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Car Safety: Enjoy Car Rides with Your Kids with Minimal Risk

March 3, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Car safety is SO important for kids! Grab these must-know tips NOW for your family!

A child is involved in a car crash every 25 seconds on average, Forbes reports. Over 500 children are injured in car crashes everyday in the United States a day — equating to around 183,000 every year. Although most children travel in cars frequently (usually every day), parents don’t always know of or follow the best […]

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On Being an Adult Orphan

March 2, 2022 By Meredith 14 Comments

Being an adult orphan is lonely and so, so hard. Please know if these are your shoes, you aren't alone, my friend.

I am 42. I am an orphan, and I am in profound grief. My mom died 10 years ago today, and my dad died 6 weeks ago yesterday. I am writing this for myself and for anyone else in similar shoes. When I first started this blog 10 years ago, it served as therapy as […]

Filed Under: Grief, Mom Dying

The Perfect Escape Book Club Discussion

March 1, 2022 By Meredith 8 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Somewhere Beyond the Sea book club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Sincerest apologies for how delayed this book club meeting is, friends. Carrie and I typically try to publish our monthly chats on the first Friday of every month, but life has rained down a bit hard lately and the February book club was missed. In addition to saying goodbye to my dad, long covid has […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

9 Must-Know Tips for Visiting Cartoon Network Hotel

February 25, 2022 By Meredith 7 Comments

Considering visiting Cartoon Network Hotel? Grab these 9 must-know tips before you go!

Thank you to Cartoon Network Hotel for sponsoring this post so I can share these must-know tips for visiting Cartoon Network Hotel. All opinions are 100% my own. We have been long Dutch Wonderland visitors, and when Cartoon Network Hotel opened next door two years ago, we were very keen to visit. Last weekend we […]

Filed Under: Local outings, Local Travel

How Stress Can Affect a Mom’s Health

February 21, 2022 By Meredith 2 Comments

mom stress

Do you feel stressed? Many moms are looking at ways to reduce the stress in their lives. They want to live a healthier life, so they will often look at methods that can help them manage the stress in their life. As a mom, you are under tremendous pressure at all times, but you can’t […]

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Decorating your Child’s Bedroom

February 10, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

decorating a Childs bedroom

As a parent, it’s natural to want your child to have everything they dream of. Very often, this means giving their bedroom a makeover, because every child has a dream bedroom.  Since children spend so much time in their bedrooms, it’s important to make it a safe and comfortable space where they can play, learn, […]

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4 Tips for Decorating your Living Room

February 10, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

decorating your living room

The living room is the heart of a home because families spend most of their time there. When decorating your living room, you must consider many aspects, including the size of your family, your lifestyle, your budget, and the size of the physical space available. Interior design is complex because there are many objective and […]

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Discussing Religion with your Children

February 10, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

discussing religion with children

When you’re a religious parent, it’s probably important for you that your childrenknow God and follow a path that you believe is right for them. However, religion canbe a difficult topic to approach, especially with young children. Introducing your kids to religion at a young age without putting their backs up against the idea can […]

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My Dad

January 27, 2022 By Meredith 15 Comments

My dad was the best man I have ever known. In the community, so many knew and loved him--he gave endlessly of his time and resources in more ways than for which one could ever account. I know so many could stand here and share about all he did for others, but he not only left an incredible legacy in the world around him, he also left the most gorgeous legacy to his family.

My dad was the best man I have ever known. In the community, so many knew and loved him–he gave endlessly of his time and resources in more ways than for which one could ever account. I know so many could stand here and share about all he did for others, but he not only […]

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5 Money-Saving Tips for Clothes Shopping with Your Tween Girl

January 24, 2022 By Meredith 2 Comments

budget shopping with tweens

No one is more temperamental and fashion-forward than your tween girl. You may have noticed that she has already developed her own style preferences and that she is finally growing into her own person. Our fashion choices extend beyond what is “in”; it also shows the world a bit of our personality. Buying your tween […]

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