Back when I lived at home, we’d watch the classics every year as a family: Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc. So if you’ve been looking for some great family Christmas movies to watch this year, look no further! Here is a list of some awesome movies that will definitely get YOUR family pumped for Christmas and they are all available on Amazon.
When life gets tricky, I can’t help but analyze where I can turn for peace. And, right now… life is tricky for me. So, I’ve been thinking a lot about comfort, assurance, motivation, and optimism. What do I have in my life that gives me those feelings? I have my children and my husband, both…
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. 9 ~ PRODUCT PICKS Do your kids love the NBA, NFL, MLB, or NHL??? Oh man, my boys are all over basketball. They are constantly out in the driveway,…
This resource is great for parents and Primary leaders! Download and print the Come Follow Me Primary Talks for November 2019 topics. Each talk is written with children in mind. They make speaking in church easy and fun. Printable Primary Talks for Leaders and Families My husband has been involved in a special leadership training…
Hello ‘Or so she says…’ readers! It’s Adelle on behalf of Get Away Today. Since Kimberly just shared an awesome LEGOLAND article, I thought I’d follow up with something related. With Halloween just around the corner, this DIY LEGO bucket craft is perfect. Use it for trick or treating and then use it to store…
Hello OSSS readers! It’s Kimberly again from Get Away Today. It’s been nearly a year since I shared why LEGOLAND is the best theme park for toddlers, so I figured it was time for an update if you’re thinking of a Legoland Family Vacation. Today I want to share with you what’s happening with LEGOLAND…
It’s not very often that I host Thanksgiving dinner at my home. But, every once in a while, I take my turn hosting. We have a huge family, with nearly 30 nieces and nephews under the age of 15 (on just one side of the family.) So, it’s kind of a big deal to take…
“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…
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….
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…
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. 😉
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…