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5 Smart Tips for Ordering Birth Announcements Online

August 11, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Teensy overwhelmed with ordering birth announcements online? No sweat! Follow these 5 smart how-to tips and this professional recommendation for where to shop, and you are completely on your easy-breezy way! Hit order and take a breath!

****Thanks to Basic Invite for sponsoring this post so I could tell you about smart tips for ordering birth announcements online!*** Raise your hand if you have about a zillion and one online projects you could/should tackle, mama? From printing pics to crafting canvas hanging to ordering Christmas cards, if you give a mom a […]

Filed Under: DIY, Online Shopping, Organization

The Back to School Prayer

August 10, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Feeling overwhelmed with the coming school year? You're not alone, mama--you're also in good company with this back to school prayer. Read it, feel caught, then embrace what you can with the real comforting support this provides!

I’ve done it all, friends. I have fretted, I have fussed, I have planned, replanned, regrouped, panicked, doubly panicked, taken lessons in zen-ing it out and even considered a vigorously punishing juice diet to set myself straight…but here I am. On the eve of back to school sans a clue to the veritable best course of […]

Filed Under: Faith, Health, Preschool, School, Young Kids

Hunger Book Club Discussion

August 4, 2017 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 Hunger 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 August! Can you believe we are in the last month of the fun already, friends? I hope your summer has been full of all the good things a summer should be full of, and I hope amidst the chaotic fun you are finding time to turn those pages! Personally, my moments sneaking away with […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Fitness, Health, Reading, Weight Loss

Grilled Tomatoes for the Perfect Summer Side Dish

July 21, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Found! The perfect recipe for grilled tomatoes! Use the fresh crop from your garden and fire up the grill for this perfect family-pleasing side dish! The last touch at the end makes all the difference--love it!

***This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese® as part of an Influence Central campaign so I could share my grilled tomatoes recipe with you, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** When late summer hits, we are up to our ears with fresh, juicy tomatoes from our garden–yum! While we delight […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Gardening, Recipes, Summer

Win Big for Your Baby with The Baby Bash Giveaway

July 16, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

I’m teaming up with some of my favorite baby brands to bring you The Baby Bash Giveaway. One lucky winner will win a $100 Target gift card plus products from Boogie Wipes, Baby Bjorn, Dreft, Kandoo and Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus. Giveaway is open to US and Canada residents and ends at 11:59 pm on […]

Filed Under: Babies, Giveaway

I Let You Go Book Club

July 7, 2017 By Meredith 5 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Hunger 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 and I are having too much fun this summer digging into our books! Get her scoop on our July selection in this I Let You Go Book Club discussion and make sure to comment below to win a copy of next month’s pick. Happy reading, friends! **************************************************************** First and foremost, […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

The Easy Way to Find the Right Family Car

June 30, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

On the hunt for the RIGHT family car, but weary of the time and energy investment? Snag this cool trick to save a bunch of time AND money and snag the perfect vehicle for your crew!

***Thank you to cars. com for sponsoring this post so I could share you about this easy way to find the right family car.*** I’m not a huge fan of the new vehicle-buying process. Mostly this is due to our low car turnover rate: we run our rides into the ground before we trade up. […]

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

Smart Healthcare Savings for Busy Moms

June 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Stressed over your family's healthcare? No worries! This genius, smart healthcare savings will get your budget sorted and on track! Check out this advice and get your finances in order!

***Thank you to SingleCare for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in the smart healthcare savings!*** From the moment I became pregnant to having two small children at home; I have been spending a small fortune on doctor’s visits and prescriptions. My son starting preschool this past year and entering the school germ cycle had us […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Health, Saving Money

10 Summer Hacks For Mom’s Sanity

June 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Summertime is full of outdoor fun, but every real mama knows all the activity can get a bit intense too! Check out these 10 real-advice tips, tricks and hacks to survive the summer and keep your sanity in check--score! Summertime kicking back is back in the bag, mom!

Anyone else already feeling a teensy snowed by all the hefty summertime fun? 3 cheers for no school! Truth told, I do love the break from school and the chance to do more of the fun stuff with my kiddos, but trying to keep up with the day-to-day silly things, like laundry, putting food on […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Organization, Summer, Young Kids

6 Summer Fashion Accessories Every Mom Needs

June 28, 2017 By Meredith 3 Comments

Not sure where to start with your summer wardrobe? Grab these 6 smart, well-planned summer fashion accessories, add them to what you already have and you will be well set, mama! Time to get your summer on! P.S. #5 is GENIUS!

****Thanks to The Zoe Report Box of Style for sending the summer box my way so I could share the six summer fashion accessories every mom needs with all of you!*** A few months ago, I shared a recent hot fashion find with you, Spring’s The Zoe Report Box of Style. I had so much fun checking […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

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