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10 Quirky Valentine’s Day Gifts to Make Your Sweetie Swoon

January 21, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Be original this Valentine's Day! Grab one of these quirky Valentine's Day gifts to make your sweetie swoon--and laugh! These Valentines are fun and super unique--go on and win the day with these, friends!

***Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could share these fun ideas for quirky Valentine’s Day gifts for your sweetheart!*** Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, friends! It’s one of my favorite holidays because it’s a dose of happy right in the midst of winter bleakness. A chance to let the […]

Filed Under: Gifts, Online Shopping, Valentine's Day

One Day In December Book Club Discussion Questions

January 4, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Once Upon a River 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!

Thank you, Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy for bringing this month’s One Day in December Book Club discussion! HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! We made it! … looks like we maaaade iiiiiiit …! (Barry Manilow is an American treasure and not recognized enough for his gifts to humanity. Prove me wrong.) Yes, that is 100% how I’m starting […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

How to Get Your Husband to Wear Matching Family Christmas Jammies in 10 Easy Steps

December 11, 2018 By Meredith 6 Comments

Matching family Christmas jammies new to your family? No worries here are 10 fail-proof steps to getting ALL the members of your family on board, including your possibly less-enthusiastic husband ;) #8 cracks me up! #Christmaspajamas #matchingfamilypajamas

My husband has this silly schtick of being a voice of reason about…everything. Normally, I try not to fault him for this too much. It can be fantastic in matters of budgeting or packing the car for family vacation, and we all have our fallacies. Yet this rationality does become inconvenient when important things need […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Couple Time, Holidays

10 Need-to-Ask Nine Perfect Strangers Discussion Questions

December 7, 2018 By Meredith 15 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Once Upon a River 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!

***Thank you to Flatiron Books for providing us with book copies for review and giveaway so we could share our 10 Need-to-Ask Nine Perfect Strangers Discussion Questions with you!*** Happy December, fellow parenting warriors! Let’s take a minute to cheer you on, to say “You’ve got this!”–because you do, I promise. Listen, I get it. This holiday […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

12 Genius Christmas Gifts for the Overwhelmed Mom

November 20, 2018 By Meredith 19 Comments

Know a mom who is stressed out? Check this genius list of the 12 best gifts for the overwhelmed mom and be gift giver of the year! She will swoon over all of these options, I promise! #7 is my personal favorite :)

***Thank you to all the participating brands for providing product and services for review purposes so I can share this list of genius gifts for the overwhelmed mom with you! All opinions are 100% my own.*** Here at The Mom of the Year, our specialty has always been (and will always be–no chance of us […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Homemaking, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Pets, Toys, Young Kids

5 Things to Know About Choosing a Lawyer

November 8, 2018 By Meredith

Choosing a lawyer can feel overwhelming, but fear not! These 5 clear, smart tips will help you quickly make a decision that is right for your family's needs!

The latest statistics show there are over 1.3 million lawyers practicing in the U.S. today. In one given city and one given specialty, such as a medical malpractice attorney in Pittsburgh, there are likely to be dozens to choose from, which can make it somewhat overwhelming trying to decide the right one to handle your […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking

Score Cash for Christmas & Go Budget-Friendly!

November 8, 2018 By Meredith Leave a Comment

It's time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don't we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family!

It’s time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family with this nifty giveaway–PLUS, make sure to grab this genius online shopping secret to save HUGE on all of your holiday gifting purchases! The […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Give the Gift of Reading with Books For Kids!

November 5, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Books for Kids is the coolest way to give the gift of reading and giveback this holiday season! No better Christmas gift, and check out how it works--no easier way to love on kids in need!

***Thanks to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could tell you all about how you can give the gift of reading through their cool Books for Kids campaign!*** Hey hey! Anyone else like to read?? You know how obsessed I am, and it thrills me to see what dedicated readers my kiddos are turning […]

Filed Under: Books, Preschool, Reading, School, Young Kids

Bitter Orange Book Club Discussion

November 2, 2018 By Meredith 12 Comments

***Thanks so much to Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy for bringing us this Bitter Orange Orange Book Club Discussion!*** Hey, Book Clubbers!!  Hope your fall is going well and you’re not buried under kids activities like I am!  I’m guessing you might be though…  (*groan*) More and more lately, I’ve been finding myself torn […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Family-Friendly Kennedy Space Center Visit 101

October 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Crushing on a trip to Central Florida? You MUST check out the family-friendly Kennedy Space Center. Grab these 9 genius insider tips to make your visit a smooth hit!

*** Thank you to the family-friendly Kennedy Space Center for hosting our family so I could share this inside scoop on visiting with you.*** Long about a year ago, my son went and became obsessed with all things space. As the planets would align, I was simultaneously planning a family trip to Central Florida this […]

Filed Under: Florida, Vacations, Young Kids

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