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Make Your Memorial Day Weekend an Extra Special Staycation

April 29, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Having 3 days off feels fabulous! Not to mention the chance to welcome in summer and the warm weather! But having the money to go somewhere special or take a vacation can be overwhelming, as well as the hassle of planning and packing for a trip. No sweat! Check out these 9 greats tips to plan the best staycation ever--I would never have thought of #3!

Vacations are a lot of fun, but of course they can also be a lot of work. If you and your family can’t agree on a vacation destination, or you’ve been to all of your nearest vacation spots, or you’re just not in the mood to pack a suitcase and pile into the car, then […]

Filed Under: Escapism, Holidays, Leaving the House, Saving Money, Vacations

I’m Tired of People Telling Me My Kid Needs to Be Fixed

April 28, 2015 By Meredith 56 Comments

Even in the best school systems, it can be so challenging for a child who doesn't fit the perfect learning mold and has trouble completing classroom or homework assignments. If your child has ever struggled with attention disorders or staying focusing, you'll want to read this honest look at one momma's heart in working through challenges. Take encouragement in the truths here--you aren't alone!

Let me be clear from the get-go: no one has actually ever said these words. No, this is purely my sensitive Momma’s heart hearing implications that may or may not be there. And let my appreciation of my son’s teachers and our school district also be abundantly clear. I feel very blessed to live where we do […]

Filed Under: Preschool, School, Young Kids

Robbing Peter to Pay Paul

April 27, 2015 By Meredith 10 Comments

Accepting that as a mom, my kids' needs come first has been a hard thing to get used to. The daily struggle of managing schedules and organizing it all is a beast, but here is the one thing I remember when it all starts to feel too overwhelming. Read on to learn how to press through this season of parenting--it can be done!

I write a lot about working hard to accept our age and stage in this life, probably because it’s one of the things I struggle with the very most on a day-to-day basis. It never seems fair. Or right. Or like it makes sense. It is that odd 12 minutes you have in between herding children […]

Filed Under: Babies, Exercise, Faith, Health, Homemaking, Messy House, Mommy Time, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Summertime Gift-Giving is in the Bag!

April 24, 2015 By Meredith 26 Comments

Shopping for Mother's Day? Teacher Gifts? Graduation or Father's Day? A Summer Birthday gift? The perfect gift solutions are here in this ultimate summertime product buying guide! Snatch up all the hot items of the season and be a hit with everyone on your list!

With Mother’s Day, the end of school, Father’s Day and summer birthdays coming our way, it almost feels like this season is as gift-giving busy as the holidays! It’s no secret that I love to shop, but our tight budget is always a concern. I really like to make sure that the items I purchase are […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Giveaway, Holidays, Kid Birthday Parties, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping

Don’t Let Springtime Allergies Steal the Season!

April 22, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

A few days last week I was pretty certain I was going to die. I was nauseous, fatigued, and the walls kept seemingly leaning to one side. It was unnervingly unbalancing. Then suddenly, I had an epiphany: this was my allergy-related vertigo returning. You see, last year after a whole bunch of tests (and many sobby calls to […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Sickness, Young Kids

4 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun for Kids

April 21, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Having the cool backyard where the kids love to play and hang-out is such a fun thing! Do these easy steps to make it happen and keep your children entertained and happy for hours! Sunshine soaking-up is yours!

Thrilled to share this very seasonally smart post by Jane Blanchard! Fantastic ideas! If you’ve been around kids for any length of time, you know they have copious amounts of energy — so much that it can sometimes feel exhausting to watch. Outdoor play is a great way for children to run out their energy, develop their imaginations and […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, SAHM Life, Toddler Playtime, Toys

How to Cure Cracked Heels FAST (and a sweet giveaway!)

April 20, 2015 By Meredith 6 Comments

It’s time to get ready for summer, friends! That means FINALLY bidding adieu to those nasty cracked heels and yucky feet. Just think of the sweetness of staring down at some pretty polished toes while chilling with a margarita in the fresh summer sunshine. Bliss, I know. Good news for you? We’ve got the tools […]

Filed Under: Escapism, Girlhood, Giveaway, Mommy's Favorites

Your Outdoor Haven

April 17, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Creating a space of calm and serenity in your yard is easier than it sounds! Check out this easy help to make the soothing happen in your yard!

So, a bit ago my husband began this crazy beekeeping hobby. Yeah, that’s still happening. While largely the bees do their thing and I do mine, they started hanging out a bit too much around our pool last summer.  Somehow the concerns I voiced regarding this translated into my husband’s pressing need to build a pond in our front […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Mommy's Favorites, Quiet Time, Reviews

Take a Minute to Stop and Smell the Roses–and Bring the Kids Along!

April 15, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

Go ahead & run in the sunshine! The Children's Gardens are the perfect solution to pass the day!

Longwood Gardens has been a place my family has held near and dear for years. Our annual Christmas visit, summer strolls under the stars, meeting friends for morning play-dates, spring days out with Grandpa…it’s the perfect place for respite and beauty whatever the reason or season. And the most perfect part? All the gorgeousness is kid-friendly. The first few […]

Filed Under: Babies, Exercise, Health, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Mom Dying, Young Kids

Ladies’ Night Out

April 13, 2015 By Meredith 4 Comments

Ladies Night Out just got sweet! Complete with shopping, sales, wine, cupcakes, and bestselling books, grab a girlfriend and mark your calendar!

Just a little over two weeks ago, I Still Just Want to Pee Alone hit the shelves and my fellow co-authors and I have delightedly been watching the rave reviews roll in. This, on top of the recent news that the first book in the series, I Just Want to Pee Alone hit the New […]

Filed Under: Books, Girlhood, Leaving the House, Mommy Time, Reading

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