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Add a Rug and Deck Chillin’ Is On!

July 30, 2014 By Meredith 14 Comments

We moved into our house four years ago and one of my favorite parts is our deck.  Come summertime, we are living out there. All of our meals, “Mommy can’t take any more!  Go outside!” playtime, pool breaks–you name it, we’re there.  In the evening, throw in a light breeze with the rope lighting and cicada rhythms, […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Saving Money

My Afternoon at the Library

July 28, 2014 By Meredith 28 Comments

Earlier this month, I got to hang out at our local library as part of their “Meet the Author” series to share my work in I Just Want to Pee Alone, I Just Want to Be Alone, and You Have Lipstick on Your Teeth.  I have mentioned before how much I love the library, so just […]

Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Reading

Downy to the Rescue!

July 25, 2014 By Meredith 6 Comments

Laundry piled up endlessly? Put down that iron! Here's the one simple iron-free trick to smooth, wrinkle-free clothes you'll love! Housework made easy!

I remember the good old days.  The days when we had a “Laundry Day”.  When I would put something in the washer and then actually fold it and put it away within the same 24 hr. period. When there was less constant need for stain stick.  When there was very little, if any urine-frangranced dirty […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Husband's work, Messy House

SuperMom Power with Self-Care

July 23, 2014 By Meredith 22 Comments

Did you know that International Self-Care Day is July 24?  I’m all for the big holidays of the year, but in my opinion, we should raise the roof for this particular day. Self-care is so very important, especially as a momma.  Caring for young kids is an endless task.  And while I would do anything to […]

Filed Under: Health, Mommy Time, Quiet Time

Summer Has Won

July 21, 2014 By Meredith 24 Comments

I love summer.  I love swimming in the pool, walking barefoot, and the splash of freckles across my nose.  I love lazy evenings on our deck, the smell of fresh-cut grass and sleeping with the windows open.  I love the ease of trading in snowsuits for sandals and how ridiculously blue freeze pops turn my […]

Filed Under: Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, SAHM Life, Vacations, Young Kids

K.U.D.O.S. to Tackling Childhood Hunger!

July 19, 2014 By Meredith 9 Comments

Teaching our kids to have compassion and serve others on this earth is so important. Getting them to understand the realness of need with scaring them can be tricky business! Here are 5 tips to helping them understand giving-back on an age-appropriate level.

A couple weeks ago I shared with you why childhood hunger is such a serious concern in the summer months.  When school isn’t in session, many kids lose their access to the free or reduced price meals they get throughout the year.  Thanks to organizations like the ConAgra Foods Foundation, taking steps to battle childhood hunger […]

Filed Under: Health, Sickness, Young Kids

Great Grapes! It’s a Summer Giveaway!

July 18, 2014 By Meredith Leave a Comment

In celebration of Great Grape Boogie Wipes being sold at Walmart, I’m teaming up with Boogie Wipes to offer the Great Grape Summer Giveaway! One winner will be drawn each week for the next eight weeks and will receive a $50 Walmart gift card and a Boogie Wipes prize pack. How to Enter From following […]

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Smores, Tents and a Fancy-pants Cake?

July 16, 2014 By Meredith 6 Comments

You know that whole bit about how I’m not crafty or creative?  It’s not a shtick-for-show.  It’s real. I see craft supplies and I panic.  DIY projects to pretty up my home sound like a modern form of torture.  So when summer rolls around, and it’s time to come up with fun ideas for my kids’ birthday parties AND […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Crafts, Homemaking, Kid Birthday Parties

Inner Sandcastle

July 14, 2014 By Meredith 18 Comments

I’m not the kind of gal who loves rolling around in the sand. Or the hot beating sun. Or mixing sweaty drip in with with sunscreen and feeling like a greased pig on parade.  You might go so far as to say, I’m not a beach gal. Except I love my kids.  A lot.  And […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Vacations, Young Kids

Welcome Back, Perspective on Parenting!

July 11, 2014 By Meredith 6 Comments

A while back, I had my new friend, Julia Sherwin, come over and made her hang out with me.  This wouldn’t be so weird, except that I shoved a camera in front of her face and made her vlog with me.  The thing that killed me, and know that I was sold on Julia for good […]

Filed Under: Favorite TV Shows, Guest Blogger

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