to help you put things together and to make things more convenient when you arrive at the park. Here are a […]
Over 150 Creative Parenting Ideas to Save Your Sanity
Creative parenting ideas?? I’m all ears! Anyone that has been a parent knows that parenting isn’t easy. Every child is born with their own personality and has their own unique needs. When people say to me, as a mother of 7, “Oh, after 3 or 4 kids, it’s all the same right?!” I’m like, “a […]
The EASIEST Way to Get Rid of Toddler’s Pacifier
All my kids have LOVED their pacifier (or “binky” as we tend to call it) from day one. I know some moms out there who avoid the binky all together just because they don’t want to deal with taking it away. But, the binky has been a sanity-saver for me, not to mention a soothing […]
54 Gift Ideas for Babies and Toddlers
In need of some GIFT IDEAS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS?? We’ve got you covered! As you probably know, ‘Or so she says…’ has a fun series called “She Picks!” where we research products and pick out the best ones to share with you. These recommended gift ideas for babies and toddlers are picks from the series, from the past years. Hope they help you a ton!!!
Delicious Crepes Recipe ~ Made from Scratch!
My favorite crepes recipe is on the blog today, plus a little personal tidbit sharing how I got my hands on it.
Sugar Cookies from Scratch ~ This Recipe Will Make You Famous!
I really had to swallow my pride to get to the point where I could share these sugar cookies from scratch recipe with you. Granted, it’s not MY recipe…I think I found it on the Food Network, back in the days. But, this soft, chewy sugar cookie recipe has made me the “chick that makes […]
One Gallon Homemade Lemonade Recipe (with Real Lemons and Sugar!)
If you’re going to make a drink, you might as well make a gallon! This recipe for one gallon homemade lemonade is made with real lemons and sugar. It’s way easier to make than you would think… almost as easy as opening up a can of concentrate! Okay, well not quite the easy, but pretty […]
How to Think of Gift Ideas Your Recipient Will LOVE
Need help knowing how to think of gift ideas your recipient will love?? I got you. I know, I know…Christmas is over. But, that doesn’t mean gift-giving ends, right? There’s birthdays, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, baptisms, and all sorts of special events… all begging for a gift to be involved. How to Think of Gift Ideas […]
Italian Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef
I love when I come across a recipe like Italian Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef, that is not only yummy but it LOOKS like you spent hours preparing it, when it really took just minutes. I’ve always assumed stuffed shells were too time consuming to allow into my life…but, I was wrong. Oh, so wrong. […]
Over 20 Family Friendly Group Games
Anyone up for some fun group games?? I’m always on the look-out for some easy (and awesome) games to play at parties with friends and family. Several of my favorites have been shared right here on ‘Or so she says…’! Other faves have been shared on some of my favorite blogs. So, with New Year’s Eve on the horizon, and party planning under-way, I thought I would share with you over 20 super awesome group games… all family-friendly! They’re just what you need to liven up your holiday celebration or any party, get-together, or family reunion.
Sunday Seven ~ Issue No. 13 ~ Product Picks
Hey newsletter friends! Here’s the product picks promised to you… (and, if you’re not signed up for the Sunday Seven newsletter, come join us!!) ISSUE NO. 13 ~ PRODUCT PICKS Do you have a Nutella or Ramen Noodle mega-fan in your life?? They need this gift SO bad. I just grabbed the Nutella for my […]