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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

Best Bedtimes for Babies and Toddlers

March 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Don't know what the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers are? Struggling to get into a sleep routine and schedule? No worries, mama! Follow this clear, simple sleep chart and get the whole family in order in no time!

****Thank you to The Baby Sleep Site for sponsoring this post so I could share the scoop on the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers with all of you!**** Any mama out there ever feel a bit clueless with how to best care for those kiddos? Oh wait, what’s that? ALL the hands are raised? […]

Filed Under: Aiming Low, Babies, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Toddler Playtime

The REAL Parent’s Potty Training Survival Guide

March 28, 2017 By Meredith 10 Comments

Ready to pull your hair out over potty training? Snag this REAL parent's potty training survival guide and you WILL get through this, I promise! Plus this nifty trick to clean up the mess will make your life so much easier!

***Thank you to Clorox for sponsoring this post so I could share this fun, real potty training survival guide to keeping the mess in check as you tackle the dirty business!*** You know what gets a bad rap? Diapers. Parents jones so hard to shed them, but on the other side of those nappies lies an unseemly fate–potty […]

Filed Under: Babies, Cleaning, Homemaking, Messy House, Potty, SAHM Life, Toddler Talk

Top 5 Exercises for Flabby Arms

March 27, 2017 By Meredith 3 Comments

Tired of flabby arms? No worries! These five smart exercise for flabby arms will tone them up in no time! Bonus? This arm workout is easy, effective and can all be done in your living room! Score!

Looking to get rid of those dreadful bat wings? Forget all the miraculous creams and injections – the best way to go is with some good, old-fashioned exercises for flabby arms. Pack up some patience and get ready to incorporate the following exercises in your physical routine next time you hit the gym. We also […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

6 Easy Steps to Linen Closet Organization

March 22, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Feel overwhelmed by your messy linen closet and not sure where to start? No worries, with these 6 simple, budget-friendly DIY linen closet organization tips, you'll have your closet neat and tidy in no time! Plus, I LOVE the trick for keeping things permanently sorted, so you won't need to ever tackle this home improvement project again!

Do you ever get so overwhelmed by an organizing project that you put it off? Like say for instance, my linen closet. I’m grateful to have it, but it’s so narrow with deep shelves, so it feels like everything constantly gets lost and I’m not sure how to fix the situation. I’m embarassed to admit, it was in […]

Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY, Homemaking, Organization

DIY Deer Antler Chandelier

March 20, 2017 By Lindsay H 23 Comments

Love the rustic decor look? A DIY Deer Antler Chandelier is the perfect accent piece for your home! Store-bought versions can be PRICEY, but with these 6 easy how-to steps, you can make your own without the hefty price tag--and it's way easier than you think with this hack for getting started!

My family is very lucky in that my husband is very successful at deer hunting every year. This means many pounds of (practically free!) meat for our freezer and many useful deer parts like skin and antlers. For years I have been swooning over a gorgeous deer antler chandelier from Cabelas but can never justify the price […]

Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking

DIY Fairy Garden in 6 Easy Steps

March 17, 2017 By Anne Metz 48 Comments

Have you heard about the magic of fairy gardens? Here's the simple how-to you need to craft your own DIY fairy garden at your own home! With these fab ideas, for pretty, simple, whimsical and cheap fairy garden accessories, your little fairies will be delighted and feel most at home!

I can’t remember the first time I heard about fairy gardens, but I do remember that as soon as I heard such a thing existed, I knew I would be making one! I don’t know what it is I love most about fairy gardens. Maybe it’s the tinyness. Let’s face it, miniature versions of full size counterparts are […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gardening, Gifts, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

Sustainable Fashion for Busy Moms that Wins!

March 14, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Longing to be chicly fashionable, but busy days caring for kids getting in the way, mom? No worries! With this smart, sustainable fashion, your wardrobe is an all around win! with comfortable, versatile fashion finds, you're all set. Check out the jersey dress--I can't believe how cool it is!

***Thank you to prAna for sponsoring this post so I could share their line of sustainable fashion with you!*** Raise your hand, mamas if you would love to be chic and fashionable every day, but…life. You know the story–crazy busy days, active kiddos, and no time to switch from fancy duds to playtime gear. I longingly […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

zulily’s 4th Trimester Concierge Service for New Moms

March 13, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Struggling to sort your wardrobe now that baby is here, mom? No worries! Thanks to this fab 4th trimester concierge service, your postpartum fashion is set and ready to go! I love this genius solution for new moms!

***Thanks to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could share their 4th trimester concierge service for new moms with all of you.*** This one is cool, friends! Who among us moms hasn’t struggled “a teensy” with sorting her wardrobe after baby met up with this world? For those of you not in the know, let […]

Filed Under: Babies, Budgeting, Fashion, Saving Money

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