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How to Create a Safe Backyard for Kids

November 9, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Creating a safe backyard for your kids is so important. Grab these 5 must-do tips to make sure it's a great place for all to play!

Outdoor play is extremely important for children. However, understandably, you may have some concerns about the safety of your backyard. There can be a lot of hazards, and you want to make sure that your children are free from harm. Luckily, there are some things you can do to keep accidents to a minimum. In […]

Filed Under: Homemaking, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

Better Money Management For Busy Moms

November 7, 2021 By Meredith 2 Comments

money management tips

The average working mom spends 98 hours working every week, according to abc7. This time is split between working in a paid role and carrying out household duties, including cooking, cleaning, and looking after children. This, therefore, doesn’t leave much time to manage the household finances. But as research has found that parents have up to […]

Filed Under: Budgeting

Important Tasks To Maintain Your Home’s Plumbing System

November 6, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

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It’s no secret that home maintenance is imperative for all homeowners. Neglecting a home can lead to its gradual dilapidation, rendering your most valued asset worthless or a financial burden. And while most homeowners have a detailed home maintenance checklist, when it comes to plumbing, you will need to consider daily and weekly tasks instead […]

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Once There Were Wolves Book Club Discussion

November 5, 2021 By Meredith 13 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Here One Moment 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!

Thank you to Carrie for bringing our Once There Were Wolves book club discussion! Well, somehow November has shown up at our doors already, windswept and cool, enveloping us in its pumpkin spice and plaid scarves. I think most people love fall, or at least like it, and while one might argue that winter is […]

Filed Under: Book Club

Valuable Tips For Keeping A Healthy And Fun Classroom This Winter

October 26, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

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Winter in a classroom can feel long and tedious, so it is vital to look after the health of your students while keeping learning fun. There are many ways to achieve this without turning the class environment into a clinical one, especially as keeping healthy involves focusing on more than just physical health and mental […]

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8 Ways to Get Ahead on Christmas Shopping

October 24, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

Get ahead on Christmas shopping with these 8 GENIUS tips--trust me, they're a game-changer!

​​ The holidays are filled with a flurry of activities and events, all of them incredibly important because they only happen once a year.  Since shopping is often a big chunk of a person’s worries during the holidays, it’s best to take care of it before the season even begins. This can help you stay […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Organization, Saving Money

Blue Pumpkins for Autism Awareness

October 20, 2021 By Meredith 2 Comments

Blue pumpkins for Autism awareness are such a beautiful, practical way to support children on The Spectrum. Read on for the whole scoop, plus the easy-peasy how-to for making your own blue pumpkin in under 10 minutes!

My go-to stress reliever has become scrolling through Google news alerts via my very curated feed (read: lots of Gilmore Girls, local school updates and CICO diet trends–on a good day, toss in a few tiny house designs and I’m a goner!). On one recent escape with Google, I crossed upon some articles about blue […]

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Make Learning Fun: 6 Ways to Mix Play and Education

October 19, 2021 By Meredith 3 Comments

Check out these 6 smart hacks to make learning fun--essential to keeping children engaged!

Stimulating and developing your child’s mind and body is best done through play, especially when they’re at a younger age. Playing and learning can teach your child so much about the world and about themselves, build their confidence, help their social development and build the foundation of their relationship with education. Allowing your child to […]

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9 Reasons to Visit Hersheypark in the Dark This Year

October 11, 2021 By Meredith 22 Comments

Time to visit Hersheypark in the Dark! It's the perfect family-friendly spot for spooky fun this Halloween season! Enter here for chance to win FOUR free tickets!

Thank you to Hersheypark for partnering with me and my family so we can share all the #HersheyparkHappy fun with you and scoop you on the 10 reasons to visit Hersheypark in the Dark this year! We have been having a blast at Hersheypark this year! It feels fantastic to be back in the action […]

Filed Under: Local outings, Local Travel

The Husbands Book Club Discussion

October 1, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Here One Moment 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!

Friends, let me introduce you to my newest crush, The Husbands by Chandler Baker. I really, really liked this book, and I’m so glad Carrie and I selected it for this month’s pick. It’s a gem and a treasure, and I can’t wait to give you the whole scoop. Did you know it’s being made […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

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