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4 Things to Look for in a Family Home

February 16, 2021 By Meredith 1 Comment

Looking to buy a family home? 4 things you must know before you do!

Buying a home is never easy. However, it’s even harder once you have a family’s needs to consider, instead of just your own. For example, there may be many great homes for sale in Arizona, but they may not all meet your requirements or make an ideal home to raise a family. As you know, […]

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Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Homemaking

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

The Lessons You Never Forget

February 3, 2016 By Meredith 6 Comments

I’m very happy and grateful to once again have Kathy Radigan of My Dishwasher’s Possessed! as a guest blogger, this time with a post written especially for Mom of the Year. As most of you know my son has been having some challenges in first grade. Back in the 70’s, Kathy had her own difficulties […]

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Filed Under: Guest Blogger, School Tagged With: challenges of motherhood, first grade, guest blogger, school

10 Lessons Learned in the Trenches of New Motherhood

January 29, 2016 By Meredith 8 Comments

I’m tickled to have Kathy Radigan of My Dishwasher’s Possessed! on Mom of the Year today sharing about the 10 things she wished she knew before she had her first baby. Kathy is a dear friend and fellow blogger I’ve known for a few years now, and I always enjoy reading about her life as a […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Guest Blogger, Young Kids Tagged With: babies, guest post, new motherhood, SAHM Life

$75 Target Gift Card and A Lot of Heart

June 28, 2015 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Celebrate the heart of friendship--and the very real coolness of blogging with this sweet anniversary giveaway from this amazing woman!

Well, crap. We’ve been at the beach this whole past week, and when my dear friend Femme Frugality asked me to help her celebrate her four year blogiversary, I was eager, but didn’t have a chance to read her post until right now. And now I’m tearing up. As I told my sister this week (before […]

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Filed Under: Blog Stuff, Giveaway, Guest Blogger, Mommy's Favorites

The Done List

June 22, 2015 By Meredith 2 Comments

This way of thinking will put a huge spin on your idea of a to-do list--and give you more peace than you could imagine! Get organized the right way--and feel like an accomplished Mommy with this simple trick TODAY!

It’s no secret that I have a love-hate relationship with my to-do list. I entirely depend on it to do my thinking for me, yet I rage against the unreasonable demands it makes. One day, in the midst of a big fight with my planner, I paused to read a gorgeous post by Julie Bel […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Guest Blogger, Health, Homemaking, SAHM Life

Should You Keep Your Baby Up Late For Summertime Fun?

May 4, 2015 By Meredith 3 Comments

Summertime is full of trips and celebrations, but keeping your baby's sleep schedule sorted during all the fun can be so tricky? Are late bedtimes and skipped naps worth it? This smart sleep expert weighs in with all the considerations and tips for making sure your little one gets the rest she needs. I would never have thought of some of these smart tips and advice!

I would say getting your child to sleep through the night is one of the biggest head-scratchers as a parent, but let’s be honest: when you are going on night upon sleepless night, you’re not just scratching your head, you’re sobbing in repetitive fantasy of burying yourself under the covers–perhaps for a week. My kids are […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Guest Blogger, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Helping Your Shy Kid Make Friends

March 13, 2015 By Meredith 8 Comments

Being shy as a kid is no fun. Use these tips and tricks to help your child skillfully navigate the social scene--you'll be glad you checked here!

I acutely remember being painful shy as a child; it wasn’t fun. Any other shy gals out there? If so, you know what mean.  If I could to help my own kids have a smoother time making friends and navigating the social scene, that would be such a blessing. So when Patricia Evans of the Huffington […]

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Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Health, Preschool, School, Young Kids

Coach Daddy’s Guide to Cool Schools

January 19, 2015 By Meredith 23 Comments

We all want to make our kids' school the best possible place for them to get an education. I love these practical ideas for helping raise educational standards and helping improve your kids' classrooms. I would never have considered the second as a way to make a real difference!

One of my favorite people in this blogging world is Eli of Coach Daddy. There are many great things you could say about Eli (he is kind, he is a teamplayer, he cares passionately about his kids, he is funny, his dedication to featuring Star Wars pics in his posts…the list goes on), but what I […]

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Filed Under: Guest Blogger, Preschool, School, Young Kids

Bites for Babies

September 12, 2014 By Meredith 12 Comments

In my early days of babies and blogging, I chanced upon Lisa Codina of Bites for Babies.  Finding her was a blessing for me.  Lisa is everything I’m not–together, creative, and likes to cook!  When I saw the simple recipes she published, I would think, “I could do this!” (Huge for me, I know).  She […]

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Filed Under: Babies, Cooking, Guest Blogger, Health, Reading

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