I'm so excited about this fun Christmas family tradition!! 12 Days of Family Christmas Fun ~ Includes printables and super cute ideas!

REINDEER (Day 1) ~ 12 Days of Christmas Family Fun

ByMariel

Day 1 of 12 ~ Theme: REINDEER ~ 12 Days of Christmas Family Fun

Yay!! The series has finally started and I can’t wait for all of us to make this December super memorable with our kids. I know my kids will love this. Today’s theme is REINDEER and you’ll find lots of suggestions in the post for reindeer recipes, crafts, and activities… or, you can come up with your own! If you snap any pictures of your themed fun in action, be sure to hashtag it #12DaysofChristmasFamilyFun, so I can check them out. I would love to see what you all do! Enjoy your reindeer day. 🙂

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Gifts for Teenagers ~ She Picks! 2015 Gift Guide

ByMariel

Welcome to week #2 of She Picks! 2015!! The BIGGEST and MOST POPULAR ‘Or so she says…’ event of the year!!! Every week day for 2 more weeks, you’ll find Mariel’s top picks for gifts, that she’s been working on all year. You’re sure to find some fab gifts for everyone on your list! Be sure to check out the picks from this past week too!

Today’s Picks: Gifts for Teenagers

Gifts for Boys, Ages 7 to 12 ~ She Picks! 2015 ~ The biggest gift idea series of the year on 'Or so she says...'!
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Gifts for Boys, Ages 7 to 12 ~ She Picks! 2015 Gift Guide

ByMariel

It’s here and it’s been a great week!! The BIGGEST and MOST POPULAR ‘Or so she says…’ event of the year, She Picks! 2015!!! Every week day for 2 more weeks, you’ll find Mariel’s top picks for gifts, that she’s been working on all year. You’re sure to find some fab gifts for everyone on your list! Be sure to check out the picks from this past week too!

Today’s Picks: Gifts for Boys, Ages 7 to 12

Adelle has put a spin on a popular Christmas tradition and is sharing Elf on the Shelf Disney Style today! Get all her ideas on www.orsoshesays.com. #elfontheshelf #disney #disneyelfontheshelf #elfontheshelfideas #elf #christmas #familytraditions
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Elf on the Shelf Disney Style (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

This is the only year that the Diamond Celebration and the holidays will happen simultaneously. Since it’s a special year, I thought it would be fun to take a popular holiday tradition and put a Disney spin on it. I’m talking about doing your Elf on the Shelf Disney style. It would be a great way to countdown to your holiday Disneyland vacation, or even announce the gift of a future Disneyland vacation to your family!

Gifts for Girls, Ages 7 to 12 ~ She Picks! 2015 ~ The biggest gift idea series of the year on 'Or so she says...'!

Gifts for Girls, Ages 7 to 12 ~ She Picks! 2015 Gift Guide

ByMariel

It’s here!! The BIGGEST and MOST POPULAR ‘Or so she says…’ event of the year, She Picks! 2015!!! Every week day for the next 3 weeks, you’ll find Mariel’s top picks for gifts, that she’s been working on all year. You’re sure to find some fab gifts for everyone on your list!

TODAY’S PICKS: Gifts for Girls, Ages 7 to 12

Now Is Time To Get Your Norwex Products!

Now Is Time To Get Your Norwex Products!

ByMariel

Hey everyone! You’ve heard me rave about Norwex products time and time again on the blog… You know, the cleaning cloths that do a better job with water alone than with a standard cloth and a chemical cleaner. The cloths that have made it so I no longer buy face wash, on top of not buying chemical cleaners anymore! The cloths that don’t leave streaks on my stainless steel appliances, the window cloth that works like a miracle for removing grease. The scrub cloth that my husband is obsessed with for wiping down his boat. The cleaning paste that does practically everything… it goes on and on…

Gifts for Boys, Ages 3 to 6 ~ She Picks! 2015 ~ Awesome gift idea series on 'Or so she says...'!

Gifts for Boys, Ages 3 to 6 ~ She Picks! 2015 Gift Guide

ByMariel

It’s here!! The BIGGEST and MOST POPULAR ‘Or so she says…’ event of the year, She Picks! 2015!!! Every week day for the next 3 weeks, you’ll find Mariel’s top picks for gifts, that she’s been working on all year. You’re sure to find some fab gifts for everyone on your list!

TODAY’S PICKS: Gifts for Boys, Ages 3 to 6

Gifts for Girls, Ages 3 to 6 ~ She Picks! 2015 ~ The biggest gift idea series of the year on 'Or so she says....'!

Gifts for Girls, Ages 3 to 6 ~ She Picks! 2015 Gift Guide

ByMariel

It’s here!! The BIGGEST and MOST POPULAR ‘Or so she says…’ event of the year, She Picks! 2015!!! Every week day for the next 3 weeks, you’ll find Mariel’s top picks for gifts, that she’s been working on all year. You’re sure to find some fab gifts for everyone on your list!

TODAY’S PICKS: Gifts for Girls, Ages 3 to 6

Gifts for Babies and Toddlers ~ She Picks! 2015 ~ The biggest gift idea series of the year on 'Or so she says...'!

Gifts for Babies & Toddlers ~ She Picks! 2015 Gift Guide

ByMariel

Friends, it’s HERE!!! She Picks! is the coolest gift idea series ever… 3 weeks of gift ideas for everyone on your list. And, when I say gift ideas, I’m talking AWESOME gift ideas…. stuff people actually want. How do I know?? Well, because all of these ideas come from suggestions personal experience, studying the product reviews across the internet, and from actual men, women, grandparents, teens, and kids that I hit up… you know, the people ON your list! So, be here… every weekday for the next 3 weeks for the best ideas around!

Holy cow, this is great!! A must-read for parents! 6 Lessons to Help You Stop Yelling & Start Loving
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6 Lessons to Help You Stop Yelling & Start Loving

ByDan Jacobs

I can’t say I’ve stopped yelling altogether, but my six-week application project taught me some valuable lessons, and the overall trend has been positive. I’ve realized that yelling is an inward-focused abuse of power. When I yell, I disregard the feelings and agency of my boys in my attempt to control them. I’ve also come to understand that yelling is synonymous with laziness. There are far more creative ways to influence my sons, but those ways take more thought, effort, and time. Yelling is a shortcut, and because it works (and provides a fleeting feeling of control), it is also addictive.

Roasted Garlic Cheese and Turkey Blender Quiche

Roasted Garlic Cheese and Turkey Blender Quiche

ByLeesh and Lu

With the holidays right around the corner I’ve already been thinking of ways I can make things easier on myself and family, so we can spend more time doing what really matters most. I want to focus my holiday on spending quality time with my family and less time worry about the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. Eating good food is always a huge part of our family get-togethers. But I don’t want that to mean slaving for hours and hours over a tasty homemade meal, and that’s where this yummy, simple quiche comes in. It’s chock full of flavor and is sure to please your family and company this holiday season.