These printable primary talks are perfect for children who are asked to speak, because, they are on topic and age appropriate. I leave a few bits and pieces out of the text to allow the child to fill in their own thoughts and ideas. This helps the child feel connected to the message and gives them some sense of ownership over the message.
Who doesn’t love curling up with a good book?! I used to read a lot before I got married and popped out a baby… It’s crazy how caught up you can get in your “To Do” lists and appointments and kids’ soccer practices and never really take any time for yourself. I think finding time to sit down, relax, and read a great book every once in a while could keep us all from becoming stressed-out-groucho-moms and wives!
So to assist you in your efforts to find stress-relief we thought we’d ask some actual book club members (from the ‘Or so she says…’ Facebook page) what their favorite book choices have been and share them with all of you
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies with Buttercream Frosting… there is NO way that you will not LOVE these cookies. Well, maybe…if you’ve suffer from severe head trauma, burned every taste bud in your mouth while testing the Cup ‘O Noodles, and hate pumpkin with a passion. Everyone has had a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie…but, have you…
I LOVE homemade marinara sauce. Love. It tastes so much better than the jarred stuff, it’s a great way to hide veggies from the kids, and it’s easy to make a big-mama batch and freeze for later. This was my first attempt at making a ton of homemade marinara sauce, and it really was so…
Hello Everyone, I’m Chelsea from One Hot Crafty-Mama. My husband is in medical school and the Army. I am lucky enough to be able to stay at home with my daughter, and baby #2 is coming in the next month. I started the blog to share projects that I do when my husband is studying…
Hmmm… the BEST family vacations… if I had to narrow it down to 5, what would I pick? I’ve been thinking long and hard. We’ve been on a lot of fun trips! I had to think about which vacations were the most kid friendly, low stress for mom & dad, and which ones we are still talking about as a family. I think I have my answers! You ready? Just click on the link to any of the individual vacations to read all about our trip (how we booked, things we loved, tips/tricks, etc.)
I gathered up a lot of ideas, and laid it all out at the beginning of the week so we could prepare some healthy after school snacks, that are easy for him to grab and eat. We also thought it would be best to get him involved in the process, which is always a great way to get kids to eat a variety of foods!
If you’re looking for the perfect Halloween Time treat, it’s hard to beat my easy and delicious recipe for DIY Jack Skellington Oreo Pops. With only four ingredients, this tasty sweet is so good you’ll scream!
This family night lesson and activity will help teach your family the importance of repentance. Using a small rock, you can show how little problems become bigger and more hurtful over time.
Today, I’m going to give you the ultimate guide to the Disneyland app. After reading this, you’ll be an expert on things like Mobile Ordering, MaxPass and Play Disney Parks in no time.
Hey friends! Did you know LDS General Conference is coming up on April 4th and 5th?? I’m so excited! (What is General Conference, you ask? Follow this link where Mariel gives a great explanation.) I always get excited for General Conference because I know that I will come out of it feeling spiritually uplifted and strengthened, with a determination to be a better person. I think that it’s pretty great, but I know that getting your kids to understand the “awesomeness” of General Conference can be a challenge. I mean, it isn’t exactly like you’re sitting them down in front of their favorite movie for two hours! While it may not be the most excited thing they’ve ever watched on TV, there is a wealth of spiritual messages being shared that they CAN learn something from.
I know summer is basically over since kids are back in school and the new routines are in full swing… but with Labor Day it’s like one last chance to celebrate sun and warmth and delicious summery treats. So if you’re still looking for something cool, savory, and refreshing to add to your BBQ or…