This is such a fun way to keep the kiddos entertained at the grocery store, so I can shop! The Alphabet Scavenger Hunt is great for kids, both old and young. I also love the Color Scavenger Hunt! www.orsoshesays.com
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Grocery Store Games! ~ Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

ByMariel

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.

Connecting with Older Kids – 15 Tips to Try (she: Veronica)
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Connecting with Older Kids – 15 Tips to Try (she: Veronica)

ByVeronica

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.

Red Velvet Mug Cake - A Perfect Valentine's Day Dessert
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Red Velvet Mug Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting (She: Lisa)

ByLisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking

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!

Grocery Store Games on 'Or so she says...'! This is such a fun series and a great way to keep the kiddos happy, and occupied during your grocery shopping trip! www.orsoshesays.com
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Grocery Store Games! ~ Color Scavenger Hunt

ByMariel

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!

Nontraditional Valentine Ideas – Becoming a Veritable Valentine Virtuoso (he: Dan)

Nontraditional Valentine Ideas – Becoming a Veritable Valentine Virtuoso (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

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.

Valentine Activities for Preschoolers - 5 Fabulous Ideas! www.orsoshesays.com #valentinesday #valentineactivities #toddlers
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Valentine Activities for Preschoolers – 5 Fabulous Ideas! (she: Jessie)

ByJessie

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.

Forever My Valentine ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life (she: Brittany)

Forever My Valentine ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life (she: Brittany)

ByMariel

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!

Forever My Valentine ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life (she: Sarah)

Forever My Valentine ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life (she: Sarah)

ByMariel

It’s here! The long awaited LOVE series… ahhh… Forever My Valentine! Each day this week, ‘Or so she says…’ will feature one blog reader and get a sneak peek into their love life… their favorite things, what makes their marriage work, and so much more.

Today, I want you to meet Sarah and Jared!

Forever My Valentine ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life (she: Holly)

Forever My Valentine ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life (she: Holly)

ByMariel

It’s here! The long awaited LOVE series… ahhh… Forever My Valentine! Each day this week, ‘Or so she says…’ will feature one blog reader and get a sneak peek into their love life… their favorite things, what makes their marriage work, and so much more.

Today, I want you to meet Holly & Scotty!