Linenspa Shopping Discount & Lucid Mattress Giveaway ~ $2000 value!!

Linenspa Shopping Discount & Lucid Mattress Giveaway ~ $2000 value!!

ByMariel

I love good bedding. Have you noticed?? If I’m not giving away sheets, pillows, and mattress covers several times a year (from the awesome Malouf Fine Linens), you would know that something is wrong. Terribly wrong. Like, call the hospital and see if I’m okay.

So, staying true to my love-of-nice-bedding-being-featured-on-the-blog, today I’m excited to announce that Linenspa (who, by the way, offers killer deals on Malouf products), will be giving away one of their newest, top-of-the-line products… can you guess what it is? Yes, a mattress (your choice of size!) What?!? And, not just ANY mattress… their most fancy-shcmancy, cushy-tushy, support-you-like-a-true-friend mattress.

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Serving Others ~ December 2013 Inspiration

ByMariel

Happy Sunday. I wanted to share a lovely video with you. A story of people giving up their time to serve others. And, not just ANY time… they gave up their Christmas. Serving others really is one of the greatest things ever. Not only does it help someone else, but it help you. It’s like magic. It helps you be happier, to love more, love deeper, and it is a perfect gift for Christ.

Gifts for Girls Ages 7 and Up ~ Mariel’s Picks 2013

Gifts for Girls Ages 7 and Up ~ Mariel’s Picks 2013

ByMariel

MARIEL’S PICKS 2013 is here!!

Today’s Picks: Gift ideas for girls, ages 7 and up

Come check out these fabulous picks, personal recommendations, and top rated products that will make perfect gift ideas! Check back each day for even more gift ideas for everyone on your list. Christmas shopping made easy! Don’t forget to check out the other posts shared in the series, so far.

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Gifts for Babies and Toddlers ~ Mariel’s Picks 2013

ByMariel

MARIEL’S PICKS 2013 is here!!

Today’s Picks: Gift ideas for babies and toddlers

Come check out these fabulous picks, personal recommendations, and top rated products that will make perfect gift ideas! Check back each day for even more gift ideas for everyone on your list. Christmas shopping made easy! Don’t forget to check out the other posts shared in the series, so far.

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Gifts for Girls Ages 3 – 6 ~ Mariel’s Picks 2013

ByMariel

MARIEL’S PICKS 2013 is here!!

Today’s Picks: Gift ideas for girls, ages 3 to 6

Come check out these fabulous picks, personal recommendations, and top rated products that will make perfect gift ideas! Check back each day for even more gift ideas for everyone on your list. Christmas shopping made easy!

Silhouette Holiday Sale ~ Huge Discounts with OSSS Code!

Silhouette Holiday Sale ~ Huge Discounts with OSSS Code!

ByRebecca

If you’re a crafter (and even if you’re not) I’m sure you’ve heard of Silhouette cutting machines … they’re amazing!! I was lucky enough to have the chance to try out a Silhouette Cameo .. and let me just say ‘WOW!’ My mind was blown by all the capabilities of this little machine. It plugs into your PC or Mac® just like a home printer, but instead of printing it uses a small blade to cut paper, cardstock, vinyl, fabric and more up to 12″ wide and 10 feet long. And to top it off, it can even register and cut printed materials. The possibilities are literally limitless.

My mind was a little blown, and I wasn’t exactly sure where to start. So, I went to Pinterest and started exploring. Silhouette has a Pinterest page, but that’s only the beginning. There are so many cute projects out there that I’m excited to try.

OSSS has a killer discount for you. Click FULL ARTICLE to check it out!

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6 Money Saving Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying (she: Kristina)

ByKristina

Ahh. Black Friday madness has begun early this year! I found myself getting caught up in the ads the other day and I finally had to just change my frame of mind. Yes, you can get good deals over the next few days, but be wise about your purchases and don’t spend more than you…

Free Thanksgiving Table Activity Printables (she: Sharon)
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Free Thanksgiving Table Activity Printables (she: Sharon)

Bysharon

Hi! I’m Sharon, and I’m a newbie here on Or So She Says. I run my own little blog, Lemon Squeezy, where I showcase some of my photography and designs, with occasional free printable downloads. In fact, here are a couple now! I designed this first printable to be used at the Thanksgiving Grown-up’s Table. The other is for the kid’s table. Set it next to the plate with some crayons and keep the kids entertained! I had my three-year-old color one tonight and he was very proud of himself as he practiced coloring within the shapes

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Family Night: Kids Interviewing Grandparents ~ Family History

ByMariel

Did you know that the more your kids know about their family history… …they will have “higher levels of emotional well-being, and also higher levels of identity achievement.”  They are also more resilient through tough times, according to a fanscinating study done by Emory University.  Pretty cool, huh?  Probably something worth taking the time to…

Contributor Spotlight and ‘Your Great Idea’ Link Party

Contributor Spotlight and ‘Your Great Idea’ Link Party

ByMariel

When it comes to pretty crafts and delicious treats, Carmella is the woman. She’s has a real knack for making everything cheap and easy, which I know we all love. She’s one of my newest contributors, so it has been fun having her share her unique style with me and all the readers. Her photography alone puts me in a dreamy state… she’s talented all around!

Come check out my favorite posts from Carmella, check out the great ideas shared at the party, and share your own!

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Disney Cruise Review ~ Our 2013 Family Vaction! Part 2

ByMariel

So, yesterday was the Disney Cruise review of our experience on the ship. Today, I thought it would be fun to share with you our experiences off the ship, at the different ports we went to.

As much fun as it was on the boat, it was always fun to get off the ship too. Play on the beaches, tour the towns, shop for our baby back home, try the local foods, and get our feet on stable ground. When you get off the ships, Disney makes it super easy to know the different places you can go to, as well as when and how to get back to the ship, before it departs. You typically arrive at a port first thing in the morning (or in the middle of the night.) Then we were usually allowed to leave the ship until 4:00 or 5:00 p.m.