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5 Ways to Help Your College Grad Leave the Nest

July 20, 2018 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Helping your college grad prepare to leave the nest may feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Grab these 5 smart tips and you are well on your way. I especially love the genius of #3--would never have thought to of this!

Great news, your child has completed college. Now what? As a mom, your main worry was giving your child the best education. Unlike the yesteryears where getting a college education was a guarantee of getting a good job, things have changed. More so, the issue of high student debt, job competition, and high living standards can be overwhelming […]

Filed Under: School

5 Home Maintenance Hacks to Keep Your Space Safe

July 11, 2018 By Meredith 1 Comment

It's tricky to keep track of everything that needs to be done to keep your home running smoothly and safely! Grab these 5 super-smart home maintenance hacks and this handy-dandy FREE PRINTABLE to help you keep track and make light work of it! Tip #3 is my favorite!

***Thanks to One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® for sponsoring this post so I could share these smart home maintenance hacks with you! All thoughts and opinion s are my own.*** Oh hey! Raise your hand if you feel super on-top of and organized about all of the things you need to do tocare for your home…what’s that? No one […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Organization

How to Walk Away Book Club Meeting

July 6, 2018 By Meredith 13 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our How to Walk Away 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!

Whew! We’re a month in and summer is going fast and furious. But you know that Carrie and I are still making time to read! She’s here to scoop you on our latest (hint hint–it’s a SUPER beach read!), and thank YOU for joining us for this How to Walk Away Book Club meeting! *********************************************************** […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

8 Smart Tips for Visiting an Amusement Park with Your ASD/SPD kid

June 28, 2018 By Meredith 4 Comments

Visiting an amusement park with your ASD/SPD kid can be a frustrating and challenging experience, but these 8 smart tips (from a mom who has BEEN THERE) help loads. Check them out, plan your trip the smart way, and ENJOY your day, mama! Tip #5 is especially genius for your sensory kid!

***Thank you to Dutch Wonderland for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on Visiting an Amusement Park with Your ASD/SPD kid!*** Growing up visiting Dutch Wonderland (one of my earliest memories is sliding down the birthday cake slide into a mud puddle–my grandparents were thrilled ;)), and now sharing this special place with […]

Filed Under: ASD, Hersheypark, Local outings, Local Travel, Vacations, Young Kids

The Female Persuasion Book Club Discussion

June 1, 2018 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 Female Persuasion 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!

Friends, we made it!! June is officially here! Oof, I know…I never thought I’d make it. While you’re still fighting through the last week or so of school if you’re in our neck of the country’s woods, it’s none too early to start digging into your summer reading list while avoiding the end-of-the-year chaos 😉 Hey, […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Giveaway

6 Smart Reasons You Need a Barn Door in Your Home

May 29, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

There are so many super reasons a Barn Door is the perfect fit for a space in your home! #3 never even occurred to me until AFTER we installed our rustic barn door. Check them all out, get inspired and get ready to add a little rustic home decor of your own!

I love rustic home decor! It feels effortless, and many pieces are very affordable or easy to make yourself (see our DIY Pallet Board Coat Rack and Easy DIY Barn Wood Frame posts for ideas to get you started!). Now that our kiddos are solidly school-age, and there’s less flurry of messy diapers and juice […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

Channel Your Inner Flower Child with this Quiz!

May 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Spring and the start of summer is the perfect time to delight in all of the gorgeous flower blooms! Take a fun minute to pause and channel your inner flower child with this sweet, "What Type of Flower Are You?" quiz! And let me know what your result was--I was so surprised by mine!

***Thank you to Gilmour.com for sponsoring this post so I could introduce this fun quiz to help you find your own inner flower child!*** I inherited my love of flowers from my mother and there’s no better time of the year to enjoy all of nature’s glory than right now! Blossoms are blooming around every […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Summer

DIY Patriotic Hair Bows

May 25, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Patriotic Bows are the PERFECT way to get your little gal in the Americana spirit for Memorial Day or July 4th! You'll be surprised at how easy these are to whip up! Save a ton of money making your own vs. purchasing store-bought, and these make a super gift too! And MAKE SURE to catch the smart tips at the end about what mistakes to avoid for better results!

I love fun hair bows, barrettes, headbands, and other accessories for my three little girls, but I’m also on the cheap side so I don’t like paying for them! I especially don’t like paying for holiday hair accessories that my girls will only wear once a year. So I decided to make my own! Since […]

Filed Under: DIY, Fashion, Gifts, Girlhood, July 4th

Steps for a Healthier Pet-Friendly Home

May 22, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Creating a healthier pet-friendly home for our furry family members is so important! We love them so, and want what's best for our pets--make sure to take a minute to check out this important how-to to make your home safe for your fur babies!

Pets are wonderful members of the family. They cheer us up when we’re sad, add a sense of fun and adventure to our lives, and are so cute we can’t even stand it sometimes. But we can’t always communicate with pets the way we need to, especially when it comes to teaching pets about dangers […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homemaking, Pets

5 Genius Summer Skincare Hacks to Beat the Heat

May 17, 2018 By Meredith 32 Comments

Summer skincare brings a unique set of concerns that need special attention! Sun protection, cracked heels, poison ivy, rashes, humidity, frizzy hair and clogged pores are only a few to mention. No worries! We have the genius, smart hacks here--click here and save yourself a boatload of summer heat woes!

***Thank you to Beautycounter Consultant Jackie McGeehan for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these genius summer skincare hacks!*** Summer is coming!! Hey, hey! Not that I wasn’t super-into that prolonged, horrible winter we had, but…sunshine sounds really sweet right now. And while I’m madly tackling the special “fun” of May and […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Gifts, Health, Summer

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