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The Stolen Marriage Book Club

December 1, 2017 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 Stolen Marriage 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 holidays, friends! I’m a bit of Christmas nut (read completely obsessed with this season), so while things are hopping, I’m loving all the fun parts of the hustle and bustle. One of my favorite seasonal treats is curling up with a delicious Christmas book by my tree and getting lost in a holiday story, […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Christmas, Holidays, Reading

5 Tips for Putting Up a Kids’ Christmas Tree in Your Home

November 29, 2017 By Meredith 32 Comments

Putting up a kids' Christmas tree is one of the best holiday decorating traditions we have! Our whole family loves this special way to celebrate the Chrstmas season, and here are the smart tips you need to make it work in your home!

As far as Christmas trees go, we don’t always have the best track record, but we have managed to sort one genius holiday win that has become our favorite decorating tradition: the kids’ Christmas tree. My husband was inspired to give this idea a go a few years ago, and I am so glad he […]

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Homemaking, Young Kids

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough Gift

November 21, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough is a fantastic gift idea for so many on your list--adults and kids alike! It's such a sweet craft idea for kids and so very budget-friendly!

 ***I have been compensated by Johnson’s® Baby for this post about this creative idea for a DIY Candy Cane Cloud Dough gift; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. *** I’ve shared before some nifty fidgets that help my kiddos manage the symptoms of their sensory issues, and we’ve even shared […]

Filed Under: ASD, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Holidays

26 Best Gifts of 2017: Christmas Gift Guide

November 20, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

The Mom of the Year Christmas Gift Guide is here! Full of creative and affordable gift ideas, for kids, mom, the home and book-lovers, you will find so many unique wins! And make sure to enter the giveaway below to win big and score loads of these gifts for FREE! Happy gifting friends!

***Thank you to many of the brands featured in this Mom of the Year Christmas Gift Guide for sending me product for review and consideration. All opinions are 100% my own.*** What’s this? The holidays are already here?? Alright, deep breaths, mama–we’ve got this. My junk drawer might be in atrocious form and I’m wholly […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Online Shopping, Organization, Saving Money

The High School Reunion Apology

November 17, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

Have a high school reunion coming up? NO WORRIES! Here's some real truth to take with you and ease your anxiety. Get ready to relax and celebrate who you've become with your former classmates!

This is less of a post and more of an apology letter to my former classmates whom I will be meeting up within less than a week’s time for our 20-year high school reunion. Yes, that’s right–TWENTY YEARS. I’ll give you a minute to do the math, and yes, I am really old. Complaints of […]

Filed Under: Health, School, Young Kids

8 Smart Tips for Managing a Balanced, Healthy School Break

November 15, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Working hard to keep your kids active and fit? Check these 8 smart ideas to keep your family fit, healthy and actively enjoying all that life holds, despite school breaks and life interruptions. I especially love tip #4!

****This post was sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central so I could share best tips for managing a healthy school break, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Raise your hand if you are already looking forward to the upcoming winter […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Holidays, Preschool, School, Vacations, Weight Loss

DIY Soup Bar: A Party Hit!

November 10, 2017 By Heidi Rega 2 Comments

Looking for your next hostessing win? This DIY soup bar is genius! All guests love it and its SO EASY!! Love this fab add-in ingredient idea!

That chill in the air is here to stay, and with it comes rumbly tummies, and bodies needing warming. In our house, reaching for a can of soup is usually met with a chorus of groans and eye rolls, and half of the time, we’re hungry an hour later. While it may taste fine, it’s generally lackluster, […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Homemaking, Recipes

Snag Extra Cash for Christmas Shopping!

November 9, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Enter for your chance to win $300 for your Christmas shopping in gift cards from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Kohls. There will be 5 winners in all!

Gah! Friends, the holiday season is officially upon us! I LOVE Christmas, but its definitely the time of year my budget takes a hit while tackling all the Christmas shopping. Can anyone else relate?? You know that here at Mom of the Year, I’m a HUGE fan of scooping up the savings! My online bargain-shopping […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Giveaway, Holidays, Online Shopping, Saving Money

A Juggling Act: 4 Smart Steps to Make an Income While Being a Mom

November 8, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Working a juggling act, mamas? I get it! This work/kid gig is no easy task. Check these 4 smart tips and make major steps to getting your day-to-day in order!

***Thank you to Alex Berger of The Berger Bungalow for writing and sharing this post about the juggling act with us. This topic, as an entrepreneurial mama, is very near and dear to my heart!*** Any mom or dad knows that being a parent is practically a full time job as is, so is it possible […]

Filed Under: Health, Homemaking, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Little Fires Everywhere Book Club

November 3, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Little Fires Everywhere 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!

***Thank you, Carrie, for sharing our Little Fires Everywhere book club discussion!*** It’s fall, y’all and I’m so happy that I actually needed a blanket while curling up to read our latest book club pick!  And what a great book it was!! Little Fires Everywhere Book Club Discussion: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng was my […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

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