Preparing for a National Health Crisis (she: Jamie)

Preparing for a National Health Crisis (she: Jamie)

ByJamie S.

Dealing with a health crisis can be scary and may even seem hopeless at times, especially when panic starts to set in. It’s difficult to tell if you’re getting the whole truth about a disease, or if the media is just blowing things out of proportion.

Often times, things take time before they are even recognized as a public health threat leaving you exposed without even knowing it. Also, no one can really be certain what the long-term effects might be until it’s too late.

favorite posts round up

Favorite Family Vacation Posts ~ A Grateful Farewell (she: Allison)

Byallison l.

Happy November from Allison at Tips for Family Trips! This is my last post for Or So She Says, and as we sail into the Thanksgiving home stretch, I feel especially grateful for the opportunity I’ve had to work with Mariel and rub shoulders with all of the fantastic contributors at Or So She Says in the past 18 months.

Today I’m sharing a favorite post round up that I’ve written for Or So She Says and a few posts from my family travel blog.

Disneyland Vacation Surprise Idea For Christmas (she: Adelle)
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Disneyland Vacation Surprise Idea For Christmas (she: Adelle)

ByAdelle Belnap

Hi Everyone! It’s Adelle from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. It’s that time of year again, and since it’s my last post of the year on “Or So She Says,” I wanted to share one of my favorite Christmas ideas.

At Get Away Today we think the gift of a Disneyland vacation is one of the best gifts to give and receive. I’ve had a lot of fun putting together different ideas and ways to surprise your family with one on Christmas morning.

Bringing Christ Back Into Christmas ~ A Special Family Tradition

Bringing Christ Back Into Christmas ~ A Special Family Tradition

ByMariel

Every year, I think about how I can make Christmas more meaningful for my children, bring Christ back into Christmas. I don’t ever want them to be blinded by all the talk of presents and Santa, and forget what Christmas is really about… our Savior. So, this year is different, because of a book that I am SO excited about!

Come read all about this great tradition and enter to win a book of your own!

Favorite Deals of the Week ~ She Picks! 11/17/14

Favorite Deals of the Week ~ She Picks! 11/17/14

ByMariel

I hope you had a great weekend! We decided to escape and haul the kiddos down to Central Utah to my grandparents’ house. Have you ever been to Capital Reef National Park?? It’s right by there and SOOO beautiful! You’ll have to find me on Instagram and check out the view from my G-pa’s backyard. It’s pretty dang amazing.

But, now it’s back to business. I’ve been scrolling through my zillions of emails, finding my favorite deals of the week to share with you.

Have a grateful heart!! Get a full family night lesson on gratitude in today's post. www.orsoshesays.com #familynight #fhe #ldsblogger #churchofjesuschrist #familyfun
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Family Night on Gratitude (she: Veronica)

ByVeronica

Hello friends! It’s Veronica and I’m so happy to be back sharing another fun Family Night Activity. I’m always looking for fun new ideas on how to strengthen my family.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’ve been talking a lot about gratitude. It’s very hard sometimes when I realize my children are growing up in a world of “entitlement.” I think it’s easier than ever before to be ungrateful and to not recognize all the amazing things in our lives.

Need ideas for Thanksgiving pies? Look no further! We have a roundup of 25 scrumptious Thanksgiving pies to choose from! www.orsoshesays.com #thanksgiving #dessert #recipe #pie #thanksgivingrecipe #thanksgivingpie #pierecipes
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25 Scrumptious Thanksgiving Pies (she: Mariah)

ByMariah

Let’s face it, pie rocks. I think getting to eat pie is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving! Every Thanksgiving, my mom makes like 15 different kinds of pies (I know, how does she have time for that??) and they’re all delicious and look perfect (I want to be her when I grow up!). I, myself, am a huge fan of plain old pumpkin pie (with whipped cream on top of course), but there are so many possibilities with pie! Here are 25 great pie recipes that you can whip-up for Thanksgiving, for a weekend treat, or for your top-secret dessert stash I know that you have!

Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Boys

Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Boys

ByMariel

Aghhh!!! I’m officially the mom of a teenager! I can’t believe it… crazy. Thanks to all you Facebook gals for comforting me on that special day. I got LOTS of great advice. 🙂 Doesn’t it seem like the older kids get, the harder it is to think of gift ideas for them?? Man, this year was hard! But, luckily he keeps his trusty Amazon wish list all year long, with a running list of things he loves. That helped. Plus, he always thinks it’s fun to help YOU out, or maybe it’s the fact that I’m begging him for ideas and he has the upper hand on his mom… teenagers. I’m excited!

Alright, friends… so, here are your Gift Ideas for 13 Year Old Boys, STRAIGHT from a 13 year old boy. And remember, I have 6 kids… so, if you’re in need of ideas for other ages, I probably got ya covered.

disneyland during the holidays
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Disneyland During the Holidays (she: Kim)

ByKimberly w/Get Away Today

Hey Everyone, it’s Kimberly from Packed with Fun, the official blog for Get Away Today. It feels like just yesterday I was giving tips on how to keep cool at Disneyland this summer and today the Disneyland Resort is kicking off their official holiday season! Crazy! If you have been wondering about a trip to Disneyland during the holidays, there are a few things to know.
First of all, the official Holidays at the Disneyland Resort begin TODAY and continue through January 6, 2015. More on what to expect at Disneyland during the holidays to come below… with pictures of course.

Secondly, there are a couple of ways to do it. You can travel before the holidays to kick off the season with your family, or can travel over the actual holidays and forget about all of the normal holiday prep, cooking, etc. No matter when you plan on traveling during the holidays, consider making it your family’s main Christmas present. We have lots of fun ideas on how to give the gift of a vacation on GetAwayToday.com.