I hear ya, moms… I’ve been doing the Google searches too, “fun activities for bored siblings.” Being cooped up at home can easily drain the life out of you and the children. But having a list of fun activity ideas to do at home can make all the difference in the world. So, I thought […]
The Best Camping Tips for Families
Camping tips are always welcome, in my book… especially when it comes to bringing the kids along! Camping can already be a little tricky, making sure you’re prepared with everything you need for a peaceful outing, and having the whole fam there can really be a lot of work for mom. These camping tips from Stacee are so helpful. We’re so happy to have her here to share with us!
DIY Face Masks for Teenage Girls ~ Printable Recipe List!
As a mother of two teenage girls, it’s not usual to have a kitchen full of friends, mixing up face mask recipes… and making a huge mess. But, the girls love it, their skin loves it, and I love that I have found some fun recipes for them that don’t require special trips to the […]
The BEST 2020 Family Vacation in St. George, Utah ~ Printable Guide!
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 […]
Weight Loss Success Story of a Mother
I’m Kendra, and am honored to be blogging again for this great blog! My last post was when when I wrote about sugar free strawberry freezer jam. Thanks for having me back!! A little recap about me. I am a stay at home mommy that loves to craft, eat, exercise, budget {i know crazy huh!}, […]
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 […]