My New Favorite App: Remembary

My New Favorite App: Remembary

ByMariel

When I was little I used to write in my journal all the time. I think I filled up like seven of them. Then I got married, had kids, and sadly I stopped journaling. It’s always been one of those thing that bums me out. I really want to do it but just can’t seem to find a quiet moment or the time to squeeze it in. I’ve always believed that keeping a journal is an awesome form of therapy, which I clearly need. But also, I would love for my posterity to have the option of learning about my life, family, and crazy thoughts. I’ve been getting into family history lately, learning about my ancestors, and how neat would it be if I had a journal from each one! Being realistic with myself, I know that at this time of my life, I will probably not find the time to put pen to paper on a regular basis. BUT, I found a favorite app that I super-duper love, that is making journaling easy for me.

Broccoli Cheese Soup www.oneshetwoshe.com
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Broccoli Cheese Soup

ByMariel

So, this recipe has actually been shared on the blog before. I’ve been trying to go through some of my old ones with super crappy pictures and update them, so they actually LOOK good, besides just taste good. I recently updated a great recipe for Chicken Alfredo. Today it’s our favorite Broccoli Cheese Soup. I love making this soup for several reason… 1. I love soup. 2. I love broccoli. 3. I love cheese. 4. It uses REAL cheese. 5. It’s delicious. Five good reasons, I would say. And, now is the perfect time to bust out those soup recipes. Be sure to add this to your collection! (Oh, and 4-ingredient pretzel recipe to come!)

How To Make BINGO Cards With PicMonkey (she: Brooke)
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How To Make BINGO Cards With PicMonkey (she: Brooke)

ByBrooke

I’ve mentioned before that my twins and three-year-old have birthdays one day apart. And those two days are this week. I’ve been working on getting some things together for our family’s annual three-in-one birthday party. It’s really nice to get all three birthdays done at once, but a bit crazy.

I’ve been working on some games for our party. I love a good game of Bingo. Don’t you? And I love PicMonkey even more than Bingo. Let me tell you, these two were made for each other. PicMonkey has made it so, so easy to make your own Bingo cards. I had so much fun putting the cards together, and it couldn’t have been easier.

So, without further ado, here’s the world’s longest Bingo tutorial post. Long, not in a bad way, but long because I included screen shots of every step so you can do this on your own. Just look for the orange arrows. Not only will you be able to make a Halloween Bingo game, but PicMonkey has been coming out with brand new material for each season lately. You can make Bingo boards for every holiday and occasion possible!

Halloween Ghost Pancakes (she: Michelle)

Halloween Ghost Pancakes (she: Michelle)

ByMariel

Hi everyone! I’m so honored to be here guest posting on Or so she says!! Thank you to Mariel for inviting me! My name is Michelle and I blog over at Creative Food. My blog is all about presenting food in a fun and creative way for my daughter, Eliana.

Today I’m sharing this fun and easy breakfast I made for Eliana: Halloween Ghost Pancakes!! We love to make fun shaped pancakes in our house. My daughter absolutely loves them and she loves to help mix the batter and watch everything come together! While they might look difficult to make, they are actually not too difficult and whenever I have some extra time I enjoy making her some fun shaped pancakes. We recently made Candy Corn shaped pancakes and I decided why not make some more simple Halloween pancakes for her.

White Chocolate Candy Corn Buckeyes (she: Cathy)
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White Chocolate Candy Corn Buckeyes (she: Cathy)

Bycathy

Well….it’s just about that time! Time for Halloween!! Which, around here, means enough candy to last the rest of the year. I don’t know what it is, but for some reason, my kids seem to come home with a bigger haul than I ever remember as a kid! And even though their dad and I go to town on it for a good week or so, there is always enough left over that I am convinced we will never need to buy candy again. And, for a long time, we don’t! Because after the first few weeks of candy-mania, we all tend to lose interest….and whatever is left in the bag is sure to be left there for a long time! But I’m thinking this year might be different. I’m thinking this year I’m going to have some fun with all the candy that’s left come mid-November! Starting with these White Chocolate Candy Corn Buckeyes.

Come read all about these fun Halloween treats and check out the 10th blog hop for 9 more fantastic CANDY themed ideas…

Creative Ways to Give a Vacation
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Creative Ways to Give a Vacation for Christmas (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

The holidays are almost here and one gift your family can all agree on is a VACATION! It’s sure to be something that won’t get lost, broken or returned, and most of all, it’s something everyone will remember forever. This is something that my husband and I have always done when it was just the…

halloween treat bag
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DIY Halloween Stenciled Trick or Treat Bag (she: Carmella)

ByCarmella

Hi there, it’s Carmella from Creative Carmella! Today I am sharing a quick {and very easy} Halloween craft! How about a fun little Trick or Treat bag?? It’s so easy to make!

To start, you will need a stencil pattern. I found this free downloadable spider stencil HERE. It’s actually meant to be a pumpkin carving stencil but works great for this project too. You can download and print the stencil, or you can do like I always do and copy it right from my computer screen 😉 Just tape the Freezer Paper, shiny side down, to the screen and trace… After you have it all traced, you will need to very carefully cut out the stencil using an Exacto knife. {be sure to place a cutting mat or cardboard underneath 😉 }

Contributor Spotlight & ‘Your Great Idea’ Link Party

Contributor Spotlight & ‘Your Great Idea’ Link Party

ByMariel

For the next several Saturdays, I’m spotlighting the wonderful contributors I have here at ‘Or so she says…’. I really, really love my gals. They’re all super talented and great to work with, so it’s easy to brag about them.

Today I want you to meet Jeanie of Create and Babble. Jeanie is Ms. Crafty, herself. She can turn something boring (and usually really cheap) into a work of art, with her eyes closed. It’s always such a treat to see what she comes up with! Jeanie specializes in home decor, wedding projects, and creations with the Silhouette.

Come check out some of my favorite blogs posts of hers and get your party on at the ‘Your Great Idea’ link up!

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes (she: Jana)
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cupcakes (she: Jana)

ByJana

One of my favorite sweet combinations is peanut butter and chocolate. Whoever first came up with combining them IS A GENIUS! We can’t get enough of it at our house. And these cupcakes are perfect for the chocolate/peanut butter lovers in your life! Honestly, the peanut butter frosting is beyond amazing! So, just know that when you make these you’ll probably end up eating your weight in frosting…you’ll be lucky if there’s any left for the cupcakes!

Click ‘full article’ to check out the recipe!