The Coolest Day of the Month ~ My Stitch Fix!!
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The Coolest Day of the Month ~ My Stitch Fix!!

ByMariel

A few months back, I started hearing a buzz about this new site called Stitch Fix. What intrigued me was their pictures of super cute, original clothing and the fact that they become your PERSONAL stylist and MAIL you cute stuff. I had to know more! With six kids, as you can imagine, I don’t get out of the house much to buy myself clothes. I can always find fun stuff for my kids online (hello, Zulily!), but rarely do I find anything for myself. And, sometimes I want a cute outfit, dang-it. So, I decided to give Stitch Fix a try, see if it was as cool as it sounded.

I went online, signed up, and filled out their style form …not sure of the official name. But, it was a form that asked your sizes in everything, how much is too much to spend on specific clothing items, and lots about what sort of styles you like. They had pictures of all different styles, and you pick your favorites, to help them understand what you like.

Gift Ideas: 9 Year Old Boy

Gift Ideas: 9 Year Old Boy

ByMariel

This was a hard shopping year for Shane. He gave me two ideas: fishing stuff and a remote control helicopter. Both lovely ideas, but the problem with fishing is my husband doesn’t love it. So, Shane has to wait for Uncle Marc to come to town, so he can go with him. I didn’t know if it was worth the moolah if Shane didn’t get to go that much. The problem I have with remote control helicopters is that I think we’ve probably owned five of them already. I have no idea where they are, if they work anymore, or if they were ever used in the first place. Do we really need another one? I wasn’t convinced. So, that left me with… let’s see… oh, that’s right, NO ideas.

But THEN, I saw something soooo perfect. Eeeeeek!! Let me show you…

‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas (she: Annalece)
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‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas (she: Annalece)

ByMariel

Today’s the last day in the ‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ series! I hope you’ve been getting some great gift ideas for Father’s Day. Today, Annalece is going to share with us her husband’s favorites. She blogs at The Mister and Lady and I’m so glad she was willing to share with us today. Come check out her post and the others in the series. Plus, don’t forget that ‘Or so she says…’ has a whole slew of gift ideas for men. You can easily find them in the gift ideas tab at the top of the blog.

My Husband’s Favorite Things ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas (she: Kathleen)
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My Husband’s Favorite Things ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas (she: Kathleen)

ByMariel

It’s Kathleen’s turn to share her Husband’s Favorite Things, in this Father’s Day gift idea series. All week, a reader of ‘Or so she says…’ will be sharing a list of their husband’s favorites. It’s a great way to get gift ideas for the men in your life. Kathleen blogs at Fearlessly Creative Mammas and it’s so fun to have her! Come check out the post and the others in the series. Plus, don’t forget that ‘Or so she says…’ has a whole slew of gift ideas for men. You can easily find them in the gift ideas tab at the top of the blog.

‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas (she: Beth)
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‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas (she: Beth)

ByMariel

It’s Beth’s turn to share her Husband’s Favorite Things, in this Father’s Day gift idea series. All week, a reader of ‘Or so she says…’ will be sharing a list of their husband’s favorites. It’s a great way to get gift ideas for the men in your life. Beth blogs at Whole New Leaf and I’m soooo happy to have her! Come check out the post…

‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas! (she: Heather)
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‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ ~ Father’s Day Gift Ideas! (she: Heather)

ByMariel

It’s here…the ‘My Husband’s Favorite Things’ series! Do you need gift ideas for the men in your life? Father’s Day is coming right up! All week long, you’ll find some of the fabulous readers of ‘Or so she says…’ sharing their husband’s favorite things. First up, meet Heather! She blogs at Tucking in Superheroes, and she has some fantastic ideas for you…

Mariel’s Summer Picks 2013 ~ Gift Ideas for Women
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Mariel’s Summer Picks 2013 ~ Gift Ideas for Women

ByMariel

I can only go so long without sharing my favorite things. It’s almost painful for me to hold them inside. So, please allow me some relief, while I share some of my favorite things for summer…

Okay, so first I’m a super whitey AND I don’t want to ruin my skin. So, I’m all over a nice fake tanning lotion. A nice one. Non-orange, non-splotchy, and non-stinky…a tough combo to find. But, I think I found it. I am currently in love with my new fake tanning lotion. It’s called Fake Bake Flawless. After reading the great reviews on Amazon, I had to try it (of course), and I’m pretty darn pleased. It’s a lot cheaper than the Xen Tan that I was using before, which was like $30 bucks, or something. This is about $15, if you get it from Amazon. Anyway, so I love that it’s a spray liquid…not a cream. It can be rubbed around lots quicker and the color is a brown shade. No orange here! I even got compliments on my tan legs…in May. That’s a little unusual for Utah, but I took it. It’s almost June, it could be natural!

