I have always tried to prepare for Sunday by ironing clothing or packing the Sunday bag the day before. I avoid shopping, entertainment, and stores on the Sabbath: very typical Mormon behavior. But beyond the expected behavior, I could see that special, extra preparations for the Sabbath could fill my Sunday with more meaning. My personal study made me want to do better at going the extra mile.
If you’re looking for a hearty and healthy meal that will surely make you smile, this white chicken chili has got you covered. Don’t let its name fool you, though; it may be bordering on the monochromatic, but it has tons of flavor! Tender chicken, creamy white beans, and sweet corn make up the bulk of the chili, with some green chiles and a jalapeño thrown in for a touch of heat, as well as a splash of lime juice.
This quick and tasty chicken salad we had this week gives me hope that Spring will come. It is light and fresh and packs a serious flavor punch! I can’t get enough of this Greek flavor combo!
Yay!! I’m excited to share another game in the Grocery Store Games series, here on ‘Or so she says…’. Last week, I made a fun Color Scavenger Hunt for the kiddos. This week, it’s all about the alphabet. This grocery store game is great for kids, both old and young. My kids think any game is extra fun if there is a prize at the end (maybe a treat in the check-out line?!) But, I’m pretty sure they would be anxious to play, prize or no prize.
Many parents don’t enjoy their older kids as much as they could. Why? Because older kids can be SO HARD! But I also think it’s because they just can’t figure out how to connect with them. When you find those things that you can do, I promise you will thoroughly enjoy those older kids of yours! Well…maybe not all the time. 🙂
I thought I’d share some simple tips with you. Please be mindful that some may apply to your kids, and others might not. Each child is different, and each parent is different. But, don’t give up. They want to be connected with you. They want to feel loved by you and WANT you to understand them.
With all of the uplifting and inspirational posts on the blog, I thought today it would be fun to put together a list of 10 favorites. Â It was really hard to choose, but I finally got it narrowed down. Â I hope they uplift and inspire you!! Â Have a wonderful Sunday and see you back here for more great family ideas TOMORROW!
Some of you may know that I’ve been at Get Away Today for quite a while now, and before that, I worked at Delta Airlines. Today I’m excited to share some of my secrets that I’ve learned over the years on how to get the best deal on airfare.
Treat your loved one (or yourself) to this Red Velvet Mug Cake. This mug cake is moist, egg-free and utterly delicious with that distinctive red velvet flavour, and even topped off with a complimenting cream cheese frosting – Perfect, easy and ready in no time!
I love grocery stores that are stressed-out-mom friendly. One of our local stores has free snacks and balloons for kids. The employees are so sweet to offer them to moms. I love the service where you pay for your groceries, then pull your car up to their door, and they load them all into the back of the car for you. I applaud stores like that! But, it’s always good to have a plan of your own… fruit snacks in your purse, an iPhone with family pictures on it, little trinkets that they can play with, whatever. That’s why I thought it would be fun to start offering Grocery Store Games on the blog!
I am the Forrest Gump of Valentine’s Day. Well actually, the only thing Forrest and I share in that regard is that we are both not very smart men, but we know what love is… and I guess that you could say that past Valentine’s Days for my wife were like Forrest’s proverbial box of chocolates. She just never knew what she was gonna get…if anything. On Valentine’s Days of yesteryear I think I occasionally handed my wife an empty box of chocolates, figuratively speaking, on the international day of love.
Hi everyone! I’m Jessie, a new contributor here on OSSS. My amazing hubby and I have two little girls, ages three and one, who love creating, learning, and trying new things. I’m so excited to be able to share some of my preschool-oriented activities with you! Hopefully your kiddos with find these activities as fun and helpful as mine have. There should be a little something for everyone with these five ideas for Valentine’s Day.
It’s been a great and love-filled week with this Forever My Valentine series!! Each day this week, ‘Or so she says…’ featured one blog reader and got a sneak peek into their love life… their favorite things, what makes their marriage work, and so much more.  We have just one more for you and I know you’ll adore this sweet couple!
Today, meet Brittany and Tim!