The Mom of the Year

...a less serious look at the world of parenting

Like me on Facebook Follow me on Twitter Follow me on Pinterest Follow me on Instagram
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Motherhood
    • Kids
    • School
    • ASD
    • Saving Money
  • The Home
    • Household
    • Family Recipes
    • Gardening
    • DIY
    • Crafts
    • Cleaning
    • Organizing
    • Budgeting
  • Inspirational
    • Humor
    • Health
    • Faith
    • Grief
  • Favorites
    • Online Book Club
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Travel
    • Giveaways
  • About
    • About Me
    • Meet the Team
      • The Mom of the Year Staff
      • The Mom of the Year Contributors
    • Publications
    • Being a Mom of the Year
    • Disclosure
  • Contact Me
    • Work With Me
      • Sponsored Content
      • Website Advertising
      • Join the Marketplace Directory

Six Tips to Help Your Garden Stand Out

March 24, 2023 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Want to help your garden stand out? Grab the 6 cool ideas and get ready to have the most gorgeous space around!

Some people just want to have a nice garden. Other people want their gardens to stand out. If you’re a part of the latter you may have planted some wonderful shrubs, and always have outdoor furniture replacement cushions in stock. Whatever it is you usually do you may appreciate a few more tips. These tips […]

Filed Under: Gardening

Keeping Your Summer Garden in Shape During a Heatwave

August 23, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Try these 7 smart hacks to keeping your summer garden healthy during a heatwave--they work! I never knew this about replanting!

We’ve talked before on this site about how to protect yourself during the hot weather, but what aboutyour summer garden? If we’re brutally honest, we all know that hot summers will be more common, not moreminor, and we’re going to have to learn to live with them. Thankfully we can prepare and react toextremely hot […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Homemaking

4 Reasons to Grow Your Own Vegetables and Herbs at Home

March 26, 2021 By Meredith Leave a Comment

On the fence about starting a garden? Check out these 4 reasons to grow your own vegetables and herbs and you will be sold. #4 floored me!

Are you thinking about starting a small garden at home, but you’re not sure whether it’s worth the effort or not? A short trip to the grocery store can provide you with all the vegetables and herbs your family needs, in large quantities and at affordable prices, so it’s normal to have doubts about starting […]

Filed Under: DIY, Gardening, Health

Channel Your Inner Flower Child with this Quiz!

May 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Spring and the start of summer is the perfect time to delight in all of the gorgeous flower blooms! Take a fun minute to pause and channel your inner flower child with this sweet, "What Type of Flower Are You?" quiz! And let me know what your result was--I was so surprised by mine!

***Thank you to Gilmour.com for sponsoring this post so I could introduce this fun quiz to help you find your own inner flower child!*** I inherited my love of flowers from my mother and there’s no better time of the year to enjoy all of nature’s glory than right now! Blossoms are blooming around every […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Summer

Composting 101: How to Start Your Own Compost Pile

September 15, 2017 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Always been interested in composting, but not sure where to start? We've got the easy how-to here! All your questions answered about how to start a compost pile. Your garden will thank you with an abundance of healthy vegetables!

I am sure many of you are no stranger to the idea of composting, but do you actually do it?  We throw away tons and tons of waste each year and a drastic amount of this is food.  What if I told you that you could save money by taking your food and putting it […]

Filed Under: Gardening, Homemaking, Organization

4 Surprising Reasons to Get Into the Rock Painting Craze

July 28, 2017 By Anne Metz 6 Comments

Intrigued by the new rock painting craze? Check out these smart tips to ace out the how and why of this new trend. Check out this smart how-to and get on board with the fun! I love how smart the 3rd idea is!

Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen some beautifully painted rocks show up in my social media feeds and on Pinterest and I must admit, I was intrigued. I loved looking at the bright, colorfully painted rocks but I honestly had no idea why people were rock painting. The more I read about this craze, the more I […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gardening, Homemaking, Summer

Grilled Tomatoes for the Perfect Summer Side Dish

July 21, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Found! The perfect recipe for grilled tomatoes! Use the fresh crop from your garden and fire up the grill for this perfect family-pleasing side dish! The last touch at the end makes all the difference--love it!

***This post was sponsored by Heluva Good! Cheese® as part of an Influence Central campaign so I could share my grilled tomatoes recipe with you, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** When late summer hits, we are up to our ears with fresh, juicy tomatoes from our garden–yum! While we delight […]

Filed Under: Cooking, Gardening, Recipes, Summer

Get Rid of Insects with These Smart Plants

June 7, 2017 By Lindsay Houser 4 Comments

Tired of summer bugs? Check out these cool, natural ways to get rid of insects! You will love the sweet results and moreover, delight in the genius of these natural bug-repellent remedies.

Summer is here with its endless outdoor fun for your whole family. This year, the weather has been unusually mild and rainy which naturally brings along with it so many of our nemeses…bugs! The wet weather and heat makes for perfect sanctuary for all types of insects, and we know the threat of disease some of these bugs can […]

Filed Under: DIY, Gardening, Homemaking

DIY Fairy Garden in 6 Easy Steps

March 17, 2017 By Anne Metz 48 Comments

Have you heard about the magic of fairy gardens? Here's the simple how-to you need to craft your own DIY fairy garden at your own home! With these fab ideas, for pretty, simple, whimsical and cheap fairy garden accessories, your little fairies will be delighted and feel most at home!

I can’t remember the first time I heard about fairy gardens, but I do remember that as soon as I heard such a thing existed, I knew I would be making one! I don’t know what it is I love most about fairy gardens. Maybe it’s the tinyness. Let’s face it, miniature versions of full size counterparts are […]

Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Gardening, Gifts, Toddler Playtime, Toys, Young Kids

5 Easy Ways to Preserve Herbs for the Entire Year

August 31, 2016 By Lindsay Houser 8 Comments

Have a bunch of fresh herbs on hand from your garden and want to store them to use throughout the year? Check these five genius, EASY ways to preserve herbs in your own home and enjoy them all year long. From dried herbs to freezing herbs, these are fantastic ideas! I would NEVER have thought of the third method!

Now that’s been a couple of months since I planted my raised bed garden, I am up to my ears in fresh vegetables and herbs! This makes my wallet content because it means I can dry and store my herbs and never have to buy them at the store throughout the year. With so many herbs, I […]

Filed Under: Cooking, DIY, Gardening, Homemaking, Saving Money

  • 1
  • 2
  • Next Page »

Get the heart, hope & humor sent to your inbox!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

By submitting your email address you agree to receive emails from The Mom of the Year.  You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe at the bottom of the emails or by contacting me at meredith@themomoftheyear.net For more information about our privacy practices visit our website.



Copyright © 2023 · The Mom of The Year · Designed by Beyond Blog Design· Built on Genesis Framework · Disclosure

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT