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The Nosebleed, or Why You Should Never Wrap Christmas Gifts at Night

December 14, 2015 By Meredith 18 Comments

The very true story how how an emergency (sort-of) forced us to pause, take a break and laugh this Christmas season! You never know where wrapping those gifts will get you--be careful!

It was a relatively calm, peaceful night. The kids were nestled all snug in their beds, and my husband was snoring away while I silently cursed my way through a pile of Christmas gifts with a cheap roll of wrapping paper and some unruly Scotch tape that I was pretty sure hated me. Truth told, I find […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Couple Time, Health

Track Milestones and Don’t Miss a Single Step

December 11, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Overwhelmed with trying to keep track of your kids? Let this sweet, easy-peasy FREE app do all the work for you! You get the time to enjoy your kids and it does all the record-keeping note-taking work for you so you don't miss a single step of this parenting journey!

When I kicked off this parenting gig, I had it all perfectly lined out. I had the baby book at the ready AND a blank stork-themed calendar that would allow me to make daily entries recording notes about my son’s activities and development after he was born. It was a gorgeous affair–that lasted for a solid […]

Filed Under: Babies, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Smartphones, Toddler Playtime, Toddler Talk, Young Kids

Who Knew? You CAN Survive These Parenting Years!

December 9, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Wondering how you'll ever survive this parenting gig? All the tips, tricks, and needed advice you need to ace it out. You CAN do this,I promise. Let's do this together, friends. We can survive together with this inside scoop and smarts!

When Huggies asked me to share a post with you about my tips and tricks for surviving the parenting years, I thought, “Of course! I have it ALL figured out, so it’s a perfect fit!” I’ve breezily navigated the transition to solid food, deftly transferred my children from cribs to beds, gotten them out of diapers, sailed through […]

Filed Under: Babies, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Young Kids

I’m Going to Know My Truth

December 7, 2015 By Meredith 14 Comments

Holding on to your own truth in the midst of that this world throws at you is tricky, but we CAN DO THIS. Here is how I victored, why it was awesome, and the secret to falling even more in love with my son.

A couple of weeks ago, I had an unprecedented victory of sorts. A small slice of bossness that no one else knew about, yet definitively worthy of a sizable inner happy dance. You see, it was a Friday, a rather grouchy, tired one, though one still buoyed by the promise of the weekend. I was flying around the house trying […]

Filed Under: Faith, School, Young Kids

Carry On, Rainbow Rowell

December 4, 2015 By Meredith 18 Comments

We are so excited to read this new hot pick book! Dig into this best seller with us in our virtual book club. Any and all readers welcome--the only stipulation? Pajamas are a MUST! xo

Rainbow, Rainbow, where for art thou, Rainbow? You see, Rainbow Rowell might just be our book club’s universal favorite author. Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy and I have read all her books. We talk about them endlessly, getting that glossy-eyed Reader-in-Love look whenever Rowell pops into conversation. So when selecting this month’s read, we thought, “A new […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Giveaway, Reading, Reviews

Give and Get With Fashionable Finds!

December 2, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Score! Designer names for over 50% off! Go snag your deals here and school your holiday shopping all in one shot! You won't believe all these bargains I found...

Friends, something incredible has happened. My passionate love for online consignment shopping has partnered with one of my favorite stores of all time, Modcloth! Yup, Schoola and Mocloth have teamed up to make two magical things happen–fantastic, uber-affordable additions to your wardrobe and far importantly, money raised for the Mahala Fund to empower girls through education. […]

Filed Under: Children's Clothes, Fashion, Online Shopping, Saving Money, School

How Well Do You Really Know Your Dog?

November 30, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Want to know what health concerns your dog is at risk for? Seeing a specific symptom and not sure if it's normal or not for your dog? Wanting to understand more about your dog's temperament to help gauge the success of potential family changes (i.e. having kids, moving, etc.)? Need to know how big your dog will become so you can assess proper future space accomodations? These dog canine DNA tests can help you sort these important questions!

I will never, ever forget the day we met our first child. My husband and I were young, silly, and convinced we needed a dog in our lives. Turns out, we did; we really, really did need this dog. He went and changed our lives in a very sweet way, you see. The pooch we […]

Filed Under: Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Psychotic Dog

Spread Cheer with Sweetness This Season

November 29, 2015 By Meredith 10 Comments

Using these mixes is such an easy-peasy way to spread cheer this holiday season while leaving time for the most important things--time with family and making memories! Go use this simple way to pass the joy along to a neighbor and say thanks--they will love it!

We have a dog, a psychotic one, to be specific. His neuroses include an eleven year-long panic that he won’t be fed, a propensity to hide from flies in the bathtub and a decided inability to function when separated from his home. Like, ever. So when God matched us up with the most magnificent neighbors ever (who […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cooking, Crafts, Holidays, Saving Money

Think Like a Geek and Ace Your Holiday Shopping!

November 27, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

This one-of-a-kind unique gift is the perfect find for the Star Wars lover in your life. Trust me, be it for the holidays, birthdays, Fathers Day or any special occasion, The Force will truly be with you as you gift this exclusive treasure!

Friends, Black Friday is officially upon us! Now, I know not everyone is down with the crazy like my rather obsessed bargain-hunting self, which is cool. We all shine in different ways. Even if you won’t be elbowing your way through the crowds in overstuffed malls today, you can still get your shopping on, easy-peasy with all the […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Christmas, Holidays, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Toys

The Busy Mom’s Ultimate Guide to Easy Holiday Shopping

November 25, 2015 By Meredith 18 Comments

Losing it a bit over holiday shopping stress? Don't! Follow this smart formula for better, smarter shopping, not more stress and craze! You can cross off your whole list easy-peasy and relax to enjoy the rest of the Christmas season with this proven recipe for easy, efficient shopping.

Shopping season! Wa-hoo! Listen, I know the fruitcakes and Santa visits are calling, with a rather festive frenzy (read: keep the migraine meds on stand-by), but this shopping gig does NOT have to be a source of your stress this season, even if the budget is tight. Really. The key to successful shopping is efficiency. What […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Giveaway, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Saving Money

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