30 Books Teenagers Should Read in 2025 (all suggested by teens!)
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30 Books Teenagers Should Read in 2025 (all suggested by teens!)

Okay, real talk: finding a book you actually want to read can feel impossible, right? Like, who really knows what a teen wants to read better than… other teens? Exactly! That’s why we asked around and put together this list of 30 books, all recommended by your peers. No stuffy lists, just awesome stories that…

22 Creative Ways to Ask Someone to a High School Dance
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22 Creative Ways to Ask Someone to a High School Dance

Okay, moms of high schoolers, we get it. The dance is coming, the pressure is on, and suddenly your kid needs to be a romantic comedy lead. It’s exciting, it’s adorable, and it’s also low-key terrifying trying to help them brainstorm something fun and creative and actually memorable. Fear not! As a veteran of many…

25 Creative Ways to Answer to a Dances #prom #promposal #dances www.orsoshesays.com
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25 Creative Ways to Answer to School Dances

There are lots of ideas online of ways to ask to school dances, but what about ways to ANSWER to school dances?? ‘Or so she says…’ to the rescue! My oldest son is a sophomore and just got asked to his first school dance, the Fall Ball. The girl that asked him did it in such a cute way. Now, it’s his turn to answer. It sounds like the ‘answering’ part isn’t a tradition in all states, from what I’ve gathered. But, it definitely is a tradition here in Utah. Simply saying ‘yes’ is way too boring. It needs to be clever and fun, and we’ve had lots of fun coming up with these 25 creative ways to answer to school dances.

Folded Money Graduation Gift ~ INSANELY Fast & Easy!
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Folded Money Graduation Gift ~ INSANELY Fast & Easy!

It’s that time of year, where every day we’re getting a new graduation announcement in the mail. I love them! It’s so fun to watch all of these kids grow up and get ready for the next chapter in their lives. I’ve been needing something simple and easy that I can give, to congratulate them. And, if this graduation gift isn’t simple and easy, I don’t know what is…

end of school wrap up
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End of School Wrap Up… a Questionnaire to Remember Their Year! (she: Veronica)

Helloooo! It’s Veronica and I’m so excited to be back! Here in the good ‘ol South, we are enjoying our last week of school. It FLEW by this year!! The kiddos and I are enjoying the craziness of field trips, field days, awards nights, different graduations, and the list goes on and on!

I love the idea of my kids answering questions that explain their life. It’s always fun to hear their thoughts and get a glimpse into their fantastic little minds. And because this is a crazy time of year for all of us, I love how simple this idea is.

Keep reading to see what I created for the END OF SCHOOL WRAP UP!

Motivating Kids to Read & Favorite Books!
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Motivating Kids to Read & Favorite Books!

To read about my latest motivation chart, that encourages my kids to read, read, read, stop by Make and Takes (where I contribute regularly)! In the meantime, here’s some of my kid’s latest and favorite books (most of my their favorite books happen to be the ones that I read aloud.  I don’t know if…