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DIY Patriotic Hair Bows

May 25, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

DIY Patriotic Bows are the PERFECT way to get your little gal in the Americana spirit for Memorial Day or July 4th! You'll be surprised at how easy these are to whip up! Save a ton of money making your own vs. purchasing store-bought, and these make a super gift too! And MAKE SURE to catch the smart tips at the end about what mistakes to avoid for better results!

I love fun hair bows, barrettes, headbands, and other accessories for my three little girls, but I’m also on the cheap side so I don’t like paying for them! I especially don’t like paying for holiday hair accessories that my girls will only wear once a year. So I decided to make my own! Since […]

Filed Under: DIY, Fashion, Gifts, Girlhood, July 4th

6 Must-Dos for a Successful Sleepover Party

September 20, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 1 Comment

Filled with nerves over the thought of a sleepover party? No worries! With these 6 smart tips, it will be smooth sailing! My favorite? #6 is brilliant! No more worries, mama!

I am a planner by nature. I love planning ALL the things. Birthday parties, family celebrations, cookouts, vacations…you name it, I love to plan it. I love being creative, searching for deals, and creating an event that is memorable AND affordable. So, when my kids came along and I was able to start planning birthday […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties

5 Easy Steps to a Winning No-Baking Baking Party for Kids

February 27, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Looking for the perfect DIY kids' birthday idea? Try this no-baking baking party that's sure to be a win--and with these easy-to-follow how-to steps, way easier than you might think! I LOVE this chef craft idea!

As a mom of triplet girls, two of the questions I hear most often are, “Do they look alike?” (not at all) and “Do they have different personalities?”. The answer to the last question is a loud yes with a capital Y! So as their 7th birthday approached, I was doubtful they’d be able to agree on what type […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Cooking, DIY, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties, Young Kids

Budget-Friendly DIY Beauty Hacks

February 10, 2017 By Suzanne Brown 4 Comments

Tight on money and time, but still need some pampering, mama? No worries! These budget-friendly DIY beauty hacks bring the spa to YOU for pennies! Go on, mama--get your spa day on and feel fancy! I LOVE the shower idea--would never have thought of this one!

When was the last time you got to the spa? Yeah, me too. These days it’s not exactly in the budget…time or money wise. But that doesn’t mean you can’t pamper yourself at home. With these budget-friendly DIY beauty hacks you can make yourself look and feel good all month long. Frugal, time-conscience, and fun, these hacks are perfect […]

Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Girlhood, Mommy Time, Saving Money

Love Your Hair

December 20, 2016 By Meredith 4 Comments

Knowing how to love your hair is SO important--not just for you, but for your daughter's self-image and self-confidence as well. Get on board with these smart ideas for sending her positive messages--plus, this image-creator is a keepsake you'll cherish!

This post is sponsored by Dove and brought to you by The Motherhood so I could share the Love Your Hair campaign with you. All opinions in this blog are my own. I remember the early days of my hair relationship. Those silly, early days spent eschewing my natural curls while swooning over The Wonder Years‘ Winnie […]

Filed Under: Girlhood, Mommy's Favorites, Reviews

Girls Know How

April 24, 2016 By Meredith 2 Comments

Girls Know How is an empowering young adult book series for girls that stresses the importance of self-confidence and capability. Want to share the values of education and independence with your young girls? Read this inspiring truth from the author. Then grab the books for this steal of a price! Fantastic discount!

Recently, I caught up with Ellen Langas, a career education advocate and the author of the Girls Know How® series, who shares tips to encourage kids to explore the careers of their dreams. I asked her to share her vision and tell us more about the books she has created. As she fills us in below, know […]

Filed Under: Books, Girlhood, Online Shopping, Reading, School, Young Kids

Our Love Affair with the Butt-Kicking Black Widow

August 19, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

We all want our daughter to have powerful, strong female role models. Nothing against Barbie, but if you're looking for someone with a little more boss butt-kicking power, here's how to make it happen for your little girl. Balanced, realistic parenting perspective included.

Thanks to Target, what’s hotter right now on a parents’ radar than buzz about girls vs. boys vs. gender-neutral toys? Discount the promise of soon being able to sneak out for a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks after dropping the kids at school, and there’s not much. While I’m generally too caught up in my self-imposed Back […]

Filed Under: Celebrities, Children's TV Characters, Girlhood, Young Kids

How the Astronaut Wives Club Got It So Darn Right

July 27, 2015 By Meredith 16 Comments

I learned so much from reading and watching The Astronaut Wives Club! These ladies of the original Mercury 7 had a gift--a gift for recognizing what mattered on this earth and embracing it. So proud to learn from their example!

As I write this, I am currently up-to-date with my On Demand corners-of-child-rearing viewing of Astronaut Wives Club (I know, I KNOW. Mom victory!) and 3/4 of the way through the true-story book that inspired the show. I first ingratiated myself in astro-culture when my sister said, “You have to watch this show. Seriously.” She […]

Filed Under: Celebrities, Couple Time, Favorite TV Shows, Girlhood, Homemaking, Reading, Young Kids

Find Your Way to Across the Way

July 17, 2015 By Meredith 30 Comments

The greatest thing she learned is that there's no way to be a perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one.

I have endless memories of my mother, a natural-born shopper, delighting in browsing the shops at Cape May, NJ on our vacations. Much to my husband’s chagrin, I’ve inherited her shopping gene. That’s cool; he can go ahead and roll his eyes in the corner, I’m too thrilled with my hunting for special treasures to notice his silliness. […]

Filed Under: Fashion, Girlhood, Giveaway, Mommy's Favorites, Online Shopping, Reviews, Vacations

The Things I Hope My Daughter Never Learns

July 13, 2015 By Meredith 24 Comments

Little girls love their princesses and here are some solid reasons to celebrate this! Enjoying the fancy is a blessing in this life and here's why.

Today, my little gal turns the big 4. Mind-blowing when you consider the many days I doubted we would ever make it to 4 o’clock, much less 4 years. Elyse amazes me. She amazes me in the way that sometimes I look at her and wonder, “Is this creature real?” This astoundment might happen after she does […]

Filed Under: Birthdays, Faith, Girlhood, Kid Birthday Parties, Young Kids

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