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Hoping On

November 20, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

Feeling a tad overwhelmed? This parenting is no joke, but we get up every morning and do it again and again--the very best that we can. Why? Not because we're insane, but because of this one reason. Check out this parenting inspiration and be encouraged--the truth might surprise you!

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and hoping for a different result. I beg to differ; I think this instead defines the sole way we mommas justify not burying ourselves under the covers and attempting to hide from our families every morning. If I lie really still, maybe they won’t […]

Filed Under: Faith, Health, Homemaking, Messy House, Preschool, SAHM Life, School, Young Kids

Spread the Cheer

November 18, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

The holidays can be so much fuss, insanity and expense. Check out this easy, REAL, simple way to say "I love you" and care for the people in your life in a hands-on way. The perfect cheap, inexpensive gift that says so very much!

You know how sometimes you crush on random things, want to buy them, and then your husband looks at you like you have six heads? No? Just me? In any case…it’s par for the course around these parts, and mostly, as a whole, we try to just roll with it and ignore my crazy, but I’d be […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Health, Homemaking, Saving Money, Sickness

Booting Reflux and Avoiding the Circus

November 17, 2015 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Ready to lose it over your baby's incessant crying and fussiness? It doesn't have to be this tough! I never thought one simple switch could make so much difference, but after using this with both my kids, I'm sold! No extra time commitment involved, I promise! Wave goodbye to colic and sleepless nights, parents!

I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. Consult your pediatrician before making changes to your baby’s diet or if you have concerns related to your baby’s digestive health. […]

Filed Under: Babies, Health

Pop Quiz for Mommy’s Sanity

November 16, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

This motherhood gig is no joke! Trying to sort whether or not we are getting it right is TOUGH. Touch base for a very REAL pop quiz to measure your progress...I promise you are doing better than you might think! xoxo, moms!

Pop quiz time! Let’s be honest, who among us doesn’t battle that nasty question rattling about in our minds, “Am I doing this right?!” The thing is, motherhood is all about making choices. I love the concept of moms being the CEOs of the household. Because it’s so true, but mostly because it makes me […]

Filed Under: Babies, Faith, Health, SAHM Life, School, Young Kids

Have Courage and Be Kind

November 11, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

The sweet and powerful heart of the Cinderella movie is captured so beautifully in the wine bottle DIY craft. This home decor idea is a simple, easy way to add a touch of love, courage, heart, and kindness to your home decor!

As with most things that are culturally-relevant, I’m a bit behind the game. As in, entire world-wide trends will come and go, and I’ll miss them. Or an earthquake will happen next door, and I won’t notice. This usually results in me hollering at my husband, “Why didn’t you tell me about this?!” He’s all, […]

Filed Under: Children's TV Characters, Faith, Mommy's Favorites, Young Kids

My Thanksgiving Hero

November 9, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

Looking for a social good company to support this holiday season? I love the work La Brea Bakery is doing to serve others and honor the people who care for others during the holidays. Who is your Thanksgiving Hero? Go honor them and surprise them with this very cool recognition of their service!

My husband thinks it was his suave demeanor and boss guitar skills that sold me on him. He was a catch, for sure, but he’s entirely wrong. What sealed the deal for me? His grandma. Yup, you read that right. Upon meeting my husband’s grandmother, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Mommy's Favorites

The Genius of The Martian

November 6, 2015 By Meredith 18 Comments

Win of copy of this hit new read here! Fall is here! Time for cozying up with a warm beverage and pulling out a good read! We are LOVING this latest best seller & can't wait to share it with you! Come join us to chat books through our virtual book club--no need to change out of those pajamas!

I love, love, love my book club partner, Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy. I feel so lucky to know her as a dear friend on this earth. She is a talented writer, so smart, funny and REAL. And this month, she’s got the whole book scoop covered! Read on, fellow readers! ************************************* Well, I need to start […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Giveaway, Reading

For The Mommas Whose Hearts Hurt

November 4, 2015 By Meredith 49 Comments

If your kids ever seem weird or different, YOU AREN'T ALONE. I promise! Navigating challenging behaviors and raising positive children is the hardest parenting task we face, but we can do this, really! Grab this perspective and ride it out. I promise this honesty will feel refreshing!

Last week was a tad on the brutal side for me. You see, I had dedicatedly laid the ground work to rock my Mom of the Year title by volunteering to help with not one but BOTH of my kids’ class parties. Yup, silly things like work assignments, laundry piles, and Mommy’s sanity be darned! […]

Filed Under: Faith, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Preschool, School, Young Kids

Who’s Your Thanksgiving Hero?

November 2, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Looking for a social good company to support this holiday season? I love the work La Brea Bakery is doing to serve others and honor the people who care for others during the holidays. Who is your Thanksgiving Hero? Go honor them and surprise them with this very cool recognition of their service!

Seeing people who selflessly love on other people grabs my heart. It’s like a solid sucker-punch to the gut, but in a really wonderful way. It’s the act of people serving and giving of themselves that gets me. This life can be such a hard place, and when someone sacrifices to make the road easier or better for another […]

Filed Under: Giveaway, Holidays

Keep Those Messy Hands Clean and Style It Up With Huggies Clutch n’ Clean

October 30, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

Messy kids driving you nuts? Save your sanity, mom, with this easy, fashionable solution that will allow you to save your sanity, your budget--and your sense of style! Keep it clean and cool with this savvy new wipes solution!

I’ll readily admit I’m a product junkie. Sold-out, full-on, no joke. It’s serious, friends. I love finding cool new items that are really cool, make my life easier, or are a sweet combination of nifty and helpful. So when Huggies introduced the most adorable wipes clutch cases ever last year, my excitement was substantially squee-y. Functional meets […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Messy House, Young Kids

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