No matter where you live there's a good chance you have some type of library to take advantage of. Libraries are a great way to entertain the whole family for free! See why your family NEEDS a library card: www.orsoshesays.com
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Why Your Family NEEDS a Library Card (she: Brooke)

I have to say we enjoy our time in the library as much as we enjoy the books we check out to read at home. Next time you’re in need of a time-filler, or even a Friday night activity hit up your local library. Find a cozy corner with a stack of books and just read! Then get another stack to check out and take home with you. So many books, so little time!! Happy reading!

With a goal in mind, we are able to travel to the places where we want to go and achieve things that were never before possible. Think about where you want to be and who you want to be! Set goals that will take you there. Get a family night lesson all about GOALS on the blog: www.orsoshesays.com
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Why Goals help us Grow- Family Night Lesson (she: Adelle)

In the story of Alice and Wonderland, Alice comes to a fork in the road. She asks the Cheshire Cat, “Which way shall I go?” The cat asks her in return, “Where are you going?” Lost and wandering, Alice simply said, “I don’t know!” Listen to this wise council from Cheshire Cat, “If you don’t know where you are going, then it doesn’t matter which path you choose.”

Don’t wander through life like Alice. With a goal in mind, we are able to travel to the places where we want to go and achieve things that were never before possible. Think about where you want to be and who you want to be! Set goals that will take you there.

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15 Top-Rated School Lunch Products

This is the first year in many years that I’ve had a child at the public school. 5 are at home with me, being homeschooled, but my 8th and 10th grader are now attending the public school, and it’s going great. I love homeschooling, but it’s also been a perfect time for both of the oldest to transition. A lot of things are new to me, such as having to think about their bodies being fed, outside of the home. Most of the time they eat school lunch, but they’re already getting burned out and have been itching for something new, or something from home. So, I’ve been looking into making lunches for them, at least for some of the days, and I’ve found some awesome top-rated school lunch products that I’ve been contemplating.

Here is a little object lesson that helps to demonstrate the need to show kindness always. It's a great idea for your next family night! www.orsoshesays.com
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Teaching Kids Kindness – Family Night Lesson

We may not always know when our friends or family are feeling sad. People are good at pretending and putting on a show of happiness. Remember, we don’t have signs up declaring to the world what troubles are going on inside. Here is a little object lesson that helps to demonstrate the need to show kindness always.

This family night lesson is all about having strong spiritual roots to withstand the winds the whirl into our lives. Get all the lesson info at www.orsoshesays.com.
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Winds of the World -Grow Spiritual Roots Family Night Lesson (she: Adelle)

The wise little pig built a house of bricks to keep the Big Bad Wolf at bay. What can we do to stay protected from the destructive spiritual winds in our lives? This family night lesson will help you find ways to build a solid brick-like foundation that will not fail.

If your kids started school recently like mine did, I have a feeling that you are going to know why this Family Night lesson popped into my head this week. It is about attitude! Not just any attitude. An attitude like Nephi's. Get the lesson on www.orsoshesays.com.
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Building A Bow Like Nephi – Family Night Lesson (she: Adelle)

When faced with a job, chore, or trial, we can choose to be like Nephi. He was a man who would “Go and do.” He didn’t murmur or complain. Because he made a habit of being a man of action and faith his life was blessed with joy and prosperity. When we look at our wooden bows, we can remember to emulate the Nephi the Book of Mormon prophet.

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.