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The Storied Life that We Loved Reading

June 5, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Kick back in the summer sun and read with us! We love to read and we love to share it with you through our virtual book club! Open to anyone--and we love it if you show up in your pajamas. Get comfy, get cozy, and read along with some great finds with us! This month's pick is especially blowing us away!

This month, my gal Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy is kicking off our summer book club by scooping our latest read and then, as always, offering a chance to grab our next pick for free! Sweet! Take it away, Carrie! *********************************************************** Well, Meredith from The Mom of the Year, and I are at it again […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Escapism, Reading

Speak Out for Students with Hear Me & the Campaign for #FairFundingPA

June 4, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Want to see changes in your child's educational system? The issue of fair funding for our schools affects all of us, and now with this this super-easy tool, you can make a difference that matters! Take a minute and share your voice so it's heard!

My mother was a public school teacher for 40 years. She taught until the day she got a call from her doctor in her classroom, ordering her to report to the hospital immediately, as her test results had returned, very far from normal. A year and a half later, she died of liver cancer. She gave so […]

Filed Under: Preschool, School, Young Kids

Smathers and Branson, Your One-Stop Father’s Day Shop

June 1, 2015 By Meredith 22 Comments

Need a belt that doesn't give out after a couple weeks? THIS is it! The most perfect belt you'll ever own--fantastic quality that will last for years. And the most perfect Father's Day gift you could give!

Let me share a secret: I sort-of hate Father’s Day. My husband is truly The Worst Person in the World to Shop for, and my father is a close second. My Father-in-Law? Not much better. I have no idea what to get these men and when I ask, they tend to look at me like […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Holidays, Online Shopping, Reviews

Welcome Midlife Mommy Weight Loss; We’ll Be Hanging Out A Lot

May 27, 2015 By Meredith 20 Comments

Losing weight in our 30s is no joke--here is the true story of how I battled the scale, with some pretty cool personal realizations along the way. Read it--you might just love on yourself a bit more with these weight loss fitness truths!

Long about four months ago I stepped on a scale. And then I died. To put it kindly, the number was a bit more than I had bargained for. To put it honestly, HOLY CRAP! I proceeded with all normal post-scale trauma activities: I sobbed and then irritated my husband blathering incessantly about the horror. I called […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Health, Weight Loss

Calling All Curly Girls!

May 24, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

Got curls? Learn to love them and wear them proudly! The new Dove Quench Absolute products and Love Your Curls campaign/book, helps girls of all ages keep their hair healthy and wear their ringlets proudly!

As I child, I remember my mother endlessly oohing and ahhing over my curls. I thought they were ridiculous and she was insane. They curled up and made my hair shorter; I looked like a boy. Then I got a little older and started showing those curls who was boss, wielding mad power with over-sized barrel […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Girlhood, Mommy's Favorites

The Everyday Choice

May 20, 2015 By Meredith 16 Comments

Supporting other people the right way can be tricky. Use these tips to be there for someone--the way they REALLY need you to be. Friendship is a gift--cherish it the right way!

Over the weekend, my sister and I made a bold move–WE LEFT THE HOUSE. I know, I know. And it gets even more unbelievable when I tell you what we did: we went to a movie theater to see a grown-up movie. Like, not something animated by Pixar. Again, I know. And while I wouldn’t typically cite Pitch […]

Filed Under: Faith, Health

3 Questions to Ask Your Kids to Get Them Talking

May 18, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

Does it feel like pulling teeth to get your child to tell you about his day? Asking these three questions every day has been the magic trick for us! I love knowing more about their school days and classrooms and love that these questions help reinforce some important messages to my kids too! Start asking, mom!

I generally tend to figure out how to do things in life right before they come to an end. Like, I finally got uber-good at sneaking in productive work-outs around long job hours–and then got knocked up and quit my job. I nailed feeding a baby while caring for a toddler–and then my baby became a […]

Filed Under: Bribing Children, Preschool, School, Toddler Talk, Young Kids

Grab the Huggies® Wipes: Because Kids Outgrow Diapers, Not Messes*

May 15, 2015 By Meredith 10 Comments

I thought we wouldn't need as many wipes as my kids got older and outgrew diapers, but boy, was I wrong! Here's why they are so great--with a bunch of cuteness to boot! Go stock up on this bow--you'll thank yourself later! Messy kids are here to stay!

I have an announcement, a very important announcement, friends: WE ARE DONE WITH DIAPERS! I know, I know. It’s basically the best news to happen around these parts in forever. But, silly, new-to-this-post-diaper life mom that I am, I wondered if this also meant it was time to bid adieu to my ginormous stockpile of wipes? The […]

Filed Under: Babies, Crafts, Messy House, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

Summer Advertising Promo

May 14, 2015 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Snag this deal to promo your website and get your business underway! If you're looking for a way to kick off your business or get things underway, this is a great deal!! Take advantage of it now!

I love The Mom of the Year and its vitality of over 26,000 social media followers! Make it work for you too this summer by scooping up this 30% off advertising deal! To score 30% off a month of ad space, enter code MOTY30 at check out and reap the savings while enjoying all the sweet benefits of […]

Filed Under: Advertising, Blog Stuff, Mommy's Favorites

The Sweet Simplicity of All Natural Gelato

May 13, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

Turkey Hill Dairy's All Natural Gelato is DELICIOUS! You've gotta check this out--a healthy win for the whole family. Trust me!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Turkey Hill Dairy. All opinions are my own. I remember a day, a day long ago in the magical land of Before Kids. A day during a business trip to the far-off land of angelic California with my husband. I spent a gorgeous afternoon bargain […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Mommy's Favorites, Reviews

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