Or So She Says- Tooth Pocket Tutorial
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Tooth Fairy Ideas – Tooth Pocket Tutorial (she: Sierra)

BySierra

recently, something special happened at our house! My daughter lost her first tooth! Shortly after that, she lost her second! I feel like that first tooth is such a rite of passage and there are so many things to consider about the whole tooth fairy thing like: what is the going rate these days for teeth? (seriously, choose wisely on that or you’ll end up broke). And what do we put the tooth in? Does the tooth fairy leave a note? So many tooth fairy ideas to consider!

As a parent, this is such a great reminder! A Million Dollar Life Lesson for a Quarter www.orsoshesays.com

Million-Dollar Life Lesson for a Quarter (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

After “correcting” the actions of my child, and reducing my son to tears, I followed the trail of pizza to determine just whom I might need to apologize (and potentially pay for their dinner) to. I peeked around the corner of the next booth ready to have my head bitten off by whomever was in the blast-zone. Instead of outrage or anger, I found an elderly couple and a father and daughter chuckling about what they had just witnessed.

Check out this fun General Conferene packet for teens! It's a great way to encourage them to pay attention to the messages.
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General Conference Packet for Teens (she: Veronica)

ByVeronica

One of the hardest parts of General Conference for teens is paying attention. Somehow, when a teenager sits in a comfy position, listening to beautiful music and comforting voices, they tend to sleep. Go figure. 🙂 This packet is not your typical General Conference packet. It’s intended to keep them focused, with some fun rewards at the end.

Eight Easter Scriptures to Ponder (she: Rachel)
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Eight Easter Scriptures to Ponder (she: Rachel)

ByRachel D

During this sacred Easter week, I’d like to add more holiness by thinking more deeply about Christ’s life and crucifixion. I’ve gathered eight scriptures from the New Testament related to Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. They are eight simple teachings or characteristics of Christ that are worthy of deeper meditation.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta Recipe - A quick and delicious semi-homeade recipe you'll love!
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta (she: Mara)

ByMara

I’ve been obsessing over the cuisines of the Caribbean for the past few months. While I’d love to drop everything and jump on a plane, eating tropical food is the closest I can get to a tropical vacation at the moment. Even though this winter has been relatively mild in Michigan, I certainly wouldn’t say no to a beach getaway! Watching episodes of The Bachelor filmed in the Bahamas and Jamaica hasn’t helped quell my wanderlust, either. But honestly, perhaps the reason I’ve been craving Caribbean food is just the fact that it is all-around awesome and positively bursting with flavor. Sweet, savory, spicy…it’s got it all!

You Might Be A Soccer Parent If… (he: Dan)
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You Might Be A Soccer Parent If… (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

The word “soccer” in my title is interchangeable with any other activity that we as parents allow our children to pursue. You could insert anything – tumbling, karate, band, cheer, dance, chess-club, scouts, all other sports, math… I use soccer as the medium for this post since it is what we do over here at the Jacobs home.

I love these!! Creative Ideas for Bored Kids www.orsoshesays.com

13 Creative Activities for Kids at Home

ByMariel

“There’s nothing to do.””I’m bored.””Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom, mom, mom….”

Bump your legs repeatedly, poke your side, tell their sibling “no, you’re annoying.”, bounce up & down with a pouty face, make whining noises while rolling their head back….you know the drill.

The fact is that sometimes we REALLY DO have to get things done: pay the bills, wash the clothes, call the health insurance company to tell them they suck, empty the diaper pail that’s been stinking up the nursery for days…whoa, this is getting really personal. Anyway, sometimes the kids just need to keep themselves busy. Doesn’t make you a bad mom.

Fabric Mache Easter Baskets - A Kid-Friendly Craft!
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Fabric Mache Easter Baskets! A Kid-Friendly Craft (she: Kari)

ByKari

Hey everyone! It’s Kari from Paper Wings again, with a fun easy craft for Easter! These fabric mache Easter baskets make great gifts and decor as well as being great Easter treat baskets for the kids. It can be a bit messy with the Mod Podge, so you can do this outside on the sidewalk/driveway, or on a protected surface inside. But what a great excuse to be outside in this spring weather, right?!