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4 Things to Look for in a Family Home

February 16, 2021 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking to buy a family home? 4 things you must know before you do!

Buying a home is never easy. However, it’s even harder once you have a family’s needs to consider, instead of just your own. For example, there may be many great homes for sale in Arizona, but they may not all meet your requirements or make an ideal home to raise a family. As you know, […]

Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking

The Twelve Dates of Christmas Book Club Discussion

February 5, 2021 By Meredith 8 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our The Twelve Dates of Christmas 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 this month’s The Twelve Dates of Christmas book club discussion! Yes, yes, I know it’s February! And, yes, this book technically has the word “Christmas” in the title. But this year has already been crazy (all 35 days of it), so what’s one more crazy? And, anyway, this is the good […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Girl Scout Cookie Hot Chocolate Bombs

February 2, 2021 By Lindsay H 2 Comments

girl scout hot chocolate bombs

You may have heard how tricky finding Girl Scout cookies is this year–there are no booths! But no worries, you can grab from a local Girl Scout or place your order online. If you’re at loose ends for a Girl Scout to order from, my little gal would be thrilled to help you out–order HERE […]

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Growing With Love: Helpful Tips To Raise Young Ones With Special Needs

January 26, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Raising young ones with special needs can be overwhelming! Here are the 3 things every parent must know on this journey. I always forget about #2!

If you have recently learned that your child has developmental delays or a disability, it is important to assure yourself that you are not alone, says author Patricia McGill Smith. The journey to raise a child with special needs can be tough, but with the right knowledge, it can be done. So what sort of helpful tips can […]

Filed Under: ASD

Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

January 22, 2021 By Meredith 6 Comments

This kid-friendly Valentine's Day charcuterie board is such a win for the whole family! Check the easy, affordable tricks--I would never have thought of the last 2! Get ready to win V-Day!

Charcuterie boards are all the rage! Seems a tad incongruous, given hosting and gathering are rather discouraged these days, but I get it–we all need to make the most of our hearth and home during this trickiness. It’s also super important to celebrate the everyday, which is exactly why in our house, charcuterie boards are […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, Valentine's Day

3 Step Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bombs

January 14, 2021 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bomb

It’s time I let you in on a secret, I am obsessed with hot chocolate bombs!  Move over kids, this treat is not just for the young generation.  With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I created an adult-friendly 3 step Kahlua Hot Chocolate Bomb to share with your loved ones this year.  Have kids […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Dessert

3 Ways to Keep Moving Through All Life Throws Our Way

January 11, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

You've got to keep moving, baby! Check these 3 ways to keep moving through all life throws our way--I was AWED by the smart, truthful insight of #2!

Thank you to Dancing and Life for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on their cool program and these three ways to keep moving through all life throws our way. Friends, isn’t this life a bit of a tricky go? We do our best, for sure, but curveballs seem to spiral out […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Faith, Fitness, Health

A Princess for Christmas Book Club Discussion

January 8, 2021 By Meredith 4 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!

I am so excited to share this book with you, friends, because the author herself is joining us this afternoon for a live Facebook interview! I can’t wait to chat with Jenny Holiday about her writing and will post the link after our interview HERE. Carrie and I would LOVE to have you join us […]

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Does Noom Actually Work?: This Busy Mom Gave It a Go

January 5, 2021 By Meredith 8 Comments

Does Noom actually work? This real, busy mom gave it a go...and this is what happened! (p.s. I was shocked too!)

Thank you to Noom for providing me with a membership so I could share my answer to “Does Noom actually work?” with all of you. All opinions are 100% my own. Anyone else completely intrigued by Noom after seeing all of the ads flying around as we roll into 2021? You’re probably asking what Noom […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Health, Weight Loss

6 Benefits of Using Natural Skincare Product

January 4, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Did you know there are 6 reasons natural skincare is the best choice for your skin? Check them out! I would never have thought of #5!

Over the past few years, we have certainly seen many new beauty brandsintroducing natural skincare products. However, do we really understand why they are so great and what they can do for our skin? Let’s be honest. Not many of us are willing to throw away our makeup bag until we have done a little […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Health

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