“Breastfeeding is beautiful.” “Breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your baby.” “I looooooove breastfeeding.” Pregnant mothers hear rave reviews and breastfeeding promotions on a regular basis from those who mean well. And after breastfeeding my 7 children, I can definitely say they’re not wrong. But sometimes it helps to get real, to […]
Sunday Seven ~ Issue No. 7 ~ 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. 7 ~ Product Picks Did you see that Toy Story 4 just came out?? It would be a fun one to watch at home with the littles this week. […]
18 Non Alcoholic Drinks That Taste Like Autumn in a Cup
Fall is definitely my favorite season. The cool weather, the leaves changing, digging out my warm blankets and slippers… so many things! But, a big part of why it’s my favorite season are all the flavors of fall: pumpkin, peach, apple, cinnamon, candy corn, caramel, cranberry, eggnog, OH BABY! My mouth starts watering right around […]
Travel Agent vs Booking Direct with Disney ~ What’s Better?
I’ve put together the top 10 reasons to book with a travel agent before your next Disneyland vacation. Now, as a disclaimer, this article applies strictly to Get Away Today, because it is my favorite travel agency and I can only vouch for it. 😉
How to Connect With Your Teenager
Hello! I’m Mariel… owner of this blog, ‘Or so she says…’, finish carpenter’s wife, and a mother of 7. I’m also a whole slew of other things, but we’ll stop there, for now. These are my most favorite people… Despite this pic being a little old, you can see that I have several teenagers in […]
Easy Talks for Primary Children: October 2019 Come Follow Me Topics
These Easy Talks for Primary Children are based on the lesson topics from the October Come Follow Me for Primary Manuel. Written with young children in mind, the talks are easy to read and fun for children. October is a wonderful month to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day […]
Cinnamon Rolls That Are Good for Breakfast – & What Goes With It
I have tried many cinnamon rolls in my life, as I’m sure you have. It seems that most are either too dense, too hard, don’t have enough frosting, or just don’t taste that great. At one point, I was a loyal daughter, committed to my mother’s cinnamon rolls. But, one day my sister-in-law brought over […]
A Must-Have Holiday Treat for the Family ~ Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites
Have you ever been asked to bring a holiday treat for the family to a family get-together? I know I have, and it used to be that I was always scratching my head, trying to figure out what I could bring that would be easy to make and that everyone would love. These Chocolate Caramel Pretzel […]
PonyCycle Ride On Toys Buyers Guide – The Best Gifts for Toddlers!
As a mother of a toddler, it’s not a rare occurrence to hear a request for a real horse or pony. It’s not just a cliche situation, it really happens! A live, large animal will not work for us, for a couple reasons. One, we don’t have the property to raise a horse. Two, it […]
Free (Super Fun!) Printable Inside Out Game for Families
Hello again everyone! It’s Adelle from Get Away Today with a free printable Inside Out game for families! Have you had a chance to experience the new Inside Out ride in Disney California Adventure Park? At Get Away Today, we absolutely love the finished Pixar Pier area of Disney California Adventure! All four “neighborhoods” are complete […]