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The Music Shop Book Club Discussion

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***This post on The Music Shop Book Club Discussion contains affiliate links which if you choose to purchase through, I have the capacity to earn a small commission. All opinions always remain 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the work we do here at Mom of the Year!*** One of my favorite joys of reading […]

Mommy Must Haves for Family Life on the Go

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***I have been compensated by AVEENO and JOHNSON’S® Baby for this post about Mommy Must Haves; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own.*** I remember my early mom days too well. Leaving the house with a newborn and a toddler took no less than two hours prep and my entire […]

15 Minute DIY No Sew Sock Rabbit

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As Easter approaches and Christmas has drained my wallet, I’m always on the hunt for inexpensive basket stuffers for Easter morning. In my family, no Easter basket (even my DIY Wooden Easter Bunny Basket!) is complete without a stuffed rabbit–and candy of course! Yet, stuffed animals in my home seem to have a day of spotlight and […]

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The Great Alone Book Club

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Thanks to Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy for sharing our The Great Alone Book Club chat, she always wows me with her wit, wisdom and insight–so glad for her and so glad YOU are here with us! ************************************************** I thought I’d start with a little shout out to this, our online book club!  I […]

Hey There, Lonely Girl

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When my mom died six years ago, I began writing a post every year on the anniversary of her death. I’m not entirely sure why, to be honest. Maybe to process my feelings. Maybe to remember her. Maybe to experience ongoing realness of a relationship with her. To help others feel maybe a little less […]

5 Smart Steps to Drop Pounds this Spring

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This post about Smart Steps to Drop Pounds this Spring was sponsored by Hood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. A couple of months ago I read the smartest tip I’ve ever come across in regards to shedding weight. Of all the […]

5 Ways to Add Asian Flavor to Your Everyday

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This post about Asian Flavor Inspiration was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Since discovering Ling Ling Asian Food, we’ve not only whipped up our new favorite recipe for Veggie Rice Tortilla Bites, we’ve delighted in adding Asian flavor to many of our weekly meals and bites. Since this […]