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10 Tips for Visiting the Crayola Experience

April 23, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Planning on visiting the Crayola Experience? Here are 10 super-smart, must-know tips to make your visit a smooth success! Plus, the bonus genius tip at the end could make ALL the difference for your visit, mama--check it out!

Thank you to The Crayola Experience for sponsoring our visit and this post so I could fill you in on these tips for visiting The Crayola Experience. Our love for this place is 100% genuine! We LOVE our local day trips, and our recent Spring Break was the perfect time to pop back to The […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Local outings, Local Travel, Vacations, Young Kids

5 Reasons You’ll Love a Visit the Hershey Gardens with Kids

April 17, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

Visit the Hershey Gardens for a fun, kid-friendly stop! Here are 5 reasons you'll love this gorgeous spot. I'll bet you know about the Butterfuly Atrium, but have you heard about the cool surprise at Hoop House?

Thank you to the Hershey Gardens for sponsoring this post so I could share these five neat reasons to visit the Hershey Gardens with kids! My husband and I have been to the Hershey Gardens twice for weddings, but we’d never taken our children, and I’m so very glad we got the chance to do […]

Filed Under: Hersheypark, Local outings, Local Travel, Vacations

5 Smart, Easy Ideas to Live Your Best Life Everyday

April 15, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

It's easier than you think to live your best life! Try these 5 smart, easy ideas and get ready to embrace and enjoy life--I LOVE idea #3!

I recently heard someone talking about how we are constantly, every day, trying to be better versions of ourselves. This is so true. Every day, I work to improve on the things in my life and make myself and the things around me just a little bit better–not always successfully, but I try! Making improvements […]

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Life Hacks to Keep Your Days Running Smoothly

April 13, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

This living life business is tricky! I love these life hacks, tried and true, that have seen us through many a dicey time! Snatch them and get going on the easy life, friends!

This life can be tricky business, friends. Most days I find it a struggle to remember where I stashed my glasses, forget trying to keep track of my kids and insane dogs! Over the years, I have sorted a few life hacks to allow everything to flow as smoothly as possible–no easy feat, I know! […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization, SAHM Life

4 Smart Hacks to Earn Money From Home

April 12, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Need some extra cash to make ends meet? These smart hacks to earn money from home are a genius way to supplement your income and snag some extra spending cash! I would never have considered tip #2!

Listen friends, making a go of the monthly budget battle is no joke! My husband and I pride ourselves on being very responsible with our money and finances, but it still is a struggle to make ends meet on the regular. With this in mind, we so appreciate these smart hacks to earn money from […]

Filed Under: Organization, Saving Money

Tips to Make Moving with Kids Go Smoothly

April 11, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Moving with kids is no joke! Grab these 4 smart tips to make the process go as smoothly as possible! I would never have considered #3! You CAN do this, mama! Go get 'em, mama!

Dude, this parenting business is no joke, much less trying to keep house and keep some semblance of order. Having to move house is tricky business, and throw kids into the mix? You’ve got a full-on mess, parents! BUT…fear not. We’ve got some smart tips to make this whole moving with kids business flow as […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization, SAHM Life, Young Kids

5 Reasons Springtime in the Park is a Super Time to Visit Hershey

April 10, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Springtime in the Park is the perfect time to visit Hersheypark--here are 5 reasons why! I would never have thought of #3! Grab the kids and take a family getaway for a weekend in Hershey, PA! You'll be so glad you did!

Thank you to Hershey for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on all the cool comings and goings of Springtime in the Park! What a treat! Life is hectic, and big trips aren’t always in the cards, but my family does so enjoy local getaways. When the opportunity to visit Hershey arose, […]

Filed Under: Hersheypark, Local outings, Local Travel, Vacations

Our ASD World

April 9, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Autism Awareness is so important and I'm so thankful for the role it's played it crafting normalcy and understanding in our day to day. ASD, SPD and ADD/ADHD are no joke, and I love the wisdom offered here--especially in the last post!

Friends, this is a poignant one. Our journey with ASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been so multi-leveled. We’ve had the good, the bad, and the heart-breaking pain cushioned by the relief of feeling caught and normalized via the experience and help of others. We here at The Mom of the Year know full well what […]

Filed Under: ASD, Health

100 Things to Do over Spring Break

April 8, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

At a loss for Spring Break plans? Here are 100 things to do over Spring Break with your family! I'd never have thought of half of these ideas! Get ready to bring the fun on!

Spring Break is here! Fun! A breather, a space, a precious pause before the end of the year push clamps down, and such a lovely, lovely respite to stop and enjoy life. Need inspiration to kick off the fun? Here are 100 ideas of things to do over Spring Break! 100 Things to Do over […]

Filed Under: Easter, Holidays, Homemaking, Vacations, Young Kids

The Immortalists Book Club Discussion

April 5, 2019 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Immortalists book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for FREE!

Spring is here!! Finally, finally, finally! I can’t say how excited I am for the sunshine and warmth along with the whole crop of new books that will be springing up along with the flowers. (There are SO MANY good books out right now! What’s on your list??) Carrie and I love chatting our latest […]

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