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August 17, 2015 By Meredith 12 Comments

Looking for an all-in-one device to tackle cardiovascular, toning, and abdominal fitness? Meet the Bosu Ball and why I love it--and you will too! Bet you never bargained on the fun element I found...

When Wayfair asked me to choose an item for myself to celebrate Back to School, I was stumped. I shook my head in an effort to clear away the pencil sets, glue sticks, and Star Wars backpacks that were overtaking my mental space and forced myself to concentrate hard. What do I want for ME? I have spent the […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Health, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Preschool, SAHM Life, School, Weight Loss

Home Improvement Projects to Knock Out When the Kids Go Back to School

August 12, 2015 By Meredith 5 Comments

Have a list of projects you've been meaning to get to? No sweat! Fall is the perfect time to tackle them, for reasons you've probably never considered! Pick up the paintbrush; it's on, friends!

Summer will soon be coming to an end (a lot more quickly than most of us prefer), but it doesn’t have to be all disappointment as the seasons change and school starts back up. There are a lot of great things about the fall, and one thing you can do to get yourself excited for […]

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Chore Charts for the Sanity Win

August 12, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

Crazy days with the kids getting away from you? Need control over the chaos? This solution saved our sanity and helped us get the most from our days. An easy-peasy win in 6 simple steps, mom!

Long about 3 months ago, I took stock of the coming summer months and realized I was crap-screwed. School was ending, and with it, the delicate tether to schedule and order that keeps me from piddling away time online while the kids play Angry Birds and we all pitifully hang out in our pajamas until 4pm. We […]

Filed Under: Bribing Children, Health, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Mommy's Favorites, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Clothe up Those Kiddos with These Back to School Deals and Steals!

August 10, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Back to school is no joke! But, by rocking these bargains and promos, you've got it, mom! Really!!

I’ve been very open about my general Back to School panic. While I can’t do anything to ensure that my son successfully navigates the longer days of 1st grade (crawling on the bus with him and clinging to his desk all day might be slightly frowned upon??), I have been working hard to make sure my kiddos have […]

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

The Must-Read List YOU Need to Read!

August 7, 2015 By Meredith 24 Comments

Are you a reader? You are in the right company! Here are 20 books from fellow gals who read that you need to grab NOW! Plus, the chance to score them all for free is a pretty sweet deal!

It’s here, friends. The end of summer is upon us. I know. But that doesn’t mean you need to put your beloved books down! In fact, just the opposite. No time like the present to dig into your reading and escape the hassles and woes of Back to School prep and fuss. There is something solid […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Giveaway, Mommy's Favorites, Reading

Win Big as a Fresh Family Heading Back to School!

August 6, 2015 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Back to School is coming fast, and I’m teaming up with some of my favorite brands and bloggers to offer a huge back to school giveaway! Three winners will take home a backpack loaded with school supplies – including Boogie Wipes. Plus a mommy clutch – full of everything mom needs to make the start […]

Filed Under: Giveaway, Preschool, School

I Love Our Kind of Old

August 5, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

What makes a marriage carry on from year to year? These truths might surprise you--it's not the hearts and flowers you think. And this is the REAL scoop on the ins and outs--trust me!

Friends, I’m getting old. My left knee crackles when I stand up and I’ve caught myself saying, “Mommy has to move slowly, kids. Her hip is out again” more than I’d like. I can’t even tell you the horror I felt upon learning our local fireworks didn’t start until 9:45pm. How could I ever stay up […]

Filed Under: Couple Time, Faith, Health, Homemaking, Young Kids

99 Days of Summer Said 99 Ways

August 3, 2015 By Meredith 11 Comments

Summertime is full of busy, busy days and lots, and lots of love. If you've ever felt alone in reflections of your day, here are 99 thoughts about why you are completely normal. Go on, momma! You've got this!

From Memorial Day to Labor Day there are 99 days. 99 days of summer, to put it simply. Yet check in with any parent who’s been there, and they’ll tell you. These 99 days are our stage–our stage to shine, to crash, and to fall into endless heaps of exhaustion at the end of long days. […]

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

Go Ace Your Amusement Park Day with the Kids!

July 31, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Making a visit to Amish country? Looking for a kid-friendly day trip? Here are all the ins and outs of how to make a visit to Dutch Wonderland the best vacation your family has taken!

***This post is sponsored by Dutch Wonderland*** HEY-OH!! 2016 update: Dutch Wonderland just sent me these deals (see below!)–pop over HERE to score incredible savings on your visit! A day in the Kingdom for a steal! We all know that vacations with kids aren’t relaxing breaks, but rather just changes of scenery. But true story: our recent […]

Filed Under: Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Vacations, Young Kids

Fall Fashion with a Southern Flair

July 29, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

Check these amazing dress finds at Belk! Your wardrobe--and your budget with these FANTASTIC deals--will thank you!

Let’s be straight: I drool for fashion. I sit in my perfectly ensconced-by-budgetary-concerns world of preschool pick-up-friendly athleisure and fantastize about more. More pretty things. Less advertising to the world at large that I work solely from home in my yoga pants. I reverently flip through the pages of People Style Watch and think, “This could […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Saving Money

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