DIY Glass Vase Cover ~ Spruce Up That Mother’s Day Vase! (she: Amy)
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DIY Glass Vase Cover ~ Spruce Up That Mother’s Day Vase! (she: Amy)

ByAmy of while wearing heels

A blogger girl by heart, I feel as if I was just invited to the grown-up table for Thanksgiving dinner, by sharing my latest post on “Or so she says…”, after Mariel’s successful migration to WordPress.

So, wearing my finest heels, I proudly share my latest DIY with all of you. With Mother’s Day a few days away, whether on the giving end of the receiving end of flowers, this quick and easy project will make any bouquet of flowers even more beautiful.

Come check it out!

Color-Blocked Bobby Pin Tutorial (she: Lauren)
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Color-Blocked Bobby Pin Tutorial (she: Lauren)

ByLauren

Hello lovelies! Are you loving the new digs here at Or So She Says as much as I am? Kudos to Mariel and her team for this stellar blog makeover!

Speaking of makeovers…you’ll never guess what else got a makeover recently…my bobby pins! Didn’t know it was possible, did you? Well, it is. And it’s super easy, too. Painter’s tape and nail polish are all you need to transform plain ole bobby pins into trendy color-blocked hair accessories. They’re the perfect compliment to your bright n’ bold spring outfits!

My Favorite Things ~ Gift Ideas for Women
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My Favorite Things ~ Gift Ideas for Women

ByMariel

Suh-weet, it’s my turn! I’ve got lots of new favorites, since last year, so I’m anxious to share them with you. Let’s get started!

I just had my second pedicure ever a couple months ago. This time I opted to try the shellac (gel nails) to hopefully have the polish last longer. It was a couple days before baby Ben was born, and I wanted pretty toes so that when I glanced down at my soon-to-be saggy belly, I would be distracted by my shiny, cute toes. Anyway, I LOVED the whole shellac thing. It literally stayed on for 3 weeks and stayed as shiny as day 1. It was awesome. Once it started looking ratty, I removed it and longed to have it done again. But, six kids at home…new baby? I don’t think so. So, while decompressing at my local Target, I noticed gel polish kits. Hello! Yes. I picked one up and have been a fan ever since.

My Favorite Things ~ Gift Ideas for Women (she: Taralyn)
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My Favorite Things ~ Gift Ideas for Women (she: Taralyn)

ByMariel

Hello lovelies! My name is Taralyn and I am excited to share a few of my favorite things with you! As the mama of Lily (5), Cortland (3), and Kyler (1), I wear many different shoes. There are my laced-up tennies for Fly Ladying it up, slippers for kicking back and relaxing, running shoes for 5K training, and heels for date night. My blog Keep Moving Forward With Me follows my footsteps as I make progress in all areas of my life. I’d love to have you join me on Pinterest or Facebook!

I am always on the lookout for products that make my life easier as a woman, wife, mom, and blogger. It’s hard to narrow the list down to a few of my favorite things, but here it goes!

As a mom of busy littles, a 3-minute shower may be the longest me-time of the day. And even then those cute little fingers make their way under the door! I’ve been experimenting with various natural soaps to see which ones give me the most “ahhhhhh” factor. Last year I discovered the Ancient Seas Spa Bar by Sego Lily Soaps and I’ve never looked back. It has a calming and balanced aroma that features notes of lemongrass and black current with hints of patchouli, sugar cane and lime. Sounds (and smells) divine, right? Love that it is locally made – gotta support small businesses! Five dollars a bar and worth every pretty penny for how it makes my skin feel.

My Favorite Things ~ Gift Ideas for Women (she: Amy)
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My Favorite Things ~ Gift Ideas for Women (she: Amy)

ByMariel

Hi, I’m Amy from Commona-my House! I’m a mom of 4 and love sharing home inspiration ideas on my blog. We’ve moved all over the world. And settled (for now) in the MidWest. I’ve loved something about each region (and countries) where we have lived and traveled to. I believe that things aren’t just ‘things’ if you surround yourself with objects that are meaningful to you….

So, with that in mind, I am so excited to share my favorite things with you, just in time for Mother’s Day! I’m pretty eclectic…and so is my list!

Classic Monogram Necklaces will never go out of style. There are so many out there on the market today, but I tend to gravitate to the simple ones…they’ll go with everything and I think simple always = elegant. The Vintage Pearl specializes in personalized jewelry in silver and gold. This classic gold initials necklace with their signature pearl drop would make any gal swoon.