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Pure Baby Wipes for Your Little One

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This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions about these pure baby wipes expressed in my post are my own. Parenthood is chockful of choices. So many choices that it can all be super overwhelming. Breastmilk or formula? Baby-led weaning or purees? Cloth or disposable diapers? […]

Easy DIY Barn Wood Frame

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Reclaimed barn wood seems to be a growing trend in the design industry lately, which makes me happy because I love using this wood in my DIY projects. The older and more distressed things are, the more beautiful they are in my eyes. Not to mention, it’s wonderful to be able to utilize 100 year old wood as […]

Healthy Party Dips

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I’m a summer girl to my core, but the stretch of time between Halloween and New Year’s comes in a seriously close second as my favorite time of the year. It’s chock-full of crisp air, time spent with family, friends, and yummy food. What’s not to love, right? Well, with the chillier air comes a natural slow-down […]

Best Holiday Gifts for Busy Moms

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***I’m delighted to share this annual list of the best holiday gifts for busy moms with all of you, and thank you to all the participating brands who sent products my way so I could test them out and share my honest review in this gift guide!*** Gear up, friends, because the holidays are upon us, and it’s […]

Timeless Holiday Home Decor

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***This post is sponsored by Boscov’s so I could share my holiday home decor featuring the neat finds I snagged from their Christmas department!*** It’s hard to imagine a world without Boscov’s in it. I grew up making frequent shopping trips there with my mom, and now I find myself taking my own kiddos along whenever […]

5 Ways to Score Melissa and Doug on Sale

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If you have young kids, Melissa and Doug are two common household names. Melissa and Doug are a husband and wife team who began making toys when they noticed our culture was taking a dangerous turn away from imaginative play. Their brand is known are known for top quality toys that encourage pretend play and imagination. Their toys are often wooden […]

The Chemical-Free Cleaning Cloths that Will Change Your Cleaning Game!

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***Thank you to e-cloth for sponsoring this post so I fill you in on their incredible chemical-free cleaning cloths that will totally change your cleaning game!*** A couple of months ago, my friend gifted me with a very cool birthday present: one of the new chemical-free cleaning cloths that I’d been hearing about so often. Open […]

Cash for Christmas Giveaway

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Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all! You know that here at Mom of the Year, I’m a HUGE fan of scooping up the savings! My online bargain-shopping techniques are tried and true, and I’ve heard so often how helpful last year’s epic Busy […]