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The BEST dress shirt you’ll ever find, ladies!

October 10, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Tired of a restrictive fit and bist gaping? No more! This is the BEST dress shirt you'll ever find, ladies! I LOVE how comfy it is while maintaining superior quality! Get the scoop here, order, and never look back on this fashion find!

***Thank you to roz + loki for sending their product my way so I could fill you in on the best dress shirt you’ll ever find! All opinions are 100% my own.*** Hey, so who has a dress shirt they love that’s super-comfortable, , doesn’t gape at the bust or restrict your movement? No one? […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Gifts, Mommy's Favorites, Reviews

5 Dollar Store Halloween Décor Ideas You’ll Love!

October 9, 2017 By Lindsay H 6 Comments

On a tight budget but still love the fall season? Snag these super Dollar Store Halloween decor ideas that are genius for your budget and get your house looking spooktacular in no time! I especially LOVE the ghosts idea!

The holidays have begun and with that comes my favorite time of the year, fall! I can’t get enough of autumn and the décor in my house shows my love for everything pumpkin and orange. Of all things fall, Halloween is by far my favorite. My children and I love to decorate our home and […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Homemaking, Saving Money

Young Jane Young Book Club Discussion

October 6, 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 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!

***This post contains affiliate links which if you choose to purchase through, I have the capacity to earn a small commission. All opinions always remain 100% my own. Thank you for supporting the work we do here at Mom of the Year!*** Recently, my children have fallen for Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie books, and […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Amazon Fire TV Photo Showing for the Win!

October 3, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Have an Amazon Firestick in your home? It's fantastic, I know! Check out all the cool new things you can do with it HERE and fall in love with modern technology!

***Thank you to Amazon Fire TV for sponsoring this post so I can scoop you on their new photo showing options! My opinions about this super-cool user-friendly service are entirely my own.*** Any other photo addicts in the house? Go ahead, no need to be shy–you’re in good company here! I LOVE my photos in […]

Filed Under: Couple Time, Favorite TV Shows, Gifts, Giveaway

Hope for Pediatric Cancer Research and Awareness

October 2, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Ever wonder what you can do to offer hope to pediatric cancer research and awareness? I love the Hyundai Hope on Wheels effort. Check it out and offer your support!

***Thank you to Hyundai Hope on Wheels for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on the fantastic work they are doing to offer hope for pediatric cancer. All opinions are 100% my own.**** Please join me in welcoming Nicole as she shares her incredible experience participating in the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Celebration […]

Filed Under: Health, Sickness, Young Kids

8 Easy Steps to a DIY Tooth Fairy Pillow

October 2, 2017 By Anne Metz 3 Comments

This DIY tooth fairy pillow is such a sweet, simple craft project to do for or with your kids! Easy to make and a special childhood keepsake memory, follow these simple steps and make yours now! Love the fun options to personalize!

With four school age children, it seems we are constantly losing teeth in our house. Sometimes, we even lose the lost teeth! So I decided to make a pillow for all the lost teeth. That way, my kids can put their tooth treasure right into the little pouch and under their pillow instead of what they normally […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gifts, Young Kids

6 Breakfast Shortcuts to Master the Morning Rush

September 29, 2017 By Heidi Rega 2 Comments

Busy mornings part of your every day? Try these 6 healthy breakfast shortcuts to cut down on the crazy chaos and start your day off on the right foot! Kid-friendly and delicious, you can't go wrong!

The only thing crazier than sorting the after school and homework routine, is managing to actually leave the house in the morning! Between getting the kids out of bed, dressed, and gathering up last minute items, breakfast time can take a serious hit. We’ve found six tried and true shortcuts to ensure the kids (and […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Organization, Recipes, School

11 Smart Tips to Ace Your Parent-Teacher Conference

September 25, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 4 Comments

No fear, mama! Use these smart tips, tricks and questions to ace your own parent-teacher conference. I love the insight our on-board teacher offers in tips 7-9!

The Parent-Teacher conference. We’ve all had one. The conference paper comes home and says that the teacher would like to set up a conference. Why? Is my kid misbehaving? Is he falling behind? Is she not making friends? Am I failing as a parent? Deep breathes, mama.  Conferences are not a bad thing.  There are […]

Filed Under: ASD, Preschool, School, Young Kids

DIY Upcycled Bulletin Board/White Board Combo

September 22, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Time to upgrade your command center? Snag this easy DIY for an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo, and you will be crushing on your new organization space! I love this genius!

I’m really excited to share my latest DIY project–an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo! This endeavor combines a lot of my loves: organizing, crafting, and shopping for fabric. Plus this DIY project only takes a single afternoon and is incredibly inexpensive. So if you’re looking to spruce up your command center, follow the steps below […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, Organization, School

6 Must-Dos for a Successful Sleepover Party

September 20, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 1 Comment

Filled with nerves over the thought of a sleepover party? No worries! With these 6 smart tips, it will be smooth sailing! My favorite? #6 is brilliant! No more worries, mama!

I am a planner by nature. I love planning ALL the things. Birthday parties, family celebrations, cookouts, vacations…you name it, I love to plan it. I love being creative, searching for deals, and creating an event that is memorable AND affordable. So, when my kids came along and I was able to start planning birthday […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties

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