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Serving Up National Eggs Benedict Day in Style!

June 2, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Did you know there was a National Eggs Benedict Day? There is and you should celebrate! Fun excuse for a family brunch! This is the best eggs benedict I've ever had, and you'll be wowed by these other creative ideas for breakfast foods. I would never have thought of this spin on French Toast!

***This post is sponsored by Grand Lux Cafe*** Did you know this Saturday, June 4th, is National Eggs Benedict Day? As huge fan of brunch foods, I’m seeing this not only as a day to celebrate, but also as the perfect excuse to take your family out this weekend! I’ve shared before how very much […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites

DIY Pallet Board Coat Rack in 3 Easy Steps

May 30, 2016 By Meredith 12 Comments

Ever DIY something in your home and then wonder, why the heck didn't I think of this sooner?! For us, our slice of genius home organization was this DIY Pallet Board Coat Rack. Seriously, so incredibly easy and cheap (you won't believe the final cost!), and had made ALL the difference by our front door as a place to hang coats. Read: Mommy feels a tad more sane with this in place! Why didn't we think of this easy project sooner?!

Last week, Anne shared her genius ideas for how to organize a mudroom in a small space, which were tips I desperately need for our mudroom-less, foyer-less home! With creative ways to stash coats on my mind, when Wayfair asked what is the one DIY fix I wish we would have thought of sooner in our home, my […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Organization, Saving Money

I Just Want to Be Perfect

May 27, 2016 By Meredith 8 Comments

Looking for the perfect cozy, kick-back read to make you feel normal? Desperately want to be one of the "perfect" moms, but are finding that you are just so entirely human? NO SWEAT! Snatch up I Just Want to Be Perfect, the hot new mom book and find your people. We're here, and we're thrilled to have you join us. Plus, check my essay--you won't believe what finally sent me over the edge!

I just want to be perfect. Let’s be honest–who doesn’t? Think how much easier things would be. Those awkward hair days when your tresses channel a solid shout-out to Medusa? No longer. Stressing over how to get dinner in the oven while acing out the first grade homework scene? Ditch the stress, mama! You’re perfect, you’ve totally […]

Filed Under: Books, Mommy's Favorites, Reading

A Day at The Crayola Experience!

May 26, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking for the perfect family day trip? Visiting The Crayola Experience is the perfect creative treat for kids during any season of the year! They get to exercise their minds, bodies, and imaginations in uber-fun and creative ways! Plus, check out the sweet ideas here for the memorable souvenirs (no extra cost!) they can bring home!

My children have a very enthusiastic crush on The Crayola Experience, so when we were recently given tickets to visit in exchange for this honest post review, there was a lot of squeeing that went down in this house. Wa-hoo! They love going there, I love taking them, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Why is […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

World-Class Pediatric Care Close to Home

May 23, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Knowing your kids are getting the medical care they need? Priceless! Truly, as parents, there is no greater gift. And thanks to CHOP at Virtua, we can rest assured knowing that our children are in locally safe hands--with top-notch quality! Check this testimonial--you'll be wowed!

****Disclaimer: Today’s post is sponsored by CHOP at Virtua, but my love for their pediatric care is all my own!**** My children are six and four, which may not seem to be very aged as children go. Yet, when you consider the number of heart-stopping moments and necessary hospital visits we’ve already met up with, […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Hip Spica Cast

His World of Angry Birds

May 19, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Any Angry Birds fans in your home? With the new movie coming out, I've learned some important lessons as a mom about my son and his world of Angry Birds. Sometimes gaming apps and games can be a hidden blessing in disguise and here's why. This perspective on seeing Angry Birds and childhood hobbies as a blessing will surprise you--and help, I promise!

There’s something pretty epic going down tomorrow, did you know? The first ever Angry Birds movie is being released in theaters. For many people, this will mean nothing, nothing at all really. They will get up, they will shower, burn their toast, plan their weekends while at work, and crash on the couch by 8pm. […]

Filed Under: Kid Birthday Parties, Toys, Young Kids

First Time Fun at Dorney Park

May 11, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking for the perfect family day trip or family vacation? Dorney Park is the perfect theme park/amusement park to visit! With all the fun stuff at Planet Snoopy for children's entertainment, plus everything else the park has to offer, you can't go wrong. Sneak over to this page for the trick to get a ton of savings on tickets!

As families go, we’re sold-out amusement park aficianados in general, but Dorney Park holds a very special place in our hearts. Years ago, my father had his first ever job collecting ride money at Dorney Park (yup, that was a thing!), and my sister and I have fond memories of visiting the water park there […]

Filed Under: Leaving the House, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

I Saw a Mom in the Grocery Store

May 9, 2016 By Meredith 18 Comments

Feel like every week is a battle get through a grocery store shopping trip with your kids? This true account of a mom in the grocery store will leave you not only feeling NORMAL (I promise), but with a super perspective that WILL HELP you keep the faith as you food shop with kids--week after blessed week. The truth will shock you, but you've got this, moms, I promise!

I saw a mom in the grocery store last week. There wasn’t much notable about her in specific detail; she was rocking the mom warrior uniform of black leggings and a messy ponytail-bun combo. No make-up or jewelry of course, but I give her mad bonus points for wearing chic little socks under her sneaks that […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Leaving the House, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Shop on with the Groupon Coupons Savings!

May 7, 2016 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Time to let the savings roll in! With Groupon Coupons, you can start banking extra cash with the every day purchases you are already making at your favorite stores. And there are TONS of stores on this list--you won't believe it! Plus, this latest deal is mind-blowing! Time to get shopping, friends!

****This post is sponsored by Groupon Coupons. All opinions are mine.**** I’m a gal who likes my shopping, but I’m also a gal who loves scoring a bargain. For this reason, I’ve long been a sold-out Groupon fan, happily trolling the daily deals and steals sent to my inbox. Now, with the Groupon Coupons on the scene, […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Book Club Escapes with Take Me With You

May 6, 2016 By Meredith 14 Comments

We were SO captivated by this book! Check out the reasons why and I'll bet you'll be sold too! Toss on your jammies, cozy up and read with our virtual book club, friends! We're so glad YOU are here!

This month’s book club pick was one of my favorites! Delighted to have my gal Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy share our thoughts with you and introduce our pick for May–take it away, Carrie! *********************************************** I love the title of our latest book club pick mainly because I’ve said it so many times.  To […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites, Reading

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