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The Mom-Friendly Diet You’ll Love

March 31, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Desperate to shed those extra pounds, mama? I get it--REALLY. Grab onto this smart high-protein, low-calorie mom-friendly diet and those extra pounds will shed themselves in no time! My favorite diet food will wow you--only 100 calories, but tons of protein per serving!

***Thank you to Wonderslim for sponsoring this post and sharing their products so I could share their mom-friendly diet plan with all of you!*** Friends, I’ve got a life-long battle on my hands, and that battle is my weight. Chalk it up to an aging metabolism, a nasty set of inherited genes, pesky kids needing […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

Best Bedtimes for Babies and Toddlers

March 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Don't know what the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers are? Struggling to get into a sleep routine and schedule? No worries, mama! Follow this clear, simple sleep chart and get the whole family in order in no time!

****Thank you to The Baby Sleep Site for sponsoring this post so I could share the scoop on the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers with all of you!**** Any mama out there ever feel a bit clueless with how to best care for those kiddos? Oh wait, what’s that? ALL the hands are raised? […]

Filed Under: Aiming Low, Babies, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Toddler Playtime

The REAL Parent’s Potty Training Survival Guide

March 28, 2017 By Meredith 10 Comments

Ready to pull your hair out over potty training? Snag this REAL parent's potty training survival guide and you WILL get through this, I promise! Plus this nifty trick to clean up the mess will make your life so much easier!

***Thank you to Clorox for sponsoring this post so I could share this fun, real potty training survival guide to keeping the mess in check as you tackle the dirty business!*** You know what gets a bad rap? Diapers. Parents jones so hard to shed them, but on the other side of those nappies lies an unseemly fate–potty […]

Filed Under: Babies, Cleaning, Homemaking, Messy House, Potty, SAHM Life, Toddler Talk

Top 5 Exercises for Flabby Arms

March 27, 2017 By Meredith 3 Comments

Tired of flabby arms? No worries! These five smart exercise for flabby arms will tone them up in no time! Bonus? This arm workout is easy, effective and can all be done in your living room! Score!

Looking to get rid of those dreadful bat wings? Forget all the miraculous creams and injections – the best way to go is with some good, old-fashioned exercises for flabby arms. Pack up some patience and get ready to incorporate the following exercises in your physical routine next time you hit the gym. We also […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

Sustainable Fashion for Busy Moms that Wins!

March 14, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Longing to be chicly fashionable, but busy days caring for kids getting in the way, mom? No worries! With this smart, sustainable fashion, your wardrobe is an all around win! with comfortable, versatile fashion finds, you're all set. Check out the jersey dress--I can't believe how cool it is!

***Thank you to prAna for sponsoring this post so I could share their line of sustainable fashion with you!*** Raise your hand, mamas if you would love to be chic and fashionable every day, but…life. You know the story–crazy busy days, active kiddos, and no time to switch from fancy duds to playtime gear. I longingly […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

zulily’s 4th Trimester Concierge Service for New Moms

March 13, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Struggling to sort your wardrobe now that baby is here, mom? No worries! Thanks to this fab 4th trimester concierge service, your postpartum fashion is set and ready to go! I love this genius solution for new moms!

***Thanks to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could share their 4th trimester concierge service for new moms with all of you.*** This one is cool, friends! Who among us moms hasn’t struggled “a teensy” with sorting her wardrobe after baby met up with this world? For those of you not in the know, let […]

Filed Under: Babies, Budgeting, Fashion, Saving Money

Thirteen Reasons Why Book Club Discussion

March 3, 2017 By Meredith 12 Comments

We love reading and we love sharing it with fellow readers and reading fans online! Join us here for our virtual book club! The best part? No showering required. Roll in in your jammies whenever suits you and join us this month! We're glad you're here and have SO much to say about our Thirteen Reasons Why book club discussion questions!

Can you feel it, friends? That nudge of Springtime in the air? With this wild weather we’ve been having, sometimes it feels like we’re already there! Regardless of the season, Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy and I are still hard at work enjoying our books, and as always, love chatting our latest read here […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Then I Lost My Cheerleader

March 2, 2017 By Meredith 22 Comments

Struggling over the loss of someone? I lost my cheerleader and I get it. The heart and truth in this post will help you feel caught and loved--plus, I'll bet you've never thought of friendships this way!

Five years ago today, my mother took her exit from this earth. When she left, it hurt, in so very many ways. I write this not for those who knew her, nor those who stand on the sidelines, but for those who have been in these same painful shoes. Those who will understand that a […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

10 Sensory Fidgets for School-Age Children

February 24, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Have a kiddo with sensory issues, SPD or ASD? You aren't alone! It's rough, but grab onto one (or several!) of these sensory fidgets to make your road a bit easier! These things REALLY work!

As we travel further along this road of sensory issues with my son (and now, to a lesser degree, with my daughter), we have learned a few things. Scratch that, we’ve sorted A LOT to managing these issues easier. I’ve shared many of them before: routine is our best friend, go light on Trick or Treating, learn […]

Filed Under: ASD, Mommy's Favorites, Preschool, Saving Money, School, Young Kids

Celebrate Mardi Gras with these Recipes

February 16, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for a fun way to spice up your February? Celebrate Mardi Gras, National Sticky Bun Day and Valentines Day with these fun ideas! It's a family date night that everyone will love--and you'll swoon over the recipes for the Bourbon Smash cocktail and the Warm Sticky Bun Pudding dessert--YUM!!

***Thank you to Grand Lux Cafe for hosting my family and sponsoring this post so I can tell you about this fun way to celebrate Mardi Gras!*** Despite the low temps putting a chill on things, there are lots of fun things to celebrate in February. Valentines Day, of course, but don’t forget about Mardi […]

Filed Under: Escapism, Holidays, Recipes, Vacations

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