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4 Tools Every Restaurant Should Have

January 21, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Thinking of starting your own restaurant? Check out these 4 must-have tools every restaurant kitchen needs.

Ever dream of starting your own restaurant? So many things to consider! One important thing to know is what you will need in the kitchen to get started. Every restaurant business needs a wide range of essential tools and equipment to provide delicious dishes to its customers. With great equipment, the chefs in the restaurant […]

Filed Under: Cooking, DIY

Meet Me Under the Mistletoe Book Club Discussion

January 20, 2023 By Meredith 5 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Somewhere Beyond the Sea book club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Thanks to Carrie for bringing our Meet Me Under the Mistletoe book club discussion. We got off to a bit late start to kicking off our 2023 year of books, but we’re here now and ready to roll! Let’s get our reading on, friends! With 2022 wrapped up in a nice, tidy bow (and chucked […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

New Parent Winter Survival Tips: How to Keep a Newborn Warm and Cozy

January 19, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

New parent? Cold winter? No worries! Check out these 3 must-dos to keeping your newborn warm and cozy this winter, and you're all set!

Winter is a special time of the year, but it can also be a challenging one when you have a new baby. Keeping your newborn warm and comfortable during the colder months is crucial, and it’s important for new parents to be prepared for the challenges that winter can bring. Preparing your home and keeping […]

Filed Under: Babies, Young Kids

5 Tips to Host the Ultimate Backyard Party

January 19, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Grab these 5 must-do tips for hosting your own backyard party. Get ready to let the fun roll!

Hosting a party in your backyard is a great and affordable alternative to renting a venue. However, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed when you start planning. You want everything to go well, but there is a lot of organizing involved, even in a small event. Luckily, there is some great advice out there […]

Filed Under: DIY, Kid Birthday Parties

3 Failsafe Contour Looks for When You’re in a Hurry this Season

December 22, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Looking to up your makeup game? Check out these 3 easy how-to contour steps!

If you have not tried contouring yet, and are looking to spruce up your holiday look, then this article is for you! There are several ways you can do it, but these three quick methods allow you to highlight and lowlight the right parts of your face in minutes. Makeup is not every person’s game. […]

Filed Under: DIY

A Broken Hallelujah

December 18, 2022 By Meredith 2 Comments

I'm hurting this Christmas, and realizing sometimes a broken hallelujah is all we have to offer--and that's okay.

I am broken this Christmas season. Large parts of this are that my dad isn’t here. Before he died, I hadn’t understood how grief could hurt physically, but the pain can be so acute it takes my breath away. My body is knocked down by the still present long covid I battle, which I’ve learned […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Grief

10 Times You’ll Rock the Season with Shinesty Holiday Wear

December 17, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Looking for the PERFECT Christmas party outfit? Search no more! Shinesty has a BRILLIANT collection of holiday wear--everything you could need or want for your holiday party! Check out the velvet collection--you will swoon!

Thank you to Shinesty for sending my family fab holiday wear so I can share this post with you. All opinions are 100% my own. The holidays are chock-full of fun occasions to dress up (or down!) in stylish holiday wear. A few years ago, my family fell for the Shinesty site, which makes it […]

Filed Under: Children's Clothes, Christmas, Online Shopping

Ultimate How-To Guide to Visiting Hersheypark

December 13, 2022 By Meredith 4 Comments

Visiting Hersheypark for the first time? Not sure what you need to do? Grab this 22-point, totally inclusive guide and leave no questions unanswered!

Thank you to Hersheypark for sponsoring via Sweetest Families, so we can share this guide for visiting Hersheypark with you, all opinions being 100% our own! When I say Hersheypark is in my blood, it’s not much of an exaggeration! I first visited Hersheypark as an infant. My grandparents moved often, yet they always lived […]

Filed Under: Local outings, Local Travel

10 Socks to Stuff Your Stockings with This Christmas

December 11, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Stuff your stockings with something your giftees will appreciate year-round--check out these 10 crushable socks! Trust me, you'll be Gifter of the Year with these finds!

Thank you to Chrissy’s Socks for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on these ten crushable socks to stuff your stockings! We’re in the thick of the Christmas season, and I know it can be INTENSE, friends! The holly-jolly isn’t for the faint of heart, and I’m all about anything and everything […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts

The Lindbergh Nanny Book Club Discussion

December 9, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

We're so excited to have you join our Somewhere Beyond the Sea book club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Happy December, friends! Are you busy hauling out the holly? Me too! This time of year is so hectic, but so fun! I can’t wait to cozy up with some sweet Christmas books (namely our next pick–read on for the scoop and the chance to grab a copy for FREE!), but first, join Carrie and […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

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