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4 Sophisticated Ways Moms Can Treat Themselves

April 10, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Go on and treat yourself, mom! 4 perfect ways moms can treat themselves this spring!

For us moms, it can be hard to buy for ourselves. We want something useful, but also with a touch of class which can be easier said than done. So, we’ve put together a list of things that feel like a gift, but what we can use every day. It’s just a matter of picking […]

Filed Under: Gifts, Mommy's Favorites, Mother's Day

The Unsinkable Greta James Book Club

April 1, 2022 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Family Family Book Club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Spring is here! Hopefully, the temperatures will soon get the memo too 😉 In the meantime, Carrie and I are excited to dive into a new season of great reads, and there’s no better way to do it than with this cruise-themed novel. Welcome to our The Unsinkable Greta James book club discussion. We’re thrilled […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

7 Simple Sustainability Tips for Your Kitchen

March 4, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

sustainability tips

Walking towards a greener future is something we all want to do. However, being more sustainable can feel overwhelming. There are endless swaps to make, things to do, lifestyle switches to make and habits to break. Where does one even begin? Starting small and simple is the best way to go about it. You could […]

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Lease on Love Book Club Discussion

March 4, 2022 By Meredith 3 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Family Family Book Club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Thank you to Carrie for bringing this month’s Lease on Love book club discussion. As always, we are thrilled to have you join us! Spring is on the horizon and I couldn’t be happier! Yes, I currently live where the temperatures range daily like the numbers on a lottery card, but even a few days […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Car Safety: Enjoy Car Rides with Your Kids with Minimal Risk

March 3, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Car safety is SO important for kids! Grab these must-know tips NOW for your family!

A child is involved in a car crash every 25 seconds on average, Forbes reports. Over 500 children are injured in car crashes everyday in the United States a day — equating to around 183,000 every year. Although most children travel in cars frequently (usually every day), parents don’t always know of or follow the best […]

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On Being an Adult Orphan

March 2, 2022 By Meredith 14 Comments

Being an adult orphan is lonely and so, so hard. Please know if these are your shoes, you aren't alone, my friend.

I am 42. I am an orphan, and I am in profound grief. My mom died 10 years ago today, and my dad died 6 weeks ago yesterday. I am writing this for myself and for anyone else in similar shoes. When I first started this blog 10 years ago, it served as therapy as […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

The Perfect Escape Book Club Discussion

March 1, 2022 By Meredith 8 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Somewhere Beyond the Sea book club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Sincerest apologies for how delayed this book club meeting is, friends. Carrie and I typically try to publish our monthly chats on the first Friday of every month, but life has rained down a bit hard lately and the February book club was missed. In addition to saying goodbye to my dad, long covid has […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

9 Must-Know Tips for Visiting Cartoon Network Hotel

February 25, 2022 By Meredith 7 Comments

Considering visiting Cartoon Network Hotel? Grab these 9 must-know tips before you go!

Thank you to Cartoon Network Hotel for sponsoring this post so I can share these must-know tips for visiting Cartoon Network Hotel. All opinions are 100% my own. We have been long Dutch Wonderland visitors, and when Cartoon Network Hotel opened next door two years ago, we were very keen to visit. Last weekend we […]

Filed Under: Local outings, Local Travel

How Stress Can Affect a Mom’s Health

February 21, 2022 By Meredith 2 Comments

mom stress

Do you feel stressed? Many moms are looking at ways to reduce the stress in their lives. They want to live a healthier life, so they will often look at methods that can help them manage the stress in their life. As a mom, you are under tremendous pressure at all times, but you can’t […]

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Decorating your Child’s Bedroom

February 10, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

decorating a Childs bedroom

As a parent, it’s natural to want your child to have everything they dream of. Very often, this means giving their bedroom a makeover, because every child has a dream bedroom.  Since children spend so much time in their bedrooms, it’s important to make it a safe and comfortable space where they can play, learn, […]

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