Family Vacation Ideas in Phoenix!

Family Vacation in Phoenix ~ Hot Summer Deals! (she: Allison)

Byallison l.

Hi! It’s Allison from Tips for Family Trips. I’m excited to be back at Or So She Says to share my tips for getting a fantastic deal on a family-friendly luxury resort this summer.

Budget travelers know that the off-season is the best time to score deals at resorts that might be financially out of reach at other times of the year. It’s always the off-season somewhere, and during the busy summer travel season, that somewhere is Phoenix, Arizona.

This really made me think!! More Than an Apology ~ A priceless lesson learned as a 12 year old boy.
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More Than an Apology ~ A Lesson in Seeking Forgiveness (he: Dan)

ByDan Jacobs

I wasn’t a punk-kid growing up, but I was a teenager once, so you might just as easily say I was a punk-kid growing up. Around the age of 12 I got tall. Really, really tall for 12. Like nearly 6 feet tall. I also thought I was pretty clever and funny. In addition to my new-found height and humor I also fancied myself pretty smart for my age. 12 seemed to be the age when I imagined it would be a good time to push my boundaries. Flex some of my new-found (thanks puberty!)muscle around the house. Show my old man who was the new cock-of-the-walk.

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
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Chicago Style Deep Dish Dutch Oven Pizza – Wrapped in BACON! (she: Becky)

ByBecky

Becky here from Bite of Delight, and today I’m sharing the ultimate dutch oven meal for camping…or the backyard! Bacon-Wrapped Chicago Style Deep Dish Dutch Oven Pizza. Wow, that’s a mouthful! But when you get a taste of this, you’ll be pretty happy about that mouthful, and all the delicious flavors in it!

Get creative with a family fondue night - use more than just melted cheese! www.orsoshesays.com #fondue #familynight #familyfonduenight
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Family Fondue Night ~ Made “Saucesome” by Ragú

ByRebecca

I love family traditions, and somehow most of ours revolve around food. One of our favorite family traditions is Family Fondue Night! This tasty tradition originally started with one of our first Valentines’ Days with young children. We didn’t want to get a sitter and brave the Valentine’s Day restaurant crowds; plus we wanted to…

disneyland's 60th anniversary
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Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary – Everything You Need to Know (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Hey everyone, it’s Kimberly from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. As you probably know by now, we LOVE the Disneyland Resort. You may have heard that the happiest place on earth is coming up on a huge milestone, i’s Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. If you’ve ever been to a Disneyland anniversary, you know that they go all out to celebrate and this year is no exception. The official countdown to the Disneyland Diamond Celebration is on and the celebration officially will kick off on May 22, 2015 with a 24 hour party.

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Teach Children To Be Self-Reliant – 3 tips (she: Heather)

ByHeather

There has been a lot in the media lately about different parenting styles. Specifically helicopter parenting vs. free range parenting. The differences between the two can be a discussion for another time as there are very strong opinions one way or the other. Regardless of the differences, we should all be able to agree on one thing, the need to teach children to be self-reliant. Our parenting style has a huge affect on our children’s ability to take care of themselves. Here are three tips for encouraging our children to be self-reliant.

Motherhood Quote
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Children, Motherhood, & Life ~ Sunday Sunshine #10

ByMariel

Happy Mother’s Day to all you women out there!  For today’s Sunday Sunshine, I wanted to share with you a couple things… First, a favorite and very special moment from my week.  If you follow me on Instagram, you got to see this already.  If not, here’s the scoop (as shared on Instagram): Yesterday was one…

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Baby Keepsake Shadow Box – Showcase those Memories! (she: Aimee)

ByAimee

Hello everyone, and happy almost-weekend! It’s Aimee here again from the elephant of surprise. I’m sharing a baby keepsake shadow box idea with you today. Hopefully it gets you thinking of creative ways to display memories, and maybe even create something for mom this weekend…

Coconut Almond Brownie Tassies - Make adorable little brownie tassies filled with coconut and almonds. These would make a great Mother’s Day Treat!
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Coconut Almond Brownie Tassies (she: Jen)

ByJen Lynn

Hey friends! Jen here from Baked by an Introvert. I’m stoked to be back this month because I have a delicious little dessert recipe to share. Have you ever had a pecan tassie? They are super fun to make and extremely adorable. Since I love to play around and experiment with classic recipes, I decided to jazz up this best loved fall treat and turn it into something fitting for spring. The thought of coconut and almonds immediately take me away to a tropical paradise.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas ~ MY Favorite Things 2015
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas ~ MY Favorite Things 2015

ByMariel

Alright, friends.  It’s been a while since I’ve shared some favorites, so I definitely have some new ones on my list.  If you’re needing some Mother’s Day gift ideas or just want a little something for yourself, these might help you out.  Be sure to stop by the bottom of the post too for links…

S’Mores Caddy {With Printable Label} (she: Brooke)
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S’Mores Caddy {With Printable Label} (she: Brooke)

ByBrooke

I always want to make summer vacation a fun, memorable time for my boys, and that usually means I have to start thinking about it NOW! Not to say I sit down and plan every minute of every day during their break, but I do like to have a few things set and organized just to make the three months run a bit more smoothly, and be as enjoyable as possible. Organizing our treats in this S’Mores caddy is one little thing I can do to make my life easier.