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A Juggling Act: 4 Smart Steps to Make an Income While Being a Mom

November 8, 2017 By Meredith 4 Comments

Working a juggling act, mamas? I get it! This work/kid gig is no easy task. Check these 4 smart tips and make major steps to getting your day-to-day in order!

***Thank you to Alex Berger of The Berger Bungalow for writing and sharing this post about the juggling act with us. This topic, as an entrepreneurial mama, is very near and dear to my heart!*** Any mom or dad knows that being a parent is practically a full time job as is, so is it possible […]

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Filed Under: Health, Homemaking, SAHM Life, Young Kids

Genius Homemaking Hack to Brighten Your Entryway

October 24, 2017 By Meredith 7 Comments

ooking to brighten your entryway? This one simple switch makes a world of difference! As for the easy clean-up and durability? Sign me up for this genius homemaking hack!

***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could share this genius homemaking hack to brighten your entryway!*** I have long mourned our lack of a decent foyer to welcome guests into our home, but thanks to a few savvy fixes, we’ve made smart use of our small available space. And when I […]

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Filed Under: Budgeting, DIY, Homemaking

I Love My Mess

October 19, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Standing on the verge of chaos and disorder? Mama, you AREN'T alone. I am cheering you along and crazily, telling you to find peace with it all because I love my mess. And with a little smart adjustment, you can too.

Friends, I’m a messy bit. While last week I managed to sort my junk drawer (Score! Happy dance! Hear the angels sing!), I beg you not tip-toe into my closet. You might (very likely, truth told) be buried by the spoils of my latest Matilda Jane bargain-hunted scores coupled with my firm incapacity to clear […]

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Filed Under: Faith, Health, Homemaking, Messy House, Young Kids

5 Dollar Store Halloween Décor Ideas You’ll Love!

October 9, 2017 By Lindsay Houser 6 Comments

On a tight budget but still love the fall season? Snag these super Dollar Store Halloween decor ideas that are genius for your budget and get your house looking spooktacular in no time! I especially LOVE the ghosts idea!

The holidays have begun and with that comes my favorite time of the year, fall! I can’t get enough of autumn and the décor in my house shows my love for everything pumpkin and orange. Of all things fall, Halloween is by far my favorite. My children and I love to decorate our home and […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Holidays, Homemaking, Saving Money

DIY Upcycled Bulletin Board/White Board Combo

September 22, 2017 By Anne Metz 2 Comments

Time to upgrade your command center? Snag this easy DIY for an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo, and you will be crushing on your new organization space! I love this genius!

I’m really excited to share my latest DIY project–an upcycled bulletin board/white board combo! This endeavor combines a lot of my loves: organizing, crafting, and shopping for fabric. Plus this DIY project only takes a single afternoon and is incredibly inexpensive. So if you’re looking to spruce up your command center, follow the steps below […]

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Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Homemaking, Organization, School

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 […]

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Filed Under: Gardening, Homemaking, Organization

3 Smart After School Snack Ideas

September 13, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Frustrated over keeping your kiddos fed and happy? Try these 3 smart ideas for after school snacks and rockstar it out, mama! Your kids will love it and the stress of sorting out what to feed them is gone. A win-win,

***This post was sponsored by Nabisco as part of an Integrated Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed regarding after school snacks in my post are my own.*** Anyone else’s kids get off the bus ready to cut someone if they don’t have a snack ASAP? With early lunchtimes and active days, my children […]

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Filed Under: Homemaking, Preschool, School, Young Kids

5 Delights of the Honey Harvest

August 25, 2017 By Meredith 12 Comments

Honey Harvest time is here! One of the first harvests of the fall season, grab these 5 ways to celebrate and delight in fresh, raw honey! Bees and beekeepers work really hard and it's time to enjoy the spoils of their labor--I love the 3rd idea!

***Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post so I could fill you in on our honey harvest! All opinions are 100% my own.*** It’s the end of August, friends, and as the weather gets ready to turn and the kids head back to school, it’s also time for the year’s first harvest! While gourds […]

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Filed Under: DIY, Homemaking, Husband's work

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 […]

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

10 Summer Hacks For Mom’s Sanity

June 28, 2017 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Summertime is full of outdoor fun, but every real mama knows all the activity can get a bit intense too! Check out these 10 real-advice tips, tricks and hacks to survive the summer and keep your sanity in check--score! Summertime kicking back is back in the bag, mom!

Anyone else already feeling a teensy snowed by all the hefty summertime fun? 3 cheers for no school! Truth told, I do love the break from school and the chance to do more of the fun stuff with my kiddos, but trying to keep up with the day-to-day silly things, like laundry, putting food on […]

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Filed Under: Grocery Shopping, Homemaking, Keeping a Rein on the Kids, Organization, Summer, Young Kids

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