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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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A Season for Second Chances Book Club Discussion

January 7, 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!

Greetings! And welcome to 2022 – where we keep on pushing through all the craziness and stress that life’s been throwing at us! I know for me, 2021 really threw me for a loop, so here’s hoping 2022 has better things in store!  As usual, my favorite escapist pastime continues to be reading. I found […]

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A Healthier Dog for 2022

January 6, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

New year, new dog! Want a happier, healthier dog? Check out this smart way to keep your dog active and powering through his days!

Thank you to K9 Power for sponsoring this post so I can share the scoop with you on a healthier dog for 2022. All opinions are 100% my own! Our two rescue pups are my loves! Henry and Charlie stole our hearts about five years ago, and no day since they exuberantly crashed into our […]

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How to Cut Your Cleaning Time in Half

January 4, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Tired of spending hours cleaning? Check these 6 genius hacks to cut your cleaning time in half!

While cleaning can be considered somewhat therapeutic, it’s not an activity that everyone enjoys. Why spend time mopping and dusting when you could be doing something fun, right? Qs irritating as it can be, it’s still essential for all of us. A clean home is a healthy home, and you’ll feel happier because of it. […]

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Caring for a Leopard Gecko – All you Need to Know!

December 7, 2021 By Lindsay H 7 Comments

caring for a leopard gecko

The time has come, friends.  My 9-year-old is asking for a pet that can be his and his alone.  Not just any pet though, a gecko.  I should have seen this coming as he has been so responsible with his beta fish, feeds and cleans up after the dogs, and always does his chores.  My […]

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