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The Traumatic Vortex of the Business Trip

March 4, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

business trip husband leaving @meredithspidel

I had a near-death experience last week.  My husband went on a business trip.  I thought I was going to die.  I may have.  It went that well. I am fully aware that there are parents who do this all the time.  Parents whose spouses travel on a regular basis and manage to get through […]

Filed Under: Husband's work

I Will Dry Your Tears

March 2, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

child holding daffodils @meredithspidel

A year ago today, my mother died.  It was a sad and horrible day, and I will never forget the last moments I shared with her.  As she lay dying, she was unable to speak.  I sat with her, and I talked with her, and tried desperately to seek closure through a one-sided conversation.  Her […]

Filed Under: Mom Dying

Wait, someone wants to hear what I have to say?

March 1, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

MITS - Meredith Spidel @momsnewstage

I’m not even going to pretend to be cool and act like I wasn’t more than a little floored when the lovely Keesha of Mom’s New Stage said she wanted to interview me for a post today.  Her blog is one of the most refreshing places to land in this internet.  Her tagline, “Bringing a […]

Filed Under: Guest Blogger

Vacationing 2.0

February 27, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

I Just Want to Pee Alone book cover @meredithspidel @throat_punch

Okay, this is going to be fine.  Pampers has sucked up your life savings and there just isn’t any extra cash to spare for a tropical retreat right now?  Throw in the nasty factors of limited vacation days at work and oh, the teeny little problem of those kiddos who need someone to take care […]

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Loving Every Minute!

February 26, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Minute Rice brown rice ready to serve #loveeeveryminute @meredithspidel

I have a rice problem.  Left to my own devices, I would happily nosh on the fluffy stuff for every meal.  I just can’t get enough of rice-y goodness.  So when Minute Rice asked me to try out their new Ready to Serve product, there was no arm-twisting involved.  Pass that cup over and let’s […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Reviews

These Are the Times

February 25, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Janine's Confessions of a Mommyaholic @janinehuldie @meredithspidel

I am so pleased to welcome Janine from Janine’s Confessions of a Mommyaholic today to share why she is declaring her title as a Mom of the Year.  Janine has created a sweet space in the blogosphere where she shares about her life as a mommy to two young girls.  She does it all with hearty dose […]

Filed Under: A Mom of the Year, Guest Blogger

Listerine 21 Day Challenge Completed!

February 24, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Listerine 21 Day Challenge @meredithspidel

I did it!  Step aside while I bust a move in celebration.  There may not be too many things I’m able to cross off my goal list these days (darn kids needing to be fed and all that jazz), but I did this!  I completed the Listerine 21 Day Challenge. I first introduced the challenge […]

Filed Under: Reviews

I’m Calling Strength

February 21, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

strength boxing gloves @meredithspidel

Every once in a while my inner social worker tries to work her way up to the forefront.  I generally try to keep her closeted because despite being the precious bleeding heart that she is, the darn girl never made me any money and I just don’t have a whole of opportunity to use her […]

Filed Under: Faith

10 Bonuses to Hauling the Kids with You to the Doctor’s Office

February 20, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

doctor bag @meredithspidel

I am not a brave mother by any stretch.  If I can’t figure out a way to hit an appointment sans the kiddos, I don’t go.  Something must be wrong with my 3 1/2 yr. old and my 1 1/2 yr. old because they won’t sit calmly and patiently through an entire dental appointment while […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Leaving the House, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Standing Ovation for Alisha found Eden!

February 19, 2013 By Meredith Leave a Comment

AlishaandEden @meredithspidel

Have you guys seen the hysterical singing genius of Alisha found Eden?  When I first saw their parody, Mom of the Year, I was in complete awe.  How are these ladies so talented, so funny, and so darn capable of nailing how I’m feeling?  I fell in love.  Check out what I’m talking about: Blown away […]

Filed Under: A Mom of the Year, Guest Blogger

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