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Coordinated Halloween Costume Ideas

October 13, 2014 By Meredith 26 Comments

I fully enjoy most of my eccentricities.  And truth told?  I don’t have enough energy to humor the notion of change.  That I can only sleep with purple ear plugs in every single night? I am a light sleeper. Stashing chapstick in my bra? Convenient.  And my stubborn refusal to take down last year’s Christmas cards until I […]

Filed Under: Children's Clothes, Holidays, Mommy's Favorites, Young Kids

My Future in 2794 Days

October 10, 2014 By Meredith 6 Comments

Validating and loving our teenagers is so important and valuable to their self-confidence and success. Ignore the bad reputation teens get as a whole and choose to believe in and support your kid!

I am terrified to have teenagers.  My children are 3 and 5, so this may seem a bit of a premature panic, but I remember being a teen myself.  It wasn’t pleasant then; I can’t imagine sorting through those years from the side of a parent. I have actually done the math.  Not that I’m […]

Filed Under: Health

Hello, Bikram Yoga

October 8, 2014 By Meredith 12 Comments

Trying to squeeze in time for yoga, or any work-out or fitness routine, as a mom of young kids is so tricky. Here is how I made health a priority--and if I can make the leap, so can you! Trust me!

A couple months ago, I got it in my head that I wanted to do hot yoga.  I told my husband; he thought I was insane. I looked to my sister for support; her eyes just got very large and she carefully went silent. Huh. This was going to have to be one of those […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Health, Mommy Time, Weight Loss

We Tried to Stay in Bed

October 6, 2014 By Meredith 16 Comments

Of course parents can spend the morning in bed! (said the delusional desperate Mommy) Sleeping in with young kids goes so very well...right??

I remember in the early days of pregnancy reading an adorable article in one of my parenting magazines that discussed the brilliance of parents being able to sleep in. With some careful planning and some strategically placed boxes of Cheerios that kids could easily grab by themselves for breakfast, the glory could all be yours! I thought […]

Filed Under: Babies, Couple Time, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Book Club and The Memory Box

October 3, 2014 By Meredith 32 Comments

Love to read? So do we! Come join in the virtual discussion--no pressure, cool books, and pajamas welcome!

Remember a month ago when Carrie of Normal Level of Crazy and I announced we were starting a book club? Yeah, I know–this sounds intimidating. But fear not. All this means is that Carrie and I love to read. And we like each other and live really close.  So we decided to pick a book once […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Mommy Time, Reading

Frozen Halloween Costumes? Can Be Yours!

October 2, 2014 By Meredith 6 Comments

Halloween is nearly here, and I’m teaming up with Kandoo and some of my favorite bloggers on Instagram to co-host an epic Frozen Halloween costume giveaway. Do your kids love Halloween? Are they obsessed with Frozen? We’re giving away three Frozen Halloween costumes and a $100 Amazon Gift card! Enter Now! Complete the form below […]

Filed Under: Giveaway, Holidays

The Traumatic Trauma of School Picture Order Forms

October 1, 2014 By Meredith 43 Comments

I've finally met my nemesis on this earth. In my silly early days as mom I thought it was poopy diapers. Or bedtime. But no, all along, it's been the terrifying school picture order form!

Friends, I have finally met my nemesis on this earth.  In my silly early days as mom I thought it was poopy diapers. Or bedtime. Or attempting to balance our budget while having cases of wipes and Goldfish crackers shipped to my door. I was wrong, I was so wrong. Enter the embodiment of evil: […]

Filed Under: Pictures, Saving Money, School

Growing Strong with Enfagrow

September 30, 2014 By Meredith 8 Comments

*****I received compensation and free Enfagrow products for this post. I am grateful to them for introducing us to their product!***** I try with my kids, I really do.  Amidst their crushes on lollipops and Hershey’s kisses, they have managed to eke out a love for fruits and veggies.  But when Enfagrow asked me to check out […]

Filed Under: Babies, Health, Young Kids

Halfway There

September 29, 2014 By Meredith 16 Comments

Keeping your sanity when kids are on the scene is no joke. Losing your mind? You're not alone!

I’m at a weird stage with my kids.  What stage isn’t weird, right? They are 3 and 5. In sum total, I have four hours each week when they are both at school at the same time.  My self of two years ago would hate my current self for saying, “It almost isn’t worth it.”, because […]

Filed Under: Escapism, Preschool, SAHM Life, School, Toddler Playtime, Young Kids

Tri-County Chiropractic of Exton

September 26, 2014 By Meredith 11 Comments

Caring for your self with chiropractic adjustment and massage? Wonders for pain reduction and muscle relaxation!

I have lived most of my adult life with pain.  Neck pain, back pain, headaches–all too familiar.  Yuck.  It hurts. Yet I remain very wary of any medication that might tax the liver.  I’ve become invested in alternative pain-reduction methods.  Chiropractic care and massage?  Right up my alley. When I saw the Groupon deal for Tri-County […]

Filed Under: Doctor Appointments, Giveaway, Mommy Time, Reviews

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