Hi! I’m Mariel’s behind-the-scenes, right-hand “woman,” Rebecca. I enjoy helping her out with just about everything on ‘Or so she says …,’ from writing and editing to advertising and more! Before this awesome gig, I worked in Marketing and Public Relations for many years. When I’m not helping Mariel, I spend my days at home…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to kick off the ‘month of love’ than with an awesome giveaway!?! I’m talking prizes, like a romantic 3 day vacation in San Diego, fancy-schmancy luxury bedding, and one of the coolest cameras, ever. That’s nearly $2000 bucks in prizes. Suh-weet!!! So, together with some…
My name is Jamie, I’m 34 and was always, and still am, the black sheep of the family! I was one of four girls growing up and I always seemed to be in trouble or at least doing things that were contrary to what everyone else was doing! After living wildly for a little while,…
My name is Teresa Russell and I am married to my high school sweetheart. We started dating when I was 15 and married when I was still a senior in high school. We have 3 grown children and 7 grandchildren who are the lights of our lives. One of the things I am most proud…
My name is Jamie and I was 29 years old 2 years ago….so I am 29+. I am the proud mama to 2 fantastic, active, crazy, and wild little boys. My oldest is 6 and my baby is almost 4. My husband Nick and I have been married for 11 years and he is pretty…
Hey! My name is Emily. I’m originally from Oregon but my family and I live in cold Idaho now. I met my husband Josh when we both were in college at Brigham Young University – Idaho. We got married about 6 months of meeting, we were engaged only 62 days, but it was worth it,…
My name is Ashley. I am a 27 year old mom of 2 little boys. Jakob is 9 and Conner is 6. I have been married for 7 years to Jason who is a TSGT in the USAF. We are currently stationed in Belgium and have been for almost 3 years. We are heading soon…
For as little makeup as I wear, it’s probably a little odd that I LOVE to buy it. Or, really, it’s that I love to TRY it. You know me, the obsessive review-reader and product junkie. I’m always looking for the best. So, I was pleased as punch to get a box full of Mary…
As the final day of Mariel’s Picks 2012, I think we’ll wrap it up with gag gifts for white elephant parties… Oh, my heavens. I can’t stop laughing! A Booty Pop?? The reviews on this thing totally stink, if you’re considering it for practical reasons. But, for a gag gift…perfect. So, I actually want this…Aqua…
Today’s Picks: Gift Ideas for Mom and Baby: Gifts for Baby and Mom: If you’re anything like me, so many of the hilarious, profound, and sweet sayings that come from the mouths of my children, never get written down. I remember them long enough to tell my husband in the evening, but beyond that they…
One of my favorite parts of Christmas is shopping for stocking stuffers. Is that weird? Maybe it’s the challenge of it…finding something small AND cool? It definitely narrows down the options. But, I love a good challenge, so with that, may I introduce you to ‘Mariel’s Picks 2012 ~ Stocking Stuffers for the Whole Family‘!…
This post is for those times when you are giving a ‘family gift’ OR if you just want some fun gifts to give your own family! Let’s get started… Of course, board, card, or dice games are always a great gift because there are so many good ones out there, and new ones coming out…