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Kid-Friendly Easter Charcuterie Board

March 24, 2021 By Meredith 2 Comments

Make an Easter charcuterie board to celebrate the season with your kiddos--and follow these smart steps to fill it up so you can cross dinner off your list too! Done and done!

Pandemic quarantining has played more than a bit of a game with our day-to-day and finding daily wins can be tricky. One thing our family has universally delighted in has been a weekly app night/homey happy hour. It takes the pressure off cooking a full meal and allows for a more casual, go-with-the-flow feel–so very, […]

Filed Under: Easter, Homemaking

Why is the Flower Bouquet Always the Best Mothers Day Gift?

March 19, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Not sure what to get mom for Mother's Day? A flower bouquet is ALWAYS the best bet for these 5 reasons--check out how fail-proof #3 is!

(via: https://pixabay.com/photos/roses-noble-roses-basket-flowers-2208357/) Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate the wonderful things our mothers do and have done for us. Mothers help the world go round and deserve all of the praise and attention in the world. In order to show your love for the mothers in your life, it is customary to get them […]

Filed Under: Gifts

How to Choose the Right School for Your Child

March 16, 2021 By Meredith 2 Comments

Knowing how to choose the right school for your child can feel overwhelming! Check out this pro advice--it really helped me figure it out!

Your child is ready to start school, and while you may be excited for them to enter the world of education and start to find subjects they love and meet new children who could become life-long friends, it can also be an emotional experience. For starters, you may have been the one who stayed home […]

Filed Under: Preschool, School, Young Kids

10 Times Your Family Will Love Portable Outdoor Lights

March 5, 2021 By Meredith 2 Comments

Portable outdoor lights will completely change your family's summer game! Check out all these fun ways to use them and keep the fun going even after dark falls--I would never have thought of #7!

Thank you to Vont for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on the ten times you’ll love portable outdoor lights this summer. All opinions are 100% my own. The weather is finally heating up! It’s time to stash away the snow boots and dust off your lawn games. Spring is upon us […]

Filed Under: Summer, Technology

Before She Disappeared Book Club Discussion

March 5, 2021 By Meredith 6 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our The Only Game in Town 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!

Good news, friends! After this winter of endless cold and snow, it seems like the weather is finally starting to turn a bit and Spring is on it’s way! Wa-hoo! While it’s hard to believe we are nearing a year of COVID-19 life, the intensity my reading addiction picked up in early days has yet […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading, Uncategorized

Kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

February 23, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

These kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day charcuterie boards are such a fun way to celebrate the holiday with a little magical fun! I would never have though of this idea for the end of the rainbow leprechaun's pot of gold! How creative and cute!

This year is booking along, friends and St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. We have shared some fun St. Patrick’s Day ideas to do with the kids in other years–try making End of the Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day pancakes or crafting a DIY leprechaun trap for some lucky magic! This year, after our […]

Filed Under: Cooking, DIY, Holidays, Recipes, St. Patrick's Day

4 Things to Look for in a Family Home

February 16, 2021 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking to buy a family home? 4 things you must know before you do!

Buying a home is never easy. However, it’s even harder once you have a family’s needs to consider, instead of just your own. For example, there may be many great homes for sale in Arizona, but they may not all meet your requirements or make an ideal home to raise a family. As you know, […]

Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking

The Twelve Dates of Christmas Book Club Discussion

February 5, 2021 By Meredith 8 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our The Twelve Dates of Christmas 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 The Twelve Dates of Christmas book club discussion! Yes, yes, I know it’s February! And, yes, this book technically has the word “Christmas” in the title. But this year has already been crazy (all 35 days of it), so what’s one more crazy? And, anyway, this is the good […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Growing With Love: Helpful Tips To Raise Young Ones With Special Needs

January 26, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Raising young ones with special needs can be overwhelming! Here are the 3 things every parent must know on this journey. I always forget about #2!

If you have recently learned that your child has developmental delays or a disability, it is important to assure yourself that you are not alone, says author Patricia McGill Smith. The journey to raise a child with special needs can be tough, but with the right knowledge, it can be done. So what sort of helpful tips can […]

Filed Under: ASD

Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

January 22, 2021 By Meredith 6 Comments

This kid-friendly Valentine's Day charcuterie board is such a win for the whole family! Check the easy, affordable tricks--I would never have thought of the last 2! Get ready to win V-Day!

Charcuterie boards are all the rage! Seems a tad incongruous, given hosting and gathering are rather discouraged these days, but I get it–we all need to make the most of our hearth and home during this trickiness. It’s also super important to celebrate the everyday, which is exactly why in our house, charcuterie boards are […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, Valentine's Day

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