Happy New Year, friends! 2016 has been a big one around these parts both personally and on this site–lots of growth and change, a few challenges, a bunch of laughs, and always, always a hefty dose of heart and hope. As you settle in to do some reflecting on your own year and new goals for the […]
Archives for December 2016
The 20 Best Christmas Reads
It’s officially upon us, friends! It’s Christmastime! This season is gorgeous and full–full of love, friends, family, and busyness too. So here’s an easy-peasy touch-down point for you: all of the best Mom of the Year Christmas-themed posts in one spot so you can check in whenever suits you and read them all or just settle […]
5 Ideas for Repurposing Christmas Cards
Isn’t it a treat to open your mailbox to find holiday greetings from your loved ones instead of just bills and junk mail? I truly enjoy receiving traditional Christmas cards with their beautiful images and handwritten notes as well as photo cards of my friends’ beautiful families. We display our cards prominently in our living room so we […]
Love Your Hair
This post is sponsored by Dove and brought to you by The Motherhood so I could share the Love Your Hair campaign with you. All opinions in this blog are my own. I remember the early days of my hair relationship. Those silly, early days spent eschewing my natural curls while swooning over The Wonder Years‘ Winnie […]
Preserve Your Family History with this Perfect Gift!
Thank you to StoryWorth for sponsoring this post so I can tell you all about the perfect way to preserve your family history with this fantastic, meaningful last minute holiday gift. I still remember vividly the first time I met my husband’s grandfather. He was knee deep in his asparagus garden and told me, “I bet I could teach you […]
Beef Holiday Dinners for the Win
This post is sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and brought to you by The Motherhood so I could share the scoop with beef holiday dinners with you. All opinions in this blog are my own. Did you hear that beef retail prices are down this season? Cool news for planning holiday meals! This season, the cost of beef […]
Amazon Prime Photos with All New Features!
Thank you to Amazon Prime Photos for sponsoring this post so I could share the features of their Prime Photos experience with all of you! Any fellow picture addicts in the house? I know, me too. I love my pictures–saving them, sharing them and stashing them in frames all over my house. Now, thanks to […]
Treat Yourself to a Dessert Night Out
Thank you to Grand Lux Cafe for hosting The Mom of the Year team so we could share these fantastic ideas for dessert night out with all of you! I love this season. I love the frosty windows and steaming cups of hot chocolate. The carols and time spent laughing over too much food, and a […]
Joy For All Companion Pets Bring Holiday Joy!
This post was sponsored by Hasbro’s Joy For All Companion Pets brand as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. A little known fact about me: before kids, I actually used to leave the house and be a productive member of society! I know, mind-blowing. […]
Top 20 Teacher-Recommended Melissa and Doug Toys
It’s that time of the year, mamas! The holidays are here, and if you’re anything like me, you are frantically searching for last-minute gift ideas for, well, everyone. Your kids. Your kids’ friends. Your nieces and nephews. (And that’s just accounting for the littles in your life. Adults are a whole different story for another day!) With the […]
