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26 Best Gifts of 2017: Christmas Gift Guide

November 20, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

The Mom of the Year Christmas Gift Guide is here! Full of creative and affordable gift ideas, for kids, mom, the home and book-lovers, you will find so many unique wins! And make sure to enter the giveaway below to win big and score loads of these gifts for FREE! Happy gifting friends!

***Thank you to many of the brands featured in this Mom of the Year Christmas Gift Guide for sending me product for review and consideration. All opinions are 100% my own.*** What’s this? The holidays are already here?? Alright, deep breaths, mama–we’ve got this. My junk drawer might be in atrocious form and I’m wholly […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Online Shopping, Organization, Saving Money

The High School Reunion Apology

November 17, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

Have a high school reunion coming up? NO WORRIES! Here's some real truth to take with you and ease your anxiety. Get ready to relax and celebrate who you've become with your former classmates!

This is less of a post and more of an apology letter to my former classmates whom I will be meeting up within less than a week’s time for our 20-year high school reunion. Yes, that’s right–TWENTY YEARS. I’ll give you a minute to do the math, and yes, I am really old. Complaints of […]

Filed Under: Health, School, Young Kids

8 Smart Tips for Managing a Balanced, Healthy School Break

November 15, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Working hard to keep your kids active and fit? Check these 8 smart ideas to keep your family fit, healthy and actively enjoying all that life holds, despite school breaks and life interruptions. I especially love tip #4!

****This post was sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central so I could share best tips for managing a healthy school break, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Raise your hand if you are already looking forward to the upcoming winter […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Holidays, Preschool, School, Vacations, Weight Loss

Snag Extra Cash for Christmas Shopping!

November 9, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Enter for your chance to win $300 for your Christmas shopping in gift cards from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Kohls. There will be 5 winners in all!

Gah! Friends, the holiday season is officially upon us! I LOVE Christmas, but its definitely the time of year my budget takes a hit while tackling all the Christmas shopping. Can anyone else relate?? You know that here at Mom of the Year, I’m a HUGE fan of scooping up the savings! My online bargain-shopping […]

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

A Juggling Act: 4 Smart Steps to Make an Income While Being a Mom

November 8, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Working a juggling act, mamas? I get it! This work/kid gig is no easy task. Check these 4 smart tips and make major steps to getting your day-to-day in order!

***Thank you to Alex Berger of The Berger Bungalow for writing and sharing this post about the juggling act with us. This topic, as an entrepreneurial mama, is very near and dear to my heart!*** Any mom or dad knows that being a parent is practically a full time job as is, so is it possible […]

Filed Under: Health, Homemaking, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Little Fires Everywhere Book Club

November 3, 2017 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 Little Fires Everywhere 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, for sharing our Little Fires Everywhere book club discussion!*** It’s fall, y’all and I’m so happy that I actually needed a blanket while curling up to read our latest book club pick!  And what a great book it was!! Little Fires Everywhere Book Club Discussion: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng was my […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

The Depression Treatment that Could Be Your Win

October 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

At the end of your rope or know someone struggling? I love this new depression treatment option--so thankful there are choices for those of us who hurt!

***Thank you to NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on their proven depression treatment.*** As someone who has struggled with depression for the entirety of her adult life, I know that it’s hard. It’s hard to find a depression treatment that actually works without offering overwhelming, unmanageable side effects. It’s hard […]

Filed Under: Health

Genius Homemaking Hack to Brighten Your Entryway

October 24, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

ooking to brighten your entryway? This one simple switch makes a world of difference! As for the easy clean-up and durability? Sign me up for this genius homemaking hack!

***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could share this genius homemaking hack to brighten your entryway!*** I have long mourned our lack of a decent foyer to welcome guests into our home, but thanks to a few savvy fixes, we’ve made smart use of our small available space. And when I […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking

7 Genius Cold and Cough Season Survival Hacks

October 19, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Cold and flu season is on its way, but no worries, mama! Try these 7 genius cold and cough season survival hacks and you will handle it like a pro! Bonus recipe for the EASIEST, best delicious, healthy, kid-friendly homemade chicken noodle soup EVER! Seriously, 5 steps and you're DONE!!

***Thanks to ACME Markets for sponsoring this post so I could scoop you on cold and cough season survival hacks that win!*** Raise your hand if you love having sick kiddos! What’s that? No one does? Go figure 😉 We’ve had some pretty brutal rounds of sick seasons in our house, so this year I’m […]

Filed Under: Health, Sickness

I Love My Mess

October 19, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Standing on the verge of chaos and disorder? Mama, you AREN'T alone. I am cheering you along and crazily, telling you to find peace with it all because I love my mess. And with a little smart adjustment, you can too.

Friends, I’m a messy bit. While last week I managed to sort my junk drawer (Score! Happy dance! Hear the angels sing!), I beg you not tip-toe into my closet. You might (very likely, truth told) be buried by the spoils of my latest Matilda Jane bargain-hunted scores coupled with my firm incapacity to clear […]

Filed Under: Faith, Health, Homemaking, Messy House, Young Kids

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