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The Trap of Seeing the Trees

August 15, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Tired of feeling down in the dumps or grouchy about everyday life? Check this life-changing perspective on how to avoid seeing the trees. It's smart, it's real and will help you grab onto peace--and the healthy life you're craving. Plus it's dangerous to miss this one--check out the five solid reasons why and make the choice to live mindfully and self-care NOW!

I very much wanted to title this post “The Treeing It Trap”, but Google informs me treeing is a method of using dogs to chase animals up trees for hunting purposes. Huh. While we strive to cover a variety of topics of interest here at Mom of the Year, I can’t say that hunting in trees is a […]

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Filed Under: Couple Time, Faith, Health

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 […]

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

Real Moms Don’t Judge

April 14, 2016 By Meredith 9 Comments

Finding someone else in this world who gets it and who keeps it real while offering hope is SUCH a blessing. As she says, real moms don't judge! Check out this gal's smarts while learning a very important, timeless lesson--how to let insults roll off of you and keep your smile and peace in tact. The truth of her trick is so simple!

Once in a while in this blogging world you chance upon a kindred spirit, someone who gets it the way you get it and presses on through the crazy with a similar perspective. When I recently crossed paths with Sheila of Real Moms Don’t Judge, I knew I’d found such a person.   Take a minute […]

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Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Faith, Health

The Burned Out Break

April 6, 2016 By Meredith 14 Comments

Feeling burned out, exhausted and worn down by all that is happening? Don't worry, moms, you aren't alone! We've got your back with this nifty idea for taking a burned out break despite all the neediness and drama of young kids that is dominating your day-to-day! I'll bet you've never heard REALness like this!

I snapped a few weeks ago. Completely, lost-my-crap, snapped. The truth was, I was burned out. This wasn’t just stress, this was a different level of desperation. Psychology differentiates between stress and burnout. I spend most of my days stressed and overwhelmed, which is likely what created my recent sorry state.   It was a Wednesday, and I […]

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Filed Under: Escapism, Faith, Health, Mommy Time, Sickness

Lower the Bar

March 14, 2016 By Meredith 8 Comments

Beating yourself up over not meeting your ideal of perfection? Comparing yourself to others and feeling the burn of low self-worth? A friend gave me this advice about how to "lower the bar" and it's been a complete game-changer. The peace and self-acceptance is such a blessing. Check it out and finally learn to push your to-do list aside and FORGIVE YOURSELF.

I’ve been a bit rough of late–rougher than usual. Sickness, demanding work schedules and general lack of ability to manage this life gig have definitively booted showers into the “possible” category and well, let’s just say the playroom is temporarily off limits until some form a trail can be blazed through the horrifying clutter. Yet […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Health, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Young Kids

Go! POW!

February 10, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Kids teach us things EVERY SINGLE DAY! Low on energy? Needing a powerful boost? Check this smart idea from my son and never look back! It makes such a difference in our day-to-day, I can't believe it! Proof we should listen to those kiddos more ;)

We pray with our kids. A few times a day for sure, more if the Spirit moves us or if we’re in the midst of a tantrum so epic, Mommy sees no other recourse but to wail to God, “Please give me patience to handle this horror–or a full lobotomy so I can remember none […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Young Kids

Tooth Fairy 2.0

February 1, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

First tooth lost? Call in the Tooth Fairy, however she comes! We are ready to meet her! And here are some wise tips for bracing yourself in a realistic way for that first lost tooth!

My son is a wee little guy. Aside from being a cute ball of love, he saves us a ton of cash by rocking the same sizes for years at a time. Needless to say, his physical development proceeds not at a soaring pace. So when all of his cohorts began losing their teeth, we spent a fair bit […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Featured, School, Young Kids

They’re Friends

January 27, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

Have a boy and a girl and want them to be friends? I believe mixed gender close sibling relationships ARE possible and here are the ideas and tricks I'm using to make it happen--I can guarantee the first one will shock you! But it WORKS!!

I’ve not yet shared the truth of when I first learned I was having a girl for my second baby: I sobbed some very agonized sobs. You see, it’s not that I was opposed to girls. I, in fact, am a girl and generally like girl-related stuff. The problem came into play in that I was beyond […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Faith, Young Kids

How to Be a Happy Mommy

January 19, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Go make your life better with this Happy Mommy Course! Smart, hands-on practical steps you can take in the midst of your busy days to find happiness and sanity in your life. The tips are surprisingly easy and the freebie included here is incredible! Go make time for your self-care!

A friend who helps you grow is a boss blessing on this earth. Someone who helps you be a little kinder or laugh a little more, feel calmer in the scary storms of this life, or learn something smart and new? A true gift. I have a friend who does these things in spades, and she wows […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Health, Mommy Time, Young Kids

The Mama’s Job

January 11, 2016 By Meredith 12 Comments

This mothering gig is HARD WORK, especially when we aren't sure what to do or are feeling overwhelmed. It's a scary feeling to make sure we are giving our kids enough love and the proper attention, especially when they leave for school. Here's the trick I've found to having peace about making sure they are okay and being well cared for, even when I'm not with my children.

It was December 18th, we were on our way to an IEP meeting, and I was grouchy. Christmas-grouchy, to be specific. You know, the kind of grouchy where you are so overwhelmed with holiday tasks, having to participate with the world at large seems irksomely superfluous. I wasn’t in the mood to have a whole […]

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Filed Under: Faith, School, Young Kids

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