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Win Big for Your Baby with The Baby Bash Giveaway

July 16, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

I’m teaming up with some of my favorite baby brands to bring you The Baby Bash Giveaway. One lucky winner will win a $100 Target gift card plus products from Boogie Wipes, Baby Bjorn, Dreft, Kandoo and Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus. Giveaway is open to US and Canada residents and ends at 11:59 pm on […]

Filed Under: Babies, Giveaway

I Let You Go Book Club

July 7, 2017 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 Hunger 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!

Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy and I are having too much fun this summer digging into our books! Get her scoop on our July selection in this I Let You Go Book Club discussion and make sure to comment below to win a copy of next month’s pick. Happy reading, friends! **************************************************************** First and foremost, […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

8 Great Date with Your Kid Ideas

July 3, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 4 Comments

Bonding time with our children is SO important. Check out these fantastic 8 ideas for a date with your kid that you will both love! #6 is genius!

Date with your kid. I know what you are thinking: between work, school, homework, and after school activities, where in the world am I supposed to find time to date my kid? I mean let’s be honest; chances are that you struggle to fit a date night in with your spouse, let alone one (or two…or three…or…) of […]

Filed Under: Health, Leaving the House, Mommy's Favorites, Young Kids

The Easy Way to Find the Right Family Car

June 30, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

On the hunt for the RIGHT family car, but weary of the time and energy investment? Snag this cool trick to save a bunch of time AND money and snag the perfect vehicle for your crew!

***Thank you to cars. com for sponsoring this post so I could share you about this easy way to find the right family car.*** I’m not a huge fan of the new vehicle-buying process. Mostly this is due to our low car turnover rate: we run our rides into the ground before we trade up. […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money, Vacations

7 Crowd-Pleasing Summer Beverages

June 30, 2017 By Heidi Rega 1 Comment

Looking for a fun drink to spice up your summer BBQ? These 7 infused summer beverages will up your drink game and wow your guests! I am still drooling over how yummy #4 sounds!

Summer is here, and the temperatures are soaring. Are you tired of serving the same old sodas and juices at your backyard barbeque, but defer to old standbys because it feels like too much work to find something new? These seven infused summer beverages are perfect for entertaining and equally suited for sipping throughout the day on your […]

Filed Under: Recipes, Summer

Smart Healthcare Savings for Busy Moms

June 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Stressed over your family's healthcare? No worries! This genius, smart healthcare savings will get your budget sorted and on track! Check out this advice and get your finances in order!

***Thank you to SingleCare for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in the smart healthcare savings!*** From the moment I became pregnant to having two small children at home; I have been spending a small fortune on doctor’s visits and prescriptions. My son starting preschool this past year and entering the school germ cycle had us […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Health, Saving Money

10 Summer Hacks For Mom’s Sanity

June 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Summertime is full of outdoor fun, but every real mama knows all the activity can get a bit intense too! Check out these 10 real-advice tips, tricks and hacks to survive the summer and keep your sanity in check--score! Summertime kicking back is back in the bag, mom!

Anyone else already feeling a teensy snowed by all the hefty summertime fun? 3 cheers for no school! Truth told, I do love the break from school and the chance to do more of the fun stuff with my kiddos, but trying to keep up with the day-to-day silly things, like laundry, putting food on […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Organization, Summer, Young Kids

6 Summer Fashion Accessories Every Mom Needs

June 28, 2017 By Meredith 3 Comments

Not sure where to start with your summer wardrobe? Grab these 6 smart, well-planned summer fashion accessories, add them to what you already have and you will be well set, mama! Time to get your summer on! P.S. #5 is GENIUS!

****Thanks to The Zoe Report Box of Style for sending the summer box my way so I could share the six summer fashion accessories every mom needs with all of you!*** A few months ago, I shared a recent hot fashion find with you, Spring’s The Zoe Report Box of Style. I had so much fun checking […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

10 Best Things to See and Do at Dutch Wonderland

June 27, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

A visit to Dutch Wonderland is the perfect family summer trip! This amusement park is soooo kid-friendly and full of fun and playtime! Read this list of the top 10 must-sees and must-dos then get ready for your own day in the Kingdom!

***Thank you to Dutch Wonderland for hosting my family and sponsoring this post so I could share the 10 best things to see and do at Dutch Wonderland with you in this post!*** One of our favorite parts of summer is visiting the super family-friendly Dutch Wonderland amusement park in Lancaster, PA. It’s such a […]

Filed Under: Saving Money, Summer, Vacations, Young Kids

DIY Kids Fireworks Display

June 26, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Looking for a fun way to celebrate July 4th with your kids? This DIY Kids Fireworks Display includes it all--lights, noise and fun! Go celebrate and get your patriotic on!

My family’s attendance at fireworks on 4th of July has been spotty at best. It started with my oldest. As a baby he hated loud sounds and would melt down as soon as the noise began and we’d have to leave immediately. Then I had triplets and the thought of taking four young kids to see fireworks was […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Holidays, Summer

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