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5 Clever Ways to Motivate Kids to Do Chores

As a mama of three crazy busy little men (6, 4, 1), I totally know the joys of encouraging littles to pick up their toys. I’m really just trying to figure it out as much as the next mom. Here is what been working for me so far, hope it can inspire hope and ideas in your own clean up adventures with little peeps.

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Does Breastfeeding Hurt? Is it Hard? Here’s What’s Real.

“Breastfeeding is beautiful.” “Breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your baby.” “I looooooove breastfeeding.” Pregnant mothers hear rave reviews and breastfeeding promotions on a regular basis from those who mean well. And after breastfeeding my 7 children, I can definitely say they’re not wrong. But sometimes it helps to get real, to…

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The Best Breastfeeding Products for New Moms ~ Voted on Facebook!

Hey Ladies! It’s Mariah, here again sharing some of the best breastfeeding products with you today! I’ve been breastfeeding my little man for 11 months now. It’s been quite the adventure, but I’ve learned a lot and come across some really great products along the way. However, with this being my first baby, I’m DEFINITELY NOT an expert on the subject. That’s why I asked the wonderful and amazing ‘Or so she says…’ Facebook followers for their recommendations too! Whether you’re a brand new mom not knowing where to start or a mother of six looking for upgrades, I hope you can find something on this list that will make your breastfeeding experience a better one…

Today on the blog, Elise is sharing ideas for connecting with your kids daily through school lunch notes! Get fresh ideas for letting the kids know you're rooting for them! www.orsoshesays.com
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5 Fresh, New Ideas for School Lunch Notes for Your Kids (she: Elise)

I wish I could tell you that I have some great ideas to take all of the stress out of planning and packing school lunch…I don’t. What I am offering is a few ideas of how to use their lunch to reconnect with your kids. Once a day, your child will open that box or bag from home to fill up on the nutritious foods that you’ve packed for them. You can use this opportunity to not only connect with their stomachs, but also to reconnect with their minds and hearts.

This Family Night Lesson is about the Power of Words. How they can be used to uplift or damage. Teach your family to speak with kindness! Get all the lesson info on the blog: www.orsoshesays.com
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The Power of Words – Family Night Lesson on Language (she: Adelle)

Take a moment to use your powerful words to remind your family how much you love them. Point out their strengths and thank them for participating. Bear your testimony about how clean, positive, and uplifting language can invite the Holy Ghost into your life and make a positive impact for good!

Laundry. Ugh. Is there any other chore that conjures up feelings of riding on the perpetual carousel – around, and around and around, always moving, never making any progress toward an end? Get some hacks today on the blog to change the way you do laundry! www.orsoshesays.com
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3 Laundry Hacks That Will Change the Way You Do Laundry (she: Elise)

I’ve tried “Laundry Day.” I’ve tried breaking it all into 3 days, having a Washing Day, a Folding Day, and a Putting-Away Day. I have a hard time sticking to any of this! What happens when children get sick, or there school events that must be attended? Laundry falls by the way side. That’s what! So I have some hacks for you that have made tackling my laundry a lot easier. I hope it helps you, too!

Travel the world this summer with the family in the comfort of your own home town! Elise shares how in today's post on the blog. www.orsoshesays.com
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A Mother’s Guide to Exploring the World With Your Kids This Summer (she: Elise)

This summer my kids and I will be world travelers! With the help of the internet, the local library, and the smattering of cultural restaurants in our area, we are going to learn about a new country each week. I am so excited to expose my kids to the colors, sights, sounds and tastes of other nations.

Elise has some ideas to help you celebrate Mother's Day all week long; because breakfast in bed sometimes just isn't enough! Read the post at www.orsoshesays.com.
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5 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day All Week Long (she: Elise)

Elise has some ideas to help you celebrate Mother’s Day all week long; because breakfast in bed sometimes just isn’t enough! Photo cred: Hamblin Photography You can find Elise posting regularly at The Joyful Mother Project. Mother’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. So today I’m sharing ways to celebrate Mother’s Day leading up…

Today on the blog, Elise shares how motherhood started to feel too heavy for her, and how she overcame that and learned to enjoy it again. Read all about it on the blog: www.orsoshesays.com
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How I Learned to Enjoy Motherhood Again (she: Elise)

Why didn’t other moms feel warm and fuzzy about their kids like I felt about mine? I smiled to myself as I thought, “Oh, that is so sad. I’m so glad that I have this whole mom thing together, and love my little girl so much.” Most of all, I thought that I must be doing something right and they must be doing something wrong. I totally judged! Read the post to find out how my perspective changed.