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Natural DIY Bath Bombs

November 12, 2018 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

DIY Bath Bombs are such a smart solution for your budget-watching! Give gorgeous homemade gifts that are REALLY appreciated and bonus--a bath-time win for those young kids, mama! Score a double win with this genius homemade bath bomb recipe!

Lately, my son has decided that bath time is no longer acceptable.  At the simple mention of bath, he suddenly hides and begins a dramatic agony that only Broadway can recreate.  Well, this mama had enough and decided that if coaxing wasn’t working, making it fun will!  It’s no secret that millions of children and […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Budgeting, DIY, Gifts

5 Things to Know About Choosing a Lawyer

November 8, 2018 By Meredith

Choosing a lawyer can feel overwhelming, but fear not! These 5 clear, smart tips will help you quickly make a decision that is right for your family's needs!

The latest statistics show there are over 1.3 million lawyers practicing in the U.S. today. In one given city and one given specialty, such as a medical malpractice attorney in Pittsburgh, there are likely to be dozens to choose from, which can make it somewhat overwhelming trying to decide the right one to handle your […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Homemaking

Score Cash for Christmas & Go Budget-Friendly!

November 8, 2018 By Meredith Leave a Comment

It's time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don't we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family!

It’s time for a Christmas giveaway! Are you getting geared up for the shopping season? Do you need extra cash for Christmas?? Don’t we all! Go budget-friendly and score for your family with this nifty giveaway–PLUS, make sure to grab this genius online shopping secret to save HUGE on all of your holiday gifting purchases! The […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Family-Friendly Glamping with Thousand Trails

October 1, 2018 By Meredith 8 Comments

Ever try family-friendly glamping? It's a total win! For so many reasons...I would never have even thought of #3 and #5 until we gave it a go ourselves...and fell in love with this economical travel way to explore the outdoors!

***Thank you to Thousand Trails for sponsoring this post so I could share our family-friendly glamping experience with all of you! All opinions and suggestions are 100% my own.*** Raise your hand if you’ve ever glamped?! My family never has…until Thousand Trails invited us to visit one of their nationwide properties, and…we went for it! You […]

Filed Under: Beach, Budgeting, Leaving the House, Saving Money, Vacations, Young Kids

Finding The Best Car Insurance in Pennsylvania Is Full of Surprises…

July 23, 2018 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Trying to find the best car insurance can be a trial! This detailed breakdown helps you compare companies and find coverage that’s actually the best deal for your location and driving history.

Trying to find the best car insurance can be a trial. We all know the big car insurance brands: State Farm, Geico, Progressive, Allstate — but after browsing those sites, I’m never sure if I’m actually getting the best deals. So this time, I used Clearsurance, and what I found totally caught me by surprise. […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Saving Money

zulily’s Mother’s Day Shopping for a Genius Win!

April 23, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

zulily's Mother's Day shopping options are genius and SO well organized! There is the perfect gift for every interest and budget--look no further, friends! Your Mother's Day shopping is in the bag

Thank you to zulily for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on zulily’s Mother’s Day Shopping. My opinions are 100% my own! Friends, you know how much I love zulily! And there’s no more perfect time to delight in this site’s finds and deals than Mother’s Day! zulily is PACKED with gifts that will help […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Holidays, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Consignment Sale 101: The Gameplan You Need

April 5, 2018 By Meredith 3 Comments

Consignment sale 101 you need! Whether you are a consignment sale connoisseur needing a refresher on getting the maximum benefit from a sale or a newbie to the consignment world, I've packed this post with lots of helpful how-tos and tips, plus created a handy printable for you to organize your sale day gameplan like a pro!  So make sure to read up, get the whole scoop, then go ace those sales!

***Thank you to JBF Reading for sponsoring this post so I could bring you this Consignment Sale 101!*** Spring consignment season is here, friends! I love consignment sales. They are such a nifty way to save on all the stuff your kiddos need as they age and grow, and a super way to make some […]

Filed Under: Babies, Books, Budgeting, Children's Clothes, Saving Money, Toys, Young Kids

26 Best Gifts of 2017: Christmas Gift Guide

November 20, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

The Mom of the Year Christmas Gift Guide is here! Full of creative and affordable gift ideas, for kids, mom, the home and book-lovers, you will find so many unique wins! And make sure to enter the giveaway below to win big and score loads of these gifts for FREE! Happy gifting friends!

***Thank you to many of the brands featured in this Mom of the Year Christmas Gift Guide for sending me product for review and consideration. All opinions are 100% my own.*** What’s this? The holidays are already here?? Alright, deep breaths, mama–we’ve got this. My junk drawer might be in atrocious form and I’m wholly […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Gifts, Holidays, Online Shopping, Organization, Saving Money

Snag Extra Cash for Christmas Shopping!

November 9, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Enter for your chance to win $300 for your Christmas shopping in gift cards from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Kohls. There will be 5 winners in all!

Gah! Friends, the holiday season is officially upon us! I LOVE Christmas, but its definitely the time of year my budget takes a hit while tackling all the Christmas shopping. Can anyone else relate?? You know that here at Mom of the Year, I’m a HUGE fan of scooping up the savings! My online bargain-shopping […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Christmas, Giveaway, Holidays, Online Shopping, Saving Money

Top 12 Warehouse Store Budget-Friendly Organic Finds

October 27, 2017 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Need to shop organic foods for your family? Here's the secret you've been waiting for! The 12 budget-friendly organic finds you can snag for a song at warehouse stores while protecting your family's finances! Save money and get healthy at the same time! Score! I would never have thought of item #11!

Like many parents, I want to feed my children the best food possible. We live in a world with artificial this, genetically modified that, and when you look at food ingredients and how items are produced it can be alarming! For that reason I strive to buy as much organic food as possible. Buying all organic […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, Grocery Shopping, Health, Saving Money

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