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!

I love this Valentine's series! A glimpse into the love life of random 'Or so she says...' readers. They share their favorite gifts to/from their spouse, dream get-aways, what makes them work, and so much more. So fun to read! Forever My Valentine www.orsoshesays.com
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Forever My Valentine ~ A Glimpse Into My Love Life (she: Jesica)

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 Jesica and Norse!

Family Night Lesson - Secret Service for Valentine's Day!
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Family Night Lesson: Secret Service Mission (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

I really enjoy the month of February. First of all, it is short. Only 28 days! It is full of hearts, cupids, and candy! Yum. And, it is one month closer to Spring. Hallelujah! I also love that we get to celebrate random acts of kindness. There are few things that bring more happiness in life than service. This month’s Family Night lesson and activity are centered around service. I put together a fun printable to get your family in the spirit of serving–Secret Service style!

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

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 Jessica and Dan!

February 2016 Visiting Teaching Message and Printable
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February 2016 Visiting Teaching Message

ByLiv

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, we are in a congregation where we are asked to go and visit assigned ladies each month to really get to know them, share a quick message and find out if they have any needs to be met. It’s one of the ways we build friendships and help our leaders know any needs that families have (there would be too many for leaders to visit them all individually!).

For those of you who aren’t members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, I hope you can use these quotes and scriptures as well.

Make these fun chocolate covered strawberry rice krispy treats with your kids this Valentine's Day!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Crispy Rice Treats (she: Liz)

ByLiz

My daughter always wants to help me in the kitchen. Many times I am in a rush and don’t take the time for a little helper. As parents we can get so wrapped up in our busy schedule and the responsibilities of life and parenthood, that we may forget the importance of time with our kids. So we headed into the kitchen to make these chocolate covered strawberry crispy rice treats.

A Father’s Quest for Peace – Not as the World Giveth (he: Dan)
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A Father’s Quest for Peace – Not as the World Giveth (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

I go to church with the hope that I can find peace and respite from disappointment and the frustrations of life. Often, en route to that hopeful communion I find myself on roads which lead nowhere near my desired destination. Last Sunday was a good example of the tendency.