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Channel Your Inner Flower Child with this Quiz!

May 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Spring and the start of summer is the perfect time to delight in all of the gorgeous flower blooms! Take a fun minute to pause and channel your inner flower child with this sweet, "What Type of Flower Are You?" quiz! And let me know what your result was--I was so surprised by mine!

***Thank you to Gilmour.com for sponsoring this post so I could introduce this fun quiz to help you find your own inner flower child!*** I inherited my love of flowers from my mother and there’s no better time of the year to enjoy all of nature’s glory than right now! Blossoms are blooming around every […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Summer

DIY Patriotic Hair Bows

May 25, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Patriotic Bows are the PERFECT way to get your little gal in the Americana spirit for Memorial Day or July 4th! You'll be surprised at how easy these are to whip up! Save a ton of money making your own vs. purchasing store-bought, and these make a super gift too! And MAKE SURE to catch the smart tips at the end about what mistakes to avoid for better results!

I love fun hair bows, barrettes, headbands, and other accessories for my three little girls, but I’m also on the cheap side so I don’t like paying for them! I especially don’t like paying for holiday hair accessories that my girls will only wear once a year. So I decided to make my own! Since […]

Filed Under: DIY, Fashion, Gifts, Girlhood, July 4th

Steps for a Healthier Pet-Friendly Home

May 22, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Creating a healthier pet-friendly home for our furry family members is so important! We love them so, and want what's best for our pets--make sure to take a minute to check out this important how-to to make your home safe for your fur babies!

Pets are wonderful members of the family. They cheer us up when we’re sad, add a sense of fun and adventure to our lives, and are so cute we can’t even stand it sometimes. But we can’t always communicate with pets the way we need to, especially when it comes to teaching pets about dangers […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, Homemaking, Pets

5 Genius Summer Skincare Hacks to Beat the Heat

May 17, 2018 By Meredith 32 Comments

Summer skincare brings a unique set of concerns that need special attention! Sun protection, cracked heels, poison ivy, rashes, humidity, frizzy hair and clogged pores are only a few to mention. No worries! We have the genius, smart hacks here--click here and save yourself a boatload of summer heat woes!

***Thank you to Beautycounter Consultant Jackie McGeehan for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on these genius summer skincare hacks!*** Summer is coming!! Hey, hey! Not that I wasn’t super-into that prolonged, horrible winter we had, but…sunshine sounds really sweet right now. And while I’m madly tackling the special “fun” of May and […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Gifts, Health, Summer

Milton Hershey School: A Living Legacy of a Future

May 10, 2018 By Meredith 1 Comment

Milton Hershey School is a gorgeous living legacy of hope and a better future for each one of the students it welcomes. Through a belief in quality education for all, this school is committed to giving all children an exceptional home and learning experience. Read more to learn about this incredibly unique history!

***Thank you to Hershey Entertainment and Resorts Company for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on Milton Hershey School and it’s living legacy*** It was so fun to fill you in on some very cool parts of Hershey’s history last week! Hershey, PA is one of my favorite places and I love […]

Filed Under: Hersheypark, Preschool, School, Young Kids

Educated Book Club Discussion

May 4, 2018 By Meredith 8 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our The Immortalists 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!

Starting in May and then through until September is my MOST favorite time to read.  I don’t think this is anything exceptional or uncommon … there’s a reason why there’s a genre called “beach reads”  and book authorities put out “must read” summer lists … so I’m hoping you all are feeling as excited as […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

How to Drink Enough Water Without Harming the Planet

May 1, 2018 By Meredith Leave a Comment

It's so important to hydrate! But doing so without harming the planet can be trickier than you might think. Snag these smart tips and ace your love-the-earth know-how!

Roughly 60 percent of the human body is made up of water, according to WebMD. This fluid helps the body absorb nutrients and digest food, pump blood throughout the circulatory system, assist the body in maintaining a constant temperature, and more. We lose water through the process of urination, breathing and sweating, so it is crucial to drink plenty of […]

Filed Under: Health

A Mother’s Day treat for YOU!

April 26, 2018 By Meredith 8 Comments

While we are busy care-taking kiddos, tackling never-ending housework and likely shopping for other ladies on our list, my hope for all of us is that this Mother's Day in the midst, we can slice out a moment or a treat for ourselves. Seems a wild notion, but we can do this! And the $250 we're giving away below will make reaching this goal a lot easier!

Mother’s Day is soon here, mamas. While we are busy care-taking kiddos, tackling never-ending housework and likely shopping for other ladies on our list, my hope for all of us is that in the midst, we can slice out a moment or a treat for ourselves. Seems a wild notion, but we can do this! […]

Filed Under: Gifts, Giveaway, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites, Saving Money

Hollywood Darlings: Your Favorite 90s Childhood Star Friends

April 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Hollywood Darlings is such a sweet, funny show! Beyond the hsyterical laughs delivered by your favorite 90s childhood stars, you'll dins a sweet, sweet bond a friendship--and that is the true win in this life!

Thank you to Pop TV for sponsoring this post so I could scoop all of you on the fantastic Hollywood Darlings show! All opinions are 100% my own. Any other Full House friends out there? Or fans of Step by Step and 7th Heaven? I know, me too! Growing up, these shows were the sweet […]

Filed Under: Celebrities, Children's TV Characters, Favorite TV Shows, Mommy's Favorites

ZooAmerica 40th Anniversary!

April 24, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

ZooAmerica's 40th Anniversary is happenning! Such a cool, family-friendly zoo that is the perfect spot for a day out with the kiddos! Go enjoy your family day out, mama!

Thank you to ZooAmerica for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on this cool zoo that has thrived for 40 years! All opinions are 100% my own. ZooAmerica holds a special place in my heart, as some of my earliest young memories are of visiting this zoo with my parents and grandparents. […]

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

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