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Why I’ll Never Regret Dyeing My Hair Blue

June 17, 2015 By Meredith 24 Comments

Dying your hair blue? Take it from someone who NEVER does anything crazy or wild--it was so worth it! Completely the right decision and the reason might surprise you!

We play it pretty tame around here. Our wildest nights consist of deciding to start an episode of the fantastically addictive Orange is the New Black after 8pm. I’m sadly not joking. So when I trekked off to BlogU the weekend before last and came home with blue hair, it was of note. Not of […]

Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Faith, Girlhood, Health, Mom Dying, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites

Colorful Closet Organization 101

June 15, 2015 By Meredith 12 Comments

Have a closet that is a messy pit in major need of some organizing? Try these tricks I used to make our former cluttered mess and tidy space that's user-friendly for all. And the ideas to add splashes of color are things you've probably never thought of! Make a pretty space in your home now!

****Thanks to Wayfair for providing a product gift card so I could check out some of the items on their site and share them with you in this post! My selection of and delight in my finds is 100% original**** I have written before about our junk drawer being a sweet little corner of ghastly horror in […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Homemaking, Messy House

What Side Ponytails and Neon T-Shirt Clips Left Behind

June 12, 2015 By Meredith 12 Comments

Sometimes the very best gift we can give ourselves is LETTING GO. How one night out reminded me of so much of who I used to be--and why it was so incredibly freeing! You'll lkaugh over the memories of jelly shoes and neon t-shirts--along with a few other throw-back gems!

Last weekend I had one of those Experiences-of-a-Lifetime-You-Will-Never-Forget. That’s perfect because I don’t want to forget it. Ever. After a year’s worth of endless behind the scenes planning and four days worth of running like a mad woman lifting boxes heavier than my Jillian Michael DVD-trained muscles should ever be allowed, WE DID IT. We […]

Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Escapism, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites

#FairFundingPA Twitter Party

June 11, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

Feeling the push and pull to supplement learning beyond what is provided in your child's classroom? This funding situation is real! Learn what you can do to help your child get the education he/she needs!

Last week, I discussed why Pennsylvania needs a better public education funding system. We love our public schools and are proud of their work, but have serious concerns about how they are funded. Pennsylvania has the widest funding gap between rich and poor school districts of any state in the country. Per pupil spending in PA’s poorest districts is […]

Filed Under: School

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

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