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The Woman in the Window Book Club Discussion

February 2, 2018 By Meredith 10 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Woman in the Window 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!

Holy cow! January was a brutal beast! Can I get a here here?! Queue up the snow days, toss in a brutal round of winter sickness, abnormally cold temps, and this mama is DONE. As in, ready up my cozy bed and a solid pot of tea, I’ll be requiring days upon days to recover […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Calorie Countdown the Weight Off!

January 31, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Need to cut calories without sacrificing taste and nutrition? These healthy swaps are genius, mama! Hop in with the Hood Calorie Countdown and be on your way to shedding those pounds! Smart weight loss for the win!

***This post was sponsored by Hood Calorie Countdown as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** After a very rude wake-up call with my scale come January 1st, I’ve entered a rather vigorous battle with a pile of unwanted pounds. The thing is, while […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

Smart Hacks for Surviving Raynaud’s Syndrome

January 8, 2018 By Meredith 81 Comments

IF you suffer from Raynaud's Syndrome, the winter months can be BRUTAL! Here you'll find all the super-smart genius hacks, tips, tricks and fixes to surving the coldest months of the year--all told from a REAL mom who has been rocking this gig for over 10 year with little ones in tow. You CAN do this, mamas! The pain IS manageable!

Who here loves these frigid winter temps and blustery cold winds? Three cheers for working hard to slog it out through this season with all our desperate attempts to keep warm! While I’ll never chalk winter up as my favorite season by any stretch, my disenchantment is only pronounced by a nifty condition I picked […]

Filed Under: Health

Mr. Dickens and His Carol Book Club

January 5, 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 Woman in the Window 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!

Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy is here to kick off our January virtual book club chat. So toss on some cozy jammies, friends. Grab your cocoa and let’s dig into Mr. Dickens and His Carol book club–we’re glad you’re here! *************************************************************** Happy January!!  … but for real, is it?!  Happy, I mean.  I read […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

The Little Christmas

December 22, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Searching for Christmas magic and holiday spirit? This is a super-smart take on how to find it--without ANY extra work, and crazy life with kids included! Read this, mama and bring on the Christmas cheer and inspiration!

Friends! I kept waiting for it, I did. That magical Christmas inspiration to ignite a genius spirited post full of the heart, hope and encouragement that would be so welcome this holiday season. But it never came. What did arrive? The little Christmas. You see, while we may all love on Christmas endlessly (hand raised! […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays

The Beautiful Hope of Cancer-Free Living

December 14, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Cancer-free living doesn't have to be a dream! These alternative natural treatment methods offer such hope. If you or someone you know is suffering from cancer, take a minute to explore--ANYTHING that can make a difference means the world, we know!

*** Thank you to CancerFreeLiving.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions about cancer-free living are 100% my own.*** Five years ago my mother left this earth under the heavy hand of cancer. As I stood graveside with a 2-year-old and 7-month-old, aching an unknown depth of pain, I longed to kick cancer whenever and however we can on […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Sickness

Hang out with the Big Guy at the Official Santa Site!

December 4, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

The Official Santa Site is the place to be this Christmas season! Full of fun and some learning activities as well, it's the best way to stay in touch with the Big Guy himself straight up through Christmas. Sign up now (many services free!) and get in on the holiday spirit!

***Thank you to Santa.com so I could fill you in on THE Official Santa Site! All opinions are 100% my own!*** Moms, friends, I get it. I am buried up to my ears with little to no chance of the holiday pressure easing up. Fun times. But as always, we can do this, mamas. And this […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays

The Stolen Marriage Book Club

December 1, 2017 By Meredith 8 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Stolen Marriage 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!

Happy holidays, friends! I’m a bit of Christmas nut (read completely obsessed with this season), so while things are hopping, I’m loving all the fun parts of the hustle and bustle. One of my favorite seasonal treats is curling up with a delicious Christmas book by my tree and getting lost in a holiday story, […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Christmas, Holidays, Reading

5 Tips for Putting Up a Kids’ Christmas Tree in Your Home

November 29, 2017 By Meredith 32 Comments

Putting up a kids' Christmas tree is one of the best holiday decorating traditions we have! Our whole family loves this special way to celebrate the Chrstmas season, and here are the smart tips you need to make it work in your home!

As far as Christmas trees go, we don’t always have the best track record, but we have managed to sort one genius holiday win that has become our favorite decorating tradition: the kids’ Christmas tree. My husband was inspired to give this idea a go a few years ago, and I am so glad he […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Homemaking, Young Kids

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough Gift

November 21, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough is a fantastic gift idea for so many on your list--adults and kids alike! It's such a sweet craft idea for kids and so very budget-friendly!

 ***I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post about this creative idea for a DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough gift; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. *** I’ve shared before some nifty fidgets that help my kiddos manage the symptoms of their sensory issues, and we’ve even shared […]

Filed Under: ASD, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays

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