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17 Best Holiday Gifts for Active Kids Under 8

November 23, 2016 By Meredith 10 Comments

Bombarded with gift ideas for your kiddos? Here are the 17 best holiday gifts for active kids THAT ACTUALLY KEEP THEM ENGAGED. I know, total score, moms! Trust me, go ahead and shop all the trendy toys, but you'll want to stash a bunch of these quality toys, activities, and games under the tree--you'll be glad when they are still tickled with them in April!

***I’m delighted to share this annual list of the best holiday gifts for active kids under 8 with all of you, and thank you to all the participating brands who sent products my way so I could test them out and share my honest review in this gift guide!*** Alright mommas, who’s feeling a bit panicky-sweaty about what […]

Filed Under: Babies, Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites, Young Kids

Best Holiday Gifts for Busy Moms

November 21, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Don't waste time searching for the perfect gift! Here's the list of the best holiday gifts for busy moms! We've not only done the work for you so you can buy with confidence--and a bunch of these gems are up for grabs in this post!

***I’m delighted to share this annual list of the best holiday gifts for busy moms with all of you, and thank you to all the participating brands who sent products my way so I could test them out and share my honest review in this gift guide!*** Gear up, friends, because the holidays are upon us, and it’s […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Monday Review

The Smart Skincare You Need

November 18, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

This natural, smart skincare brand has me wowed. I can't believe all the research that has gone into the development of their skin, bath and body products--and check out their color therapy and aromatherapy proven products--they will wow you!

***This post is sponsored by Kneipp in exchange for an honest review about their line of smart skincare and bath products*** Recently, my gal Lindsay and I were invited to the grand opening of the new Kneipp store at the King of Prussia mall. I won’t lie: my brain immediately processed the invite as “NIGHT OUT […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Giveaway, Health, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Reviews

Timeless Holiday Home Decor

November 17, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

It's time to break out the Christmas decorations! This is the perfect way to stock up on holiday home decor with some special touches and timeless, nostalgic accents to decorate your home and ring in the Christmas spirit!

***This post is sponsored by Boscov’s so I could share my holiday home decor featuring the neat finds I snagged from their Christmas department!*** It’s hard to imagine a world without Boscov’s in it. I grew up making frequent shopping trips there with my mom, and now I find myself taking my own kiddos along whenever […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Homemaking

The Chemical-Free Cleaning Cloths that Will Change Your Cleaning Game!

November 15, 2016 By Meredith 15 Comments

Wanting to make your house cleaning easier, quicker and BETTER? The new chemical-free cleaning cloths have been a Godsend! I was skeptical at first, but now check in here for the real scoop on why I'm a fan--plus smart tips for saving money on your product purchases and tips for how to most effectively use cleaning cloths to tackle your home cleaning!

***Thank you to e-cloth for sponsoring this post so I fill you in on their incredible chemical-free cleaning cloths that will totally change your cleaning game!*** A couple of months ago, my friend gifted me with a very cool birthday present: one of the new chemical-free cleaning cloths that I’d been hearing about so often. Open […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homemaking, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Reviews, Saving Money

Cash for Christmas Giveaway

November 11, 2016 By Meredith 10 Comments

Need cash for Christmas? We get it! Funding all the holiday gift-giving and party hosting is serious business! And that's where we come in--enter this easy-peasy giveaway to score cash for the holiday shopping you need to do! We'll meet you on the other side--with your smiling budget ;)

Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all! You know that here at Mom of the Year, I’m a HUGE fan of scooping up the savings! My online bargain-shopping techniques are tried and true, and I’ve heard so often how helpful last year’s epic Busy […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Giveaway, Holidays, Saving Money

The Battle Cry of the Parenting Warriors

November 9, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

This parenting gig is tough stuff! Here is the REAL scoop on what it's like to be one of the parenting warriors--we have the truth AND your back ;) Check in here for the support--and the surprising honesty about raising kids that will have your back!

Listen, friends, this one is a rough go of it. The parenting scene is no gentle ground. There are days when I feel like I might actually be able to eke by, but there are many, many other days when I find myself begging with my son, for the love of God, to just look where he’s peeing. Bonus points […]

Filed Under: Health, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Today Will Be Different Book Club

November 4, 2016 By Meredith 11 Comments

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

Thank you to my book club partner in passionate virtual book club pursuits, Carrie of Normal of Crazy, for sharing the scoop on our Today Will Be Different book club! *************************************************** It’s fall, y’all!!  I love all my summer beach reading, I truly do, but then fall shows up and I love all of my cozy […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

The Family Date Night You’ll Love

November 3, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Taking time for a family date night is SO important, but finding the right family-friendly restaurant with menu that pleases everyone can be a challenge. So tickled that we found our go-to spot, and hey Mom and Dad--make sure you check out these cool artisanal beverages and craft drinks. You can thank me later!

***This post is sponsored by the California Pizza Kitchen so I could share their new menu with you and tell you all about our family date night.*** Last week, my family and I received a very cool invite from California Pizza Kitchen to taste their new menu. It had been too long since we’d had a family […]

Filed Under: Couple Time, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Reviews

The How-to for Finding Life Balance

October 24, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Working hard at finding life balance? You aren't alone! Family, work, fitness, friends and sleep all jostle for our attention, leaving us too often overwhelmed and exhausted. If you've ever heard about the "Pick 3" tweet or felt like you've had to cut something out to make sense of it all, this post is for you. The perspective will help, I promise!

Friends, I like to consider myself super on-top of current events. That’s why I am writing this post in reference to a event that occurred only four years and ten months ago, versus a full five years ago. Hey, in a world where time revolves around repetitive spelling test struggles and endless Halloween celebrations, two months matters–a lot! […]

Filed Under: Faith, Fitness, Health, Organization, Young Kids

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