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Beach Day Essentials for Kids

February 16, 2024 By Meredith 2 Comments

Summers are perfect for spending time with your friends and family at the beach. The sun is high, the weather is warm, and the days are long, enabling you to enjoy endless hours lounging on the sand by the sea. You might plan on heading to the beach with kids, going for a solo pamper […]

Filed Under: Summer

The Teacher Book Club Discussion

February 2, 2024 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our The Teacher 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!

Happy February! Carrie and I hope 2024 is treating you well and you’re finding plenty of time to cozy in with some good reads during these chilly months. While we planned to chat up The Women this month, we are pivoting a bit…we weren’t able to snag advanced copies of The Women, and since it’s […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

The Second Chance Year Book Club Discussion

January 5, 2024 By Meredith 2 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!

Thanks to Carrie for kicking off a new year of our online book club (all are always welcome!) with this The Second Chance Year book club discussion! Welcome to 2024!! Hoping you all had an amazing holiday season and are starting the new year on a positive note! Our pick for Dec/Jan was The Second Chance […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

4 Tools for Making it Work for a Sensory ASD Kid in Late Elementary

December 28, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Have a sensory ASD kid? Need some help in making the day-to-day work? We've got you covered with these smart Autism hacks!

Thank you to ARK Therapeutic for sponsoring this post so I could share this post about making it work for a sensory ASD kid in late elementary years. All opinions remain 100% my own! I love my late elementary-aged kiddos! They are so full of opinions, hope and yes…loads of opinions about how Mom should […]

Filed Under: ASD, School

The Benefits of Participating in Extracurricular Activities for Young Children

November 22, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

With the right balance, extracurricular activities are SO GREAT for your kids! Check these 4 smart reasons why!

There is a wide variety of extracurricular activities that your young child can participate in, and each one offers something unique. Whether you choose to host these activities at home for your children or enroll them in one of the local after-school programs in your area, they can benefit from extracurricular participation in a number […]

Filed Under: Organization, Young Kids

Bright Young Women Book Club Discussion

November 10, 2023 By Meredith 2 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Bright Young Women 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!

Holy cow, friends, holy cow! Listen, when Carrie suggested we read a Ted Bundy-inspired story surrounding the real-life murders at Florida State University, I did that side head-tipping action, like “Whaat? Are you sure about this?”. But as always, Carrie with her impeccable finger on the pulse of what great reads are truly on the […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

6 Exciting Outdoor Activities for Kids

October 19, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Check out these 6 cool outdoor activities for kids and get ready to shake up your outside game, mama!

As technology advances, children become more separated from nature. Kids need to leave their comfort zones and explore the outdoors. Read on for some are some fun starter outdoor activities for kids! 1. Obstacle Course Building a backyard obstacle course is a fascinating and hard outdoor activity for youngsters. This activity is great since you […]

Filed Under: Young Kids

The Importance of Self-Care During Pregnancy

October 13, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Self-care during pregancy is so important. It is so easy to get swept up in preparing for baby, but listen to these 5 smart reasons why you need to take care of YOU too!

As an expecting mother, you are probably aware that pregnancy can be both beautiful and tiring. Yes, you may be excited to welcome your new addition to the family, but the mental and physical changes your body goes through can be overwhelming. While you may be focused on your baby, it’s crucial that you don’t […]

Filed Under: Babies, Health

Night Will Find You Book Club Discussion

October 6, 2023 By Meredith 2 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Bright Young Women 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, Carrie, for bringing our virtual book club‘s Night Will Find You book club discussion! I love that this book was such a hit, and a thriller is a perfect read for this time of year. Let’s dive in… It’s OCTOBER!! I think if I had to pick this would be my favorite month […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

What To Do When Your Child Gets Hurt at a Friend’s Place

October 1, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Playdates are the best! But grab these 7 steps for what to do if your child gets hurt so you are prepared just in case!

We never think anything will go wrong when we send our children to play at a friend’s house. However,accidents can happen. They could slip while playing in the yard, get bit by a dog, or suffer any number ofaccidents. It is also common for some kids to engage in dangerous behaviors when adults are notaround. […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Toddler Playtime

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