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Daisy Darker Book Club Discussion

October 7, 2022 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Here One Moment book club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Thank you to Flatiron Books for sending us copies of Daisy Darker so we can review and share our honest thoughts with all of you via our online Daisy Darker book club! All opinions are 100% our own. Ah, the mysterious air of the spooky season is upon us! No time like October to dig […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

10 Must-Know Tips and Tricks for Visiting Hersheypark with a Scout Troop

September 30, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Check out these tried and true tips/tricks for visiting Hersheypark with your scout troop! I learned so much on our last trip--learn from my mistakes!

Thank you to Hersheypark for welcoming my family as part of their Sweetest Families program, so we are able to visit and share our honest opinions with you via posts such as this one about visiting Hersheypark with a scout troop! Fall is here, and that means Halloween in Hershey is on! We always make […]

Filed Under: Local outings, Local Travel

4 Steps to Prepare for a Winter Gathering in Your Home

September 28, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

winter gathering

Winter is the time of year when we spend most of our time indoors. We want to avoid the cold, frosty weather as much as possible, and stay in our heated homes instead. The cold winter months provide the perfect opportunity to get cozy and snuggle up in a blanket on the sofa. It’s also […]

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10 Flyover Patio Design Ideas

September 25, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

flyover patio

Is your patio feeling a little too stale for your taste? Are you looking for new ideas to help breathe some life into it? If so, you’re in luck! We will know why the flyover patio design is becoming so popular among homeowners and assist you in getting some inspiration for your own home. So, […]

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From the Jump Book Club Discussion

September 2, 2022 By Meredith 6 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our Here One Moment book club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

Thanks to Carrie for bringing our virtual book club into fall with this From the Jump book club discussion! I am shocked to my core that it’s September! Am I the only one experiencing summer regret? I was going to go to the beach and read 20 books and organize the kids’ college stuff and […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Staying Healthy During the Cold Winter Months

August 22, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Once you’ve cleaned your gutters and sent out for that water heater repair to prepare your home for winter, it’s time to focus on your health and wellness. Winter can be tough, and many people struggle with seasonal depression. There are a few things you can do to make it easier. Taking time to make […]

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Acts of Violet Book Club Discussion

August 12, 2022 By Meredith 4 Comments

We're so excited to have you join our What Have You Done? Book Club discussion! And make sure to check out our next book pick and chime in on the book club discussion questions! And pssst...there's a FREE book up for grabs!

August! That magical time of year when you are clinging to the last threads of summer while simultaneously fantasizing about setting up camp in front of the school building and refusing to leave until they agree to admit your children two weeks early. It’s tricky days as mom, my friends, tricky days indeed. While I […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Reading

Throwing the Ultimate Summer Party for Kids and Adults

August 11, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Throwing a summer party? 4 must-haves you need! Seriously check this out--I got some really smart ideas!

There is something wonderful about the summer that fills most days with happiness and a loweredlevel of stress. However, if you are planning to host a summer party, those anxiety levels may shootright back on. Continue reading for our guide to throwing the ultimate summer party for kids andadults. Ultimate Summer Party Food Al fresco […]

Filed Under: Kid Birthday Parties, Summer

9 Smart Energy Boosters for Life in Your 40s

August 5, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Exhausted? Me too! These 9 brilliant energy boosters help--truly, mama!

Thank you to Mikra for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on their superstar product CELLF and some smart energy boosters to help you tackle your days! Anyone else feeling their age? I turn 43 later this summer, and sluggishness and fatigue are increasingly becoming constant battles. Chalk it up to running […]

Filed Under: Health, Online Shopping

Raising Healthy Children

August 2, 2022 By Meredith Leave a Comment

raising healthy kids

So many things go into being a parent that it can be hard to keep track of it all. Of course, you want your kids to live their best lives possible, but how exactly do you do that? Firstly, you need to remember that every family is different, so you need to figure out what […]

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