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The Gifted School Book Club Discussion

October 4, 2019 By Meredith 12 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Gifted School book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for FREE!

With school back in session, Meredith and I thought The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger would be the perfect early fall read. Not knowing much going in, I had a lot of preconceived notions about this book. A “gifted school” seemed both pretentious and elitist, to name a few adjectives I conjured up before cracking this one […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

3 Super-Smart Tips for Teaching Kids to Manage Money

October 2, 2019 By Anne Metz 4 Comments

Not sure how to best go about teaching kids to manage money? We get it! Even better, we have the solution--these 3 smart, easy tips will get you and your kiddos on the right track in no time! Here's to smart financial responsibility!

Teaching kids to manage their money is important! Learning to create a budget, keep track of expenses, and save for emergencies are skills that are essential to life as an adult and it’s never too early to start good money habits with our children. I thought I was doing a good job with my kiddos […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money, Young Kids

Google #DigitalWellbeing Tools for YOUR Family Wellbeing

September 17, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Balancing internet use and screen time with family wellbeing is a tricky business! So thankful for Google's #DigitalWellBeing tools to help you manage everything--truly helpful and #modernday smart!

This post was sponsored by Google in partnership with the Forward Influence Network so I could fill you in on these Google #DigitalWellbeing Tools for YOUR family wellbeing. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The internet is an awesome thing, friends! Think about all the things we can do with a computer or phone […]

Filed Under: Health, Organization, Smartphones, Young Kids

How to Start a Little Free Library in Your Yard

September 16, 2019 By Meredith 19 Comments

This post, nor this effort is sponsored or endorsed in any way. My family fell head over heels for the Little Free Library effort, and all that follows is 100% genuine adoration for this adorable movement as we tell our story of how to start a little free library in your yard! So, it happened, […]

Filed Under: Books, DIY, Reading

The Rosie Result Book Club Discussion

September 6, 2019 By Meredith 5 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Slow Dance book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for FREE!

Happy fall! While I’m a die-hard lover of summer, I’ll admit it might have been high time for my crew to touch base again with a bit of schedule and order after all the chaotic sunny fun. Plus, there are the sweet things like apples and pumpkin patches and buying ridiculous costumes for my dogs […]

Filed Under: ASD, Book Club, Books, Reading

10 Items to First-Stop Shop at Consignment Sales

August 14, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

How do you know where to start at a consignment sale? This first-stop shop guide has you covered--get ready to score BIG friends! I LOVE budget-friendly idea #6!

Thank you to JBF Reading for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these items worth the first-stop shop at consignment sales. All opinions are 100% my own! You all know that JBF Reading is my favorite consignment sale ever. I’ve shared before about the best consignment sale finds you’ll score here, […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Children's Clothes, Saving Money, Toys

Sealing and Preserving Wood in Three Easy Steps

August 12, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

Sealing and preserving wood is a WAY easier task than you might think--and the benefits last for generations. Snag this snappy how-to, and get ready to restore furniture in your home for a cheap, easy song!

Summertime is project time!  There is no better time to get projects done while you have extra hours of sun and beautiful weather to do it in.  I already taught you all how to make beautiful chalk paint furniture, and how to stain furniture, so today I am going to teach you how to seal […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

Hotel Hershey vs. Hershey Lodge: Where to Stay?

August 5, 2019 By Meredith 4 Comments

Crushing on a visit to the sweetest place on earth? Go get 'em! Here's the whole scoop on all you need consider for the Hotel Hershey vs. the Hershey Lodge--wherever you stay, it's a win!

Thank you to The Hershey Hotel for sponsoring this post so I can share this scoop on the Hotel Hershey vs. Hershey Lodge in helping to sort where your family should stay on their next getaway! Hands down, one of the coolest perks of my job is the opportunity to check out Hershey properties as […]

Filed Under: Hersheypark, Local outings, Local Travel, Vacations

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill Book Club Discussion

August 2, 2019 By Meredith 9 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Bookish Life of Nina Hill book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for FREE!

I’m kicking back and letting Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy take our virtual book club discussion away! She has been rocking the book scene this summer, friends! If you don’t follow her, you should! She is IN THE KNOW with her books. Carrie always has such smart commentary and always has her finger on […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

10 Ways to Refresh Your Bedroom and Closet for Under $50

July 29, 2019 By Meredith 2 Comments

Say goodbye to the blehs! These smart hacks to refresh your bedroom and closet are all under $50 and take only seconds. Budget-friendly, gorgeous and EASY! Sign me up :) #7 is especially brilliant!

Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these smart, budget-friendly ways to refresh your bedroom and closet! Anyone else feeling like their bedroom and closet could use a bit of sprucing up? With two kids, two dogs, and you know, life, wreaking havoc on our space, it […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking, Saving Money

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