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Keep It Easy with EasyKicks, Mom!

April 26, 2017 By Meredith 28 Comments

Struggle to keep your kiddo in shoes? No more! EasyKicks is SO EASY! Such a simple way to make sure your children always have a fresh pair of a brand-name sneaker. Check it out--you'll love the cool bonus that comes with them and grab this promo code!

****Thank you to EasyKicks for sponsoring this post so I could share my honest opinion about their cool sneaker service for our growing kiddos!*** Raise your hand if you have plenty of time in your life to keep up with making sure your kiddos’s shoes are well stocked in the sizes they need as they continue […]

Filed Under: Children's Clothes, Fashion, Online Shopping, Reviews, Young Kids

Get Your Fashion on with Box of Style by The Zoe Report

April 25, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

I LOVE this Box of Style! What an easy way to stay in tune with the latest chic fashion finds! Go get your groove on now, mama! And make sure to nab this promo code to save a bundle on this genius!

****Thanks to Box of Style for sending a box my way so I could case out all the fashion finds and share them with you!*** As a work-at-home mama of two young ones, the occasions I flirt with fashion in my life are few and far between, BUT I do still like to pretend and […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Summer Camp

April 24, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 4 Comments

Not sure which summer camp is right for your kid? Try these 5 smart tips to sort through all the option and land on the perfect fit! Your child will never enjoy summer camp more!

Choosing a summer camp is no joke, mamas! Do you want an all-day every day program? Something to keep the kiddos busy in the mornings? A sleepover camp? Maybe you want a sports theme? An animal theme? An alien theme (you laugh…but I promise…if you look hard enough, you will find one out there!) Do you want it to […]

Filed Under: Vacations, Young Kids

Mommy Needs “Me” Time: How to Pamper Yourself on a Budget

April 21, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Desperate for a break, but money is tight? No worries! WE GET IT! Here are 9 fab ways to pamper yourself while on a budget. Trust us, you'll be saying "Ahhh..." before you know it! Especially with the last two self-care ideas!

Placing your child’s needs before your own comes naturally to parents, and you’re happy to do it. However, forgoing “me time” to keep your kiddos entertained and happy is not sustainable, and may lead to serious accidents like lighting your kitchen on fire. Penciling in some self-pampering is good for you and for your kids, […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Health, Mommy Time, Saving Money

12 Best Mother’s Day Gifts that Win!

April 21, 2017 By Meredith 10 Comments

On the hunt for a gift mom will REALLY appreciate? No worries! Here's the list of the top 12 best Mother's Day gifts that the ladies in your life will be tickled to receive! Thoughtful, creative, and something for every budget--I would never have thought of number 8 or 9!

***Thank you to the above brands for sharing their products with me so I could review them and share my honest opinion with you about these ideas for the best Mother’s Day gifts!*** Happy almost Mother’s Day, friends! As holidays go, this is one of my favorite, mostly because I have an excuse for refusing […]

Filed Under: Gifts, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites

Flower DIY Mother’s Day Gifts

April 12, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Need the perfect Mother's Day gift? These flower DIY Mother's Day gifts are such a hit with moms and grandmas alike! Get the kids ready for a fun project and save money with this super idea for DIY project!

Looking for a special gift for Mom or Grandmom this Mother’s Day? As a mom, there is nothing better on Mother’s Day than breakfast in bed and a handmade gift from your little lovies, so have the kids roll up their sleeves and start crafting two different flower DIY Mother’s Day gifts. To up the sentimental value, these […]

Filed Under: DIY, Gifts, Holidays, Saving Money

Springtime at Tuckerton

April 10, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Yay! The weather has finally turned! Looking for some fun family outings? Springtimeat Tuckerton is full of family-friendly activities and events that will delight the whole family! Make plans now to visit--and dont' miss the Food and Brew Fest! It's a win!!

***Thank you to Tuckerton Seaport for sponsoring this post so I could scoop all of you on the events of Springtime at Tuckerton! This is a sponsored post brought to you by Real Mom Media. The opinions are completely my own based on my personal experience with the product*** In my mom-crazed corner of the […]

Filed Under: Couple Time, Escapism, Toddler Playtime, Vacations, Young Kids

My Not So Perfect Life Book Club Chat

April 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 This Is How It Always Is book club 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 always love hearing Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy‘s thoughts on the books we read! Her take on this month’s pick–and the one following it in May–is so fun! Gather ’round, friends, the My Not So Perfect Life Book Club meeting is starting!**** I’m going to be honest here, it is probably ridiculously unfair for me […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Escapism, Mommy Time, Reading

The DNA Test Kits That Give You the Whole Scoop

April 4, 2017 By Meredith 33 Comments

Curious to know what your family heritage and ethnicity really is? These DNA test kits are so easy to use, affordable (discount included!) and have a few cool bonus features that make exploring your genetic line fun and so informative! The coolest genetic mapping research I've found!

****Thanks to MyHeritage DNA for sponsoring this post so I could tell you about my family’s experience using their DNA test kits.**** If you had asked me a week ago what my heritage was, I would have lamely mumbled something about being German and Polish. I believed my mother was German because I have such a very-German middle […]

Filed Under: Health, Online Shopping, Reviews

The Mom-Friendly Diet You’ll Love

March 31, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Desperate to shed those extra pounds, mama? I get it--REALLY. Grab onto this smart high-protein, low-calorie mom-friendly diet and those extra pounds will shed themselves in no time! My favorite diet food will wow you--only 100 calories, but tons of protein per serving!

***Thank you to Wonderslim for sponsoring this post and sharing their products so I could share their mom-friendly diet plan with all of you!*** Friends, I’ve got a life-long battle on my hands, and that battle is my weight. Chalk it up to an aging metabolism, a nasty set of inherited genes, pesky kids needing […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

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