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I Saw a Mom in the Grocery Store

May 9, 2016 By Meredith 18 Comments

Feel like every week is a battle get through a grocery store shopping trip with your kids? This true account of a mom in the grocery store will leave you not only feeling NORMAL (I promise), but with a super perspective that WILL HELP you keep the faith as you food shop with kids--week after blessed week. The truth will shock you, but you've got this, moms, I promise!

I saw a mom in the grocery store last week. There wasn’t much notable about her in specific detail; she was rocking the mom warrior uniform of black leggings and a messy ponytail-bun combo. No make-up or jewelry of course, but I give her mad bonus points for wearing chic little socks under her sneaks that […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Leaving the House, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Shop on with the Groupon Coupons Savings!

May 7, 2016 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Time to let the savings roll in! With Groupon Coupons, you can start banking extra cash with the every day purchases you are already making at your favorite stores. And there are TONS of stores on this list--you won't believe it! Plus, this latest deal is mind-blowing! Time to get shopping, friends!

****This post is sponsored by Groupon Coupons. All opinions are mine.**** I’m a gal who likes my shopping, but I’m also a gal who loves scoring a bargain. For this reason, I’ve long been a sold-out Groupon fan, happily trolling the daily deals and steals sent to my inbox. Now, with the Groupon Coupons on the scene, […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Book Club Escapes with Take Me With You

May 6, 2016 By Meredith 14 Comments

We were SO captivated by this book! Check out the reasons why and I'll bet you'll be sold too! Toss on your jammies, cozy up and read with our virtual book club, friends! We're so glad YOU are here!

This month’s book club pick was one of my favorites! Delighted to have my gal Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy share our thoughts with you and introduce our pick for May–take it away, Carrie! *********************************************** I love the title of our latest book club pick mainly because I’ve said it so many times.  To […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Mommy Time, Mommy's Favorites, Reading

myCharge It Up this Mother’s Day!

May 5, 2016 By Meredith 14 Comments

Looking for the perfect gift for the busy mom in your life? This myCharge HUB Max portable charger will power her up to keep her on top of all her busy life demands! Give her the gift of energy and grab it using this smart promo code for huge savings!

****Thanks to myCharge for sponsoring today’s post with compensation and the HubMax 9000mAh portable charger so I could share this fab new product with you!**** So here’s the thing, friends, I’ve become “terribly important” in my own life. As in, when the SignUp Genius link for the school’s Teacher Appreciation luncheon goes around, a gal’s gotta […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Gifts, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites, Saving Money, Smartphones

Zero Dollar Based Budgeting

May 2, 2016 By Suzanne Brown 8 Comments

Tired of being buried under your bills and finances? This is the REAL solution you need--and it's not a hard financial plan to follow, true story! Check out the firsthand story of how one mom and her family made a go of zero dollar based budgeting and the huge difference it made for them. You will be inspired to make the change and take control of your money now!

I’m delighted to introduce Suzanne as a member of The Mom of the Year team! Suzanne amazes me with her incredible budgeting smarts and financial savvy. She regularly makes magic happen for her family for a song, organizing their lifestyle around a firmly established budget. Suzanne will be sharing her economic techniques and ideas with us, and I can’t wait […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking, Organization, Saving Money

Mother’s Day Win with Johnsonville Sausage Breakfast Sliders

April 29, 2016 By Heidi Rega 2 Comments

Looking for a quick, easy, yet SPECIAL dish for mom this Mother's Day? Make mom swoon with this yummy recipe for Johnsonville sausage breakfast sliders--YUM! She'll be wowed and you'll be delighted with how easy they are to prepare--and check out the fun idea for a surprise twist to add even more flavor!

****This post is sponsored by Johnsonville. Product and compensation was provided in exchange for an honest review.**** What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with a menu item you’ll find yourself coming back to again and again because it’s super easy, and a total hit with kids and adults, alike! Johnsonville has jumped right into my […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites, Young Kids

Scoop up the Freebies with PINCHme

April 28, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

I am majorly crushing on this FREE monthly box from PINCHme--no gimmicks, really. Get a free box of product samples sent to your door, give your feedback and you're done! And the goodies are so sweet--you won't believe what full-sized product is in there this month! This is money-saving smarts at its best!

Anyone here like freebies? Me too! As a self-proclaimed product junkie, trying new stuff for free is my favorite. So when the product sampling gurus at PINCHme asked if I’d be like to check out one of their monthly boxes for review, I was game. What is PINCHme? It’s an online destination that lets you try products from […]

Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Workout Hacks for the Multitasking Mom

April 27, 2016 By Lindsay H 4 Comments

Crazy busy with those kiddos, mom? We understand! Touch down here for five easy workout hacks that will help you boost your fitness while staying sane and keeping up with the crazy. Just because you don't have time, doesn't mean you can't sneak in a quick workout! Try these genius tricks--I LOVE #3!!

Do you know those “gym rats” that you see at the gym every day after work? The ones that actually know how to use those foreign gym machines? Yeah, that was me. I took pride in keeping lean and fit, and had a fancy gym membership to prove it. Until I had kids. Suddenly, I traded in […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Weight Loss, Young Kids

Doctor On Demand

April 26, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Taking sick kids to the doctor can be such a pain! Not to mention the inconvenience of long wait times and a struggle to get an appointment. Enter Doctor on Demand for a genius, convenient, quick doctor's visit right from the convenience of your own home. And grab this promo code for your first visit--this is incredibly cheap!

***This post was sponsored by Doctor On Demand as part of a Blog Blast Activation for Influence Central.*** As a silly new-to-school-age-kids mom, I believed navigating things like doctor’s appointments would get easier as my children aged. Not true! As the general hassle of navigating around school and activity schedules grows, there is far less freedom […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Health, Sickness

How to Love a Friend Through the Loss of Infertility

April 25, 2016 By Amy Waltermyer 8 Comments

Experiencing the loss of infertility? Have a friend who desperately wants a child, but can't? This gorgeous, real truth will help you sort through all the emotions while you seek hope and comfort through the mess. You aren't alone and people do care. Here's the smart, untold truth of how to know and express that.

I believe God works in this world and that He works in mysterious ways, ways that I will never understand. But when last week, I reconnected with a dear friend whom I haven’t seen for a bit, and she said the words, “Mere, I have these words. These words I have to share because I know other […]

Filed Under: Babies, Doctor Appointments, Faith, Grief, Guest Blogger, Health

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