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The Other Side of Monday

March 16, 2015 By Meredith 20 Comments

Bad case of the grumpies? You are not alone with grouchy moods! When I found this perspective to help boost my mood and make me feel better, it was a Godsend--AND a reason to smile!

A couple weeks ago, I shared about a rather low spot I found myself in, one which included vehemently slamming my minivan into the garage door. I won’t lie, it was a neat time. And delightfully, for my husband and kids the fun hasn’t quit.  It’s been two straight weeks of “Mommy’s in a mood” around these parts. Somehow that […]

Filed Under: Faith, Grief, Grocery Shopping, Health, Leaving the House, Messy House, Preschool, School, Sickness, Young Kids

Helping Your Shy Kid Make Friends

March 13, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

Being shy as a kid is no fun. Use these tips and tricks to help your child skillfully navigate the social scene--you'll be glad you checked here!

I acutely remember being painful shy as a child; it wasn’t fun. Any other shy gals out there? If so, you know what mean.  If I could to help my own kids have a smoother time making friends and navigating the social scene, that would be such a blessing. So when Patricia Evans of the Huffington […]

Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Health, Preschool, School, Young Kids

FOMO Gone with Sinus Relief!

March 11, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

I felt HORRIBLE in this pic and was so sick of being down and out of it! Happy to take anything I can not to get back to this yucky place!

I won’t lie. I had no idea what FOMO meant. I am that un-hip. After checking in with Urban Dictionary (yes, yes  I really do refer to this on a frequent basis. Mostly because my younger friends got sick of me asking what stuff meant), I totally fell for this acronym: Fear of Missing Out. This […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Young Kids

The Awe-Filled Heart of Station Eleven

March 9, 2015 By Meredith 38 Comments

What a treat we found in this book! Read on to find out why our book club thought this new sci-fi novel surpassed the the rest in the growing post-apocalyptic genre. The heart might just surprise you...

Reading the booming post-apocalyptic sci-fi genre that has taken pop culture by storm in recent years has become one of my favorite non-guilty pleasures. There could never be any guilt in the genius of The Hunger Games and Divergent, even when you stay up all night reading them and are so tired that you confuse your […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Giveaway, Reading

Need a Little Help to #Depend On? You’re Not Alone!

March 6, 2015 By Meredith Leave a Comment

We all need help! Bladder leakage? Incontinence? You aren't alone, REALLY! Find out while it's so common--and how you can find an easy-peasy protection solution that will keep you running through your busy days with no sweat! Trust me, this will work!

***Click HERE to check out Depend’s newest, the kind products which are allowing me to keep it real for another day at The Mom of the Year!**** After a week like this week, it seems pretty perfect to acknowledge that in the low points of life, you’ve got company. Whether it’s the really hard stuff of […]

Filed Under: Health, Reviews

The Circus Show

March 4, 2015 By Meredith 28 Comments

Feeling down and depressed? You aren't alone. Dark places are known by so many, even though we don't always discuss. Beating yourself over something stupid? Find light and hope here with this one simple realization.

I’d like to report that Monday, the three year anniversary of my mother’s death, ended up being a day of blessing, a day of reflective happiness spent with my children, niece and sister. Instead, I drove the minivan through the garage door. You know that AllState commercial when the garage door is shattered by the foolish […]

Filed Under: Grief, Health, Mom Dying, Mommy Time, SAHM Life

Still Here

March 2, 2015 By Meredith 44 Comments

It was three years ago today that my mom died. It’s been a pretty full time. Throw in all the missing, sweet remembering, anger, acceptance and a bunch of impossibly unfair questions like, “Why did you leave me?”, and there’s been a sizable emotional roller coaster looping around. Mostly, though, these years have been full of […]

Filed Under: Faith, Grief, Mom Dying

It’s Friday!

February 27, 2015 By Meredith 10 Comments

FRIDAY! The big day full of dreams of relaxation and maybe, just maybe a few extra minutes of sleep! Treat yourself to some laughs with ideas of how you can kick off the weekend Mommy-style--some of these wild ideas you would never have thought of, but I promise they will make your day!

My favorite day of the week! The hope, the promise, (albeit the very unlikely) dream that there will be a minute of relaxation or a snoozle of extra sleep hiding somewhere in the corners of your weekend…it could happen. Keep the fantasy alive, fellow warriors. A few months ago, I started having a teensy celebration on my social […]

Filed Under: Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Hang with the Band and Score Some Free iTunes!

February 26, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

This new band is an amazing way to connect with your faith while enjoying some sweet tunes and getting your groove on them! I love them, and with this sweet iTunes giveaway, you will be a fan too!

This post is sponsored by the band Simple Tenants. On so many of these desperate days of motherhood, when the backpacks are mysteriously lost and the toast is utterly burnt, the tether to my faith is the worship music blaring through my iPod. While my mind is scattered and our days crazed, the grounding beat […]

Filed Under: Celebrities, Faith, Giveaway

The Crayola Experience Colors Their World

February 25, 2015 By Meredith 18 Comments

Visiting the Crayola Experience was the perfect way to encourage my kids creative efforts and explore the delights of crayons, markers and other art-supplies! I loved the DIY fun and this was the perfect diversion for my active kids--read on to find out the can't-miss highlights!

Every once in a while, I decide to be That Mom. You know, the mom who does something really cool with her kids. It all started with an episode of our beloved Daniel Tiger. When the crew took a trek to “the crayon factory”, my children began a vivid love affair with the notion of making […]

Filed Under: Kid Birthday Parties, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

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